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# What to Expect at Retail Innovation Week in Bentonville
- URL: https://www.dbbnwa.com/retail-innovation-week-bentonville-2025/
- Published: 2025-08-28T13:00:28.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-28T13:00:27.000Z
- Description: Retail Innovation Week 2025 brings top founders, execs, and investors to Bentonville for keynotes, networking, and startup showcases, all in retail’s most dynamic hub.
- Author: Staff Report
- Tags: Startups, Supply Chain, Community

[**Retail Innovation Week**](https://www.embarksummit.com/retail-innovation-week?ref=dbbnwa.com), happening **September 15-18, 2025**, is set to transform Bentonville, Arkansas into a living hub of retail, tech, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs) and startup energy. 

Co-hosted by [Fieldbook Studio](https://www.fieldbook.studio/?ref=dbbnwa.com), [dunnhumby Ventures](https://www.dunnhumby.com/about-us/dunnhumby-ventures/?ref=dbbnwa.com), [Plug and Play](https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/?ref=dbbnwa.com), [Endeavor](https://endeavorco.com/?ref=dbbnwa.com), [8th & Walton](https://www.8thandwalton.com/?ref=dbbnwa.com) and more, the event brings together over 1,000 executives, founders and investors to explore the future of omnichannel retail.

Here’s a breakdown of what to expect across the week:

## Innovation at the Embark Summit (Sept. 16)

Held at The Momentary, the [**Embark Retail Innovation Summit**](https://www.embarksummit.com/?ref=dbbnwa.com) is the flagship event of the week.

### Expect:

- A keynote from **Jesse Itzler**, entrepreneur, author and co-founder of [Marquis Jets](https://www.marquisjetset.com/?ref=dbbnwa.com)
- Three themed tracks:
  - **Omni-Commerce Realized**
  - **CPG Go-To-Market Strategies**
  - **New CPG Ideation & Validation**
- Fast-paced presentations, panels and pitches from founders and operators

## Strategic Networking Opportunities

Throughout the week, attendees can join:

- **Curated networking dinners** with executives, VCs and innovators
- **Startup-investor matchmaking** events
- **Casual meetups and social mixers** at local venues and Bentonville landmarks

## Retail-Focused Side Events & Sessions

With over 10 events in total, the full week includes:

- **Innovation showcases** hosted by 8th & Walton
- **Workshops** led by CPG and retail marketing experts
- **Demos and panels** on data, personalization, logistics and more

## Local Immersion Experiences

Attendees are encouraged to explore Bentonville’s unique assets:

- Tours of **Walmart’s new global campus**
- Visits to **Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art**
- Guided excursions on **Bentonville’s acclaimed bike trails**
- Community-focused events highlighting **the region’s quality of life and creative scene**

## DBB's Editorial Coverage

[**Doing Business in Bentonville (DBB)**](https://www.dbbnwa.com/) will be:

- Covering the week live through podcasts, social media and article spotlights
- Highlighting key conversations around omnichannel, supply chain and retail strategy
- Connecting event insights to our broader mission of advancing omnichannel retail

## Why Bentonville Matters

Bentonville isn’t just the home of Walmart – it’s ground zero for the future of omnichannel retail. 

With [over **1,300 CPG suppliers**](https://www.arkansasedc.com/industries/walmart-suppliers?ref=dbbnwa.com), a surging startup ecosystem and deep retail talent pipelines from local colleges and universities, Bentonville offers a unique blend of corporate scale and entrepreneurial agility. It’s a place where big ideas get tested, launched and scaled faster, making it the perfect host city for Retail Innovation Week.