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    Billionaire Michael Rubin, Founder and CEO of Fanatics, Keynote at NRF NYC-2026

    Billionaire Michael Rubin, Founder and CEO of Fanatics, Keynote at NRF NYC-2026

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    By: Dr. Adal M. Hussain, PhD (AKA) Dr. Abbey, Editor @ Large for World Liberty TV

    Opening Keynote – Rewriting the commerce playbook: A conversation with Fanatics Founder and CEO, Michael Rubin.

    Fanatics Founder and CEO Michael Rubin kicked off NRF 2026 with a powerful look at how disruptive strategies are reshaping the future of retail.

    In a world where consumer expectations shift daily, Michael shared how bold moves in vertical integration, real-time manufacturing, partnerships spanning leagues, teams and athletes globally, and direct-to-consumer agility are redefining how products are created, sold, and experienced.

    Discover how a fan-first mindset – built on speed, innovation, and emotional connection – is driving a new model for growth across industries.

    About Billionaire Michael Rubin Founder and CEO, Fanatics. Michael Rubin, internet entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social justice advocate, is Founder and CEO of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform that is reimagining the fan experience across fan gear, trading cards, and sports betting.

    In addition to his entrepreneurial success, Michael is the co-chair of REFORM Alliance, an organization that includes some of the biggest names in sports, business and culture that’s dedicated to eradicating antiquated probation laws.

    Michael was also the driving force behind Fanatics’ partnership with Make-A-Wish. Named annually as one of the most prominent people in sports business, Michael was the Sports Business Journal “Executive of the Year” in 2022 and has also been named to the Bleacher Report “Power 50” list of most influential people in sports.

    Michael spent more than a decade as a partner of the Philadelphia 76ers before selling his ownership stake in June 2022 to focus his efforts on Fanatics’ expansion across the broader sports ecosystem.

    See more about Michael Rubin’s Fanatic fest  in our World Liberty TV, Toys & Gaming Channels and Blogs by clicking here.

    NRF ‘ 26 Retails Big Show NYC-2026

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    By: Dr. Adal M. Hussain, PhD (AKA) Dr. Abbey, Editor @ Large for World Liberty TV The National Retail Federation has represented retail for over a century. Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. As the nation’s largest private-sector employer, retail contributes $5.3 trillion to the...
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    Howard Schultz, Chairman President and CEO, of Starbucks Speech at the NRF Conference

    Howard Schultz, Chairman President and CEO, of Starbucks Speech at the NRF Conference

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    It all started with a cup of coffee.

    Howard Schultz, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Starbucks Coffee Company, first walked into Starbucks in Seattle’s Pike Place Market in 1981. Howard was drawn into conversation with these connoisseurs who took great care in not only finding and roasting the highest quality coffee, but also sharing their passion with others. Drawn to Seattle and its extraordinary coffee culture, Howard moved from his native New York and joined Starbucks in 1982 as director of operations and marketing when Starbucks had four stores.

    In 1983, Howard traveled to Italy and was captivated by Italian coffee bars and the romance of the coffee experience. He had a vision to bring the Italian coffeehouse tradition back to Seattle, creating a third place between work and home. In order to pursue this dream, Howard left Starbucks to start his own coffee company called Il Giornale and returned in August 1987 to purchase Starbucks with the help of local investors. Howard went on to create two landmark programs for Starbucks partners (employees): comprehensive health coverage for part-time partners and equity in the company in the form of stock options.

    From that foundation, Starbucks has grown to more than 16,000 stores in neighborhoods around the world. What remains the same from that first cup of coffee: a connection, a conversation, and a sense of community.

    David Blaine Magician and illusionist at JDA at NRF

    David Blaine Magician and illusionist at JDA at NRF

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    David Blaine is an American magician, illusionist and endurance artist. He is best known for his high-profile feats of endurance, and has made his name as a performer of street and close-up magic. He has performed all over the world and has set and broken several world records.

    On May 19, 1997, Blaine’s first television special, David Blaine: Street Magic aired on then NBC. According to the New York Daily News: “Blaine can lay claim to his own brand of wizardry. The magic he offers in tonight’s show operates on an uncommonly personal level. When asked about his performance style, David explained, “I’d like to bring magic back to the place it used to be 100 years ago. Time magazine commented, “his deceptively low-key, ultracool manner leaves spectators more amazed than if he’d razzle-dazzled. The concept of focusing on spectator reactions changed the way that magic has been shown on television. The New York Times wrote: “He’s taken a craft that’s been around for hundreds of years and done something unique and fresh with it.

    Blaine starred in a 90-minute ABC television special, “David Blaine: Real or Magic”, on November 19, 2013. The special was directed by Emmy Award winning director Matthew Akers and featured Blaine performing magic for his favorite celebrities and public figures including Woody Allen, Robert De Niro, George W. Bush, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Harrison Ford, Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, Ricky Gervais, Woody Harrelson, Stephen Hawking, Lenny Kravitz, Macklemore, Olivia Wilde, Katy Perry, Michael Phelps, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jon Stewart, Psy, Emmy Rossum and Jason Sudeikis.

    National Retail Federation (NRF) Retails Big Show-2025

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    BY: Liliana Rocio, Senior Editor for World Liberty TV The National Retail Federation has represented retail for over a century. Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. As the nation’s largest private-sector employer, retail contributes $5.3 trillion to the annual GDP. No other industry comes close....
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    NRF 2024: RETAIL’S BIG SHOW

    NRF 2024: RETAIL’S BIG SHOW

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    The National Retail Federation has represented retail for over a century. Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail thrive.

    As the nation’s largest private-sector employer, retail contributes $3.9 trillion to the annual GDP. No other industry comes close.

    Wherever the industry goes, the nation follows — so we’re committed to helping retail go further.

    Together with our philanthropic arm, the NRF Foundation, we stand up for, celebrate, educate and inspire our industry.

    We’re retail’s greatest advocates, uniting an industry of leaders and boundary breakers around complex issues and bold opportunities.

    As a member of NRF, you are part of the world’s largest retail trade association, a diverse community with thousands of leading retailers and industry professionals.

    NRF membership is available for retailers, industry partner companies, insights partner firms, universities and their students and international retail association members.

    There were many great speakers at NRF, on Martin Luther king jr day, basketball great and billionaire businessman, was honored guest and keynote speaker.

    Other Keynote speakers included: Martha Stewart, Actress and businesswoman Drew Barrymore, many fortune 500 CEO’s from the retail arena. Drew Barrymore, meanwhile, closed out NRF by speaking about her newest brand, homeware brand Beautiful which launched in 2021 exclusively at Walmart. Barrymore launched the brand with co-founder Shae Hong, the founder of kitchenware brand Made by Gather.

    At NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, attendees step into the future at the Foodservice Innovation Zone, an interactive exploration of the technologies and innovations that are transforming the customer foodservice experience.

    There was so much happening at NRF 2024, see more in our World Liberty TV, Retail channels by clicking here.

    NRF 2024: RETAIL’S BIG SHOW “MAKE IT MATTER”-NYC

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    BY: Liliana Rocio, Senior Editor & Photography by Al Caplan  The National Retail Federation has represented retail for over a century. Every day, we passionately stand up for the people, policies and ideas that help retail thrive. As the nation’s largest private-sector employer, retail contributes $3.9 trillion to the annual GDP. No other industry comes...
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    National Retail Federations (NRF) Retails Big Show NYC-2023

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    By:Dr.Adal M.Hussain,Phd (AKA) Dr. Abbey ,Editor @ Large for World Liberty TV Retail’s Big Show is retail’s most important event. With three days of educational programing, an enormous Expo featuring the latest retail solutions, plus an Innovation Lab and Startup Zone featuring breakthrough technology, Retail’s Big Show will introduce you to the ideas, people and...
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    National Retail Federation (NRF) Retail’s Big Show NYC -2022

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    . The retailers who matter most are at NRF Retail Week. It’s the must-attend gathering where retail’s decision-makers and influencers come together to learn, share, collaborate, network and inspire. Surrounding NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show, NRF Retail Week is a week-long celebration of parties, high-profile partner events, innovative store tours, experiential tech, workshops, educational sessions...
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    National Retail Federation (NRF) Retail’s Big Show -2022

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    BY: Liliana Rocio, Senior Editor for World Liberty TV The retailers who matter most are at NRF Retail Week. It’s the must-attend gathering where retail’s decision-makers and influencers come together to learn, share, collaborate, network and inspire. Surrounding NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show, NRF Retail Week is a week-long celebration of parties, high-profile partner events,...
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    National Retail Federation, (NRF) Retail Week NYC-2020

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    By:Dr.Adal M.Hussain,Phd (AKA) Dr.Abbey ,Editor @ Large for World Liberty TV The retailers who matter most are in New York during NRF Retail Week, January 9 – 16, 2020. It’s the must-attend week where retail movers and shakers from around the world come to learn, share, collaborate, network and inspire. Surrounding NRF 2020: Retail’s Big...
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    NRF 2019 Retail’s Big Show

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    BY: Liliana Rocio, Senior Editor For World Liberty TV If you have something to sell, you don’t have time to sell them on it. Where, how, and why should do it for you. Retail today isn’t an establishment, it’s an experience. And the more you impact people, the more you impact perception, and ultimately –...
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