Scott Luton joins NRF's 2027 Retail Voices class

The National Retail Federation has named Supply Chain Now founder and CEO Scott Luton to its 2027 Retail Voices class, a group of retail industry thinkers and innovators. Luton will take part in NRF 2027 in New York City as retail and supply chain leaders debate the trends shaping the sector.

Why it matters: - NRF’s Retail Voices program puts industry leaders in front of retail decision-makers at a major annual event. - Luton’s selection reflects the growing overlap between retail, technology and supply chain strategy. - The recognition gives Supply Chain Now a bigger platform inside retail conversations that affect how products move and how consumers are served.

What happened: - The National Retail Federation named Scott Luton, Supply Chain Now CEO and founder, to the 2027 Retail Voices class. - The program is run in partnership with Rethink Retail. - NRF selected Luton from hundreds of nominations. - Luton will join conversations at NRF 2027: Retail’s Big Show, scheduled for January 10-12 in New York City. - The 2027 Retail Voices class is featured here.

The details: - NRF says Retail Voices brings together influential thinkers and innovators to share insights, shape industry conversations and collaborate through the year. - Luton has spent years using Supply Chain Now to bring together supply chain and business leaders. - Supply Chain Now covers issues affecting how products move, how businesses operate and how consumers are served. - Feedspot ranked Supply Chain Now as the No. 1 podcast in its Top 85 Supply Chain Podcasts on the web. - Feedspot is an RSS reader that lets users follow podcasts, blogs and news in one place. - Luton said he was honored by the recognition and views retail and supply chain as two of the most consequential parts of global business. - Luton said the role will let him help elevate conversations while learning from other retail leaders.

Between the lines: - NRF’s choice signals that supply chain voices are gaining more weight in retail strategy discussions. - The selection also shows how content platforms such as Supply Chain Now are becoming part of the industry’s thought-leadership ecosystem, not just media outlets. - The announcement leans on Luton’s audience reach and industry visibility as proof of influence.

What's next: - Luton will participate in NRF-related discussions throughout the year. - He is expected to appear in conversations around trends, challenges and innovations shaping modern retail. - NRF 2027 in New York City will be the main stage for the class’s public-facing work. - Supply Chain Now invites followers to track Luton’s NRF journey with #RetailVoicesbyNRF and to tag @NRF and @RETHINK Retail. - More information is available on Supply Chain Now's website.