FENDI Turns Rome Into a Classroom For the Future of Luxury Retail at Its 2026 Global Retail Seminar

Rome as the stage for retail’s next chapter Over the past days, Rome effectively became the stage for the seminar, with sessions centered at Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, FENDI’s striking headquarters in the EUR district, and extended into some of the city’s most emblematic spots.

The setting was intentional: participants were immersed in the Maison’s Roman roots, from architecture and archives to contemporary culture, while discussing how to translate that spirit into stores worldwide.

This backdrop underlined the balance FENDI wants to project in its retail vision: heritage and innovation, craftsmanship and contemporary elegance, all held together by a strong sense of place. Rome was not just the venue; it was part of the curriculum.

300 plus talents, one global retail community The seminar gathered over 300 retail talents from across FENDI’s global network, representing regions, roles and store formats…