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Announcing Open Registration for the 2025 CommerceNext Growth Show in NYC

The moment you’ve been waiting for is here—registration for the 2025 CommerceNext Growth Show is officially open! From June 24-26, 2025, join ecommerce, marketing and technology leaders in New York City for three days packed with visionary keynotes, true connections and actionable insights designed to fuel your retail success. Whether you’re a CMO, CTO or senior-level executive looking to scale your business, this is the event you can’t afford to miss. CommerceNext is where the brightest minds in the industry come together to discuss what’s next in retail, from the intersection of physical and digital shopping to breakthrough AI strategies. Why You Need

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Maximizing Loyalty: Strategies and Technologies for Holiday 2024 and Beyond

Building customer loyalty isn’t easy and keeping it is even harder! In our latest webinar, we explored how leading retailers reshape their loyalty strategies for Holiday 2024 and beyond. We covered the must-have tools for boosting retention and shared tips for creating promotions that increase customer lifetime value and keep them coming back. Attendees got practical ideas to level up their loyalty programs. What we learned: The new face of customer loyalty  How agility can enhance digital commerce How omnichannel shopping empowers customers   Speakers: Jon Kosoff, CDO, Tillys Travis Garcia, VP, eCommerce, PrettyLitter Renee Halvorsen, CMO, Marine Layer Tarek Müller, Co-Founder &

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press

CommerceNext Announces Two New Senior Hires: Jennifer Marlo as Head of Content and Kim Mancuso Telford as Executive Vice President

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2024 — CommerceNext, the leading community, event series and conference for retailers and direct-to-consumer brands, is excited to announce the appointment of two seasoned professionals to its senior leadership team. Jennifer Marlo is joining as Head of Content and Kim Mancuso Telford is stepping into the role of Executive Vice President. Jennifer Marlo brings with her a wealth of experience in content strategy, development and leadership, making her the ideal person to spearhead CommerceNext’s content initiatives. Most recently, Marlo was Head of Content & Programming at Ascendant Network. With over a decade of experience in producing high-impact content for digital marketing, ecommerce and technology professionals,

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e.l.f. beauty case study

How e.l.f. Beauty Shakes Up the Beauty Industry with Bold Campaigns

The beauty industry is crowded with established players and emerging brands all vying for consumer attention. Yet, e.l.f. Beauty has managed to consistently stand out, positioning itself as a disruptor by combining bold marketing campaigns with innovative strategies. In this case study, we will explore some of e.l.f.’s most recent creative initiatives and break down the key tactics behind their success.  What You Will Learn How e.l.f. Beauty leverages unique partnerships to amplify brand awareness The role of digital platforms and viral content in capturing consumer attention How e.l.f. used data to drive a strategic campaign decision Why product innovation and bold messaging

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The Ultimate Guide to Prepare for This Year’s Cyber 5

As 2024 comes to a close, US retail sales are expected to experience a significant increase, driven by holiday shoppers embracing both in-store and online purchases. Retail brands are preparing to take advantage of this incredible shopping week. According to Adobe, in 2023, more than half of U.S. online purchases from November 1 to December 25 came from mobile devices, accounting for approximately $113.5 billion. This year, mobile will represent 54% of holiday ecommerce sales. Retailers expect 30% more promotions on Black Friday and Thanksgiving compared to last year, while Cyber Week deals should remain similar to 2023 levels, despite a shorter holiday

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3 Winning Conversion Strategies To Boost Holiday Revenue

Mastering conversion optimization is essential for navigating the holiday shopping season’s peak demand. In our latest webinar, we explored key strategies to boost conversion rates by creating more personalized customer experiences and optimizing site performance. You’ll also learn how to get your backend systems ready to handle the increased holiday traffic, so your business can boost sales during the busiest time of the year. What we learned: How to boost holiday sales with personalized targeting strategies Effective backend process strategies for the Holidays How to use customer data to tailor experiences and drive sales   Speakers: Matt Gehring, CMO, Dutch Celia Mulderrig, VP

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Predictions and trends

The Predictions Top Ecommerce Brands Are Quietly Acting On

Ecommerce sales in the U.S. surpassed $1.1 trillion this year alone. As the industry becomes more dynamic, ecommerce professionals must anticipate and adapt to key trends to stay competitive and drive growth. Here are the top predictions that leading ecommerce brands are leveraging to fuel their success. Key Takeaways: AI and Personalization are essential for creating consistent, multichannel brand experiences. Economic and Technological Impacts on consumer behavior, such as inflation, delivery preferences and AI/AR tech, are critical to monitor. Social Commerce is set for explosive growth, driven by shoppable content and short-form videos. Sustainability and Ethical Practices are becoming increasingly crucial for brand

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How Glossier Built Its Brand Through Community Engagement

Since its founding in 2014, Glossier has been focused on sharing real information with real people; they believe “[beauty] should be built by you.” This customer-centric philosophy is central to Glossier’s brand ethos, which revolves around the idea of “skin first, makeup second,” appealing to a wide audience that prefers minimalistic beauty routines. Before launching any products, Glossier started as a blog, Into The Gloss, where founder Emily Weiss cultivated a community by engaging directly with readers about beauty products. From the outset, Glossier has been committed to building strong, authentic relationships with its customers. Leveraging Social Media for Engagement Glossier effectively leveraged

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AI Sessions Recap: Key Takeaways and Insights from Attentive, Offerfit and Casper

Explore the sessions from the 2024 CommerceNext Growth Show where Fresh Clean Threads showcases AI-driven shopping personalization, Offerfit enhances customer interactions with data-driven decisions and Casper’s chatbots create tailored experiences. Check out our latest article for the top AI takeaways! Hyper-Personalization Made Possible: AI and the Future of Retail As consumers increasingly demand tailored and relevant shopping experiences, brands will need to provide hyper-personalization; AI is proving to be a transformative force in this journey. By harnessing vast amounts of data, AI enables retailers to gain deep insights into individual customer behaviors and preferences, allowing them to create highly personalized interactions. For instance,

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Bridging the Gap: How Tapestry Aligned Its CIO and CMO for Digital Success

In today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, the strategic alignment between a company’s C-Suite has become increasingly crucial for carrying out a shared vision effectively. Tapestry, the parent company of iconic brands like Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, has demonstrated how a strong partnership between digital and marketing can unlock unprecedented growth, adaptability and enhanced customer engagement. Watch the whole session here: The Importance of a CIO-CMO Collaboration As technology and marketing become steadily intertwined, the need for seamless collaboration between a CIO and CMO has never been more apparent. These two leaders hold the keys to unlocking the full potential of digital

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Important Notice: Avoid Unauthorized Housing Providers

Connections Housing is the exclusive housing partner for CommerceNext and the only trusted source for booking accommodations for our event. Be cautious of third-party companies posing as official housing providers. These entities may attempt to mislead you into booking through them, often resulting in non-refundable deposits or invalid reservations that we cannot assist with.

To ensure a secure and seamless booking experience, always reserve your accommodations directly with Connections Housing. If you are approached by anyone claiming to offer housing for CommerceNext outside of Connections Housing, please report this immediately to commercenext@connectionshousing.com.

For assistance or questions, you can contact the Connections Housing team at commercenext@connectionshousing.com or by phone at 725.201.7302.