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

Maeve Billings October 1, 2024

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,

New Study Reveals 42% of Online Retailers Plan Further Technology Investment in 2024

Maeve Billings January 25, 2024

CommerceNext Survey Also Shows Majority of Ecommerce Enterprises Are Optimistic About Continued Revenue Growth NEW YORK – January 25, 2024 – Following stronger-than-expected holiday quarter retail results and record-high stock index readings, CommerceNext today announced that the majority of large consumer ecommerce businesses are optimistic about their revenue growth in 2024 and that 42% are already planning to invest further in technology to boost their businesses this year. The findings were revealed in the new Ecommerce Business Sentiment research study from CommerceNext. The study, which was conducted January 9–19, 2024, surveyed senior executives at 113 enterprise-sized consumer ecommerce businesses that together represent more

Announcing the Winners of the 2022 CommerceNexty Awards

Joshua McKie June 28, 2022

Awards went to American Eagle Outfitters, Bombas, E.L.F. Beauty, Gainful, Made In, Old Navy, TULA Skincare and Warby Parker Recognizing the efforts, creativity and innovations of retail and ecommerce professionals is an important part of our CommerceNext community. The CommerceNexty Awards, sponsored by Simon Data, were developed to celebrate the year’s best marketing and ecommerce programs, delivering truly breakthrough results. After receiving over 100 nominations, we narrowed it down to 27 finalists across 7 categories. Along with two special honorees, Jamie Gersch, SVP and CMO, Old Navy, Marketing Visionary winner, and Craig Brommers, CMO, American Eagle Outfitters, Digital Disruptor winner, there are seven

The Top 4 Events to Look Forward To At Shoptalk 2022

Courtney Haas March 4, 2022

Shoptalk is back for 2022 and it’s shaping up to be a great reunion for the retail industry. With over 250 speakers, 80 sessions, 4 days of networking opportunities and the best entertainment, the conference is guaranteed to provide new connections and novel insights. We’ve rounded up the top four things to look forward to at Shoptalk—from the most essential sessions to the best events—to ensure you have the best possible experience at Shoptalk. Top 4 Events to Look Forward to: Track 2 Keynote Session: New Products and Services to Support Consumer Well-Being CommerceNext TopGolf Networking Event Workshop: Understanding the Metaverse: Technologies, Challenges

Impact Of COVID-19 On Retail And Ecommerce: Survey Results

Rachel Klein March 19, 2020

While our community and country cope with the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we realize that the need for information is more pronounced than ever. Earlier this week, CommerceNext surveyed nearly 100 digital retail leaders to get a quick read on how COVID-19 is impacting brick and mortar and ecommerce business. We also surveyed what initial adjustments they’re making to both revenue targets and their marketing playbooks. Given the urgency, we’re sharing high-level results below with minimal analysis. A webinar is scheduled for next week on Wednesday, March 25th at 2 pm ET (11 am PT) to review the research results in

Media Recap: Catch Up on Our 2019 Ecommerce Conference

Elisabeth Anne Boniface September 17, 2019

The 2019 CommerceNext Ecommerce Conference was a huge success! We saw an incredible 122% increase in attendees since 2018 with over 900 retailers, vendors, and speakers, and an exceptional Net Promoter Score among conferences. We’re working hard to kick off planning for 2020; in the meantime, we’d like to share what the media had to say about this year’s ecommerce conference. Catch up on what you missed and refresh on the sessions you saw this summer, and stay tuned for announcements about CommerceNext 2020 coming next month! INC.- The Top 5 ecommerce Conferences for 2019 and 2020 Inc. Magazine named CommerceNext one

eMarketer’s Retail Industry Trends 2019

Elisabeth Anne Boniface August 16, 2019

According to eMarketer, Americans are poised to spend $586.92 billion in retail e-commerce in 2019, with a year-over-year growth rate of 14.0%. Ecommerce spending growth will be driven by a 2.6% gain in digital buyers (to 195.3 million) and an 11.1% gain in spending per buyer (to $3,005). “The data suggests that the US e-commerce market is nearing a saturation point as it grows more in line with that of the total internet population,” said Andrew Lipsman, eMarketer principal analyst and lead analyst of our latest report collection “Global Ecommerce 2019.” “To keep growing at double-digit rates, future channel growth will increasingly rely

MouthMedia Network + CommerceNext Podcast: Grocery Is Your Business – Jon Mandell of WW (Formerly Weight Watchers)

Brittney Kleinfelter July 23, 2019

A dynamic rebrand of Weight Watchers in both name (to WW) and intention has led to a focus on community, impact, and wellness, reimagining the brand into the future. Jon Mandell, SVP, Membership Marketing and Global Ecommerce of WW (formerly Weight Watchers) joins Rob Sanchez, Marc Raco, and guest host Joe Yakuel (Agency Within) to discuss WW’s growth marketing. To hear from speakers like Jon and Joe, and learn more about performance and growth marketing, check out CommerceNexton July 31st & August 1st in NYC. Listen in below:

MouthMedia Network + CommerceNext Podcast: Sarmad Saghir of Adore Me – Next-Level Customer Acquisition

Brittney Kleinfelter July 18, 2019

Customer acquisition and retention in both online and physical environments is something Sarmad Saghir, VP of Acquisition for Adore Me (a sleepwear and activewear company offering a monthly lingerie subscription service), knows a thing or two about. He joins Marc Raco and guest hosts Joe Yakuel (Agency Within) and Catherine Schepis (American Fashion Podcast, and Lean Canvas Advisory). Recorded in the MouthMedia Network studios. To hear from speakers like Joe and Sarmad, and learn more about customer acquisition in the direct to consumer sphere, check out CommerceNext on July 31st & August 1st in NYC. Listen in below:

MouthMedia Network + CommerceNext Podcast: Beauty Is Your Business – Gaurav Agarwal of Molekule

Brittney Kleinfelter July 16, 2019

Hear why air purifiers like Molekule are an important factor in wellness and beauty. Gaurav Agarwal, SVP of Growth and Strategy for Molekule, creating air purifiers that utilize the photoelectrochemical oxidation technology, joins Marc Raco and guest hosts Joe Yakuel (Agency Within) and Julia Macalaster (Def Method). To hear from speakers like Gaurav and Joe, and learn more about beauty in a direct to consumer space, check out CommerceNext on July 31st & August 1st in NYC. Listen in below:

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