RETAILERS & BRANDS: Get a FREE ticket and up to a $1200 travel credit! Apply now →

Exponential Retail Growth Starts Here

Over three transformative days, immerse yourself in an event crafted to tackle the unique challenges of big-box retail—where you’ll gain actionable insights, build lasting connections and learn from visionary leaders. From mastering omnichannel integration to optimizing complex supply chains and enhancing the customer experience, you’ll find the tools to drive exponential growth and elevate your organization’s success.

Attend without tapping into your T&E budget. Retailers and brands can apply for $1200 travel credit in exchange for taking meetings with our sponsors. It’s the most generous travel program in the industry!

Network with peers facing similar challenges and take part in our meetings program designed to help you efficiently explore partnerships with tech companies and solution providers that cater specifically to large, complex organizations.

Industry Leading Speakers

Gain insights on the latest trends and best practices from dynamic keynotes and breakout sessions. Last year’s speakers included C-level executives from Walmart, Albertson’s, Lowe’s, Walgreens, Tapestry, Shein, Ulta, Petco and many more.
See last year’s agenda →

Scaled Retailers & Innovative Tech Companies

Build lasting connections with senior-level leaders from retailers and DTC brands ranging from mid-market to enterprise level, as well as innovative tech companies. Connect with peers and make new lifelong friends who can help do more to advance your business.
See who attends →

Sessions with Actionable Insights Over 3 Days

Every session offers actionable takeaways, covering crucial topics like omnichannel transformation, customer loyalty and retention strategies, AI’s role in big-box retail, marketplace expansion, experiential retail and beyond.
See the videos from last year →

Retailers & Brands: CommerceNext Travel Program
Get up to a $1200 travel credit to enjoy the conference and discover vibrant NYC!

Enjoy the industry’s most generous travel program, designed to enhance your event experience so you don’t have to tap into your T&E budget. Connect with cutting-edge tech providers, build valuable peer relationships and return to the office with actionable insights for success.

We offer two program options to accommodate both local and national participants, including:

• National Program reimburses up to $1,200 for taking 6 meetings with sponsors
• Local Program reimburses up to $500 for taking 3 meetings with sponsors

Why NYC?

• Meet with your solution partners in person

• Travel and connect as a team!

• Explore iconic NYC attractions like The Met, the Statue of Liberty or a Broadway show—check out our guide on must-see sights

Need More Reasons to Attend the CommerceNext Growth Show?

Grow connections with an inspiring mix of senior ecommerce leaders, CMOs and CTOs as well as VPs and Directors from traditional retailers and DTC brands.

2025 Speakers

craig brommers

Craig Brommers

CMO
American Eagle

fiona tan

Fiona Tan

CTO
Wayfair

kim waldmann

Kim Waldmann

Global Chief Customer Officer
Foot Locker

tom ward

Tom Ward

EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Sam's Club

sapna parikh

Sapna Shah Parikh

CDO, SVP (Fenty Beauty/ Skin, Ole Henriksen, KVD Beauty)
Kendo

Jess Ozella

Jess Ozella

SVP, Ecommerce & Growth Marketing
Reformation

stuart hogue

Stuart Hogue

SVP, US Consumer
Land's End

pooja chardiramani

Pooja Chandiramani

VP, Global Media Strategy and Planning, Marketing Analytics, Operations and Transformation
Tapestry

avinash kaushik

Avinash Kaushik

Consultant: Brand Strategy & Marketing Transformation
Tapestry

shawna hausman

Shawna Hausman

frmr SVP, Global Ecommerce
Esprit

mina fader

Mina Fader

Managing Director
Baker Retailing Center at UPenn

doug weich

Doug Weich

CEO
RETAIL AI Council

linda shein

Linda Shein

CEO
Bala Growth Partners

pano anthos

Pano Anthos

Founder & Managing Partner
XRC Ventures

geoff sanders

Geoff Sanders

CMO
firstleaf


and 150+ other amazing speakers

Past Sessions

2700+ Attendees

35% more than last year

Trusted Community.
True Connections.

We’re More Than a Conference. We’re a Community.

We're at the heart of commerce
New York Hilton
Midtown

1335 6th Ave,
New York, NY 10019
United States

Fun Networking Activities

Yacht Rock Welcome Cruise
Around New York

Party Both Nights of the Summit

Fun Discovery Lounge
Activities

VIP Dinners at Top NYC
Restaurants

Product Giveaways at Brand
Bodega

Sponsors

Sponsorships are available for a wide variety of budgets and provide opportunities for thought leadership,
conversations, interaction and branding. Learn more →

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver/Connections Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Bronze Light Sponsors

Premier Sponsors

Startup

Supporter

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorships are available for a wide variety of budgets and provide opportunities for thought leadership, conversations, interactions and branding.

Retailers & Brands

Apply to join the travel program for
CommerceNext and get up to a $1200 travel
credit
in addition to a FREE ticket!

Apply now
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.