Exponential Retail Growth Starts Here
Over three amazing days, join us for visionary keynotes, true connections and actionable insights that fuel your ecommerce and retail success. From strategies for growth to discussion of the intersection of physical and digital retail, you’ll find it here.

Industry Leading Speakers
Gain insights on the latest trends and best practices in dynamic keynotes and breakout sessions. Last year’s speakers included C-level executives from Walmart, Shein, Ulta, Walgreens, Coach, Albertson’s, J. Crew, Petco and many more.
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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.
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Sessions with Actionable Insights Over 3 Days
Every session leaves you with insights that you can put into action in the coming days. Our content covers everything from modernizing traditional marketing, AI use cases in ecommerce, omnichannel retail experience, the evolution of loyalty, conversion rate optimization and much more.
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Why Attend the CommerceNext Growth Show
2025 Speakers
Kelly Mahoney
Chief Marketing Officer
Ulta Beauty
Joe Kudla
Founder & CEO
Vuori
Kim Waldmann
Global Chief Customer Officer
Foot Locker
Tom Ward
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Sam's Club
Fiona Tan
CTO
Wayfair
Craig Brommers
CMO
American Eagle
Alyssa Callahan
CMO, US
bp
Antonella Pucarelli
Chief Commercial Officer
IKEA North America
Avinash Kaushik
Brand Strategy & Marketing Transformation
Tapestry
Stuart Hogue
SVP, US Consumer
Land's End
Lauren Price
SVP of Ecommerce & Digital Marketing
COS
Leala Francis
SVP Customer Insights and Member Experience
AG1
Sarah Henry
VP, Head of Content, Influencer & Commerce
Walmart
Suruchi Shukla
VP, Marketing
Minted
Pooja Chandiramani
VP, Global Media Strategy and Planning, Marketing Analytics, Operations and Transformation
Tapestry
Lynda Pak
Divisional CIO, Global Brands and Functions
The Estée Lauder Companies
Jess Ozella
SVP, Ecommerce & Growth Marketing
Reformation
Andrew Tweed
GM, Fruit Gifting
1-800-Flowers.com
Andy Laudato
COO
The Vitamin Shoppe
Suparana Shokeen
Vice President, Technology
Capri Holdings
Jeff Gerstel
CMO
B&H
Rachel MacPherson
SVP/GM of Global Ecommerce
Marc Jacobs
Isabel Davis
VP, Digital & Ecommerce
Pattern Beauty
Kristen Keesee
Vice President of Wholesale, North America
TUMI
Stacey Warshaw
Head of Ecommerce & Digital Marketing
LoveShackFancy
Ryan Pabelona
VP of Performance Marketing
Revolve
Jennifer Peters
Director of DTC, Martech and Digital Compliance
OLLY
Brian Schmidt
VP, Digital & eCommerce - Brooks Brothers & Eddie Bauer
Catalyst Brands
Laura Cantor
VP of Marketing
New York & Company
Stephanie Hileman
Principal Marketing, AI Strategy
1-800 Contacts
Sunny Jiang
CEO
EyeBuyDirect
Molly Hartney
Chief Digital Officer
Rack Room Shoes
Meenakshi Lala
CEO
UrbanStems
Jeannie Yoo
CEO
Draper James
Patrick Jenkinson
Commercial Director Venue & E-Commerce
Manchester United
Christian Fiorelli
SVP eCommerce
Alexander Wang
Shehan Ghanchi
Sr. Dir. Marketing and Merchandising
The Tile Shop
David Janecek
Director Marketing Email and SMS
FragranceNext
Shaina Rainford
CEO
Bask & Lather
Bethany Hawthorne
Sr. Director of Client Services
Ovative
Kevin McCarthy
Vice President, Loyalty & Partnerships
Sonesta
Aaron Magness
Head of Marketing
Full Glass Wine
Josh Platt
SVP Product
Rue Gilt Groupe
Esther Kang
Director of Ecommerce
Torani
Umesh Sripad
Chief Digital Officer & Chief Technology Officer
PetMeds
Cody Barbo
CEO
Trust & Will
Jenna Posner
CEO
Chief Digital Agency
Noam Paransky
Board Member
ThredUP
Julee Wilson
Beauty Editor-at-Large
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Cindy Marshall
CEO
SHINE Strategy
Melissa Campanelli
Co-Founder
Women in Retail Leadership Circle
Ken Pilot
Creator and Host
The Retail Pilot Podcast
Michael Krans
VP, Retail Media
Macy's
Stephanie Pankuch
General Manager, Consumables
Walmart Marketplace
Julia Waldow
Reporter
Modern Retail
Anshuman Taneja
Frmr Chief Product Officer
Gap Inc.
Angela Hsu
Frmr CMO
Beyond
Dave Finnegan
Operating Partner
BlackFinn
Cintia Gabilan
Senior Vice President, Centers of Excellence & Industry Initiatives
IAB
Parbinder Dhariwal
VP, GM
CVS Media Exchange
Krystina Gustafson
Former SVP Content
Shoptalk
Matt Fasciano
CEO and President
Delivering Good
Anish Shah
CEO
Bring Ruckus
Kimberly Minor
CEO
WOC Retail Alliance
Dara Pauker
Founder & CEO
Dauntless Decisions, LLC
Giselle Heintz
Gen Z Professional
Takii Thomas
Gen Z Professional
Sabetha Lafontant
Gen Z Professional
Dahye de Givenchy
GenZ Student
Clare Ehnes
GenZ Student
Mina Fader
Managing Director
Baker Retailing Center at UPenn
Shawna Hausman
Frmr SVP, Global Ecommerce
Esprit
Carolyn Pollock
Frmr CMO
Tailored Brands
Michael LeBlanc
Podcast Host
Remarkable Retail
Steve Dennis
Podcast Host
Remarkable Retail
Blake Droesch
Senior Analyst
eMarketer
Andrea Wasserman
Exec. Coach
The Executive Express & Forbes Retail Contributor
Doug Weich
CEO
RETAIL AI Council
Linda Shein
CEO
Bala Growth Partners
Pano Anthos
Founder & Managing Partner
XRC Ventures
Geoff Sanders
CMO
firstleaf
Meera Murthy
GM & VP of Product
Bloomreach
John LeBaron
CRO
Pattern
Andrea Moore
Digital Interim Leadership
Andrea Moore Digital Solutions
Rohan Shah
Founder & CRO
Extend
Purva Gupta
Co-Founder
Lily AI
Simon Langevin
VP, Digital Product
Coveo
Gabrielle Fonrouge
Retail Reporter
CNBC
Jacob Ross
CEO
PebblePost
Bhavin Prashad
Associate Vice President
DAC
Jason Zollan
Head of Retail Media
Constructor
Mike Micucci
CEO
Fabric
Elynn Chen
Director of Business Development
Temu
Diane Keng
CEO
Breinify
Julien Sauvage
CMO
Cordial
Jake Pasini
VP of AI and Revenue
Listrak
Fayez Mohamood
Co-Founder & CEO
Bluecore
Jaysen Gillespie
VP, Global Head of Product Marketing and Analytics
RTB House
Ben Thompson
Head of Digital Transformation
Endeavour Group
Angela Voss
CEO
Marketing Architects
Dave Anderson
VP of Product Marketing
ContentSquare
Jason Seeba
CMO
Session AI
Ben Brodie
Head of North American Platform Sales
Quantcast
Curt Frieden
SVP of Business Development
Everflow
David Weissman
EVP, Growth
Tulip
Bhavik Gandecha
Solutions Consulting Manager
BazaarVoice
Jamie Egan
Head of Sales
Instant
Nakul Narayan
Chief Product Officer
Attentive
George Khachatryan
CEO
OfferFit
Brett Page
Senior Global Account Executive
Avalara
A.J. Ghergich
Global VP of Consulting Services
Botify
Jeffery Fisher
Managing Partner
Atwave
Kimberly Shenk
CEO
Novi Connect
Kevin Herroltz
VP of Client Success
AddShoppers
Richard Jones
CRO
Wunderkind
Andrew Volinsky
International Business Aquisition Manager
Canada Post
Michael Lamb
Chief Commercial Officer
RTB House
John Murdock
CEO
Fastr
Tim Schulz
VP of Product, Commerce
Fishbowl
Chase Edwards
VP of Sales
AB Tasty
Michael Gunther
VP, Head of Insights
Consumer Edge
Tobias Ring
Managing Director Commercials
SCAYLE
Peter Buckley
CRO
Taggstar
Hastu Kshitij
VP of Sales - North America
MoEngage
Catherine Chen
VP of Digital Sales
RRD
Chris Campbell
VP Marketing
Victra
Bryan Bumgardner
Senior Director of Growth Marketing
Northbeam
Matthew Alberts
VP Global Solution Consulting
commercetools
Meyar Sheik
Global President
Insider
Nick Cranney
Head of Product Management
ESW
Brandon Luft
CEO
Shipfusion
and 150+ other amazing speakers
The Future of Customer Experiences
8:00 AM ET
Registration / Discovery Lounge Opens
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM ET
1hr
Networking Breakfast – All Attendees
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM ET
50min
Content Breakfast: Minimizing the Tradeoff: Balancing Retail Media ROI with a Seamless Brand Experience
Retailers are increasingly leveraging their owned channels for retail media, but at what cost to the customer experience? When advertising disrupts the journey rather than enhances it, it can erode trust and long-term brand value. This session explores a new approach to retail media that minimizes the tradeoff between revenue optimization and a frictionless shopping experience. Learn how innovative strategies and technology can align media monetization with a brand-first philosophy, ensuring both advertisers and customers benefit.
Jason Zollan
Head of Retail Media, Constructor
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM ET
50min
Opening Remarks
9:10 AM – 9:30 AM ET
20min
Opening Keynote: Adapting with Purpose: How to Embrace Consumer Trends and Challenges
Fueled by strategic footprint expansion and a rapidly growing national ecommerce presence, Sam’s Club plans to double membership—and more than double sales and profit—over the next 8–10 years. In this keynote, Sam’s Club EVP and End-to-End Chief Operating Officer Tom Ward will outline how the leading warehouse club retail store is leveraging customer insights to achieve its ambitious goals, including prioritizing investments in digital tools such as Scan & Go™, Just Go exit technology and personalized, AI-driven advertising.
Tom Ward
EVP & Chief Operating Officer, Sam’s Club
9:35 AM – 9:55 AM ET
20min
Keynote: Meeting Customers Where They Are: How Modern Brands Are Winning in a Complex Supply Chain Environment
In today’s retail landscape, customer expectations and operational complexity are two sides of the same coin, brands face unprecedented challenges in managing complex supply chains while meeting escalating customer expectations. Success requires both meeting customers at every touchpoint and building the flexible infrastructure to deliver on those promises consistently. The traditional separation between direct-to-consumer and multi-brand retail channels has evolved into a sophisticated network of interconnected sales and fulfillment pathways, demanding new operational approaches. This session explores how leading brands are creating adaptive commerce networks —interconnected systems that combine intelligent inventory management, multi-node fulfillment capabilities, and seamless customer experiences—that transform complex supply chains into competitive advantages, enabling seamless customer experiences across channels while maintaining operational efficiency and control.
Break + Brand Bodega
10:25 AM – 10:45 AM ET
20min
Keynote: How American Eagle is Leveraging Sports Partnerships to Build a Brand That Bridges Audiences
If you are putting your brand at the center of culture, you have to put it at the center of sports, commented American Eagle CMO Craig Brommers. In this keynote, Brommers will talk about the strategy behind its varied sports partnerships including with professional athletes such as Coco Gauff, Trevor Lawrence, Livvy Dunne and Jeremiah Smith, that are attracting and inspiring new audiences and enhancing the American Eagle brand.
Craig Brommers
CMO, American Eagle
10:50 AM – 11:20 AM ET
30min
Panel: From Gen Z to Alpha: Redefining Acquisition for Emerging Audiences
Gen Z buying power slaps! In other words, Gen Z already wields significant economic influence, with their global spending power projected to reach $12 trillion by 2030. This panel discussion will explore where today’s brands can find Gen Z buyers (and, if Gen Alpha should be included in this group) and the do’s and don’ts of engaging with them, including via SMS and influencers, and the potential hazards of using Gen AI images and copy with this generation of shoppers.
Lauren Price
SVP of Ecommerce & Digital Marketing, COS
Jess Ozella
SVP, Ecommerce & Growth Marketing, Reformation
Sarah Henry
VP, Head of Content, Influencer & Commerce, Walmart
Catherine Chen
VP of Digital Sales, RRD
Shawna Hausman
Frmr SVP, Global Ecommerce, Esprit
11:20 AM – 1:20 PM ET
2hr
11:25 AM – 11:55 AM ET
30min
11:25 AM – 12:05 PM ET
40min
Gen Z Panel: Decoding Gen Z Professionals: The Future of Retail Through Their Eyes
Gen Z is transforming the retail landscape with their digital-first approach and values-driven purchasing habits. In this engaging panel, young professionals will share insights into their shopping behaviors, influences on buying decisions and must-do’s for brands to remain relevant. Join us to explore key trends, from social commerce and sustainability to in-store experiences and brand loyalty, that will shape the future of retail for this generation.
Giselle Heintz
Gen Z Professional
Takii Thomas
Gen Z Professional
Sabetha Lafontant
Gen Z Professional
Carolyn Pollock
Frmr CMO, Tailored Brands
11:25 AM – 12:05 PM ET
40min
Experience the energy of the Startup Showcase, where nine innovative startups deliver rapid-fire pitches—and you, the audience, get to vote for the winner. Hosted by industry veteran Noam Paransky, this is your chance to spot the next big thing in commerce tech.
Noam Paransky
Board Member, ThredUP
12:05 PM – 1:20 PM ET
1hr 15min
Content Lunch: Unlocking Growth: How Leading Brands Turn First-Party Data into Powerful Outcomes
First-party data is essential for modern retail and brand marketing, yet leveraging it effectively remains a challenge. In this panel discussion, industry leaders share strategies for collecting, analyzing and activating data to drive business success and enhance customer experiences. Hosted by RRD, this session will provide insights on overcoming common data challenges, achieving early ROI wins, using data for targeted advertising and personalization, improving customer acquisition and retention and accelerating data-driven initiatives with actionable best practices.
Catherine Chen
VP of Digital Sales, RRD
Chris Campbell
VP Marketing, Victra
Shehan Ghanchi
Sr. Dir. Marketing and Merchandising, The Tile Shop
12:05 PM – 12:55 PM ET
50min
Content Lunch: Smarter at Scale: How AI Decisioning Is Reshaping Customer Journeys
Retail marketers are facing a critical moment: traditional funnels, segmenting and A/B testing no longer deliver the results that today’s customers expect. AI decisioning offers a smarter path forward, automating hyper-personalized journeys across channels and at scale. In this session, you’ll discover how 1-800 Contacts uses AI to boost engagement, build trust and achieve breakthrough results in their marketing strategies.
Stephanie Hileman
Principal Marketing, AI Strategy, 1-800 Contacts
George Khachatryan
CEO, OfferFit
1:20 PM – 1:50 PM ET
30min
Keynote: Triple Threat Strategy: Unlocking Incrementality, Creative and AI for Competitive Advantage
CommerceNext is excited to welcome digital analytics expert and best selling author, Avinash Kaushik, to our stage. In an interview with Pooja Chandiramani, VP – Global Media Strategy and Planning, Marketing Analytics, Operations and Transformation at Coach, Avinash will share his latest thoughts on incrementality, the impact of AI on customer acquisition, the impact of Gen AI on paid and organic search and the need to think differently about your digital marketing dashboards.
Avinash Kaushik
Brand Strategy & Marketing Transformation, Tapestry
Pooja Chandiramani
VP, Global Media Strategy and Planning, Marketing Analytics, Operations and Transformation, Tapestry
1:55 PM – 2:15 PM ET
20min
David Janecek
Director Marketing Email and SMS, FragranceNext
Nakul Narayan
Chief Product Officer, Attentive
2:05 PM – 3:20 PM ET
1hr 15min
Break + Brand Bodega
2:45 PM – 3:05 PM ET
20min
Breakout Session 1
Being Customer Obsessed in the Age of AI
Meenakshi Lala
CEO, UrbanStems
Meera Murthy
GM & VP of Product, Bloomreach
Nick Cranney
Head of Product Management, ESW
Leveraging Owned Channels for Retention
Lauren Price
SVP of Ecommerce & Digital Marketing, COS
Jacob Ross
CEO, PebblePost
3:15 PM – 3:35 PM ET
20min
Breakout Session 2
Rachel MacPherson
SVP/GM of Global Ecommerce, Marc Jacobs
Richard Jones
CRO, Wunderkind
How Minted Drives Conversions Profitably with Behavioral AI
Suruchi Shukla
VP, Marketing, Minted
Jason Seeba
CMO, Session AI
Jake Pasini
VP of AI and Revenue, Listrak
Jennifer Peters
Director of DTC, Martech and Digital Compliance, OLLY
Kimberly Shenk
CEO, Novi Connect
Paid, Organic, Local, Gen AI: Why the Best Acquisition Strategy Is All of the Above
Bhavin Prashad
Associate Vice President, DAC
3:45 PM – 4:05 PM ET
20min
Breakout Session 3
Josh Platt
SVP Product, Rue Gilt Groupe
Purva Gupta
Co-Founder, Lily AI
What’s Next Is Now: LLMs for Precision Targeting and Measurable Marketing Impact
Ryan Pabelona
VP of Performance Marketing, Revolve
Michael Lamb
Chief Commercial Officer, RTB House
From Viral to Viable: How Fulfillment Powers Bask & Lather’s Omnichannel Breakout
Shaina Rainford
CEO, Bask & Lather
Brandon Luft
CEO, Shipfusion
Elynn Chen
Director of Business Development, Temu
David Weissman
EVP, Growth, Tulip
Ben Brodie
Head of North American Platform Sales, Quantcast
Jamie Egan
Head of Sales, Instant
Jeffery Fisher
Managing Partner, Atwave
Curt Frieden
SVP of Business Development, Everflow
4:15 PM – 4:35 PM ET
20min
Breakout Session 4
GenAI for Creative Optimization
Brett Page
Senior Global Account Executive, Avalara
Tim Schulz
VP of Product, Commerce, Fishbowl
Andrew Volinsky
International Business Aquisition Manager, Canada Post
Stacey Warshaw
Head of Ecommerce & Digital Marketing, LoveShackFancy
Rohan Shah
Founder & CRO, Extend
4:35 PM – 5:05 PM ET
30min
Break + Brand Bodega
5:05 PM – 5:35 PM ET
30min
Omnichannel is more than a buzzword—it’s a complex, evolving strategy. In this panel, leaders from top brands unpack what omnichannel really means, where they are on the journey and how they’re adapting to a world where physical and digital channels blur across the customer path to purchase. This discussion explores the challenges of building connected commerce, achieving a 360° customer view and using emerging AI technologies to redefine the future of customer engagement.
Alyssa Callahan
CMO, US, bp
Stuart Hogue
SVP, US Consumer, Land’s End
Matthew Alberts
VP Global Solution Consulting, commercetools
Blake Droesch
Senior Analyst, eMarketer
5:40 PM – 6:00 PM ET
30min
IKEA is redefining the customer journey including launching a Spanish-language website, expanding its omnichannel footprint and experimenting with Gen AI, all to set the standard for a seamless retail experience. During this fireside chat, IKEA North America Chief Commercial Officer Antonella Pucarelli will explore ideas such as: the intersection of digital transformation, sustainability, human-centered design to cater to every customer and Gen AI’s role in their integrated customer experience.
Antonella Pucarelli
Chief Commercial Officer, IKEA North America
Ken Pilot
Creator and Host, The Retail Pilot Podcast
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM ET
45min
Exhibit Hall Drinks
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
2hr
Balancing Automation and Human Touch
Registration / Discovery Lounge Opens
8:00 AM – 8:50 AM ET
50min
In this panel featuring Women in Retail leaders, we’ll explore how to “Lead in the Age of AI” by rethinking organizational structures, building transparency around AI adoption and balancing technological innovation with human-centric leadership. You’ll hear real-world examples of AI-driven decision-making and walk away with strategies for maintaining employee trust, reducing job-security fears and upskilling your teams for the future.
Jeannie Yoo
CEO, Draper James
Sunny Jiang
CEO, EyeBuyDirect
Melissa Campanelli
Co-Founder, Women in Retail Leadership Circle
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM ET
10min
9:10 AM – 9:30 AM ET
20min
Join Kelly Mahoney, CMO of Ulta Beauty, as she shares how the brand is driving meaningful growth through digital innovation. From personalized experiences and virtual try-ons to smarter loyalty engagement, discover how Ulta blends data, technology and creativity to elevate every step of the customer journey. Learn how Ulta is redefining beauty retail through seamless omnichannel experiences and a customer-first approach in today’s fast-evolving commerce landscape.
Kelly Mahoney
Chief Marketing Officer, Ulta Beauty
Julee Wilson
Beauty Editor-at-Large, Cosmopolitan Magazine
9:35 AM – 10:05 AM ET
30min
Panel: From AI Pilot to Astronaut: Building ROI Savvy AI Evaluation Processes and Mindsets
Successfully adopting AI requires a clear framework for evaluating when to pilot, launch or walk away. This session will outline strategies for assessing AI solutions, prioritizing business impact and balancing efficiency with growth. Attendees will gain practical insights on risk-based AI deployment and making smarter, results-driven investments.
Leala Francis
SVP Customer Insights and Member Experience, AG1
Suparana Shokeen
Vice President, Technology, Capri Holdings
Lynda Pak
Divisional CIO, Global Brands and Functions, The Estée Lauder Companies
Cintia Gabilan
Senior Vice President, Centers of Excellence & Industry Initiatives, IAB
10:05 AM – 10:35 AM ET
30min
10:35 AM – 10:55 AM ET
20min
Molly Hartney
Chief Digital Officer, Rack Room Shoes
Julien Sauvage
CMO, Cordial
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
30min
Panel: Human in the Loop: Collaborating with AI for Meaningful Ecommerce Experiences
As AI transforms ecommerce, human expertise remains vital for ensuring accuracy and enhancing customer satisfaction. This session explores how to balance automation with human decision-making, focusing on the importance of human input in improving AI accuracy and customer experiences. Attendees will learn about the evolving roles in the industry, the significance of adaptability and Gen AI’s potential for creative innovation in personalized shopping.
Andrew Tweed
GM, Fruit Gifting, 1-800-Flowers.com
Suruchi Shukla
VP, Marketing, Minted
Andy Laudato
COO, The Vitamin Shoppe
Fayez Mohamood
Co-Founder & CEO, Bluecore
Andrea Wasserman
Exec. Coach, The Executive Express & Forbes Retail Contributor
11:35 AM – 12:15 PM ET
40min
Decoding Gen Z Students: The Future of Retail Through Their Eyes
Dahye de Givenchy
GenZ Student
Clare Ehnes
GenZ Student
Andrea Moore
Digital Interim Leadership, Andrea Moore Digital Solutions
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM ET
1hr 15min
12:15 PM – 1:05 PM ET
50min
Agentic AI and agent-to-consumer (A2C) commerce are emerging fast, but most retail teams are still in learning mode. This session helps marketers and operators make sense of these new dynamics by focusing on what it means for product discovery, customer journeys and retail operations. We’ll explore how brands can begin preparing their product data, marketing and OMS infrastructure to support A2C, spotlighting the “jobs to be done” in areas like agent discoverability, conversion and fulfillment.
Umesh Sripad
Chief Digital Officer & Chief Technology Officer, PetMeds
Laura Cantor
VP of Marketing, New York & Company
Aaron Magness
Head of Marketing , Full Glass Wine
Mike Micucci
CEO, Fabric
12:15 PM – 1:05 PM ET
50min
Isabel Davis
VP, Digital & Ecommerce, Pattern Beauty
Meyar Sheik
Global President, Insider
1:30 PM – 1:50 PM ET
20min
Join Fiona Tan, CTO of Wayfair, for a fireside chat on how AI is transforming the customer experience in online retail. She’ll share how Wayfair leverages AI to enhance shopping through personalized recommendations, smarter customer support and large-scale innovation. Attendees will gain insights into AI’s evolving role in ecommerce and how to balance automation with human expertise for a seamless shopping journey.<br />
Fiona Tan
CTO, Wayfair
Gabrielle Fonrouge
Retail Reporter, CNBC
1:55 PM – 2:15 PM ET
20min
Keynote: The World’s No. 1 Sports Club: How Manchester United is Transforming Fandom into Ecommerce Success
Owning a global fan experience sounds simple—until you try it. For Manchester United, creating world-class commerce meant moving away from an outsourced business model with limited control to a unified commerce platform built for global growth. By taking direct control of their digital experience, they’ve created a model where personalization and loyalty aren’t just buzzwords but integrated elements of the fan journey. Join Manchester United and SCAYLE to learn how to forge deeper connections in the digital age, turning every interaction into an opportunity to deliver on the fan promise.
Patrick Jenkinson
Commercial Director Venue & E-Commerce, Manchester United
Tobias Ring
Managing Director Commercials, SCAYLE
2:15 PM – 2:55 PM ET
40min
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM ET
1hr 15min
2:55 PM – 3:15 PM ET
20min
TRACK A
Optimizing Existing Channels
Cody Barbo
CEO, Trust & Will
Angela Voss
CEO, Marketing Architects
TRACK B
Commerce Everywhere: Social, Video and More
Bhavik Gandecha
Solutions Consulting Manager, BazaarVoice
Kristen Keesee
Vice President of Wholesale, North America, TUMI
John LeBaron
CRO, Pattern
Esther Kang
Director of Ecommerce, Torani
Ben Thompson
Head of Digital Transformation, Endeavour Group
Diane Keng
CEO, Breinify
3:25 PM – 3:45 PM ET
20min
Breakout Session 2
Michael LeBlanc
Podcast Host, Remarkable Retail
Steve Dennis
Podcast Host, Remarkable Retail
Paid Social
Stephanie Pankuch
General Manager, Consumables, Walmart Marketplace
Angela Hsu
Frmr CMO, Beyond
John Murdock
CEO, Fastr
Simon Langevin
VP, Digital Product, Coveo
Chase Edwards
VP of Sales, AB Tasty
Peter Buckley
CRO, Taggstar
3:55 PM – 4:15 PM ET
20min
Breakout Session 3
TRACK A
Optimizing Existing Channels
TRACK B
Commerce Everywhere: Social, Video and More
Christian Fiorelli
SVP eCommerce, Alexander Wang
Dave Anderson
VP of Product Marketing, ContentSquare
4:25 PM – 4:45 PM ET
20min
As AI search platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity transform how consumers and bots discover products online, some foundational search strategies still work but others have already evolved. This session breaks down what’s changing and what’s not, how these AI platforms differ from traditional search engines, and why they’re quickly becoming the new front door to ecommerce. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how your brand can be included in the answers AI platforms and traditional search engines in time for Black Friday. Plus, you’ll learn a practical set of actions you can put in place today to stay visible and competitive.
A.J. Ghergich
Global VP of Consulting Services, Botify
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM ET
1hr 15min
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM ET
30min
The CommerceNextys
Location: Main Stage
Starting with a champagne toast, this award show celebrates industry titans and leading brands that deliver outstanding results in marketing and ecommerce. Hosted by Michael LeBlanc & Steve Dennis from the Remarkable Retail Podcast, we’ll be announcing the 2025 CommerceNexty winners across all 7 categories. Learn more: https://commercenext.com/the-commercenextys/.
Michael LeBlanc
Podcast Host, Remarkable Retail
Steve Dennis
Podcast Host, Remarkable Retail
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM ET
3hr
Future-Fused Commerce: Blending Innovation, Community and Human Connection
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM ET
1hr
9:00 AM – 9:05 AM ET
5min
9:05 AM – 9:25 AM ET
20min
What does it take to reimagine a global brand in an ever-evolving retail landscape? In this dynamic fireside keynote, Kim Waldmann, SVP & Global Chief Customer Officer at Foot Locker, Inc., reveals how the iconic retailer is reimagining strategies that drive deep engagement with customers while staying culturally relevant. With leadership experience at Athleta and Sephora, Kim brings a customer-first perspective to Foot Locker’s ambitious Lace Up Plan—focused on achieving long-term, profitable growth. From harnessing consumer shopping behavior to accelerate data-powered marketing, to strengthening brand partnerships that deepen cultural relevance and expanding the women’s business, she’ll share how Foot Locker is developing a best-in-class omnichannel experience to stay ahead. Expect practical insights and bold ideas on how innovation, inclusivity, and strategy-driven leadership are fueling and expanding sneaker culture.
Kim Waldmann
Global Chief Customer Officer, Foot Locker
Mina Fader
Managing Director, Baker Retailing Center at UPenn
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM ET
20min
Join this session as we discuss how you can use innovation to stay ahead of the curve, unlock new levels of growth in your business and meet tomorrow’s consumers today.
9:55 AM – 10:25 AM ET
30min
Loyalty is about more than just transactions—it’s about fostering deep, emotional connections with customers. Today’s most effective loyalty programs go beyond rewarding repeat purchases; they equip marketers with rich, first-party data to understand customer behaviors, preferences and motivations. Attendees will discover best practices for creating emotional connections, hyper-personalized experiences, timely engagement and ultimely long-term retention and advocacy.
Jeff Gerstel
CMO, B&H
Brian Schmidt
VP, Digital & eCommerce – Brooks Brothers & Eddie Bauer, Catalyst Brands
Kevin McCarthy
Vice President, Loyalty & Partnerships, Sonesta
Hastu Kshitij
VP of Sales – North America, MoEngage
Julia Waldow
Reporter, Modern Retail
10:25 AM – 10:45 AM ET
20min
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM ET
30min
How Data-Driven Insights and Integrated Marketing Power Growth
Kevin Herroltz
VP of Client Success, AddShoppers
Michael Gunther
VP, Head of Insights, Consumer Edge
Bethany Hawthorne
Sr. Director of Client Services, Ovative
11:20 AM – 11:50 AM ET
30min
Bryan Bumgardner
Senior Director of Growth Marketing, Northbeam
11:55 AM – 12:25 PM ET
30min
Breakout Session 3
12:25 PM – 1:25 PM ET
1hr
1:25 PM – 1:55 PM ET
30min
Parbinder Dhariwal
VP, GM, CVS Media Exchange
Michael Krans
VP, Retail Media, Macy’s
Krystina Gustafson
Former SVP Content, Shoptalk
Keynote: The Future of Retail: Blending Digital, Physical and Community
Step inside the story of Vuori’s rise with Joe Kudla, founder and CEO, as he sits down with Steve Dennis, host of the Remarkable Retail podcast, for an in-depth conversation. Joe shares how Vuori broke through a crowded activewear market by blending innovation with authentic community building. He offers insights on navigating the shifting retail landscape—from balancing direct-to-consumer and wholesale to creating memorable in-store experiences. Learn which metrics truly matter as Vuori scales and how influencer partnerships foster lasting loyalty. This interview delivers practical, real-world advice for anyone looking to grow a modern retail brand.
Joe Kudla
Founder & CEO, Vuori
Steve Dennis
Podcast Host, Remarkable Retail
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🧍♀️Find Women in Retail Leadership Circle at the Growth Show
We’re thrilled to welcome the Women in Retail Leadership Circle to the CommerceNext Growth Show—join us to connect with top women leaders driving innovation in retail!

TUESDAY, JUNE 24
EMERGING BRAND SPOTLIGHT
8:00 A.M. to 6:45 P.M.
Meet a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member behind a purpose-driven brand. Hear her story, ask questions and get inspired—you might even leave with a fun sample
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Featuring: Lorrie King, Co-Founder, Caire Beauty
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Featuring: Karen Cardoso, Owner and Designer, Bolsa Nova Handbags
NETWORKING MEETUP
6:10 P.M. – 6:45 P.M.
Join us for a relaxed and fun meetup with fellow Women in Retail Leadership Circle members and senior-level women in the retail space — connect over cocktails!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
EMERGING BRAND SPOTLIGHT
8:00 A.M. to 5:45 P.M.
Meet a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member behind a purpose-driven brand. Hear her story, ask questions and get inspired—you might even leave with a fun sample
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Featuring: Melissa Clayton, CEO and Founder, Tiny Tags
2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Featuring: Dana Donofree, Founder and CEO, AnaOno
Retailers & Brands
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Discover the industry’s most generous travel program, designed to enhance your event experience. 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
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