As we gear up for the 2025 CommerceNext Growth Show on June 24-26 in NYC, the focus is set on driving conversations around the transformative trends and strategies shaping retail. This year’s agenda promises to tackle both cutting-edge innovations and continuous industry challenges, providing attendees with the tools and insights needed to excel in our ever-evolving industry.
Read on for a preview of a few topics poised to take center stage and register here to join the conversation.
AI Transformation of Retail: Tactical Precision Meets Operational Innovation
AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a cornerstone of modern retail. From automating tactical processes like inventory management and customer segmentation to driving operational breakthroughs in predictive analytics and hyper-personalization, AI is reshaping the industry. This year’s sessions will demonstrate how businesses can implement AI solutions that not only optimize operations but also create meaningful customer experiences, building stronger connections and delivering measurable ROI.
Redefining Marketing Through Technology and IT Integration
The growing convergence of marketing and technology is transforming how retail organizations function. This year’s discussions will dive into integrating IT and marketing to build robust, agile systems that support customer-centric strategies. Topics will include leveraging martech tools, creating seamless data ecosystems and aligning cross-departmental goals to drive business growth. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to blend technical and creative expertise for maximum impact.
Marketplaces Evolve: TikTok and Meta Shops in Focus
Marketplaces continue to dominate ecommerce growth strategies, but the emergence of platforms like TikTok and Meta shops is changing the game. These platforms offer new opportunities for brands to engage audiences, optimize discovery and convert social interactions into sales. The 2025 Growth Show will explore how businesses can harness these tools effectively, with sessions that go beyond theory to provide actionable strategies for success in the evolving world of social commerce.
The Rise of Retail Media Networks (RMNs)
Retail media networks have rapidly emerged as a powerful tool for both brands and retailers, creating new revenue streams and deepening customer engagement. This year’s show will examine how to leverage RMNs to their full potential—balancing monetization with customer experience, maximizing partnerships and delivering measurable value. With RMNs gaining traction across the industry, the insights shared will help attendees unlock their strategic advantages.
Global Perspectives: Loyalty, Diversification and Lessons from APAC
Expanding into global markets has become a critical driver of growth in today’s retail landscape. The show will explore strategies for market diversification, including the implementation of global loyalty programs and insights from APAC’s pioneering retail landscape. Expect discussions on next-generation in-store experiences, consumer behavior trends and how businesses can adopt successful strategies from other markets to drive innovation and growth worldwide.
Experiential Retail: The Intersection of Creativity and Technology
As consumers increasingly crave memorable and engaging shopping experiences, experiential retail has become a key differentiator. Sessions will highlight the evolution of physical retail spaces, from AI-powered stores to innovative pop-ups that blur the lines between digital and physical commerce. With insights on leveraging tech to create personalized, interactive experiences, these discussions will inspire new approaches to captivating customers and enhancing brand loyalty.
Timeless Foundations: Loyalty, Customer Acquisition and Omni-Experiences
Some challenges remain as relevant as ever, and this year’s event will bring fresh thinking to loyalty programs, customer acquisition strategies and creating seamless omnichannel experiences. With customer expectations at an all-time high, our sessions will provide innovative approaches to meeting and exceeding these demands, equipping attendees to deliver standout results in highly competitive markets.
The CommerceNext Growth Show is more than an event; it’s a catalyst for meaningful change and innovation in retail. This year’s agenda reflects the industry’s most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities, offering actionable insights that can shape the future of commerce. From AI to experiential retail, each session is designed to spark ideas, foster connections and provide the tools needed to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
This year’s hot topics promise to set the tone for a forward-thinking and impactful event! If innovation, growth and staying ahead of the curve are on your 2025 agenda, this is the place to be. Register now to secure your spot in NYC on June 24-26, 2025.
