Andy Laudato

Andy Laudato

COO
The Vitamin Shoppe

Andrew Laudato is the EVP & COO of The Vitamin Shoppe and a recognized thought leader in retail and technology. He co-founded and chairs the Retail AI Council, guiding the industry’s adoption of artificial intelligence. Passionate about leadership and innovation, he serves on the board of Rufflebutts and frequently speaks at industry events. Laudato is the author of Fostering Innovation: How to Build an Amazing IT Team, where he shares his practical, people-first leadership approach.

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.