Groceryshop

September 22 - 24, 2026 | Las Vegas

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February 2 - 4, 2027 | Abu Dhabi

Shoptalk Spring

March 22 - 24, 2027 | Las Vegas

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June 1 - 3, 2027 | Barcelona

2026 Agenda

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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
B2B Exchange Registration Opens
Monday, September 28
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2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
B2B Exchange Kickoff
Monday, September 28
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2:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Executive Table Topics
Monday, September 28
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4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Networking Break
Monday, September 28
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4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Roundtable Discussions
Monday, September 28
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5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Wrap-Up
Monday, September 28
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Happy Hour
Monday, September 28
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dinner
Monday, September 28
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7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Badge Pickup Open
Tuesday, September 29
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
First Timers Breakfast
Tuesday, September 29
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Breakfast
Tuesday, September 29
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9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Show Floor Open
Tuesday, September 29
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11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Opening Remarks
Tuesday, September 29
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11:15 AM - 11:35 AM
Mainstage Keynote: Tractor Supply's Vision for the Future of Retail
Tuesday, September 29
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Speaker

Hal Lawton

President & CEO

Tractor Supply

11:35 AM - 11:55 AM
Keynote Session
Tuesday, September 29
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11:55 AM - 12:15 PM
Keynote Session
Tuesday, September 29
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12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
Tuesday, September 29
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12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
Tabletalks + Lunch
Tuesday, September 29
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1:45 PM - 2:55 PM
Meetup: Hosted & General Meetings (Prescheduled Only)
Tuesday, September 29
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2:45 PM - 4:25 PM
Networking Break
Tuesday, September 29
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3:25 PM - 4:05 PM
Insights on Customer Sentiment: Demographics, Psychographics, Geographies
Tuesday, September 29
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Understanding the Customer
Speakers

Cate Khan

CEO

Trendalytics

Jenna Landi

Senior Director, Global Brand Research

Pinterest

3:25 PM - 4:05 PM
Retooling Your Ecommerce Tech Stack
Tuesday, September 29
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Tactical Workshop
Speaker

Chris Silver

CTO

JustFoodForDogs

3:25 PM - 4:05 PM
The Evolving Role of Physical Stores
Tuesday, September 29
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Town Hall
Speaker

Kevin Kelley

Principal & Co-Founder

Shook Kelley

3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
Track Keynote: Brand Storytelling That Delights and Performs
Tuesday, September 29
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Merging Shopping & Entertainment
Speaker

Michelle Crossan-Matos

Chief Brand & Experience Officer

SharkNinja

3:25 PM - 4:05 PM
Track Keynote: The Next Evolution of Ecommerce
Tuesday, September 29
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Retail & Ecommerce Excellence
Speaker

Jamil Ghani

Worldwide Head of Prime

Amazon

Moderator

Hitha Herzog

Founder & Chief Research Officer

H Squared Research

3:45 PM - 4:05 PM
Track Keynote: Brand Storytelling That Delights and Performs
Tuesday, September 29
Add to calendar 09/29/2026 15:45 09/29/2026 15:45 Track Keynote: Brand Storytelling That Delights and Performs One of the leading indicators of the new merging of retail and entertainment is a surge of brands and retailers jumping into the content creation game. From executive hiring to launching or expanding content studios, firms that might once have licensed IP or partnered with a studio are now creating content themselves. This session will feature two senior leaders sharing their vision for this new age of content-powered brand storytelling. You'll hear:

• How companies build brand storytelling and branded entertainment strategies
• When and how creating content in-house makes sense
• Key skills and roles needed to ensure original content success America/Chicago

One of the leading indicators of the new merging of retail and entertainment is a surge of brands and retailers jumping into the content creation game. From executive hiring to launching or expanding content studios, firms that might once have licensed IP or partnered with a studio are now creating content themselves. This session will feature two senior leaders sharing their vision for this new age of content-powered brand storytelling. You'll hear:

• How companies build brand storytelling and branded entertainment strategies
• When and how creating content in-house makes sense
• Key skills and roles needed to ensure original content success

Merging Shopping & Entertainment
Speaker

J. Michael Prince

President & CEO

U.S. Polo Assn.

Moderator

Kate Hardcastle MBE

Global Broadcaster & The Customer Whisperer

Hardcastle Collective

4:15 PM - 4:55 PM
Delivering Personalization that Drives Engagement and Transactions
Tuesday, September 29
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Retail & Ecommerce Excellence
Speakers

Lindsay Horrigan

SVP, Consumer Growth Officer

Hearst Magazines

Patrizia Ranzi

Head of Digital, Media, & CRM, Americas

Dolce & Gabbana

Berit Bauer

VP, Digital Site Merchandising & Operations

Target

Moderator

Sonia Lapinsky

Managing Director, Retail

AlixPartners

4:15 PM - 4:55 PM
Improving Communication Between Tech Buyers and Sellers
Tuesday, September 29
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Tactical Workshop
Speaker

Vicki Cantrell

CEO

Vendors in Partnership

4:15 PM - 4:55 PM
Keeping Up With the Consumer
Tuesday, September 29
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Town Hall
Speaker

Dominck Miserandino

Founder

RTM Nexus

4:15 PM - 4:55 PM
Monetizing Video: New Approaches to Endorsements, Product Integrations, and More
Tuesday, September 29
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Merging Shopping & Entertainment
Speaker

Bo Moon

VP, Platform Business, Gaming, Commerce, & New Service Innovation

LG

Moderator

Rebecca Fitts

Founder

Double03 Retail

4:15 PM - 4:35 PM
Track Keynote: Creating Shopping Experiences for Today's Consumer
Tuesday, September 29
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Understanding the Customer
Speaker

Amiee Bayer-Thomas

Chief Retail Officer

Ulta Beauty

4:35 PM - 4:55 PM
Creating Shopping Experiences for Today's Consumer: A Conversation
Tuesday, September 29
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Understanding the Customer
Speaker

Suze Dowling

Co-Founder

Pattern Brands

5:05 PM - 5:45 PM
Benchmarking the Success of Brand - Entertainment Partnerships
Tuesday, September 29
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Merging Shopping & Entertainment
Speakers

Dean Dimitruk

VP, Branded Entertainment

Warner Bros. Discovery

Lauren Weinberg

Chief Marketing Officer

Supergoop!

Moderator

Gina Michnowicz

CEO & Chief Creative Officer

Craftsman Agency

5:05 PM - 5:45 PM
Case Studies: Adapting to Fast-Changing Market Conditions
Tuesday, September 29
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Understanding the Customer
Speakers

Kasturi Pal

WW Head of Marketing, Amazon International Shopping and Bazaar App

Amazon

Adam Sinoway

VP, Global Supplier Operations

Wayfair

Jason Humphrey

Head of Ecommerce

AG Jeans

5:05 PM - 5:45 PM
Insights: New Research on Shopper Needs and Expectations
Tuesday, September 29
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Retail & Ecommerce Excellence
Speakers

Lynn Gonsior

Co-Founder & COO

ChangeUp

Patricia Camden

Managing Director, EY Studio+ Customer Experience and Loyalty Leader

EY

Jane Cheung

Global Research Leader for Consumer Industries, Institute for Business Value (IBV)

IBM

5:05 PM - 5:45 PM
Measuring and Improving Company Sustainability
Tuesday, September 29
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Tactical Workshop
Speakers

Ellen Shenette

Director, Net Zero Action Accelerator

Environmental Defense Fund

Ernie Roberts

Head of Global Sustainability

Belkin

5:05 PM - 5:45 PM
The Future of Marketing
Tuesday, September 29
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Town Hall
Speakers

Mike Jacobs

Chief Growth Officer

Consortium Brands

Sarah Engel

President

January Digital

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Retailer & Consumer Brand Dinners
Tuesday, September 29
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7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Badge Pickup Open
Wednesday, September 30
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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Breakfast
Wednesday, September 30
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8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Show Floor Open
Wednesday, September 30
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9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
Brand Strategies for Leveraging Marketplaces
Wednesday, September 30
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Retail & Ecommerce Excellence
Speakers

Sharon Leite

CEO

The Vitamin Shoppe

Natalie Lockhart

Chief Strategy & Digital Officer

Sally Beauty Holdings

Corinne Baker

SVP, Ecommerce DTC & Marketplaces

RG Barry Brands

Moderator

Chelsey Alexander

Founder & CEO

Open Gate Consulting

9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
Building a Successful Pitch Deck for Startups and Entrepreneurs
Wednesday, September 30
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Tactical Workshop
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
Discounts, Value Menus, and Serving the Price-Conscious Consumer
Wednesday, September 30
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Understanding the Customer
Speakers

Alon Rotem

Chief Strategy Officer

ThredUp

Rene Federico

Head of Marketing, U.S.

Primark

9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
Insights: How Entertainment and Media Habits are Shifting
Wednesday, September 30
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Merging Shopping & Entertainment
Speakers

Ben Harms

Chief Growth Officer

Archrival

Jillian Bonaventura

VP, Consumer Insights

MRI-Simmons

9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
Pitch Me: Three Vendors Onstage Sharing How They'd Address a Real Business Challenge
Wednesday, September 30
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Moderator

Ashley Kick

VP, Ecommerce

DÔEN

9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
Designing New Approaches to Digital Discovery
Wednesday, September 30
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Retail & Ecommerce Excellence
Speakers

Christopher Pond

Chief Growth Officer

BRUNT Workwear

Sonia Biddle

Chief Product Officer

DePop

Allison Tepley

Head of Global Audience Marketing

Reddit

Moderator

Leslie Ann Hall

Founder & CEO

Iced Media

9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
Innovations in Video and Social Shopping
Wednesday, September 30
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Merging Shopping & Entertainment
Speakers

Magnus Hjörne

Co-Founder & CEO

Kind Patches

Krystyna Taheri

SVP, Social Commerce

QVC Group

Stephen Nesle

Chief Marketing Officer

Bob’s Discount Furniture

Moderator

Danisha Lomax

Chief Social Officer, PMX

Publicis Groupe

9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
Listening to the Customer: CRM, Crowdsourcing, and Cultivating Fandom
Wednesday, September 30
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Understanding the Customer
Speakers

Jeannie Yoo

CEO

Draper James

Rachel Jonas Gilman

CEO

Mane

Moderator

Farzana Nasser

Partner

Chameleon Collective

9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
Overhyped! Blunt Takes on Hot (or Not) Technologies
Wednesday, September 30
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Get Stuff Done
Speakers

Rebecca Maffei

Chief Information Officer

Fashionphile

Laura Cantor

VP, Marketing & Ecommerce

New York & Company

Moderator

Chris Walton

CEO

Omni Talk

9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
Tech-Enhanced Merchandising
Wednesday, September 30
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Tactical Workshop
Speaker

Greg Buzek

President & Chief AI Orchestrator

IHL Services

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Networking Break
Wednesday, September 30
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10:45 AM - 11:55 AM
Meetup: Hosted & General Meetings (Prescheduled Only)
Wednesday, September 30
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch
Wednesday, September 30
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12:15 PM - 1:05 PM
Tabletalks + Lunch
Wednesday, September 30
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1:30 PM - 1:40 PM
Welcome Back Remarks
Wednesday, September 30
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1:40 PM - 2:00 PM
Keynote Session
Wednesday, September 30
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2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Keynote Session
Wednesday, September 30
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2:20 PM - 2:40 PM
Keynote Session
Wednesday, September 30
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2:55 PM - 4:05 PM
Meetup: Hosted & General Meetings (Prescheduled Only)
Wednesday, September 30
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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Networking Break
Wednesday, September 30
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4:15 PM - 4:55 PM
A Change Management Toolkit: Managing Successfully in Fast-Evolving Situations
Wednesday, September 30
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Tactical Workshop
Speaker

Santhi Ramesh

Chief Commercial Officer

Pampered Chef

4:15 PM - 4:55 PM
Case Studies: How AI Agents Elevate the Customer Journey
Wednesday, September 30
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Retail & Ecommerce Excellence
Speaker

Gaurav Dixit

VP, Digital Customer Experience

Lowe's

4:15 PM - 4:55 PM
Debating AI Marketing Content: AI is the future of creative
Wednesday, September 30
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Get Stuff Done
Speaker

Suruchi Shukla

Chief Marketing Officer

Minted

4:15 PM - 4:55 PM
Gen Alpha Shoppers' No-Cap Views on Brands and Retail
Wednesday, September 30
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Understanding the Customer
4:15 PM - 4:55 PM
Leveraging Product Drops and Collabs to Drive Awareness and Sales
Wednesday, September 30
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Merging Shopping & Entertainment
Speakers

Michael Hayes

VP, Integrated Marketing

Krispy Kreme

Vanessa Enns

VP, Integrated Marketing

MERIT Beauty

Joss Hastings

VP, Global Marketing, Disney Pixar & Softlines

The Walt Disney Company

Moderator

Melanie Altarescu

Co-Founder

Ask/Offer

5:05 PM - 5:45 PM
Hands-On Session: Using AI to Solve a Problem Live
Wednesday, September 30
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Get Stuff Done
Speaker

Rob Petrosino

Chief Innovation Officer & AI Consultant

PeakActivity

5:05 PM - 5:45 PM
Tech Spotlight: Frictionless Ecommerce Technologies
Wednesday, September 30
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Retail & Ecommerce Excellence
Speaker

Rishabh Jain

Founder & CEO

FERMÁT

5:05 PM - 5:45 PM
Tech Spotlight: Interactive Entertainment, Gamification, and Brand Storytelling
Wednesday, September 30
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Merging Shopping & Entertainment
Speakers

Paul Archer

Founder & CEO

Duel

Yoni Bloch

Founder & CEO

eko

Moderator

Amy Wu Martin

Partner

Menlo Ventures

5:05 PM - 5:45 PM
Tech Spotlight: Solutions Enabling Operational Agility
Wednesday, September 30
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Understanding the Customer
Speakers

Jason Brenner

SVP, Digital Portfolio

FedEx

Kelly Breakstone Roth

Co-Founder & CEO

Prysmic

Moderator

Chelsea Zhang

Partner

Equal Ventures

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Shoptalk Fall Party
Wednesday, September 30
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7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Badge Pickup Open
Thursday, October 1
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8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Breakfast
Thursday, October 1
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8:30 AM - 2:15 PM
Show Floor Open
Thursday, October 1
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9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcome Back Remarks
Thursday, October 1
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9:10 AM - 9:30 AM
Keynote Session
Thursday, October 1
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9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
Keynote Session
Thursday, October 1
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9:50 AM - 10:10 AM
Keynote Session
Thursday, October 1
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10:25 AM - 11:35 AM
Meetup: Hosted & General Meetings (Prescheduled Only)
Thursday, October 1
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11:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
Thursday, October 1
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12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Ask Me Anything
Thursday, October 1
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Ask Me Anything
Speaker

Jason LaRose

CEO

Bombas

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Holistic Merchandising: Leveraging Org-Wide Data Streams for Better Planning
Thursday, October 1
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Understanding the Customer
Speakers

Jillian Cueff

Chief Merchandising Officer

Claire's

Kiera Ganann

SVP, Head of Merchandising

The Children's Place

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Track Keynote: Amplifying Brand Voice Through Talent and Content
Thursday, October 1
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Merging Shopping & Entertainment
Speaker

Jed Berger

CEO

Kenneth Cole Productions

Moderator

Sheena Butler-Young

Senior Correspondent

Business of Fashion

12:00 PM - 12:20 PM
Track Keynote: Examining The Store’s Role in Connected Commerce Strategy
Thursday, October 1
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Retail & Ecommerce Excellence
Speakers

Candan Erenguc

COO

Anthropologie

Mindy Massey

Global ED, Retail

Anthropologie

Moderator

Julia Waldow

Reporter

Modern Retail

12:30 PM - 1:10 PM
Ask Me Anything
Thursday, October 1
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Ask Me Anything
Speaker

Marie Driscoll

Adjunct Professor

The New School

12:30 PM - 1:10 PM
Case Studies: Designing Immersive and Experiential Stores
Thursday, October 1
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Merging Shopping & Entertainment
Speakers

Heather Bennett

President

Michaels Stores

Madisen Li

SVP, Design & Merchandising

Tecovas

12:30 PM - 1:10 PM
Demand Sensing for Agile and Resilient Supply Chains
Thursday, October 1
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Understanding the Customer
Speakers

Steven Radewych

SVP, Supply Chain Operations

Spin Master

David Huskisson

SVP, Supply Chain & Transformation

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company

Moderator

Rick McDonald

CEO

Rick McDonald Supply Chain Advisory LLC

12:30 PM - 1:10 PM
Driving Loyalty Via Omnichannel Convenience
Thursday, October 1
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Retail & Ecommerce Excellence
Speakers

Abhishek Nandi

VP, Marketing Technology

Lowe's

Deepak Maini

SVP & GM, Walmart+

Walmart

Brett Battes

SVP, Operations

The UPS Store

Moderator

Angela Clark

Founder

Eclipse Advisory Group

1:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Ask Me Anything
Thursday, October 1
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Ask Me Anything
Speaker

Scott Devlin

Chief Information Officer

The Vitamin Shoppe

1:20 PM - 2:00 PM
Fulfillment and Delivery: Exceeding Customer Expectations
Thursday, October 1
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Understanding the Customer
Speaker

Drew Sheriff

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