Author: Corey Peters

Looking for even more actionable ideas from the 2026 Growth Show? We’ve gathered another collection of CommerceNext Steps directly from Growth Show sessions, featuring practical advice from the retail and DTC executives shaping the industry’s future. These bite-sized takeaways highlight proven strategies you can put to work right away.   Unpacking the 2026 State of Agentic Commerce Report Pooja Chandiramani, VP, Global Marketing Analytics and Media Strategy, Coach         Dan Bennett, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer, Furniture.com      Caila Schwartz, Director Industry Insights, Salesforce Data is the foundation. Addressing data quality, integration, governance, and skills gaps is essential for organizations to evolve AI from

Skip the theories and drive real growth. CommerceNext Steps delivers exclusive, highly actionable insights directly from the executives steering today’s top retail and DTC brands.  Pulled straight from our 2026 Growth Show speakers, these takeaways offer a rare look at how the best in retail are solving today’s challenges.   The Human Edge: What Tractor Supply Knows About Winning in the Age of AI Kimberley Gardiner, Chief Marketing Officer, Tractor Supply Co Interviewed by: Steve Dennis, Host, The Remarkable Retail Podcast Start with who you serve, not what you sell. When you’re clear about who you’re for, decisions about products, experiences and technology

Economic uncertainty, fragmented discovery, shifting generational behavior and rising expectations around trust are all reshaping how retailers plan for growth. In this CommerceNext webinar, Forrester, Mejuri, B&H Photo and RTB House came together to explore what digital retail leaders need to know about 2026 and how brands can adapt without losing sight of the fundamentals. What We Covered: Peak ambiguity and the new planning environment Discovery is fragmenting, but proven channels still matter Consumer behavior is more research-heavy, generational and multi-device Trust, fulfillment and measurement will define the winners   Speakers: Sucharita Kodali, VP & Principal Analyst, Forrester Rohit Nathany, CTPO, Mejuri Jeff