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Agentic Commerce: The New Era of AI-Powered Shopping Experiences

Welcome to the age of agentic commerce, where intelligent assistants are reshaping how consumers discover, evaluate and purchase products online. In this CommerceNext webinar, leaders from Viome, Full Glass Wine Co., Daydream and iAdvize came together to explore how this new model is transforming ecommerce from passive browsing to proactive buying—and what brands must do now to stay ahead. What We Learned: AI shopping assistants are becoming the new storefront, and retailers need to adapt fast. “Browse and hope” is being replaced by “shop for me” expectations. Clean, structured data is critical for surfacing products in agent-driven journeys. Visual, conversational experiences outperform static

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The Secret Behind Sephora’s Successful Marketing Strategy

CommerceNext gathers insights from top retail leaders like Sephora on how to stand out in a competitive landscape: personalization, inclusivity and seamless omnichannel experiences are must-haves. We break down Sephora’s marketing strategy below.  Sephora Empowers Customers With Educational and Inspiring Digital Content At the core of Sephora’s marketing strategy is a mission to empower individuals through inclusive, innovative and high-quality beauty experiences. Every brand experience reflects this, starting with their tailored social media content: tutorials on YouTube, trending content on TikTok, polished visuals on Instagram and conversations with customers on X (Twitter).  Across industries, 80% of users prefer watching a video, while only

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Busting Performance Marketing Myths: The Hidden Drivers of Incremental Sales

With confusing funnels and conflicting metrics, performance marketing often feels like a guessing game. In this CommerceNext webinar, leaders from Catalyst Brands, JEGS, TickPick and RTB House came together to separate myth from reality and reveal the strategies that actually drive incremental growth. What We Learned: Attribution isn’t incrementality. True performance comes from measuring impact, not just credit. Broken tags and messy product feeds can quietly tank campaign performance without warning. Performance plateaus are signals to evolve your tech stack, not signs to scale back. More partners can mean more scale if each brings something different to the table. Maximizing conversions is just

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Decoding Gen Z: Shopping Habits, Brand Loyalty and Workplace Values

At the 2025 CommerceNext Growth Show, two standout sessions put Gen Z students and professionals in the spotlight, as they shared how this generation shops, what influences their decisions and what earns their long-term loyalty. WHAT WE LEARNED: How Gen Z Discovers and Researches Products Gen Z’s Shopping Preferences & Brand Loyalty Gen Z’s Non-Negotiables Gen Z in the Workforce Their Advice to Brands and Employers   How Gen Z Discovers and Researches Products For Gen Z, social media isn’t just entertainment; it’s where product discovery happens. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are their go-to sources for finding what’s new and next. Influencers

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Top 5 Reasons to Attend CommerceNext

In the rapidly evolving retail landscape of 2025, staying ahead is essential to success. Here are the top reasons why your fellow retail peers attend the CommerceNext Growth Show: Take back actionable insights from top industry leaders. Build valuable connections to grow your brand and career. Explore the heart of commerce, NYC. Keep your finger on the pulse of industry trends and emerging technologies. Uplevel your skills, professional and personally.   1. Learn Real Strategies to Help You Move Your Brand Forward with Confidence The 2025 CommerceNext Growth Show offers sessions from leading brands such as American Eagle, Tapestry, Amazon, The Vitamin Shoppe,

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