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Top 5 Learnings from the 2024 CommerceNext Growth Show

The 2024 CommerceNext Growth Show on June 11-13 at the New York Hilton Midtown brought together over 2000 attendees from top retail brands and innovative technology companies, 150+ industry-leading speakers and featured 75+ sessions. This premier event for ecommerce, marketing and tech professionals showcased the latest trends, strategies and insights shaping the future of retail. Read on to dive into the top 5 takeaways from this year’s event, providing actionable insights to propel your business forward in the ever-changing retail landscape. Fashion Forward: Walmart’s Strategy To Attract the Next Generation of Shoppers https://youtu.be/XJ5vXjV3RXQ?si=q0GlYgnTeSz12ASO Takeaway: For Fashion Retailers, The Online Experience Must Seamlessly Guide

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The CommerceNext Steps: Actionable Takeaways from the 2024 Growth Show

At the 2024 CommerceNext Growth Show, we asked our industry-leading speakers to leave the audience with three key CommerceNext Steps to take back to the office. These actionable takeaways are designed to help you implement the strategies and insights shared during the conference sessions. Read on to explore the CommerceNext Steps shared during the main-stage sessions in NYC on June 11-13, 2024.   Day 1: June 11, 2024 Session 1 / Keynote: Fanatics: Creating 10x Growth and a Global Brand Through Culture, Agility and Innovation CommerceNext Steps: Merchandising: Merchandise is the fuel to the engine (assortment, private label, exclusivity, right product, right time).

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How To Use AI To Craft an Authentic and Profitable Customer Journey

In the fast-paced world of ecommerce, retailers must provide personalized experiences to meet customer expectations. This webinar explores how AI and machine learning are transforming the customer journey, increasing satisfaction and lifetime value. What we learned: How AI enhances customer experience through personalization How AI can improve productivity Best practices for leveraging AI for customer experience optimization Speakers: Ann Marie Ippoliti, VP Digital Commerce, Michael Kors Hani Batla, CIO/CTO, Adorama Michelle Pacynski, VP, Digital Innovation, Ulta Beauty Matt Gould, Chief Commerce Officer, Apply Digital Meghan Stabler, Senior Vice President Marketing, BigCommerce Moderated by: Allan Dick, Co-Founder, CommerceNext Watch the replay recap below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltpfQihvwJ8 How

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Scaling Testing to Drive New Ecommerce Highs and Delight Customers

In a competitive ecommerce landscape, mastering experimentation is essential for revenue growth. CommerceNext’s latest webinar focused on providing strategies to optimize the testing process, helping maximize conversions and revenue growth to stay ahead of the curve. What we learned: The importance of experimentation and how to amplify it How to leverage data for agile testing  Best practices for conversion rate optimization  Speakers: Kamanasish Kundu, Vice President, Head of Digital & Ecommerce, Kendra Scott Lisa Perlmutter, Chief Customer Officer, Hanna Andersson Stephanie Urban, Vice President eCommerce, Camuto Group John Murdock, CEO, Fastr Moderated by: Veronika Sonsev, Co-Founder, CommerceNext Watch the replay here or read

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Personalization

The Future of On-Site Personalization: Best Practices 

Ecommerce success is no longer just about engaging customers–it’s about creating tailored experiences that resonate on a personal level. An Epsilon study shows that 80% of consumers are more likely to do business with a company when it offers them personalized experiences, and 90% find personalization appealing. These figures highlight why personalization is not just beneficial but essential in the modern marketing playbook.  A recent CommerceNext webinar, “Leveling Up On-Site Personalization in 2024,” brought together industry experts to dive deep into the evolving landscape of on-site personalization in retail and DTC brands.  Speakers:  Parvez Patel, VP Omni-Channel eCommerce & Digital Experiences, NAPA Auto

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Maximize Your Business Potential with Connected TV

Connected TV (CTV) merges the wide reach of traditional TV advertising with the advantages of digital targeting and analytics. As a significant component of performance marketing, CTV offers detailed data insights, making it an essential tool for marketers. CommerceNext’s latest webinar focused on helping ecommerce and marketing professionals better understand CTV advertising with the help of examples from our panel of experts. What we learned: How to get started with CTV advertising  Effective data collection and utilization strategies in CTV Applications and success stories from leading brands Speakers: Steve Hartmann, Head of Integrated Marketing, Experian Consumer Services Sam Russell, Director, Media & Acquisition,

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Unlock Your 2024 With AI: The Playbook for Ecommerce

Unlock Your Year With AI: The Playbook for Ecommerce

In 2024, you have to make an impact with AI. The smartest and most innovative retail and ecommerce companies are embracing AI. It’s changing how they work and engage with their customers. To shed light on this topic, a recent CommerceNext webinar featured experts from the industry who shared their valuable insights and strategies for the successful implementation of AI. Speakers:  Mike Dupuis, Chief Digital Officer, SPARC Group  Jenna Flateman Posner, Chief Digital Officer, Solo Brands Colleen Waters, Senior Director Ecommerce, Steve Madden Jason Seeba, Chief Marketing Officer, Session AI Moderated by: Jill Dvorak, Chief Content Officer, CommerceNext Watch the replay here or

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During the "2024 Digital Retail Forecast: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies" webinar, it became clear that the key lies in prioritizing essential conversion points and adapting to changing consumer behaviors, even if it means reimagining traditional sales funnels into more streamlined processes.

2024 Digital Retail Forecast: Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies

Dive into our recap of the “2024 Digital Retail Forecast: Opportunities, Challenges and Strategies” webinar, where we explored the shifting landscape of digital retail. This session was focused on the transformative effects of generative AI, evolving marketplace trends, logistical excellence and the significance of ethical and sustainable practices in retail. Our panel of industry experts shared actionable insights and strategies to navigate the digital retail challenges and opportunities awaiting in 2024.  Watch the replay below or read the summary below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjAC0x6SR50 Speakers: Sucharita Kodali, VP and Principal Analyst, Forrester Research Simeon Siegel, Managing Director, Senior Analyst: Retail and eCommerce BMO Capital Markets Sarah Rasmusen,

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Must See TV: How to Use Linear and Streaming TV to Drive Revenue

Must See TV: How to Use Linear and Streaming TV to Drive Revenue

Discover the secrets of successful TV advertising with ‘Must See TV: How to Use Linear and Streaming TV to Drive Revenue.’ This webinar, featuring insights from industry leaders at Bed Bath & Beyond, Adore Me, and Marketing Architects, delves into innovative strategies for leveraging TV for audience growth and revenue enhancement.

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How Personalized Content Helps Create Exceptional Commerce Experiences at Scale

With the abundance of data at our fingertips and the power of AI-driven solutions, retailers have the unique opportunity to provide customers with tailored shopping experiences. To shed light on this topic, a recent panel discussion featured experts from the field who shared their valuable insights and strategies for successful ecommerce personalization. SPEAKERS: Sabrina Cherubini, SVP Brand & Digital Marketing, Hanky Panky Sunil Kaki, frmr Chief Marketing Officer, FIGS Theresa Cowing, VP, e-Commerce, Tarte Kerrigan Baron, Sr. Technical Director, MACH & Composable Technologies, Kin + Carta Christine Masters, Senior Product Manager, Emerging Products, Contentstack Watch the replay below or read on for the

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