The Future of Social Commerce: Embracing Content and Community to Drive Customer Loyalty
Coresight Research forecasts that the U.S. live commerce market will become a $25 billion industry by 2023. Additional predictions indicate that the broader social commerce landscape will create a $1.2 trillion opportunity for brands and retailers. But what are the keys to monetizing the evolution and acceleration of social commerce? During this panel, experts will […]
Beyond Millennials: Using Buy Now, Pay Later’s Growing Adoption to Attract New Customers
There’s no question about it; buy now, pay later is exploding. With a 192% forecasted growth of U.S. BNPL transaction volume within the next two years, this form of payment is the hot topic that everyone is talking about. How do these flexible payment options help increase sales and attract new customers in the retail […]
Tackling Inhibitors of BNPL Growth: Industry Disruption, Regulation and Consumer Hesitancy
Like any new tech, BNPL is facing its fair share of growing pains and ongoing criticisms in the media. In addition to consumer hesitancy, players are trying to disrupt at the regulatory level, as well as within the fintech and retail markets. Brands and retailers that plan to invest in BNPL must also be in-tune […]
What’s Driving Innovation in CPG? Market Forces Making an Impact
CPG companies have faced a myriad of challenges over the past two years: Supply chain tensions, record-high inflation and workforce shake-ups are disrupting business operations. Meanwhile, shifting consumer spending habits and brand preferences are impacting how CPG brands are built and go to market. During this session, Clarkston Consulting will discuss the macro-level trends shaping […]
How Ring Creates Connectivity Across a Growing Brand
Many brands are bolstering their businesses by going across a network of partner stores and digital channels. But how do you ensure consistency across these different platforms and also ensure that the most critical point of testing and learning, the store, is engaging, relevant and ties seamlessly to digital properties? During this fireside chat, Mimi […]
The Power of the Physical: How M&M’s and Landor & Fitch Launched Multiple Memorable Experiences Worldwide
M&M’s recently partnered with Landor & Fitch to design three new stores in Berlin, Disney Springs and Mall of America to create memorable retail experiences that bring joy to fans and store guests alike. Each flagship creates a new home for the brand that is unique to each city it resides. These stores inspire fans […]
Inside the Expectations of Modern Shoppers: BNPL, Embedded Payment and One-Click Checkout
To maximize the value of BNPL, you have to truly understand consumer payment behaviors. Want to know what your shopper really wants from this alternative payment method? Join this session, where we’ll dive into: • The behaviors and expectations of BNPL users; • Purchasing patterns and high-growth categories online and in-stores; and • How BNPL […]
Networking & Lunch
Radical Retail: Back to the Future
Retail has reopened, reset and redefined itself. Nascent trends that were just emerging have been fast forwarded and embedded into our daily realities as we settle into new patterns and expectations. During this session, we’ll uncover the consumer trends that are influencing the future of store design, as well as: • Global trends and examples […]
Resale as a Meaningful Growth Channel
Forward-thinking brands are exploring resale, but there are still varying perceptions about its impact on traditional retail. In this session, Anthony Marino, President of thredUP will dive deep into retailers’ opportunity within resale and the solutions that drive a profit. Based on conversations with hundreds of brands and retailers, and thredUP’s experience delivering resale programs […]
