#RICE23 Speaker Spotlight: Tanya Brinich, Senior Director of RaaS Client Success, thredUP
The resale space is evolving, and growing, at a rapid pace. Consumers are attempting to make more intentional and sustainable buying decisions and, in turn, brands and retailers are considering how they can adapt to align with these new behaviors. One company that is helping retail organizations make the leap is thredUP. While thredUP offers […]
Meet the RICE Team: Matthew Singer
To create a successful event, there must be successful internal cross-functional collaboration. From operations to marketing, sales, content and production, every department must be aligned and in close communication to produce a seamless event experience for attendees. Within the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, our team understands how important it truly is to be effective […]
Attendee Takeaways: Phillip Jackson, Co-Founder, Future Commerce
DTC fanatic. Ecommerce expert. Consumer and retail industry analyst. This man wears many hats and if you don’t know him, it’s time for you to get acquainted with him. Allow us to introduce Phillip Jackson! Phillip is a podcaster, speaker and Co-Founder of Future Commerce, a media startup focused on conscious commerce in the retail world. […]
Attendee Takeaways: Liza Amlani, Principal & Founder, Retail Strategy Group
This week, we’re excited to spotlight the merchandising expert, Liza Amlani! Liza Amlani is a retail industry veteran and the go-to thought leader on retail merchandising, product creation, and accelerating speed to market. A respected voice on topics such as responsible retail and sustainability, retail diversity and inclusion, and the future of retail, Liza is […]
Meet the RICE Team: Alicia Esposito
As we’re hard at work planning for the next Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, which is scheduled for June 13-15, 2023 at McCormick Place in Chicago, we thought you might like to get to know the people behind the curtain who are making the event magic happen. We have an amazing team across multiple disciplines, […]
Attendee Takeaways: Krysta Lewis, CEO & Founder, Aisling Organics
We love spotlighting founders that are not only passionate about retail but are focused on creating meaningful and helpful products for consumers. Enter: Krysta Lewis (aka: the clean beauty queen!). Krysta Lewis is the CEO and Founder of Aisling Organics, a high-performance organic makeup brand. With a focus on both purpose and profit, Krysta was […]
Attendee Takeaways: Erika Strum Silberstein, President of Commerce, Wine Enthusiast Companies
This week, we’re spotlighting one of our wine-derful #RICE22 speakers and active member of our IRCE advisory board, Erika Strum Silberstein! Erika Strum Silberstein is President of the Commerce division for Wine Enthusiast Companies, which was founded by her parents in 1979. Wine Enthusiast was originally founded as a catalog and magazine for wine lovers […]
Attendee Takeaways: Rose Hamilton, DTC Brand & Ecommerce Growth Advisor for CPG Founders & Investors
There is nothing like a room full of inquisitive retailers, entrepreneurs and marketers to get adrenaline pumping. But one unique thing that Rose Hamilton, CEO of Compass Rose Ventures LLC, noticed at this year’s Retail Innovation Conference and Expo (perhaps more so than other conferences she has presented at), was the spirit of opportunity, positivity […]
Attendee Takeaways: Chip Cook, Senior Retail Design Manager, M&M’s Retail
There’s something magical and motivating about being at an in-person event. You’re surrounded by people who have similar passions and even get to learn from people who have different skills and backgrounds. And when you get the chance to break away from your day-to-day work, you can focus on fostering new relationships that spark new […]
Exclusive Q&A With Steve Dennis: Reinventing Retail In The Age Of Amazon
When it comes to competing with Amazon, Steve Dennis, President of SageBerry Consulting, has one piece of advice: Don’t. “With few exceptions, most retailers can’t out-Amazon Amazon, so they need to forge their own more relevant and remarkable path,” he said in this exclusive Q&A with Retail TouchPoints’ Editor in Chief Debbie Hauss. Dennis will […]
