Mattel Exec Joins the D2: Retail Edition Agenda
If your brand wants to reach Gen Alpha, you better not sleep on gaming! This consumer demographic, born between 2010 and 2024, doesn’t just see gaming as a way to relax and disconnect. No, it’s also a form of self-expression. In fact, Gen Alphas are 2x as likely to see it as a vehicle for […]
Explore Chicago Through the Store Tours Program at #RICE24
Did you know Chicago was voted Best Big City in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards for the seventh consecutive year? It’s quite impressive, considering that it makes Chicago the first and only city in the 36-year history of these awards to be named Best Big City for seven consecutive years. There […]
Meet the #RICE24 Digital Marketing & Ecommerce Advisory Council
In our bi-monthly advisory council meetings, we discuss top-of-mind trends and current challenges facing the retail industry. One major trend that has dominated the conversation lately is generative AI. According to a recent survey by NVIDIA, 98% of retailers plan to invest in generative AI in the next 18 months. Our advisory council agrees that […]
Meet Our New Keynote Speaker! Rebecca Minkoff…Designer, Community Builder, Media Icon
The Retail Innovation Conference content team strives to put industry changemakers and boundary breakers in the spotlight. While curating a speaker roster representing the industry’s most profitable brands is always a plus, we care deeply about getting the right people in the room. Executives who have navigated overwhelming personal adversity, industry disruption and cultural change […]
#RICE24 Community Convos: Naazli Sado, VP of HR, Communications and Business Innovation Acceleration, P&G Ventures
P&G is known for creating some of the world’s most iconic brands. The company has a 180-year plus track record of innovation and developing brands that are integral to our daily lives. P&G Ventures has become a core driver of this innovation. Founded in 2015, P&G Ventures is an early-stage start-up studio within P&G that […]
Retail Innovator Awards: Nomination Deadline Approaching!
Poll Results: Which Retail Trend Will Be Most Essential in 2024 and Beyond?
In the ever-evolving retail landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential to maintaining business relevance and performance. We’re always keeping tabs on the latest trends and tech shaping the future of retail and the customer journey, so we can ensure our content agenda aligns to the industry’s most pressing issues. The 4 trends on […]
#RICE24 Community Convos: Justin Tichy, Chief Operating Officer, Petco
According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent $136.8 billion on their pets in 2022, up from $123.6 billion in 2021. And a lot of these consumers are millennials and Gen Z, who have adopted entirely new ways of browsing, buying and engaging with brands. That’s why companies like Petco are doubling down on […]
Meet the #RICE24 Digital Marketing & Ecommerce Advisory Council
To truly understand the industry’s needs, you need to engage with and actively listen to the changemakers and practitioners. At #RICE24, we’re honored to work with industry leaders that are passionate and committed to their fields. By creating our Digital Marketing & Ecommerce Advisory Council, we’ve been able to better understand the most pressing challenges […]
#RICE24 Community Convos: Liz Primm, VP of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development, Babylist
Introducing #RICE24 Community Convos, a new content series highlighting insights from the industry leaders and changemakers who will be taking the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo stages in Chicago this June! This week, we’re featuring Liz Primm, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development at Babylist, the leading digital destination for growing families. In […]
