RICE 2024 Announces a Stellar Speaker Lineup for Summer Conference in Chicago
May 02 2024 - 11:53AM
Business Wire
Senior retail leaders from Michaels, Liquid
Death, Petco, Babylist, The Home Depot, American Girl, Pinterest,
Walgreens, Roku, CVS Media Exchange, Spotify, Sweet Loren’s,
Macy’s, IKEA and more
The Retail Innovation Conference and Expo (RICE), the
go-to annual event for retail and brand executives, today announced
its speaker lineup for the 2024 conference taking place June
4-6 at McCormick Place, Chicago. The conference brings
together top decision-makers from the retail industry to discuss
the latest trends in ecommerce, social media marketing, store
design, and omnichannel strategy. This year, RICE will feature top
speakers from both heritage and emerging retail brands, including
Michaels, Petco, Liquid Death, and Babylist. These industry leaders
will share their insights on driving growth and reimagining retail
innovation in-store and online.
“The Retail Innovation Conference has always been known for
curating thought-provoking content,” said Erica Brant, RICE
Conference Content Manager, “and this year is going to be even
better. We have streamlined the conference agenda into three core
tracks (content, community and commerce) to focus on the evolved
customer journey where content, commerce and community converge,
and we are excited to hear our top-tier speakers share their unique
insights on this constantly evolving industry.”
The powerhouse speaker lineup includes:
- Rebecca Minkoff, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of
Rebecca Minkoff and Co-founder of the Female Founder Collective
will share her approach to innovation and the rise of brands as
media.
- Kevin Tulip, President at Primark US will discuss
practical tips to expand your business internationally during a
C-Suite panel discussion.
- Heather Bennett, EVP – Marketing & Ecommerce at
Michaels will share how omnichannel education and experiences
drive engagement.
- Dan Murphy, SVP of Marketing at Liquid Death will
discuss their disruptive approach to marketing tactics.
- Bennett Fox-Glassman, SVP of Customer Journey at Macy’s
will share his perspective on key investment areas for growth
during a C-Suite panel discussion.
In addition to the conference, registered All-Access and
Conference attendees can attend deep-dive workshops on Tuesday,
June 4, covering a range of topics, including in-store retail media
frameworks, innovation strategies, marketing attribution tactics,
unified commerce experiences, and more. The expo hall will also
feature state-of-the-art solutions from exhibitors and sponsors,
including Avalara, iAdvize, Shopify,
Walmart, ShipStation, The Royal Group, and
Simpson.
“RICE attendees will gain actionable insights that will help
them drive their business forward,” added Brant. “The Retail
Innovation Conference & Expo is a unique event that offers the
deepest dive into the most important topics affecting the retail
industry today, and we are honored to host such a stellar lineup of
speakers.”
Other speakers include:
- Zach Darkow, Head of Marketing Measurement, The Home
Depot
- Kelly Cook, President Brand, Technology and Finance, David’s
Bridal
- Louisa Serene Schneider, CEO, Rowan
- Justin Tichy, Chief Operating Officer, EVP, Petco
- Geronimo Chala, Chief Client Officer, Rebag
- Parbinder Dhariwal, VP General Manager, CVS Media
Exchange
- Joe Cano, Chief Marketing & Merchandising Officer,
Zappos.com
- Carrie Sweeney, VP, Retail, Pinterest
- Caitlin McKnight, Head of Industry, Retail, Roku
- Claire Wyatt, Vice President, Business Strategy and Marketing
Science, Albertsons Media Collective
- Myra Deshmukh, Head Corporate Learning & Development,
Amazon Grocery
To learn more and register for #RICE24, visit
retailinnovationconference.com. Keep up with the latest news from
RICE on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and
LinkedIn.
About the Retail Innovation Conference
& Expo:
The Retail Innovation Conference & Expo (RICE) is the
premier event for retail industry professionals seeking the latest
in innovation, technology, and thought leadership. RICE gathers key
stakeholders—from small startups to large retailers—to explore and
discuss emerging trends that are shaping the future of retail.
Attendees can network with peers, gain insights from leading
experts, and experience firsthand the newest solutions and
strategies in ecommerce, social media marketing, store design,
omnichannel strategy and more. RICE is dedicated to fostering
connections that drive innovation and growth in the retail sector.
For more information, please visit:
www.retailinnovationconference.com.
About Emerald:
Emerald’s talented and experienced team grows our customers’
businesses 365 days a year through connections, content, and
commerce. We expand connections that drive new business
opportunities, product discovery, and relationships with over 140
annual events, matchmaking, and lead-gen services. We create
content to ensure that our customers are on the cutting edge of
their industries and are continually developing their skills. And
we power commerce through efficient year-round buying and selling.
We do all this by seamlessly integrating in-person and digital
platforms and channels. Emerald is immersed in the industries we
serve and committed to supporting the communities in which we
operate. As true partners, we create experiences that inspire,
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please visit: www.emeraldx.com.
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