Tentpoles Past Events

Evolution of Retail Summit

Mar 25 - Mar 26 • Hosted by Four Seasons • Las Vegas

The Brand Innovators Evolution of Retail + Commerce Summit provides the perfect environment—away from the chaos of the trade show floor—where leading retail and CPG brands, alongside a curated group of industry partners, can exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and unveil solutions. Daytime discussions are complemented by exclusive evening VIP experiences, fostering meaningful connections in a relaxed and intimate setting.

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Emcee: Randy Browning, Founder/President, Night Market
9:45 AM The Difference is in the Data: Sam’s Club’s Approach to Retail Media

Harvey Ma, Vice President & GM, Member Access Platform, Sam’s Club

Moderated by: Chris Feo, Chief Business Officer, Experian Marketing Services
10:15 AM Loyalty + CX: Standing Out in a Crowded Retail Environment

Amanda Bailey, Vice President Customer Marketing & Loyalty, Lowe’s

Moderated by: Jeff Cooper, Senior Director Enterprise Sales, adMarketplace
11:15 AM Networking Break
11:30 AM Personalization in Retail: Crafting Tailored Customer Journeys

Katie Carlson, VP of Partner Success, Fluent

Lauren Chesley, Retail Head of Industry, SiriusXM Media

Oz Etzioni, CEO and Co Founder , Clinch

Moderated by: Jillian Gorman Villalobos, CXO | Head of Consumer Experience, Samsung
12:05 PM Navigating Physical Retail's Renaissance - A Brand Perspective

Ethan Chernfosky, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Placer.ai
12:20 PM Unlocking DTC Growth: How Samsung is Redefining the Customer Experience

Jillian Gorman, Head of Consumer Experience Strategy , Samsung

Moderated by: Vlad Strelsov, Head of Revenue, Attain
12:50 PM Lunch

Emcee: Jeff Roach, Chief Strategy Officer, SCS
1:45 PM Innovation is Everyone’s Job: How to Build a Culture That Drives Change

Kacey Sharrett, VP, Direct to Consumer, GoPro

Moderated by: Harry Kargman, Founder & CEO, Kargo
2:15 PM Unlocking Growth Through Innovation: Redefining the Beauty Experience

Brittany Capalbo, Director of Performance Marketing & Analytics,, Kendo Brands (LVMH)

Sarah Morphis, Senior Director, Digital & E-Commerce, , Kendo Brands (LVMH)

Sapna Shah Parikh, Chief Digital Officer, Kendo Brands (LVMH)

Moderated by: Farah Maloof, Head of Industry for Fashion & Luxury, Global Business Solutions at TikTok
2:45 PM Networking Break
3:00 PM Harnessing the power of Data: Unlocking how Retailers and CPGs can leverage data to optimize their strategies

Deepak Jose, Head of Data Sciences & Business Intelligence, Niagara

Moderated by: Seraj Bharwani, Chief Strategy Officer, illumin
3:30 PM Mindful Commerce: Where Wellness Meets Storytelling

Calvin Lammers, SVP of Digital & Media , Necessaire

Jennifer Peters, Director of DTC, Martech and Digital Compliance , Olly

Moderated by: George Musi, Chief Business Officer, Night Market
4:10 PM Meeting Evolving Consumer Expectations in Retail

Lockie Andrews, CEO + Founder, Rich Hair

Richard Honiball, Chief Marketing + Merchandising Officer, Nexcom

Moderated by: Kirsten Wright, Vice President, Client Services, SCS
4:50 PM It's a Wrap Brand Innovator's Cocktail Party

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

10:00 AM Launching and scaling brands that meet unmet consumer needs

Erin Keating, Chief Customer Officer, Maesa

Oshiya Savur, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Maesa

Moderated by: Alex Boras, Vice President, Blis
10:30 AM Authenticity That Cultivates Brand Advocacy

Kimberley Gardiner, Chief Marketing Officer, Tractor Supply

Moderated by: Kimberly McKinley, Senior Industry Strategist, Global RCG Industry, Microsoft
11:00 AM AI in Action: Transforming Creative Testing for Maximum Impact

Louis Monoyudis, CMO, Savor
11:30 AM Networking Break
11:45 AM Integrated Customer Experiences: Creating Seamless Brand Journeys

Julie Haleluk, Global Head of Growth, Amazon Shopping Video, Amazon

Moderated by: Drew Berkowitz, Mavely
12:15 PM Retail at the Speed of Gen Z

Craig Brommers, Chief Marketing Officer, American Eagle Outfitters Inc.

Moderated by: Cherian Thomas, Sr. Director – Retail Media Network & DOOH, T-Mobile Advertising Solutions
12:45 PM Lunch
1:45 PM Customer centricity in driving sustainable business growth

Sabrina Cherubini, SVP Brand & Digital, Hanky Panky

Moderated by: Vibhor Kapoor, Chief Business Officer, NextRoll
2:15 PM How Bloomingdale’s is Harnessing the Power of the Department Store Model

Keri Taub, VP of Strategy , Bloomingdales

Moderated by: David MacDonald, Head of Retail & Commerce Experience Practice, Razorfish
2:45 PM Networking Break
3:00 PM The Story Behind Nuuly’s Growth and Customer Connection

Kim Gallagher, Executive Director of Marketing, Nuuly

Moderated by: Jason Blom, VP, Strategic Opportunities, RTB House
3:30 PM It's a Wrap Brand Innovator's Cocktail Party