RICE 2024 Announces a Stellar Speaker Lineup for Summer Conference in Chicago

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.

New York, NY (May 2, 2024) The Retail Innovation Conference and Expo (RICE), the go-to annual event for retail and brand executives, 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, 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, amaze, and deliver breakthrough results. For more information, please visit: www.emeraldx.com. Media Contact: Eva Jackson, Marketing Director Emerald Expositions eva.jackson@emeraldx.com