Diana Ganz is co-founder of SuitShop, a destination for affordable, size- and gender-inclusive, and yours-to-keep suiting. Ganz recently spoke on a panel discussing emerging technology trends at Total Retail Tech in Denver. In this video interview from the event, she provides a overview of the SuitShop business, identifies what she attributes the growth of the business to, and…
Kristina Stidham
LVMH is buying luxury eyewear brand Barton Perreira, famed for making James Bond’s shades, as it taps into the fast-growing designer sunglass market, reports CNBC. LVMH’s Thelios eyewear division agreed to acquire Irvine, California-based Barton Perreira for an undisclosed sum. The deal is Thelio’s second big acquisition in two months, after it bought French Alpine…
This video features a panel discussing emerging technology in the retail industry from Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. Speakers include Diana Ganz, Co-Founder, SuitShop; Sachin Shroff, Vice President, CRM, Loyalty and Marketing Technology, Michaels; Scott Devlin, Chief Information Officer, The Vitamin Shoppe; and moderator Carol Spieckerman, President, Spieckerman Retail. With technology evolving so rapidly, it’s incumbent upon retail…
Scott Devlin was named chief information officer of The Vitamin Shoppe in January 2023. Devlin spoke on a panel at Total Retail Tech in Denver last month, discussing the emerging technology that needs to be on retailers' radars. In this video interview from the event, he shares how he's transitioned into the C-suite position since taking on…
Orveon, the beauty collective behind brands Laura Mercier, BUXOM, and bareMinerals, is shifting its focus and betting big on e-commerce. Since acquiring the three brands almost two years ago, online sales now account for nearly 37 percent of total revenue. In this video interview, Brinn Garner, chief revenue officer, U.S. at Orveon Global, discusses the business, her…
Overstock.com, Inc., which operates as Bed Bath & Beyond, today announced that it will change its corporate name to Beyond, Inc. effective Nov. 6, 2023. The company will also transfer its stock listing from the Nasdaq Global Market (NASDAQ) to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and change its ticker symbol from OSTK to BYON. Following…
Vanathy Lakshmi is vice president of product and experiences at JCPenney, leading the iconic American brand through a major transformation. Lakshmi recently spoke at Total Retail Tech in Denver, delivering a keynote on strategies for better managing people, processes and technology. In this video interview from the event, she shares more about her role at JCPenney, how…
Dr. Seth Dobrin, founder and CEO of Qantm AI, a consultancy which provides robust data governance solutions to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security, presented a keynote presentation at Total Retail Tech last month in Denver. Among a multitude of talking points, Dobrin addressed the ways that retailers and brands must be thinking about how…
This video features a keynote from Dara Meath, chief technology officer at Build-A-Bear Workshop, titled "Transforming Your Tech Organization in 90 Days or Less" from Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. Technology expert and current chief technology officer at Build-A-Bear Network, Dara Meath will share her real-world experiences from leading and transforming technology teams. She will detail the…
This video features a keynote from Joe Megibow, CEO of Bright Cellars, titled "Why This CEO Opted for an 'Off the Shelf' Technology Solution" from Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. When Bright Cellars was launched over six years ago, there were few “off-the-shelf” solutions available for a subscription business. Over time, Bright Cellars built an entirely proprietary…
This video features a keynote from Vanathy Lakshmi, vice president of product and experiences at JCPenney, titled "A Strategy for Winning With People, Process and Technology" from Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. Transformation involves having a clear strategy, understanding your customers, and evolving the ways of working within to actually change not just the technology, but also…
This video features the startup challenge session from Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. Startup presenters include Chelsie Hall, CEO, ViralMoment and Madisen Dewey, head of product marketing, TYB (Try Your Best). Judges include Jessica Coogan, vice president of digital commerce, James Avery Artisan Jewelry; and Jeff Haddox, chief digital officer, RuffleButts; Alexandra Mason, vice president, portfolio…
This video features a panel discussing generative artificial intelligence (AI) from Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. Speakers include Sree Sreedhararaj, senior vice president, chief technology officer, Sephora; Hani Batla, chief information and technology officer, Adorama; Jenna Posner, chief digital officer, Solo Brands; Jim Forester, chief information officer, Kendra Scott; and moderator Brendan Witcher, vice president, principal analyst, Forrester. A panel of…
This video features a panel discussing DEI from Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. Speakers include Richard Armour, chief digital officer, At Home; Roz Johnson, senior vice president, chief people officer, Build-A-Bear Workshop; Danielle LaFleur, president, Bandier; and moderator Monica Williams, chief consulting officer, The Equity Project. Studies have proven that more diverse teams and organizations perform…
This video features a panel discussing revenue diversification from Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. Speakers include Sravanthi Muppidi, head of engineering, Albertsons Media Collective; Nada Shepherd, co-founder and CEO, ReSuit; Brendan Witcher, vice president, principal analyst, Forrester; and Christine Russo, founder, Retail Creative and Consulting Agency (RCCA). The challenges retailers have experienced in recent years have…
