Stuart Ford

Stuart Ford

As president and COO of Dropit Shopping, Stuart Ford propels the company’s growth and strategic presence. With over 25 years operating across five continents, his visionary leadership aligns with a successful track record in omnichannel strategy and SaaS/ecommerce innovation. Stuart is ‘Big Four’ strategy trained, with extensive experience in complex products and a knack for driving performance, global expansion, and scalable growth. His executive-level history spans Gymboree, Ford Motor Company, Optus, Woolmark, and PriceWaterhouseCoopers, while his advisory and portfolio management roles underscore his acumen. Stuart has been honored as CEO Monthly’s Retail Innovation COO of the Year (UK) in 2022 and 2023, reflecting his dedication to pushing retail boundaries.
Retailers Use AI to Master Holiday Returns 

It’s only early October, but by the looks of current ad campaigns and the décor in retailers’ brick-and-mortar shops, it’s already Thanksgiving. It’s a signal to all that the holidays are approaching, and with them, the onslaught of holiday shopping, both in-store and online. Over the past few years, retailers have enjoyed particularly busy holiday…