Future Stores 2024 | Worldwide Business Research (WBR) | 3 June 2024 | JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, 900 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA

For over 10 years, has been a leader in the retail store space and this year, we're bringing the excitement to a brand-new location! We’re gathering senior retail executives in operations, design, digital, and technology and we can't wait to see the community together again!

This summit has always prided itself on not being a massive tradeshow; instead focusing on giving you actionable strategies and valuable insights for using store technology effectively, educating your front-line associates and creating the next generation store experience. That combined with world class networking opportunities to build meaningful relationships within the retail community is a recipe for success.

2024 Speakers

Shawn Nelson
CEO, Lovesac

Erin Wendte
EVP, North American Consumer Teams, Zumiez

Anca Iordanescu
VP, Engineering, Stores of the Future, IKEA

Rachel Wold
Global VP, Digital Product Management, IKEA

John Boline
VP, Store Design, Starbucks

Jessi Kauppi
Head of Retail, Lush

Courtney Hawkins
SVP, Global Retail, Mejuri

Philip Amandola
VP, Retail, Reformation

Julie Widmer
President of Operations, Kaleafa

Jean Vashisht
VP, Business Development, Sleep Country Canada

Matt Werder
VP, Retail Operations, Fleet Feet

Lisa Chudnofsy
VP, Brand, Content, & Creative, The Vitamin Shoppe

Jochen Schmidt
Vice President, Distribution and Real Estate, Swarovski

Chad Lundeen
VP, Real Estate, Saatva

Donna Genesky
VP, Retail, Parks & Resorts, Delaware North

Jeff Fisher
VP, Retail, Blenders Eyewear

Kirby Meindl
Global Head of Retail Design and Experience, bp

Jon Gaetz
Senior Director, Retail Creative, T-Mobile

Kylie Reid
AVP, LUXE Retail Design & Animation Operations, L'Oréal

Kimberly Yaeger
Senior Director, Brand Design, Peet’s Coffee

Sarah Tava
Global Director, Retail, Fjallraven

Janeil Mackay
Senior Director, Global Retail, Sports, BDA

Freddy Cameron
Senior Director, Retail Operations, Cookies

Hans Milberger
Director, Design & Construction
Cookies

Phil Johnston
Director, Store Experience, Construction, & Facilities, Best Buy Canada

Meriyem Kaf
Director, Merchandising Strategy & Execution, Home Hardware

Sid Arigapudi
Director, Omnichannel & Retail Technology, Vans, VFC

Jennifer Mundorf
Director, Talent Development, Big Lots

Caleb McClain
Director, Product Management and UX - Mobile Applications, Fabletics

Eric Bergstrom
Director, Global Retail, Burton Snowboards

John Keith McLellan
Director, Digital and Strategy, Whataburger

Monica Sampson
Director, Retail Operations, Kaleafa

Wes Trump
Director, Brand Environments & Merchandising, Delaware North

Paul Diamond
Senior Manager, Microsoft

Jaia Owens
Visual Design Expert, Self-Employed

Jenn Hill
General Manager, Backcountry

Kathy Flaherty
Global Visual Merchandising Leader, New Balance

2024 Sponsors

• Elo
• Zebra