Scott Silverman, Michael LeBlanc, Veronika Sonsev

Conversations with CommerceNext

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Welcome to an all-new season of the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast! We were thrilled to partner with Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc from the industry leading Remarkable Retail #podcast to record interviews with several of our speakers at this year's Growth Show in NYC for both their podcast and here on Conversations with CommerceNext. Be sure to check out our website at commerce.next.com for the latest events, in-market dinners, webinars, and to stay up-to-date on all the exciting news from the Commerce Next community. If you like this episode, be sure to give us a follow and a five...

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Scott Silverman, Michael LeBlanc, Veronika Sonsev

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"Expressive" Luxury Meets Analytics: Tapestry's Pooja Chandiramani and Avinash Kaushik on Marketing Transformation 10.12.2025 24:41

For Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc's final episode recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth show, they welcome two visionary leaders from Tapestry, the global house of brands that includes Coach and Kate Spade: Pooja Chandiramani, VP Global Media Strategy & Planning, Marketing Analytics, Operations and Transformation, and Avinash Kaushik, Brand Strategy & Marketing Transformation. Pooja and Avin...

Lauren Price, COS' SVP E-Commerce & Digital Marketing on Winning Over the Next Generation of Customers 26.11.2025 26:06

In this episode The Remarkable Retail Podcast's co-host Michael LeBlanc's guest is with Lauren Price , Senior Vice President, E-Commerce & Digital Marketing for COS North America discussing her impressive career trajectory and work positioning the H&M-owned brand for growth in a competitive, fast-moving fashion retail landscape. Lauren’s career began in the early days of luxury e-commerce at Cre...

From Seed to Scale: XRC Ventures' Pano Anthos on Revolutionizing Retail & Consumer Tech 13.11.2025 25:06

In this episode hosts Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis from The Remarkable Retail Podcast welcome XRC Ventures' Managing Director Pano Anthos, for a deep dive into the future of retail innovation, investment strategies, and overcoming the systemic challenges that keep great technology from scaling. Pano shares his journey from serial entrepreneur to leading a venture fund focused on pre-seed and...

Reimagining Heritage Through Innovation: A Conversation with Stuart Hogue, (formerly) Lands' End Senior Vice President, US Consumer 29.10.2025 22:14

In this insightful summer bonus episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc welcome Stuart Hogue, formerly Lands' End, Senior Vice President, US Consumer, for a fast-paced conversation recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York City. Stuart brings a wealth of brand experience—spanning time at Nike and a passion for brand strategy shaped by none other t...

Draper James CEO Jeannie Yoo on What's Next for the Celebrity Inspired Brand 15.10.2025 21:52

In this special summer episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York, Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc from The Remarkable Retail Podcast welcome Jeannie Yoo, CEO of Draper James, for a wide-ranging conversation on the brand's growth trajectory, the power of celebrity in retail, and the rise of human-centric retail experiences. Jeannie brings t...

Leading Social Commerce into the Future with Walmart VP Sarah Henry 01.10.2025 16:59

In this insightful episode of The Remarkable Retail podcast recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York, Sarah Henry, Vice President, Head of Content, Influencer & Commerce at Walmart, discusses with Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc how one of the world's largest retailers is at the forefront of digital innovation. Sarah shares her journey from classical pianist to marketing executiv...

Risk, Reinvention, and Retail Tech Evolution with Jenna Flateman Posner, Founder & CEO, Chief Digital Agency 17.09.2025 19:35

In this episode of Conversations with CommerceNext , host Michael LeBlanc sits down with Jenna Flateman Posner, Founder & CEO of Chief Digital Agency , for a candid and insightful conversation on the changing dynamics of retail technology and digital transformation. Jenna shares her remarkable career journey, starting on the technology side, building go-to-market partnerships in loyalty, payments,...

Retail Legend Ken Pilot Breaks Down Tariff Math, Retail Tech & Brand Survival 03.09.2025 37:25

In the debut episode of Season Four of the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc from The Remarkable Retail Podcast guest is Ken Pilot —retail executive, tech investor, and host of The Retail Pilot: Leaders & Legends podcast. Ken's legendary career spans decades and includes pivotal roles such as President of Gap Global, Factory Stores at Ralph Lauren, and leade...

Accelerating A Beloved Heritage Brand With A Startup Mentality 30.11.2022 37:40

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. In this episode, meet Sabrina Cherubini, Senior Vice President of Brand & Digital at Hanky Panky. With a storied history of work on both the agency and brand sides of marketing with Leo Burnett, Havas, Sears and Ann Inc...

Gopuff's SVP of Business on Fast Delivery and Fast Career Pivots 16.11.2022 32:43

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. In this episode, we're diving into the fast-paced world of instant commerce with our guide Daniel Folkman , SVP of Gopuff. With a career built on startups and startup culture, Daniel takes us through the brand's origin s...

Snipes CDO On Managing The Modern Retail Tech Stack & The Power of Partnership 02.11.2022 31:15

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. Meet Jenna Flateman Posner , Chief Digital Officer for Snipes, a global sneaker and streetwear retailer with over 680 stores across Europe and America. Jenna shares with us her unique perspectives on competition and part...

Tailored Brands' CMO On Staying True to Your Brand and Modern Marketing 19.10.2022 31:24

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. Our guest on this episode is Carolyn Pollock , CMO Tailored Brands, a veteran big brand and retail marketer leading her team across North America to help consumers "love the way they look and feel for their most important...

FTD CEO Charlie Cole Talks Transformation, Prioritization, And The Power Of Mentors 05.10.2022 41:26

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. On this episode Charlie Cole , FTD CEO joins the podcast to share notes on transforming a legacy company from the ground up, creating your own story for accelerating career growth, creating context for workplace excellen...

Liz Horowitz, Founder, Sonic Strategy Consulting 28.09.2022 18:42

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. Recorded live in person at the 2022 CommerceNext Ecommerce Growth Show , we sat down with some of the top trailblazers and change-makers that joined our community in New York City to discuss the future of digital commerce...

John Hazen, Boot Barn Chief Digital Officer, Finds The Right Fit With Stores & E-Commerce 21.09.2022 33:39

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. On this episode meet John Hazen , the Chief Digital Officer at Boot Barn, a west-coast-based specialty store retail powerhouse. John describes his journey to working within a retail first brand and appreciating the cultur...

Sarah Henry, VP, Head of Content, Influencer, & Commerce, Walmart and Ian Yung VP of Growth, Parachute Home 14.09.2022 22:27

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. Recorded live in person at the 2022 CommerceNext Ecommerce Growth Show , we sat down with some of the top trailblazers and change-makers that joined our community in New York City to discuss the future of digital commerce...

A Masterclass in Data, Insights and Media Measurement with Estee Lauder's Doug Jensen 07.09.2022 29:03

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. Meet Doug Jensen , SVP Go-to-Market (GTM) Analytics & Activation and Learning Center of Excellence (COE) at The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Having spent his career in media and measurement, Doug takes us through his rigor...

Narvar Founder & CEO Amit Sharma & The Post-Purchase Point Of Arrival For Customer Experience 31.08.2022 19:04

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. Recorded live in person at the 2022 CommerceNext Ecommerce Growth Show , we sat down with some of the top trailblazers and change-makers that joined our community in New York City to discuss the future of digital commerce...

Fashion E-commerce Pioneer Sarah Gallagher On The Art & Science of Digital Retail 24.08.2022 30:50

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. It could be argued that Sarah Gallagher has the most distinguished career in fashion ecommerce. She currently sits on the boards of Abercrombie & Fitch and La-Z-Boy. As an operator, she began her career as a merchant, mov...

Marvin Attiq, Co-Founder of The BottleHaus On Scaling A Startup 18.08.2022 14:14

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. Recorded live in person at the 2022 CommerceNext Ecommerce Growth Show , we sat down with some of the top trailblazers and change-makers that joined our community in New York City to discuss the future of digital commerce...

Scott Geftman, President of Rowing Blazers & Omair Tariq, CEO & Co-founder, Cart.com Talk Retail Innovation 16.08.2022 15:42

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. Recorded live in person at the 2022 CommerceNext Ecommerce Growth Show , we sat down with some of the top trailblazers and change-makers that joined our community in New York City to discuss the future of digital commerce...

Ryan Monahan, CMO, Redcon1, On Scaling A Passionate Fan Base And Working With Celebrities 11.08.2022 17:30

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. Recorded live in person at the 2022 CommerceNext Ecommerce Growth Show , we sat down with some of the top trailblazers and change-makers that joined our community in New York City to discuss the future of digital commerce...

David Han, VP, Product, Neiman Marcus and Brian Seewald, SVP, eCommerce, Express: The Next Frontier of Personalized Experiences 09.08.2022 20:05

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. Recorded live in person at the 2022 CommerceNext Ecommerce Growth Show , we sat down with some of the top trailblazers and change-makers that joined our community in New York City to discuss the future of digital commerce...

William Niles, CEO, and Lauren Gengler, Retention Marketing Manager at Brinks Home and George Khachatryan, CEO OfferFit Talk Leveraging AI For Next Generation Retention & Growth Campaigns 04.08.2022 19:19

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. Recorded live in person at the 2022 CommerceNext Ecommerce Growth Show , we sat down with some of the top trailblazers and change-makers that joined our community in New York City to discuss the future of digital commerce...

Lisa Perlmutter SVP, Marketing & E-Commerce at Brilliant Earth and Lauren Thomas, Retail Reporter, CNBC talk about sustainability and sustainable competitive advantage 02.08.2022 26:21

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I’m your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by CommX. Recorded live in person at the 2022 CommerceNext Ecommerce Growth Show , we sat down with some of the top trailblazers and change-makers that joined our community in New York City to discuss the future of digital commerce...