It’s a new digital age. Everything we’ve come to believe about how consumers discover brands, what defines their path to purchase, and what earns their trust and loyalty has gone out the door. In step, brand playbooks across strategies have become obsolete, new marketing channels have gained precedence, and new tools and tactics, now regarded as brand table stakes, have become widely adopted. But what’s really working for brands, and where should they be placing their bets to ensure long-term success?
At Glossy’s annual E-Commerce Summit, leaders from the most influential beauty and fashion brands will come together to discuss how they’re navigating current challenges and what strategies are proving most effective. They’ll also define new directives for the industries, arming attendees with new confidence and focus amid a noisy, rapidly evolving retail landscape.
Discussion topics will include:
- Using AI to the brand’s advantage
- Revamping the marketing playbook to stay ahead
- Adapting to new consumer behaviors
- Building community and loyalty in the name of brand longevity
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Matt Baerchief executive officerstitch fix
Michelle Crossan-Matoschief growth officersharkninja
June 1, 2026
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1:30 pm ET
Registration Opens
Registration opens and our team will be ready to greet you. Please stop by to check in and grab your badge.
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2:00 pm ET
Opening Remarks
Jill Manoff and the editorial team will kick things off with a brief overview of the summit’s main themes and topics.
Jill Manoff
editor-in-chief
glossy & modern retail
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2:15 pm ET
Redefining the new path to purchase
The modern customer journey is no longer a straight line from discovery to checkout. With touchpoints scattered across social media platforms, physical stores and mobile apps, brands must adapt to a highly fragmented landscape. In this session, a digital leader will break down how to map an omnichannel strategy to seamlessly meet customers wherever they are, driving increased conversion and brand affinity.
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2:35 pm ET
Sponsor workshop
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2:50 pm ET
Cutting through the noise: Optimizing for brand discovery
With rising customer acquisition costs and saturated digital channels, finding new audiences is tougher than ever. So, how can emerging brands find success? This session will unpack multifaceted approaches to facilitating brand discovery, from leveraging hyper-niche TikTok communities to orchestrating strategic out-of-home campaigns, and define how these organic and paid efforts work together to drive top-of-funnel growth.
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3:10 pm ET
Sponsor dialogue
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3:20 pm ET
Beyond rewards: Earning customer loyalty in 2026
Points and discount codes are no longer enough to keep consumers coming back in today’s competitive e-commerce landscape. Today’s shoppers demand shared values, personalization and VIP experiences. In this talk, a brand leader will walk through their modern approach to fueling loyalty, including leveraging experiential rewards and predictive data to build a resilient, die-hard community of repeat buyers.
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3:40 pm ET
Tearing up the rules: The new marketing playbook
The marketing strategies that worked five years ago are rapidly losing effectiveness in the face of shifting algorithms and consumer skepticism. In this session, a retail marketing executive will unpack the elements of the new marketing playbook. Learn how to balance performance marketing with long-term brand building, pivot quickly to digital microtrends, and allocate budgets effectively amid new pressures around consumer behavior and discretionary spending
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4:00 pm ET
Networking & coffee break
Take a break, grab a coffee and connect with fellow attendees before the next session begins.
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4:15 pm ET
Town Hall & Challenge Board
Brands only. Gather with fellow brand and retail leaders for a candid discussion about the industry. Together, we’ll create a challenge board and explore the real issues you’re facing — think of it as group therapy.
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5:15 pm ET
VIP cocktail reception
Brand and retailer VIPs are invited to join us for a welcome drink and networking ahead of the 10-Minute Meetings.
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5:30 pm ET
10-minute meetings
The 10-Minute Meetings are designed to help connect participants with innovative technology platforms and build valuable business relationships.
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6:35 pm ET
Cocktail reception
Join us for a cocktail to wrap up Day 1. Open to All.
Submit your information to learn more about lead generation, thought leadership and branding opportunities.
Venue
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
FL 33139
Pass Options
- Super Early Rate
Price increases to $3,395 after Mar. 23 - • Access to three days of key insights and honest discussion
- • Three one-on-one 10-Minute Meetings with brand executives of your choice
• Early access to book the one-to-one meetings of your choice- • Networking functions including meals, cocktail receptions, attendee activities and more
- • Access to our meeting scheduler to help you find the perfect prospects
- Brand execs: You may be eligible for a discounted Brand Pass. Contact us here to find out.
- Super Early Rate
Price increases to $4,945 after Mar. 23 - • Access to three days of key insights and honest discussion
- • Five one-on-one 8-Minute Meetings with brand executives of your choice
- • Early access to book the one-to-one meetings of your choice
- • Networking functions including meals, cocktail receptions, attendee activities and more
- • Access to our meeting scheduler to help you find the perfect prospects
- Brand execs: You may be eligible for a discounted Brand Pass. Contact us here to find out.
Contact Us
Are you a brand executive interested in speaking? Fill out this form to be considered.
Are you a marketing executive working for a fashion, beauty or wellness brand? You could be eligible for a complimentary VIP pass. See if you qualify here.
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