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SAVE THE NEW DATES for The Lead Summit 2025 — May 28 & 29! You spoke, we listened! May weather, more seating, better stages, and 3x the opportunities to connect! If you enjoyed 2024, you’ll love what’s in store for 2025. Brand & Retail attend FREE via The Meeting Program & [VIP] Brand Ticket Secure your spot today. Space is limited: summit.the-lead.co #TheLeadSummit2025 #RetailTech Noah, Jordan, Sonal, Keegan, Ethan, Raymond, Alexandra

Get ready for this! The DTC Symposium is happening May 29th — co-located with The Lead Summit. Built for high growth, digital first, brands - this 4 hour program is your hub for learning strategies, tactics and getting insider tips from the breakout brands leading the way. Featuring 16+ content sessions, structured networking, a Shark Tank-style brand competition, the DTC Marketplace, and finishing up with a closing party! Best of all, it’s included with your Summit registration. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and grow in the DTC space: summit.the-lead.co #TheLeadSummit2025 #RetailTech Noah, Jordan, Sonal, Keegan, Ethan, Raymond, Alexandra

In last week's round-up of brand to consumer news from The Indicator, brands are carefully watching the impending TikTok ban, Walmart’s Bettergoods & Target’s Dealworthy were the two fastest-growing private-label brands on the market for the year, Temu is courting higher-end brands for its platform to compete with Amazon, and more than a quarter of sales at Foot Locker were connected to the FLX loyalty program. Want more industry news weekly? Stay in The Lead by subscribing here: https://lnkd.in/e-w8A-jz

You asked, we got it! Over 10,000 square feet of space for calls, meetings, relaxing and more! Special Breakout sessions include workshops, roundtable discussions, lunches and more! Building on an incredible Innovation Village, The Summit will feature 10+ incredible activations like the Brand Bodega, Tattoo Shop, Barbie Dream House, Hat Shop and so much more summit.the-lead.co #TheLeadSummit2025 #RetailTech Noah, Jordan, Sonal, Keegan, Ethan, Raymond, Alexandra

This is the best experience in the game! The [VIP] Brand Ticket has it all! When you join The Meetings Program you are a VIP unlocking free registration, up to $1,000 in cash reimbursement, access to The VIP Brand Lounge, exclusive breakout discussions, dedicated VIP Wi-Fi, special VIP lines, and more! Space is limited—learn more and apply today: summit.the-lead.co #TheLeadSummit2025 #RetailTech Noah, Jordan, Sonal, Keegan, Ethan, Raymond, Alexandra

Introducing The [VIP] Brand Program for The Lead Summit 2025! This is your FREE ticket and elevated experience, thoughtfully designed for brand and retail leaders. When you enroll in The Meeting Program (4 or 8 meetings), you receive: Free Registration to The Lead Summit, up to $1,000 in cash reimbursement, access to The VIP Brand Lounge, access to The VIP Brand WiFi Network, skip-the-line VIP entry privileges and so much more! Learn more and apply here. Space is limited: summit.the-lead.co #TheLeadSummit2025 #RetailTech #VIPBrandProgram #Networking #Innovation Noah, Jordan, Sonal, Keegan, Ethan, Raymond, Alexandra

In last week's round-up of brand to consumer news from The Indicator, Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales online outperformed expectations, TikTok Shops performed well bringing in $100M on Black Friday, LVMH Luxury Ventures invested in Db (a premium luggage brand), and Simple Modern (known for its insulated water bottles) unveiled a hydration brand Trevi. Want more industry news weekly? Stay in The Lead by subscribing here: https://lnkd.in/ecqJ6VsG

Registration is officially OPEN for The Lead Summit! Check out the new dates! The Lead Summit 2025 will be held May 28-29 in New York City. Join 3,000 attendees, 180 speakers and be part of the 2,000 meetings. These are two packed days bringing together globally recognized scaled brands, high-growth challenger brands, forward-looking retailers, and next-gen tech shaping the future. Brand & Retail attend FREE via The Meeting Program & [VIP] Brand Ticket. Limited space available! Visit summit.the-lead.co to sign up today! #TheLeadSummit2025 #RetailTech Noah Gellman, Sonal Gandhi, Jordan Brenner, Keegan Hudson, Ethan Bochenek, Raymond Gnesin, Price Padgett

The Lead is proud to support Retail Innovation Club and share with you, 'The VIP Lounge!.' The VIP Lounge is your virtual gateway to the most innovative tech start-ups across the retail innovation ecosystem. It's one of the most efficient ways for retailers and investors to discover start-ups. Sign up to request meetings and discuss business opportunities with retail industry leaders, experts, and investors: vip.retailinnovation.club #partnerships #retailinnovation Oren Paran

In last week's round-up of brand to consumer news from The Indicator, H&M delighted loyalty members with a surprise Charli XCX concert in Times Square, Prada Group & Miu Miu brought luxury to Snapchat with Bitmoji handbags, Ulta Beauty is enhancing personalization for its 44M members, and brands like Gap, Crocs, & Rebecca Minkoff lean into Wicked collabs ahead of the film’s release. Want more industry news weekly? Stay in The Lead by subscribing here: https://lnkd.in/e-w8A-jz