Discover - New Consumer

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Placer Discover Brings Together Industry Leaders

Consumer behavior is evolving across both physical and digital channels. These sessions explore how in-store engagement, online discovery, and AI-driven innovation are reshaping retail. From omnichannel balance to shifting value perception, our speakers unpack the data behind today’s biggest trends. Watch to see what’s next for the modern consumer.

Agenda

The Consumer and Store

Retail is evolving - but not always in the ways we expected. As consumer behavior continues to shift across physical and digital channels, retailers are navigating volatility, redefining value, and rethinking the role of the store.

Join us as we examine what today’s data reveals about in-store shopping, omnichannel balance, long-term consumer shifts, and the innovations that will shape the next era of physical retail.

Ethan Chernofsky (Moderator)

CMO, Placer.ai

David Nolen

Vice President Category Leadership, KraftHeinz

Dennis J. Marnick

Head of Real Estate, 1-800Flowers.com INC

Tony Washington

Director Category Management, Shopper Insights Large Store, Coca-Cola

The Consumer and the Online Experience

Digital retail is evolving rapidly — shaped by economic shifts, platform competition, and the rise of AI-driven discovery.

Join Similarweb as we examine the latest trends in online shopping behavior, digital competition, and emerging technologies redefining search and engagement. From omnichannel balance to bold predictions for 2026, this session unpacks what’s next for the digital consumer.

Daniel Schneider (Moderator)

Principal Product Marketing Manager, Retail Intelligence, Similarweb

Guido X jansen

Cognitive Psychologist turned Commerce Strategist

Chris Purcell

Founder, Nexus Brand Group

Yael Kochman

Founder and CEO of Re:Tech Innovation Hub, VP of Strategy & Community at RETHINK Retail, and General Manager of Syte by Nayax

Recap

Retail is no longer defined by a single channel. As consumer behavior continues to shift across stores and screens, brands and retailers must rethink how physical and digital experiences work together.  

In this combined recap, we explore what today’s data reveals about in-store engagement, online discovery, omnichannel balance, and the technologies shaping what’s next. From evolving store roles to AI-driven search and platform competition, this session highlights the key trends redefining the modern consumer journey.

Ethan Chernofsky

CMO, Placer.ai

Daniel Schneider

Principal Product Marketing Manager, Retail Intelligence, Similarweb

Discover: The New Consumer from Physical to Digital

Placer Discover Brings Together Industry Leaders

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Discover: The New Consumer from Physical to Digital