The New Retail Leaders Driving Industry Progress

The retail industry is changing rapidly, and a new collective of leaders are helping shape the future of commerce and omnichannel experience. Meet the 40 professionals we believe are making a big impact within the four walls of their businesses...and beyond.

Jessica Albrecht

Gensler

Marcello Aldorasi

BJ’s Wholesale Club

Michael Buchalter

SGK

Kris Bybee

Tractor Supply Company

Kate Callahan

BaubleBar

Sowmiya Chocka Narayanan

Lily AI

Jonathan Cole

Tinuiti

Chris Collier

PROVEN Skincare

Nomi Cooper

Arcadis

Luke Droulez

PAX

Courtney Fatka

MadaLuxe Group

Halli Goddard

Kroger Precision Marketing & 84.51°

Kristoffer Hagstedt

Upshop

Lisa Ham

Yesway

Kelly Johnson (Rodek)

Capital One Shopping

Cydnie Kalkhourst

Canada Goose

Brian Lange

Future Commerce

Winnie Leung

Indigo Books & Music Inc.

Steve Lindgren

Lowe's

Adam Leake

John Lewis & Partners

Dennis Maxwell

Zenni Optical

Kelly McDonnell

Grown Alchemist

Payton McFaden

Peloton

Amanda Moschel

Ulta Beauty

Laura Miller

Giant Eagle

Ellen Mulryan

The Trade Desk

Stephen Muzyka

Somerville

Kyler Nichols

Faherty Brand (former)

Nick Pleasant

BÉIS

Alexandra Powers

Office Depot LLC

Christina Sandore

Bergmeyer

Matt Seubert

Eggland’s Best

Sarah Simchuk

MG2

Mallory Stein

NELSON Worldwide

Carley Stypula

Ulta Beauty

Jordan Taylor

Landor

Carolyn Touchette

Dyson

Ruben Valenzuela

Chipman Design Architecture

Alexandra Vailas

DYPER

Jacob Zuppke

Whisker

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MG2/The Lionesque Group, is an award-winning retail strategy and experiential design studio within the global architecture and design firm MG2. The studio pioneered the integration of physical environments and cutting-edge technologies, producing more than 200 brick-and-mortar experiences across the country for both established name brands and DTC start-ups. The firm’s projects are dedicated to creating immersive brand moments in a way that drives ROI and helps clients convey compelling stories to their audience. lionesquegroup.com
 
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