What it is
CommerceNext Growth Show is a US conference and expo focused on growth marketing for retailers and DTC brands. The 2027 edition takes place on June 8 and 9 at the North Javits Center in New York, with 2,500+ attendees, 150+ speakers and 60+ sessions.
Topics for 2027 include agentic AI in retail, loyalty and retention, ecommerce technology, omnichannel and customer acquisition. Past speakers include leaders from Ulta Beauty, Mattel, Vuori, Bombas, Wayfair, IKEA and Coach.
Why it matters for smaller online stores
- The content is about marketing and growth, which is closer to the daily work of a small online store than a big retail tech show.
- Retailers and brands can attend free or at a discount, and the hosted buyer program adds up to $2,000 for travel.
- Speakers from fast growing DTC brands share specific numbers on acquisition and retention.
Who should go
- Marketing and ecommerce leads at DTC brands and retailers
- Founders who want to improve customer acquisition and repeat purchase
- Teams exploring how agentic AI will change how people shop
How to get the most out of it
- Apply for the hosted buyer program as early as possible. It makes the trip almost free.
- Focus on sessions about retention and loyalty. Keeping customers is cheaper than finding new ones.
- June in New York is busy, so book accommodation early.