Leslie Golts

Chief Marketing Officer Roots

Day Two, Weds, Oct. 8

9:00 AM Keynote Fireside Chat: Accelerating Growth With Experience-Driven, Memorable Retail Moments

Today’s consumers aren’t just buying products — they’re investing in experiences. In the age of the Experience Economy, modern shoppers expect more than convenience; they crave connection, personalization, and purpose at every touchpoint. For retailers, this means rethinking not just what they sell, but how they sell — from the first click to delivery.

This session explores how experience-led strategies are reshaping retail, creating stronger emotional loyalty, deeper engagement, and greater differentiation in a crowded marketplace.

  • Design immersive experiences that connect emotionally with today’s values-driven shoppers.
  • Transform transactional moments into personalized, memorable brand interactions.
  • Leverage data and technology to deliver frictionless, anticipatory customer journeys.
  • Elevate loyalty programs by shifting from rewards-based to experience-based engagement.
  • Integrate brand purpose into every stage of the customer lifecycle to drive deeper affinity.
  • Measure the impact of experience-driven strategies on retention, satisfaction, and revenue.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Leslie.

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