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STITCH FIX CEO Matt Baer at Shoptalk Spring 2026 in Las Vegas

Stitch Fix CEO Matt Baer: AI Is Only as Strong as the Execution Behind It

In conversation with Jason Del Rey, the CEO made the case that Stitch Fix’s competitive edge isn’t new technology—it’s how effectively the company applies it.

Jason Del Rey

Eye on Media: Jason Del Rey on the Myth of ‘Post-Search’ Shopping and the Reality of Agentic Commerce

Few journalists know the retail tech landscape as well as Jason Del Rey. The founder of The Aisle and author of “Winner Sells All” shares his unfiltered take on AI hype, agentic commerce and why algorithmic price discrimination deserves far more attention than it’s getting.

Ricardo LaJoie, Global Chief Merchant, Vans

Eye on the Corner Office: Ricardo LaJoie of Vans on Why Brands Don’t Create Cool

With Vans navigating one of retail’s most compelling repositioning stories, LaJoie shares his philosophy on brand stewardship, the irreplaceable role of human judgment in merchandising, and what it really means to author culture rather than chase it.