Gareth Hughes

Gareth Hughes
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Gareth Hughes
Executive Director of Retail Technology
Estee Lauder Companies
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Gareth brings over 20 years of retail experience across sectors like luxury goods, cosmetics, and food and beverage. He has led teams in EMEA and North America, managing large cross-functional projects, including new store openings and tech consolidation. Currently, Gareth focuses on integrating acquired brands into Estée Lauder Companies' technology stack and shaping the company’s approach to leveraging consumer data for future growth.

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Tuesday
January 14
9:15 am–9:45 am
Expo, Level 1, Expo Stage 1
How payments can power both store efficiency and customer experience
What tradeoffs do retailers face while delivering both a memorable customer experience and providing fast, reliable check out? Join us to learn how Estée Lauder, Patagonia and Guess strike the perfect balance between a memorable customer experience and ensuring business performance with Adyen. Discover how these brands put customers first without compromising on speed or reliability!
Tuesday
January 14
10:15 am–11:00 am
Expo, Level 3, Expo Stage 4
Tomorrow’s retail: Innovating today to ensure your business is ready for the future
In an era of rapid technical advancements, the future of retail continues to be transformed by innovations such as AI, RFID, and IoT. This session will explore the evolving landscape focusing on how unified commerce strategies and data-driven insights are reshaping business operations and influencing how retailers modernize their checkout experience.  Join us as we uncover trends, challenges… Read more