Sarah Velt Wallis

National Retail Federation operates membership organizations. Its channels of distribution include department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet and independent stores. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Powerreviews, Inc. delivers software and network products that allows brands and retailers to generate and display ratings, reviews, and answers to consumer questions. The firm’s services include moderation and product sampling. The company was founded by Matthew Moog in August 2006 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Ice.com Round2, Inc. sells online diamond, pearl and gemstone jewelry. Its products include engagement rings and fashion jewelry. The company was founded by Shmuel Gniwisch, Moshe Krasnanski, Mayer Gniwisch, Julie Schwartz, Steven J. Bramson and Pinny Gniwisch in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. retails premium pet food, supplies, services and companion animals. The firm specializes in pet services, dog food, dog supplies, dog products, dog beds, cat food, cat supplies, cat products, cat beds, fish tanks, fish supplies, small animal and reptile supplies. The company was founded by Walter Evans in 1965 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university with ten colleges emphasizing career education and experiential learning. It was founded in 1829 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

SuperNova International, Inc. is a private company that wholesales and distributes granites. The company is based in Lansing, MI.

Kibo Software, Inc. provides cloud based commerce platform solutions. It offers unified commerce platform, ecommerce, order management system, personalization, and mobile point of commerce solutions. The company was founded in January 2016 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Insider Pte Ltd. is a customer data platform (CDP) that helps businesses deliver personalized customer experiences across channels. The company is based in Singapore, Singapore. The Singaporean company's CDP connects customer data, predicts behavior with AI, and individualizes experiences. and has subsidiaries in Australia. Insider offers solutions for personalized web experiences, product discovery, journey orchestration, and automotive marketing. The company also provides marketing resources such as guides, eBooks, case studies, webinars, and industry news. Founded by Mehmet Sinan Toktay, Hande Cilingir, Okan Yedibela, Serhat Soyuerel, Muharrem Derinkök, and Arda Koterin, Hande Cilingir has been the CEO since incorporation.

Certona Corp. provides automated optimization and personalization solutions. Its solutions include smart experiences, smart segments, smart shopping, smart test and analytics, B2B eCommerce and product finder. The Company was founded by Meyar Sheik and Geoffrey Hueter in 2004 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

NetGrocer, Inc. is a private company that specializes in selling electronic cigarettes. The company is based in New York, NY. The company offers a wide range of options and provide fast shipping. The CEO of the company is Frederick J. Horowitz.

Founded in 1924, Saks Fifth Avenue LLC is a subsidiary of Hudson's Bay Co. that sells women's and men's apparel, shoes, handbags, and jewelry through online channels. The company is based in Boston, MA.

HomeClick LLC is an online retailer of home improvement products. The private company is based in Edison, NJ. The CEO of the company is Seymour Holtzman.

Borders Group, Inc. owns and operates bookstores and music stores. It operates through its subsidiaries, Borders, Inc. and Walden Book Company, Inc., which operates stores selling books, music and movie superstores and mall-based bookstores. The company operates a proprietary e-commerce Web site www.borders.com. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

ForeSee Results, Inc. provides online survey services. It captures and analyzes online voice of customer data to help its clients increase sales, loyalty, recommendations and website value. The company was founded by Larry S. Freed in 2001 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

RichRelevance, Inc. provides personalization and product recommendation tools for e-commerce sites. Its products include personalized content, personalized recommendations, personalized searc, personalization AI, and personalization cloud. The company was founded by David Selinger, Tyler Kohn, Sundeep Ahuja and Michael Decourcey in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Nomi Technologies, Inc. provides in-store analytics solutions. The company was founded by Corey Capasso, Wesley Barrow, Marc Ferrentino and Peter J. Quintas in August 2012 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA.

Invite Media, Inc. operates as an advertising technology company. It is a demand-side platform that enables advertisers, agencies and agency trading desks to use real-time bidding to buy and optimize online media. The company was founded in April 2007 by Zachary W. Weinberg, Michael Provenzano, Scott Becker and Nathaniel S. Turner and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange, Inc. operates internet business and marketing association. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Hawkfish LLC builds data and technology infrastructure for democratic candidates. The private company is based in New York, NY.

Combe, Inc. manufactures personal care products. Its products include hair care, feminine care and denture products. The company was founded in 1949 by Ivan D. Combe and is headquartered in White Plains, NY.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

PurposeBuilt Brands, Inc. operates a portfolio of consumer and commercial brands. Its products are built to tackle challenges on specialty surfaces and applications. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Gurnee, IL.

Weiman Products LLC manufactures and supplies surface cleaning products. The firm's brands include Weiman, Goo Gone, Gonzo, Magic and Wright's. Its products include laminate and stone floor cleaner, stainless steel cleaners, glass Cook top cleaners, washing machine cleaners, leather cleaners, electronic cleansers and jewellery cleansers. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Gurnee, IL.

AARP Foundation is a non-profit organization that serves both AARP members and non-members. The non-profit company is based in Lakewood, CA. The company works towards ending senior poverty by helping vulnerable older adults build economic opportunity and social connectedness. AARP Foundation is dedicated to empowering Americans aged 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.