2024 Grocery Industry Icons & Innovators
Jason Goldberg
Chief Commerce Strategy Officer
Publicis Groupe
Jason “Retailgeek” Goldberg is the Chief Commerce Strategy Officer at Publicis Groupe. Jason is a fourth-generation retailer, who launched his first e-commerce site for Blockbuster Entertainment in 1995. With a focus on e-commerce and digital marketing for omni-channel retailers, he has collaborated with over 100 clients on the Internet Top 500.
Recognized as a prominent figure in e-commerce, Jason's influence extends through his widely followed online presence under the @retailgeek handle. He serves as the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors for shop.organd the National Retail Federation Digital Advisory Board. Jason's expertise has been sought after in various capacities, including delivering guest lectures on retail and e-commerce at the prestigious Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and hosting the acclaimed iTunes top e-commerce podcast "The Jason & Scot Show.”
Acknowledged for his impact on the retail landscape, Jason has consistently been voted one of retail's foremost global influencers by Rethink Retail for four consecutive years. He contributes to Forbes as a trusted voice in the industry and holds positions as a Retailwire Braintrust member and Path to Purchase Institute faculty. In recognition of his contributions to the future of retail, Jason was inducted into the National Retail Federation's esteemed "The List" in 2017, solidifying his position as a trailblazer shaping the evolution of the retail sector.