Inside the Retail Reset: Navigating Market Uncertainty & Consumer Shifts with Winix & Genie

Virtual fireside chat moderated by CRC & Stackline

Join CRC’s Home Improvement Council and our Thought Leader partner Stackline for a compelling fireside chat featuring executives from Winix and The Genie Company.

Moderated by Stackline and CRC, this timely discussion will unpack how leading home improvement and consumer electronics brands are navigating today’s evolving retail landscape.

You’ll gain first-hand insights into how Winix and Genie are approaching promotions, forecasting, and future growth in the face of macroeconomic uncertainty. From consumer behavior shifts to supply chain disruptions and channel strategy realignment, adapting in real time is essential in staying competitive and driving long-term success.

This session will cover:

Adjusting pricing and promotion strategies in a volatile market
Managing retailer relationships amid changing expectations
Leveraging digital capabilities and demand signals for growth

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders shaping the future of retail and eCommerce.

Registration includes the on-demand replay we’ll send out after the call.

About the Presenter

Matt Leiser

Director, Home Improvement

Cleveland Research Company

Matt is the Director of the Home Improvement Council at Cleveland Research Company providing actionable business intelligence for CRC’s partners on home improvement and the building products industry for Pro, DIY, and eCommerce. Prior to his current role, Matt worked at Target Corporation in Minneapolis, where he developed a passion for mass retail in a variety of merchandising and management roles within Apparel and Accessories, Health and Beauty, Grocery and Home Improvement.

Matt holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Esteban Gamboa

Vice President, Sales

Stackline

Esteban has served in various leadership positions since joining Stackline, most recently as the VP, Sales. Esteban is based in Seattle, where Stackline is headquartered. The company also has offices in Minneapolis, New York, Salt Lake City, London, and Buenos Aires.

Before joining the company, Esteban led ecommerce strategy at large brands, such as Procter and Gamble, Mars, and Jack Links. His strategic expertise helped fuel the growth of brands like Olay, Gillette, Iams, and Jack Link’s to leadership positions in their categories at Amazon and other retailers. Esteban recognized the unique offering that Stackline posed to individuals in the industry who were managing ecommerce businesses and were drawn to become a part of the team. Esteban earned his bachelor’s degree from Xavier University.