Former Walmart executive Scott Eckert joins online retail technology firm as Mirakl CEO of the Americas

Mirakl, a provider of e-commerce software solutions whose clients include Best Buy, Bloomingdale’s, Henry Schein, Janie and Jack, Macy’s, Saks, ShopSimon, Toyota Material Handling, Urban Outfitters and 1-800 Flowers, has named Scott Eckert, former Walmart executive, as its new CEO of the Americas.

Eckert says: "I am excited to join Mirakl and spearhead its next phase of growth in the Americas. It stands at the forefront of the e-commerce revolution with its cutting-edge technology and robust market leadership, setting a remarkable foundation for future success. I am eager to collaborate with our talented teams to amplify our expansion across the Americas, further shaping the future of e-commerce."

Eckert will play a crucial role in driving the adoption of Mirakl Ads as a retail media solution for both first party and third-party assortment, and in expanding the Mirakl Connect offering that allows brands and sellers to sell across hundreds of marketplaces.

He was previously the Senior Vice President of Next Generation Retail at Walmart, where he led Store No.8, Walmart’s new venture incubator. Under his leadership, Store No.8 created a dozen portfolio companies in a broad range of technology applications including unattended delivery (Walmart InHome), computer vision capabilities in stores, conversational AI shopping experiences, commerce in games and virtual worlds, augmented reality experiences, and consumer focused health insights.

At Rethink Robotics, meanwhile, Eckert and his team drove the creation of the AI powered collaborative robotics category.  He co-founded Motion Computing, scaling it to over $100 million in revenue and global expansion, and was an early e-commerce pioneer at Dell.

Adrien Nussenbaum, Co-founder and Co-CEO at Mirakl, comments: "I am very pleased to announce the arrival of Scott Eckert as the new CEO of the Americas. Scott was chosen for his exceptional track record in retail innovation and technology, which perfectly aligns with Mirakl's strategic vision. His proven leadership in pioneering new markets and driving technological advancement will be instrumental as we expand our presence and empower retailers, brands, and sellers to thrive online.”

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

E-commerce will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which will open for entries in March, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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