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Scaling H&M to billions: Winning through relevance and ranking

In this Love Generation session, Lars Gazelius, Global Head of Digital at H&M, shares how one of the world’s most iconic fashion retailers is creating meaningful customer experiences at global scale. From digital relevance to emotional connection, this is a fascinating look inside the thinking shaping the future of modern retail.

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At Love Generation, Lars Gazelius, Global Head of Digital at H&M, shares how the brand is thinking about modern customer experience in an era shaped by changing expectations, digital acceleration, and AI-driven commerce. From relevance and discovery to inspiration, accessibility, and emotional connection, this is a rare behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world’s biggest fashion retailers approaches digital experience at scale.

Throughout the session, Lars explores how H&M balances technology with humanity. How do you create experiences that feel meaningful for millions of different people? How do you stay relevant in a world where expectations constantly evolve? And how do you use data and digital tools without losing the emotional connection that great retail has always been built on?

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“Relevance never goes out of fashion.”

— Lars Gezelius, Global Head of Digital at H&M

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This is a thoughtful, inspiring, and deeply practical session for anyone working in ecommerce, retail, customer experience, marketing, digital product, or brand strategy.

You’ll hear perspectives on:

  • Creating emotional connection through digital experiences
  • Building relevance at a global scale
  • The role of personalization, ranking, and discovery in modern ecommerce
  • Balancing technology, brand identity, and customer understanding
  • What the future of digital retail experience could look like

A fascinating look inside the thinking shaping one of the world’s most recognizable retail brands.

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