NRF Rev 2026

Scot Case is vice president of corporate social responsibility and sustainability at NRF, and executive director for the Center for Retail Sustainability. He also leads NRF’s Sustainability Council and supports retailer efforts to use their businesses to make the world a better place for everyone. Case has focused on the intersection of business, environmental and social concerns since the mid-1990s. With strategic leadership experience in the retail, quick-service restaurant, manufacturing and nonprofit sectors, he provides a system-wide perspective that helps NRF members thrive in a rapidly changing future. Throughout Case’s career as a strategist, consultant and sustainability expert, he has worked with organizations including the White House, World Bank, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, large publicly traded and private-sector companies, and federal, state and local governments around the world. Case was also a partner in a small business that he grew and sold, which provides him with a deep appreciation for the unique challenges faced by smaller and growing NRF members. A frequent keynote speaker and conference presenter on strategy development, leadership and sustainability, Case has published dozens of articles and case studies, testified before Congress and been quoted broadly in mainstream media. Case is originally from Charlotte, N.C., and holds a master’s degree in political science with a focus on sustainability from Virginia Tech.

Chris Woodbury is the leader of Reverse Secondary Markets at Best Buy, overseeing key areas such as returns, damaged goods, product refurbishment, trade-in programs, and non-new product resale. With over 25 years at Best Buy, Chris has driven growth and innovation across a wide range of functions—including Merchandising, Consumer Loyalty Marketing, Demand Planning, Geek Squad Services, and Supply Chain. Before joining Best Buy, Chris held roles in Merchandising and Inventory Management at Target Corporation. He earned his BSB in 1997 and later completed his MS in Supply Chain Management in 2019, both from the Carlson School of Management. Chris is a dedicated University of Minnesota alumnus, actively involved with the Alumni Association and co-founder of the University of Minnesota Alumni Network at Best Buy. He currently serves as President of the Retail and Consumer Studies Advisory Board for the College of Design. Passionate about mentorship, Chris has spent many years guiding professionals, college students, and high school youth alike.

Vidyuth Srinivasan is the co-founder and CEO of Entrupy and the co-inventor of Entrupy’s patented technology. Vidyuth earned a degree in journalism while designing and developing video games for Raptor Entertainment. He then embarked on a stellar career across a variety of roles including sales, business development, marketing, PR and film-making, while also working for software giants such as Intuit, etc.

Jordan is the CEO, Co-founder of Gierd, a marketplace commerce operating platform that provides analytics and automation to make marketplace selling frictionless for sellers. An ex-Amazonian and ex-eBayer he has pioneered direct to consumer programs for manufacturers, distributors and retailers that scale revenue growth and maximize value creation across the entire product lifecycle.

Lauren Steil is the Director of Business Development at SVT Supply Chain Solutions and a lifelong generational thrifter whose career has come full circle. She began her professional journey at Channel Control Merchants, where she gained firsthand insight into off-price retail, consumer behavior, and the untapped value within returns and overstock. Today at SVT, Lauren leverages that unique foundation to help major retailers modernize reverse logistics through flexible 3PL models, efficient liquidation programs, and brand-protective circular commerce strategies. Her perspective blends real-world consumer experience with operational expertise—making her a powerful voice on the future of recommerce and the evolving mindset of today’s shopper.

Chuck is currently the CSO for ReturnPro, a leader in providing the first fully managed Returns Management solution.. Prior to that he oversaw the development on operation of the Return and Repair operations for two of the largest retails in Home Depot and Wal-Mart. Chuck has been involved in the Reverse Logistics industry for over 30 years and is considered the foremost expert in the field. Chuck serves on the Advisory Boards for all three major Reverse Logistics consortiums. He is a sought after speaker and considered one of the most innovative thinkers in the industry. In addition to his experience in the reverse space, he has led numerous Specialty Distribution Operations in his 30 years in Logistics. In his tenure at Wal-Mart and Home Depot, Chuck was responsible for the development of a profitable, “best in class,” Reverse Logistics organizations that are the benchmark for all other retailers ..

Dasti Llenga is the founder of American Liquidations, a reverse-logistics and resale company helping retailers maximize recovery value through secondary markets. He works closely with enterprise partners on returns strategy, secondary-market execution, and circular-economy initiatives.

Akin manages the reverse logistics across all 255+ clubs for BJ’s Wholesale Club, as well as the liquidation programs for all 3 distribution centers. He has been with BJ’s for 3+ years and started off as an intern while in college. He graduated with honors from UMass Amherst in 2022.