Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson

Mark is an accomplished entrepreneurial technology leader with 30 years’ experience building enterprise software and technology services businesses. Most recently he was CEO and Co-Founder of Four51, before it was acquired by Sitecore, where he led the development of a market-leading, MACH-certified, B2B e-commerce platform that highlights the capabilities of composable commerce for complex global enterprises. Mark holds a BA in Economics from St. Olaf College, and revels in disrupting markets and industries by enabling teams to look beyond today’s requirements, delivering beyond what customers expect.
Retailing in a Recession: E-Commerce Tips to Weather the Storm

Despite a difficult 2022, wrought with soaring inflation and mass layoffs, the retail industry ended the year in decent shape with a solid holiday return. However, an economic downturn looms large, as experts predict a 64 percent chance of a U.S. recession in the coming months. Naturally, this spells trouble for retailers as Americans tend…