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Welcome to Retail Therapy, a RETHINK Retail exclusive Podcast series where we examine retailers that have a unique history, are making innovative changes to their business model, or are overcoming challenges to stay relevant in this highly competitive landscape. This week, we're stepping into a realm filled with nostalgia, a world that started in a quaint Danish workshop and grew into an icon in e...

In this episode, tech maestros Sue McMahon, Director of Worldwide Retail and Consumer Goods Partner Strategy at Microsoft, and Kevin Castillo, Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Alliances at Quisitive, dive deep into the cloud's pivotal role in the retail revolution. Gain valuable insights into how the cloud is reshaping the future of retail, prompting business leaders to recognize and harnes...

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, Kirat Anand sits down with Hani Batla, CTO and CIO of Adorama, at the Adorama Flagship Store in New York City. Adorama is a leading retail company with nearly 50 years of experience in photography, video, audio, and electronics equipment. They offer an extensive range of products, expert guidance, and competitive pricing, making them a trusted one-sto...

Welcome to Retail Therapy, a RETHINK Retail exclusive Podcast series where we examine retailers that have a unique history, are making innovative changes to their business model, or are overcoming challenges in order to stay relevant in this highly competitive landscape. Toys “R” Us has plans to open 24 flagship stores next year, but is that what it’s going to take to turn this memorable retailer...

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, guest host Jamie Tenser sits down with Jie Cheng, VP and Global Head of Digital Commerce for Mondelez International, following her panel discussion at Groceryshop 2023. With a diverse background spanning multiple iconic brands such as Conair, Danone, Hershey, and Campbell Soup, Jie has amassed a wealth of experience in e-commerce, digital marketing, a...

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, Kirat Anand sits down with Prabash Coswatte, the newly appointed Chief Operating Officer of Heritage Grocers Group, a grocery conglomerate that carries the weight of decades-old banners such as Cardinals Markets, Tony's Fresh Markets, and El Rancho Supermarkets. With a focus on Hispanic consumers, Prabash reveals how Heritage Grocers is tailoring thei...

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, Kirat Anand sits down with Jason Farver, Executive Vice President at Hy-Vee and Chief Supply Chain Officer and President at Red Media. With an impressive background in manufacturing and privately held companies, Jason brings a fresh perspective to the retail industry. Over the past two years, he has played a pivotal role in Hy-Vee's growth and success...

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, we delve deep into the art of customer feedback and enhancing product offerings with Jeff Turnas, Senior Vice President of Culinary at Whole Foods. As we pull back the curtains at Groceryshop 2023, Jeff unveils how Whole Foods, under his culinary strategy, navigated through the pandemic, pivoted its offerings, and embraced the transformative Amazon pa...

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, Kirat Anand sits down with Beatriz Nuñez, Chief Growth Officer of Walmart Mexico and Central America, following her session at Groceryshop 2023. With a tenure of five years at Walmart, she has played a key role in the company's transformation and customer-centric approach and has been instrumental in driving initiatives to enhance the customer experie...

In this episodes of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, Kirat Anand sits down with Tropicana Brands Group CEO Monica McGurk live at Groceryshop 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born into a line of family farmers, Monica McGurk found her humble beginnings in the agricultural sector. Her roots lay amidst fields of corn and potato plants, where she first picked up the values of hard work and responsibility. Years...

Live from Groceryshop 2023, join Morgan Petty, Lead Retail Analyst at RETHINK Retail, as sits down with Stewart Samuel, Director of Retail Futures at IGD. Stewart is renowned for seamlessly blending his profound knowledge of the grocery retail industry with an exceptional talent for uncovering unexplored growth opportunities. In each discussion, he expertly sketches the current retail panorama, ef...

Unleashing the Power of Customer Data in Retail with Randy Evins In a world where customer data is the key to success, retail executives are faced with a daunting challenge. Join Randy Evins SR. Principal & Industry Advisor, Food Drug & Convenience at SAP Retail and Morgan Petty, in this podcast he reveals the secrets to customer adaptive retailing and data-driven decision making. But what happens...

Welcome to Retail Therapy, a RETHINK Retail exclusive Podcast series where we examine retailers that have a unique history, are making innovative changes to their business model, or are overcoming challenges in order to stay relevant in this highly competitive landscape. Join host Ian Scott and RETHINK Retail’s Top Retail Influencers Andrew Smith, Carl Boutet, and Melissa Minkow as they uncover Gy...

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail podcast, Host Andrew Busby sits down with Arvin Jawa, VP, Global Retail Strategy and Regional VP Americas Retail at Diebold Nixdorf, Martin Bailie, Founder of MWB Advisory Ltd, & RETHINK Retail Board Advisory Member, and Jason Souloglou, CEO of SeeChange to discuss how incorporating AI and self-service solutions can not only reduce friction but minimize shrink...

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail podcast, Host Julia Hare sits down with Acosta Group CEO Brian Wynne to to discuss how grocers and CPG brands can differentiate themselves in a market that is more competitive than ever.  As CEO, Brian oversees an impressive workforce of 37,000 specialists spanning North America and Europe. His experience doesn’t stop there: Brian was at the helm of teams with...

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, Kirat Anand sits down with Brian Beitler, founder & GM of Live Shop Ventures and Former CMO of Qurate Retail Group, to discuss the future of social shopping and the role of data in enhancing user engagement. During their conversation, Beitler explores how platforms like Instagram and TikTok cater to different audiences and purposes and compares the re...

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, RETHINK Retail CCO Kirat Anand sits down with Shardé Marchewski, a finance-turned-furniture maven, currently leading the way in supplier diversity at Wayfair. Initially dipping her toes in the field of commercial and investment banking, Shardé transitioned her career in an unexpected yet impressive trajectory, bringing her keen financial acumen and st...

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, Host Gabriella Bock sits down with Ben Miller, a sharp mind who breathes life into two of the industry's most renowned trade shows, Shoptalk and Groceryshop. Known for his inside-out knowledge of the retail industry, Ben plays a pivotal role in sculpting original content that resonates with brands and retailers across the globe. Ben and Gabriella sit...

Sabrina Callahan has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of e-commerce, leading the impressive growth of Sam's Club's digital wing. A graduate from the University of Kansas, her journey began with Hilton, where she sharpened her skills in e-commerce and digital strategies. Her professional voyage took a turn when Walmart approached her during her maternity leave. Initially hesitant due...

This episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast was recorded live at eTail East on August 22, 2023. Our guest today is Monica Royer, a first-generation entrepreneur inspired by her heritage and the birth of her child to establish her successful organic children's wear, Monica and Andy. Having transitioned from a career in pharmaceuticals to the fashion industry, Monica learned the ropes of entrepreneur...

This episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast was recorded live at eTail East on August 22, 2023. Meet Jason Del Rey, an established business journalist who has spent the better part of the last decade keeping us hooked, expounding the intricate workings of the retail industry. His inherent interest in entrepreneurship led him to pay special attention to two mammoth forces in retail: Walmart and Amaz...

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail podcast, host and Top Retail Influencer, Ron Thurston interviews Samir Sheth, SVP, Content and Membership at ŌURA, a trailblazing company that has taken health tracking to the next level. ŌURA, which started ten years ago in Finland, seeks to empower its members to live healthier lives by providing them with a small, lightweight ring that collects biosignals a...

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, host Gabriella Bock sits down with Kadian Langlais, CMO of Renfro Brands. A beacon of empowering leadership, Kadian plays an instrumental role at Renfro Brands. Since 2018, she has pioneered the transformation of this historic sock and hosiery brand into an agile e-commerce powerhouse. Her undeniable talent gained her a promotion to CMO in 2021, where...

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, our Editor-in-Chief Julia Hare sits down with Luke Rauch, Chief Merchandising Officer at Walgreens. 
A leader who carries an interesting blend of blue-collar work ethic and white-collar acumen, Luke brings his charisma and leadership skills to every facet of his work. You might be surprised to know that his first work experience was at a steel mill wh...

Recorded live from the show floor of The Lead Innovation Summit 2023, host Gabriella Bock sits down with Dani Tan, an accomplished woman in retail who turned opportunities into monumental victories. Her journey covers over ten years in retail: a career she began as a sample coordinator and has now progressed to the role of Head of Digital Merchandising & Product Marketing at Authentic Brands. Dani...