RETHINK RETAIL

In this episode, Forrester Research's Sucharita Kodali sits down with Mina Fader, Managing Director of the Baker Retailing Center at the University of Pennsylvania. They discuss recent allegations that Amazon favored big sellers on its India platform, as well as Standard Cognition’s recent round of funding and, finally, Facebook’s current news debacle in Australia. - - - - - - Hosted by Sucharita...

Are you ready for the Roaring Twenties? On today's episode, we discuss Best Buy's digital transformation, retail's new physical estate and the post-pandemic retail landscape. Featuring guests Peter Cohan and Andrew Smith. Peter Cohan is the president of Peter S. Cohan and Associates, a management consulting and venture capital firm. He is also a Forbes contributor and columnist at Inc. Magazine. Y...

Did you know 73% of Gen Z consumers have increased the time they spend shopping online? In this episode, we explore this digitally native generation as we take a deeper look at their purchases, preferences, and the retail campaigns making waves on TikTok. Joining us today are Dara Busch, president of 5WPR’s consumer practice, and Trinity Wiles, co-founder and director of product development at Whe...

Today’s episode is hosted by the incredible Carol Spieckerman. Carol expert on global retail trajectories and transmedia brand platforms. Carol is also an author and contributor to leading media outlets, such as NPR, Reuters, and Forbes, as well as our very own RETHINK Retail advisor and the host of the Spieckerman Speaks Retail Podcast. In this episode, Carol sat down with Simbe Robotics CEO Brad...

Feb 01, 2021: Join us as we explore actionable insights retailers can gain from their consumer and sales data. Featuring Eric Nykamp and Jay Klauminzer. Eric is the Chief Executive Officer of Raange, a mobile marketing space helping brick and mortar turn visitors into digital customers. Jay is the Chief Executive Officer of Raise. It's a website and an app where shoppers can purchase discounted gi...

Did you know Americans spend roughly 37 billion hours each year just waiting in lines? We didn't either until we caught up with AiFi's Chief Technology Officer, João Diogo Falcão, in this intriguing episode on autonomous stores. Join us as João reveals AiFi's advances in checkout free technology, how autonomous stores will transform the retail landscape and why, in the not-so-distant future, shopp...

Join us as we dive into key takeaways from NRF Chapter One as we chat with retail technology experts about this year’s Big Show.  In this episode, you'll hear from thought leaders from Nedap Retail, a global leader in RFID solutions; Oracle, an integrated cloud applications and platform services provider; Quorso, a software company providing retailers with applications to become more agile; and Re...

The world is changing all around us — and retail is too. In this episode of the Retail Rundown, we talk to e-commerce expert and President of Profitero Sarah Hofstetter on the big opportunities for digital retail. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to discuss the news and trends defining the world of retail. Jan 11, 2021: With a return to stores on the horizon, guests Ricardo Belmar and Trevor Sumner discuss how retailers can reinvent their store experience beyond curbside pickup. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produc...

Hello, Happy New Year, and welcome to 2021—a year that will forever be known as "The Year After 2020." On today’s episode, we’ll hear from thought leaders including three of our retailer friends, an Automotive executive, and three retail technology experts about their vision for 2021. Today's guests include John Boline from Starbucks, TheRealReal’s Courtney Hawkins, WolfgangHoffmann from Jaguar La...

Welcome to RETHINK Luxury, a new four-part, forward-looking series on the luxury industry at-large. On today's episode, we take a deeper look at connected experiences and the digital tools that are transforming the luxury retail industry into a place where shoppers can touch, sense, smell and dream bigger and bolder than ever before.  This episode features guests Ludovic Baussan, Sandrine Crener,...

Hello and welcome to RETHINK Retail’s Year in Review. Join us as we rundown the year with clips from episodes past. Featuring commentary from Ricardo Belmar, Carol Spieckerman, AJ Mak and Chris Ressa. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. Dec 07, 2020: BFCM results, Neiman Marcus launches virtual gift finders/curbside Santa, Sephora and Kohl's partner up. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edit...

Welcome to RETHINK Luxury, a four-part, forward-looking series on the luxury industry at-large. On today's episode, we take a deeper look at the APAC region, with a particular focus on China, the new Chinese luxury consumer, and the impact this region will have on the global luxury market. This episode features interviews with "Future Luxe" Author Erwan Rambourg, Matteo De Rosa, former President o...

How did a simple mismatch of a brand's sneakers and socks disrupt well-paired relationships with its retailers? In this episode, we're joined by Jesse Wragg, an ex-real estate agent turned agency leader turned VC-backed entrepreneur. You'll hear how brands and retailers are approaching marketplaces, strategic insight for the now and predictions for the future of commerce. When he's not running a b...

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. November 23, 2020: Gen-Z upgrades for Nike, Bebe enters the furniture vertical, Group Nine Media launches Swipe. Shop. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edit...

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. November 16, 2020: Ulta and Target team up, keeping tabs on holiday inventories, China's Singles Day breaks new records.  - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock E...

Welcome to RETHINK Luxury, a new four-part, forward-looking series on the luxury industry at-large. On today's episode, we envision a better world forward as we dive into ethical and sustainable sourcing in luxury, the challenges of implementing sustainable business practices within the luxury industry, and the opportunities for luxury in the circular economy. This episode features interviews with...

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. November 9, 2020: Primark remains firm on brick-and-mortar, Walmart ditches the robots, Amazon enters the Nordic market. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Tren...

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. November 2, 2020: Gap to exit traditional malls, Bed Bath & Beyond scales back coupons, Postmates explores retail delivery. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by T...

Welcome to RETHINK Luxury, a new four-part, forward-looking series on the luxury industry at-large. In today's episode, we'll explore some of the key trends redefining the luxury industry and its shoppers, as well as the opportunities and obstacles facing this sector as it begins to embrace the digital. This episode features interviews with Francois-Xavier Hotier, President of Ulysse Nardin Americ...

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. October 26, 2020: Retailers prepare for 'shipaggedon,' Buy now, pay later services on the rise, holiday mall predictions. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Tre...

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. October 19, 2020: Dollar General unveils its Popshelf concept, Walmart rolls out new tech-desk service, and Aldi tests bigger box format Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Boc...

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. October 12, 2020: H&M trims global fleet, Levi's launches second-hand e-commerce shop, grocers prepare for second round of product shortages. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriell...

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. October 5, 2020: Amazon introduces palm scanners, MAC Cosmetics unveils new store concept, Target and Amazon go head-to-head on holiday sales. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriel...