The Backroom with Retail Dive

Liza Amlani, principal at Retail Strategy Group, joins us to discuss how retailers and brands can successfully grapple with what she calls “fit volatility.”

The team breaks down what's behind the pushback against the incoming CEO, founder Chip Wilson’s battle with the board and more.

Brieane Olson talks about her book, “Co-created,” and her work as a merchant and now CEO in redefining the retailer for a new generation.

Katie Thomas, lead of the Kearney Consumer Institute, joins The Backroom to discuss consumer sentiment, economic pressures and more.

The team discusses how different the companies are, despite ushering in new executive leadership at the same time.

The team chats about their recent visits to Saks Fifth Avenue’s Manhattan flagship and brings in Debtwire analysts to discuss the retailer’s Chapter 11 process.

The retail strategy adviser talks about trust in the age of emerging AI and the industry’s potential in shaping our society.

Retail Dive’s reporters touch base with Supply Chain Dive to examine how shifts in U.S. tariff rates have affected the industry ahead of its most important quarter.

The creepy, crawly event has grown into a months-long celebration and a $13 billion business. But is it a harbinger for the holidays?

Heading into the season, shoppers and retailers alike are getting squeezed by tariffs and mounting economic uncertainty.

Debtwire’s global head of legal, Sarah Foss, joins Retail Dive Senior Reporter Daphne Howland for a discussion of retailer bankruptcies – in 2025 and beyond.

Join Retail Dive reporters Daphne Howland and Dani James for a discussion about the mass retailer’s unique history, the ups and downs of its differentiation, and where it may be headed.

Fashion Dive Senior Editor Lara Ewen joins to talk about the latest tie-up between the department store conglomerate and the e-commerce giant.

Senior Editor Cara Salpini joins The Backroom to discuss what this deal could mean for the athletics retailers and the sector more broadly.

Trade policy is ever-evolving, and hitting the retail industry especially hard. Philip Neuffer, senior editor at our sister publication, talks about covering the issue and where things stand today.

The longtime merchant discusses the myths and rewards of a channel that is getting renewed appreciation in the industry.

Playwright Ken Harris talks about how his experiences in retail loss prevention informed his award-wining solo play, and gives his unique perspective on shrink and theft.

The team talks about a recent report that U.S. retailers are set to shutter many more stores than they plan to open in 2025, and what that really means.

The retail and brand expert discusses the hype around AI, how marketers can preserve human creativity and his optimism about the future.

Join Retail Dive Senior Report Daphne Howland and Rick Watson, founder and CEO of RMW Commerce, as they unpack recent retail stories including Amazon’s answer to Temu, Walmart’s progress and Target’s struggles.

Halloween will drive $11.6 billion in spending this year. Plus, it’s fun!

The team discusses a recent deep dive into a very online movement, led by deal-hunting influencers, and what it means for consumers and retailers alike.

The executive earlier this year returned to the athletics brand he founded nearly 30 years ago. What does that mean for the company?

The team discusses a barrage of news from several players in a retail space that has been written off many times.

The podcast welcomes Fashion Dive to discuss what the e-commerce giant’s approach to apparel means for brands and consumers, and what could be different.