What Just Happened with Christine Russo

The podcast features an interview with Charlie Youakim, CEO of Sezzle, discussing the company's journey in the competitive "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) space. Charlie highlights the strategic milestones of Sezzle, including its recent listing on NASDAQ ...

In this conversation, two luxury experts, Marie Driscoll and Silvia Coleman, discuss the evolving luxury market and its complexities. Marie, with her background as an equity analyst and current roles in academia and luxury market analysis, reflects on ...

In this "What Just Happened" podcast episode, Christine Russo hosts Matt Powell, an industry expert in sports retail. The discussion covers e-commerce, physical retail, particularly multi-branded stores for Sports Retail and that still plays a vital ro...

Christine Russo hosts "What Just Happened" and welcomes Eric Schoch from NCR Voyix, who oversees the retail business. Schoch emphasizes the importance of the checkout experience in stores, highlighting the role of point-of-sale (POS) systems in enhanci...

Sit Down with Christine Russo as she hosts a key technology provider in the ever-evolving ways Gen AI will help retailers and brands. Eric Best, CEO of SoundCommerce, explains the challenges of measuring order profitability due to dispersed data source...

Russo sits down with Simon Langevin of Coveo and here are some hightlights Introduction and Background: Simon Langevin, VP of product at Coveo, manages the e-commerce side of the business, which includes B2C and B2B search engine functions. The convers...

In a lively exchange, Christine Russo, host of What Just Happened, Kristi Argyilan SVP Retail Media Albertsons, and Brian Gleason CRO Criteo discuss the evolution and potential of retail media networks. Kristi, with a background in media strategy and e...

In a dynamic discussion on the evolving landscape of retail, Liza Amlani and Roz Griner shed light on the pressing challenges and opportunities facing the retail brands. Liza emphasizes the importance of organizational effectiveness and increasing prof...

Possible Miami 2024 https://possibleevent.com/ In a dynamic exchange, Christian Muche, co-founder and CEO of Beyond Ordinary Events and one of the architects behind the event Possible, introduces his venture to host Christine Russo, host and creator of...

In this insightful discussion with Joe Corbin, CEO and founder of Jumpmind, Christine Russo explores the evolution of retail technology and its impact on both customer experience (CX) and associate experience (AX). Corbin's extensive background in reta...

In this conversation between Christine Russo and Brandon Singer, CEO and founder of Retail by Mona, Singer discusses the inception of his company during the pandemic and its unique positioning in the real estate market, particularly in New York City. H...

In this episode of "What Just Happened," Christine Russo interviews Pano Anthos, the Founder and Managing Director of XRC Ventures. Pano emphasizes the consumer-centric approach of their venture, highlighting their focus on startups at the intersection...

Christine Russo hosts Cara Smyth, Global Senior Managing Director ESG, Responsible Retail at Accenture, on "What Just Happened." The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of sustainability terminology, such as ESG, corporate social responsibi...

In this podcast episode, Christine Russo welcomes New York State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, who has been voted the 2023 Staten Island Power 100. Senator Scarcella-Spanton's bill is aimed at making assaults on retail workers a Class D felony. Th...

In this interview with Assemblyman John McDonald on "What Just Happened," the focus is on his bill addressing organized retail crime in New York. The bill proposes the creation of a retail organized crime task force, acknowledging the widespread issue ...

In this episode of "Fad, Trend and Strategy on What Just Happened," Christine Russo hosts David Marcotte from Kantar Consulting and James Tenser from VSN Media to discuss various trends and strategies in the retail and supply chain industry. The conver...

In this conversation between Christine Russo and Giovanni Zaccariello, Giovanni discusses the Coach's approach to physical experiences and emphasizes the importance of localization, adapting formats for different regions, and using modularity to design...

In this discussion, Christine Russo hosts Andy Lautato, COO of The Vitamin Shop, and Chris Silver, a Customer Technology Executive, to explore various topics within the retail industry. Both Andy and Chris bring valuable insights from their extensive e...

In this conversation between Christine Russo and Barbara Thau, Editorial Director at Co. by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Barbara discusses her publication's unique approach to journalism and their focus on small businesses. Co. by the U.S. Chamber of ...

In this conversation between Christine Russo and Simeon Siegel, they discuss various aspects of the retail industry, particularly its presence in the stock market. Siegel emphasizes the importance of agreement between retailers and consumers regarding ...

On What Just Happened Managing Director of International Association of Department Stores - IADS (International Association of Department Stores) Selvane Mohandas du Ménil and I discuss the history and transformation of department stores. He highlights...

Christine Russo hosts a podcast, "What Just Happened," discussing the distinctions between fads, trends, and strategies in retail, with guests Brandon Real and Michael Zakkor. A fad is seen as observational, something seemingly worth following due to i...

Arnie Cohen, CEO of J. Peterman, was welcomed to discuss the transformation of the company's operations and the resurgence of catalog marketing. Cohen spoke about his time at J. Crew and how the experiences and mentorship he received there helped shape...

In this conversation on "What Just Happened," Christine Russo welcomes Benoit Koenig from Veesion, a company using AI to combat retail theft. Benoit discusses the urgent need to address the rising issue of retail shrinkage due to factors like inflation...

In this conversation, Christine Russo interviews Andy Rubin, the executive chairman and founder of Trove, discussing the growth of the resale market and its impact on brands. Trove is a pioneering player in the resale space, helping brands create and m...