Our guest is Jim Roddy. Jim is a channel business advisor and the vice president of marketing for the RSPA, where he leads the association's content efforts and provide business coaching to members. Jim is also the author of the books "Hire Like You Just Beat Cancer," and "On The Edge with Jim Roddy." Join us as we explore behavior-based interviewing and the key personality traits a hiring manager should look for in new talent, the shortcomings of AI-led hiring, and the importance of internal cu...
Nov 20, 2019•30 min
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 18, 2019: Alibaba's Singles' Day sales, Amazon's upcoming grocery store, Nike cuts ties with Amazon. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Nov 18, 2019•27 min
Our guest is Michael LeBlanc. Michael is the founder and president of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. He has over 25 years of experience in brand, retail marketing, and e-commerce leadership, and has worked with household brands like Black & Decker, Levi Strauss, Hudson's Bay, The Shopping Channel and Pandora Jewelry. Michael is also the producer and host of The Voice of Retail Podcast, a joint venture with The Retail Council of Canada where he is a senior advisor. Join us as we explore key ...
Nov 13, 2019•40 min
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 11, 2019: Starbucks' Mobile Pick Up stores, JCPenney's experience-focused strategy, and what's in store for the future of Black Friday. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Nov 11, 2019•26 min
Our guest is Janie Yu. Janie is partner at Fung Capital, a venture capital firm with 100% focus on B2B tech companies that enable connected commerce and improve supply chain efficiency. Prior to joining Fung Capital, Janie led marketing communication campaigns in international markets for Burts Bees. Janie is also a former BBC journalist. Join us as we explore the core differentiators in building a great D2C company, the importance of post-purchase management, and why Fung Capital made the switc...
Nov 06, 2019•32 min
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 04, 2019: Nordstrom's New York flagship, LVMH's Tiffany proposal, Amazon drops grocery delivery fees for Prime members. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Nov 04, 2019•26 min
Our guest is Kyle Monk, Head of Insight and Analytics at the British Retail Consortium. In his role, Kyle manages a team of economists and analysts who collect key metrics that measure the health of the UK high street. Prior to joining the BRC, Kyle worked in policy research and for cross border financial technology suppliers Join us as we explore the transformation of Britain's High Street, the key KPI's today's retailers should be examining, and how a potential Brexit could impact Britain's co...
Oct 30, 2019•15 min
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 28, 2019: Five Below's got games, Barneys' uncertain fate, Prescription drone delivery. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Oct 28, 2019•23 min
Our guest is Anthony Marino, President of thredUP. A product and business development expert, Anthony is responsible for the business performance of the thredUP marketplace. Prior to thredUP, Anthony spent seven years on the leadership team of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, leading its investment program and product innovation teams in North America. Join us as we explore the future of sustainable fashion, thredUP's latest brand partnerships, and what it's like to work for Sir Richard Brans...
Oct 23, 2019•31 min
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 21, 2019: Kohl's new store concepts, Ross' brick-and-mortar growth, Aldi's grocery disruption. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Oct 21, 2019•28 min
Our guest is Gary Newbury, a retail supply chain strategist and serial transformation executive with an exceptional track record of clarifying mission critical challenges within the retail supply chain. We explore why some retailers need to reimagine the backroom, hire a Chief Supply Chain Officer and get back to basics to optimize fundamental processes — not the latest SCM product. Episode 36 of RETHINK Retail was recorded on October 11, 2019. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and pro...
Oct 16, 2019•28 min
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 14, 2019: Subscription services' unclear future, Walmart sells Modcloth, retail jobs on the decline
Oct 14, 2019•23 min
Hear how Draper James leverages the "fabric platforming" process to help maintain healthy inventory levels, how customer data supported its newest store opening in Southlake, TX, its pop up at The Market @ Macy’s Herald Square, and when Reese Witherspoon will drop in next (kidding, we can't really tell you that). Our guest is John Horten, Vice President of Operations for Draper James where he oversees stores and warehouse operations, IT and customer service. John is a change agent for retailers ...
Oct 09, 2019•21 min
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 07, 2019: Amazon Go arrives in airports, Forever 21 store closings, Marshalls' move into e-commerce
Oct 07, 2019•29 min
Our guest is Phillip Raub, Co-Founder and President of b8ta. A merchandise and marketing expert with a focus on customer experience, Phillip shares his retail insights and reveals the story behind his entrepreneurial success. We explore the evolution of the store, the "Retail as a Service" business model and what we can expect from the new Toys "R" Us relaunch.
Oct 02, 2019•20 min
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. September 30, 2019: Apple's new and improved flagship, and sustainability trends, holiday season shopping projections
Sep 30, 2019•34 min
Our guest is Liz Alessi, Vice President of Sourcing at Coach. A leader with a passion for raw materials, Liz oversees leather, fabric, and hardware development for the brand's handbags and accessories. We explore innovative sourcing strategies, sustainability, and how running logistical sourcing operations is like playing in orchestra. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Sep 25, 2019•25 min
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. September 23, 2019: Walmart's Delivery Unlimited, Gap-Old Navy breakup, Gen-Z shopping habits
Sep 23, 2019•31 min
Our guest is retail expert Sanford Stein. With a career that spans nearly half-a-century, Sandy's insight into the retail industry has inspired countless thought leaders from all over the world. Sandy is also the Founder & Moderator at RETAIL SPEAK on LinkedIn, and is the author of the 2015 IBPA award winning publication "RETAIL SCHMETAIL, One Hundred Years, Two Immigrants, Three Generations, Four Hundred Projects." Join us as we explore the history of the department store, the evolution of ...
Sep 18, 2019•35 min
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. September 16, 2019: Target's new loyalty program, JCPenney's category moves, Nordstrom Local comes to NYC.
Sep 16, 2019•30 min
Our guest is brick-and-mortar expert Bob Phibbs — also known as the Retail Doctor. Bob is an internationally recognized business strategist, customer service expert, sales coach, marketing mentor, author of three books and motivational business speaker. Bob has legacy of bringing failing businesses back to life and has been dubbed the ‘category killer killer’ by the New York Times. Join us as we explore the value of the store, its employees and why the most successful brands are focusing their a...
Sep 11, 2019•36 min
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. September 9, 2019: Best Buy to offer next-day shipping, the rise of retail-care, Walmart moves on gun reform.
Sep 09, 2019•27 min
Our guest is Dan Goldman, Global Head of Strategy at The North Face. Dan leads The North Face’s global strategy team – overseeing brand strategy, consumer insights, new business models and sustainability. Prior to his current role, Dan was a consultant in consumer/retail strategy and private equity practice at McKinsey and Kurt Salmon, brand manager at Proctor and Gamble, and marketing strategy consultant. Join us as we explore how brands can drive emotional connectivity with consumers, retailer...
Sep 04, 2019•24 min
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. September 2, 2019: Disney micro-shops coming to Target, Barneys store closings, retailers' struggles with consumer app usage
Sep 02, 2019•22 min
Our guest is Ricardo Belmar, leading retail and supply chain digital transformation thought leader and marketing strategist. Ricardo helps retailers, along with manufacturing and supply chain industries, create value in their digital transformation initiatives by controlling application performance that drive customer experience and employee productivity. Join us as we explore retailers’ best practices in technology investments, in-store customer experiences and initiatives to enhance data capab...
Aug 28, 2019•39 min
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. August 26, 2019: Wayfair's first full-service flagship, Walgreens-Kroger partnership expansion, big boxer updates, Amazon Antitrust Probe
Aug 26, 2019•23 min
Our guest is Charlie Cole, Global Chief eCommerce Officer at Samsonite, Chief Digital Officer at Tumi, and active advisor. Charlie’s experience spans an eclectic mix of start-up, private equity backed, venture based and corporate. Join us as we explore the world’s largest luggage company, customer experiences for the new wave of travelers, localization for global brands, and relationship building and personalization tactics in ecommerce.
Aug 21, 2019•32 min
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. August 19, 2019: Macy’s Pairs Up with thredUP, USTR’s Tariff Delay, Good News for Brick-and-Mortar
Aug 19, 2019•23 min
Our guest is Larry Appel, CEO at The Fresh Market. He leads the fresh-focused specialty store through innovation and curation in its two thirds fresh, one third non-perishable offerings. Prior to his current role, Larry has led companies as CEO of Skeeter Snacks, Senior Vice President of Operations at Winn-Dixie, and Senior Vice President of Legal at The Home Depot. Join us as we explore The Fresh Market’s distinct approach in the grocery space, shifting consumer behaviors, and the role of techn...
Aug 14, 2019•28 min
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. August 12, 2019: US-China Trade War, CVS’s CarePass, Amazon-Fed-Ex Split, new Lululemon Restaurant
Aug 12, 2019•26 min
