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 Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Oct 05, 2020•23 min
Our guest today is Jay Altschuler. Jay is the vice president of media transformation at Petco. Previously, Jay ran global media for Samsung and Unilever. Join us as Jay reveals how Petco had to rethink its brick-and-mortar strategy amid COVID-19, the retailer's lean into social commerce, and Petco's vision for transforming itself into a pet health and wellness company. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Sep 30, 2020•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 28, 2020: The Body Shop turns dirty trash into product packaging, European retail sales on the rise, Nike's digitization efforts pay off. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Sep 28, 2020•4 min
Our guest today is Monica Arnaudo Monica Arnaudo is the chief merchandising officer at Ulta Beauty. Since joining Ulta in 2017, Monica has built an unparalleled, world-class assortment reflecting how beauty lovers want to shop. Monica and her team are widely recognized for their ability to stay ahead of trends and for continually offering powerhouse brands that position Ulta Beauty as the destination for beauty. With over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, Monica has brought Ulta Bea...
Sep 23, 2020•23 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 21, 2020: Amazon launches luxury shopping, fashion houses find a new home on TikTok, Twitch, micro-fulfillment centers pop up around the globe. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Sep 21, 2020•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 14, 2020: holiday shopping predictions, several off-price retailers continue physical expansion, Michaels unveils test and learn concept. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Sep 14, 2020•20 min
The RETHINK Retail Podcast celebrates 100 episodes! Today's live show features Dan Goldman, Jason McNary, and Jennifer Stone Williams. Join us for a round of retail trivia, this or that, and a look back at past guests and how retail has evolved since our first episode. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Sep 09, 2020•38 min
Our guest today is Beatrice Mac Cabe. Beatrice is the Chief Creative Officer at Vera Bradley, where she oversees the brand’s product design and works closely with both the product development and technical design teams. Prior to joining Vera Bradley, Ms. Mac Cabe served as Vice President and Chief Creative Director at Fossil, where she directed the design process for lifestyle categories. Beatrice also served as a Design and Merchandising Director for JC Penney and a Creative Director at Vince C...
Sep 02, 2020•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. August 31, 2020: IBM breaks down its 2020 US Retail Index findings, Best Buy pushes ahead with its store hub model, Nike to close major wholesale accounts. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Aug 31, 2020•34 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 24, 2020: Payless re-enters the playing field, e-commerce sales growth, Tapestry to re-evaluate need for brick-and-mortar. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Aug 24, 2020•28 min
Our guest today is Christopher Silver. Chris joins us from MAC Cosmetics of Estee Lauder Companies where he holds the position of Global Vice President of Brand Technology. Previously Chris spent 10 years with the Urban Outfitters Group, which includes brands like Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, BHLDN, Terrain, Nuuly and Vetri Restaurants, where he held global leadership positions specializing in customer engagement, omni-retail innovation and technology. Join us as Chris reveals w...
Aug 19, 2020•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 17, 2020: Walmart partners with Instacart, what to do with mall anchors, the global state of luxury. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Aug 17, 2020•29 min
Our guest this week is Christopher Melillo. Chris is the Senior Vice President of Retail at Curaleaf, a leading U.S. cannabis operator that has recently been named the world's biggest cannabis company by revenue. Chris formerly served as the Senior Director of Stores North America for Nike, and Vice President of Stores for DTLR/Villa, a leading footwear and apparel retailer. Join us as Chris shares insights from his 20+ years of experience in retail leadership and store operations, COVID-19’s im...
Aug 12, 2020•27 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 10, 2020: Tractor Supply Company wins big, Buzzfeed launches its Shopping platform, CVS rolls out Paypal/Venmo payments. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Aug 10, 2020•37 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 3, 2020: The new Back to School season, Rite Aid and facial recognition, SPARC group eyes several struggling brands. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Aug 03, 2020•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. July 27, 2020: State of the global retail market, Google launches Shoploop, Walmart announces plans to close on Thanksgiving. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Jul 27, 2020•28 min
Our guest this week is Joshua Shabtai. Josh is the Sr. Director of Ecosystem at Lowe’s Innovation Labs, where he leads a global team responsible for articulating the future of home improvement retail and establishing strong, actionable partnerships with technology and cultural organizations of all sizes. Josh’s background as an augmented reality videogame designer, connected-toy start-up founder, and advertising creative director has fueled his passion for partnering with visionary companies and...
Jul 22, 2020•27 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. July 20, 2020: Home improvement sector sees sales boost, Amazon unveils its Dash Shopping Cart, American Eagle launches 'Unsubscribed' brand. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Jul 20, 2020•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. July 13, 2020: Walmart's unexpected initiatives, digital shoppers flock to new retailers, Pier 1's interested buyer. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Jul 13, 2020•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. July 6, 2020: Consumers hesitate on non-essentials, Fit:Match brings virtual fitting rooms to U.S. malls, Walgreens tests small-format. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Jul 06, 2020•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. June 29, 2020: The state of luxury, the staying power of secondhand retail, Amazon’s Dash Wand is officially dead. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Jun 29, 2020•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. June 22, 2020: Starbucks to focus on 'to-go' model, Walmart and Shopify announce e-com partnership, Carrefour and Google launch voice shopping in France Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Jun 22, 2020•33 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. June 15, 2020: Coresight Research's prediction for malls, retailers double down on e-commerce, Big Lots partners with Instacart. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Jun 15, 2020•31 min
Our guest this week is Vinod Bidarkoppa. Vinod is the Senior Vice President of Technology at Sam’s Club, where he is responsible for the strategic direction and management of all of Sam’s Club Technology and global teams. Vinod is a proven leader with nearly 25 years of global technology expertise, working across omnichannel retail, healthcare, and the airline industry. Prior to joining Sam's Club, Vinod served as the Senior Vice President of Technology at UnitedHealth Group, where he was respon...
Jun 10, 2020•27 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. June 8, 2020: Retailers respond to nationwide protests, thredUP's partnership with Walmart, and the future of digital innovation. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Jun 08, 2020•38 min
Our guest this week is Ken Wincko. Ken is Vice President of Marketing at Barnes & Noble College, a Barnes & Noble subsidiary that operates nearly 800 campus bookstores for top academic institutions such as Harvard, Yale, and the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to BNC, Ken held Chief Marketing Officer roles at Cision/PR Newswire & WorkWave—a field service software tech startup. He’s also held senior-level marketing roles at Dun & Bradstreet, ADP, Citigroup, and IBM. Join us as K...
Jun 03, 2020•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. June 1, 2020: We hear from top industry thought leaders about the power of innovation during tough times - Valtech’s Shannon Ryan, Infovista’s Ricardo Belmar, Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doc, Forrester’s Nigel Fenwick, and Perch Interactive’s Trevor Sumner. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced ...
Jun 01, 2020•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. May 25, 2020: JCPenney in talks with Amazon, the fate of small business, and the future in-store experience. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
May 25, 2020•29 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. May 18, 2020: Traditional malls reopen, live streaming and the shift to digital, PepsiCo's move into DTC. Hosted and written by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
May 18, 2020•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. May 11, 2020: Major retailers file for bankruptcy, Walmart's Express Delivery service, changes in consumer behavior. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
May 11, 2020•42 min