In this episode, RETHINK Retail advisor Ricardo Belmar sits down with guests Gautham Vadakkepatt and Jeff Roster to discuss the role of academics in retail and how they are helping to create "new knowledge" for the next generation of retail innovators. Gautham Vadakkepatt is the Assistant Professor in Marketing and the Director of the Center for Retail Transformation at the School of Business at George Mason University. Jeff Roster is the Chairman of the Retail Advisory Board at Apptricity Corpo...
Apr 05, 2021•28 min
Nearly four months into 2021 and retailers in the United States are on track to open more stores than they close this year. In this episode, guests David Wilkinson and Britt Mills join host Julia Raymond Hare as they examine the state of physical retail and opportunities for emerging DTC brands. David Wilkinson is the President and GM of NCR Retail Solutions, a leader in enterprise retail technology and the number one global POS software provider for retail and hospitality. Britt Mills is the Se...
Mar 29, 2021•23 min
Now a year into the COVID-19 crisis, the world has watched as the grocery industry continues to prove its resilience, most notably through the rollout and adoption of same-day pickup and delivery services. In this special episode of the Retail Rundown Podcast, we'll take a deeper look at the state of the grocery industry as we hear insights from Tony D'Onofrio, Marc Babin, Carl Boutet, Oliver Banks, and Ashley Dudarenok. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rethink-industries Twitter: @RET...
Mar 22, 2021•22 min
On today's episode, we are joined by The Economist's Schumpeter columnist Henry Tricks to explore The Economist's special report “The Retail Renaissance: The Future of Shopping.” You'll hear insights on the new relationship between mass production and mass consumption; the use of data to bring producers and consumers directly together; customer choice and the ability to decide where and how to shop; and finally, the shift to Asia. Read the report: https://www.economist.com/futureofshoppingsr - -...
Mar 15, 2021•32 min
In this episode, we caught up with Reality Interactive's Creative Director Jeremy Brazeal to learn how in-store touch technology thrived during a global pandemic. We also spoke about the ways consumers are changing, what retailers can do now to prepare them for the next 3-5 years, and what he thinks the ideal post-pandemic retailer will look like. Episode 132 of the RETHINK Retail Podcast was recorded on March 02, 2021. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock E...
Mar 10, 2021•35 min
Is Target aiming to reinvent the mall? Target announced it would be launching Apple mini shops in 17 of its stores in 2021 with more to come in the near future. Target's sales also grew by more than $15 billion in 2020, which was greater than the company's total sales growth over the last 11 years. So, what can small and mid-size retailers glean from Target's success? Guests Justin Abrams and Raymond Riley explore this topic and more in today's episode. Justin is the CEO of FlagshipRTL, a brick-...
Mar 08, 2021•21 min
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 Kodali Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Mar 01, 2021•24 min
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. You can find his new book, "Goliath Strikes Back" on Amazon. Andrew Smith is the co-founder of Think ...
Feb 22, 2021•28 min
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 Where & Share.
Feb 15, 2021•18 min
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 Bogolea, to discuss what’s ahead for retail robotics. - - - - - - Hosted by Carol Spieckerman Writt...
Feb 08, 2021•20 min
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 gift cards from over 4,000 brands. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriel...
Feb 01, 2021•24 min
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, shopping brick-and-mortar will take less time than an episode on Netflix. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written...
Jan 27, 2021•17 min
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 Reality Interactive, an agency specializing in digital retail experiences.
Jan 25, 2021•13 min
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
Jan 18, 2021•27 min
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 produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Jan 11, 2021•31 min
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 Land Rover Canada, and Dan Goldman, who recently joined Gap after a noteworthy stint at The North Face...
Jan 04, 2021•24 min
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, Marie Driscoll, Shannon Ryan, Ron Thurston, and Line Tousignant.
Dec 16, 2020•23 min
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
Dec 14, 2020•10 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. 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 Edited by Trenton Waller
Dec 07, 2020•36 min
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 of Dries Van Noten, and RETHINK Retail’s Representative for China Joyce Deng. Hosted by Julia Raymond...
Dec 02, 2020•40 min
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 business helping retailers with marketplaces, you can find Jesse renovating a Ford Transit planning f...
Dec 01, 2020•26 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 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 Edited by Trenton Waller
Nov 23, 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. 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 Edited by Trenton Waller
Nov 16, 2020•31 min
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 Tim Benniks, Director of Web Development at Valtech; Sandrine Crener, Program Director at Harvard B...
Nov 11, 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. 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 Trenton Waller
Nov 09, 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. 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 Trenton Waller
Nov 02, 2020•26 min
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 Americas; Elinor Noble, Global Head of Retail Excellence at LOEWE; and Fabiola Velarde, Senior Director at...
Oct 28, 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. 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 Trenton Waller
Oct 26, 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. 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 Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Oct 19, 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. 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 Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller
Oct 12, 2020•26 min
