Rethink Retail

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 Edited by Trenton Waller

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-and-mortar retail services platform that has launched stores for major powerhouse luxury brands like Moncler, Bogner, and Bonpoint. Ray is the Co-CEO of Progress Retail, a retail operations and employee experience platform providing dynamic learning, task management, and company communications. St. Catrick's Day T-Shirt with Fanny: https://www.target.com/p/men-s-st-catrick-s-day-with-fanny-short-sleeve-graphic-t-shirt-white-green/-/A-81316252 - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriell

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

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 Uncommon, a retail consultancy helping retailers innovate. He is the co-author of the book, "Retail Innovation Reframed," a how-to guide to implementing innovative capability in a retail business.  - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

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.

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 Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

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 Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

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 and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

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.

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

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

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. We’ll also hear from innovative retail solution providers, such as AiFi, a company that’s turning physical stores into checkout-free experiences; Level10, a company that helps retailers do more with fewer partners by procuring, deploying and maintaining IT equipment; and Zebra Technologies, a software analytics provider that helps to empower the front line in retail and e-commerce.

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.

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

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

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 Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Marketing and social media by Natalie Arana

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 future world explorations. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

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

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

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 Business School; and Liz Alessi, VP of Sourcing at Tapestry. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Marketing and social media by Natalie Arana