Best Custom Merchandise Podcasts (2025)

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APAC Retail: The $32B AI Agent Boom & TikTok Shop Trends 13:09

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How will the $32 Billion AI Agent market change APAC Retail? In this episode, Ngai Yuen Low (AEON360) and Ryf Quail (Comexposium) reveal why your product pages need to be "machine-readable" by 2028 and how TikTok Shop is evolving beyond fashion. 🔥 Topics & Timestamps:(00:41) The "Wrapped" Strategy: Creating shareable retail moments(03:30) AI Shoppi…

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Innovative Marketing in Food Retail 19:42

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Emily Turner, CMO of The Fresh Market, discusses the evolving role of marketing in retail, innovative strategies for enhancing customer experience and the importance of community engagement.By Progressive Grocer

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How Many Times Does Someone Need to See a Brand Before They Buy? 14:33

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Ever wondered why it takes so many brand moments before a shopper finally buys? We pull back the curtain on the modern B2C maze, where seven touchpoints used to be enough and now 20 to 40 is the norm. With Wendy and Catherine, we compare old assumptions to current behavior, tracing how a product moves from a flash on Instagram to a cart at Woolies,…

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Live Shopping, Ralph Lauren & NRF: The Real Retail Signals This Week 9:55

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It’s almost Christmas and this week’s Five Things cuts straight through the noise. Alex and Simon break down what really happened this Black Friday, why the numbers matter less than the format shift, and what live shopping and brand activations tell us about where retail is heading next. From muted UK retail sales and changing Black Friday behaviou…

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How NRF’s Big Show Is Changing: AI Stage, Q&As & 40,000 Retail Pros 16:07

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This year, NRF is turning the dial up on everything: AI, interactivity, speakers and scaling a 40,000‑person global audience. In this episode, I sit down with Jill from NRF to unpack how the team is bringing the 2026 global theme “The Next Now” to life at the Big Show in the US – and why this could be one of the strongest speaker lineups yet. We di…

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How Place Vendôme Became a Top 3 Luxury Mall in the Middle East | Shane Eldstrom (CEO, United Developers) 5:32

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In this episode, recorded at MAPIC in Cannes, we sit down with Shane Eldstrom, CEO of United Developers, the company behind Place Vendôme in Qatar – a project that has already become the #3 shopping centre for high-end fashion in the entire Middle East, just a few years after opening. Shane breaks down what makes Qatar’s retail market so distinctiv…

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Singles’ Day, Black Friday & Quick Commerce: APAC Retail’s New Peak Season 13:44

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Black Friday isn’t a day anymore. Singles’ Day now stretches across weeks. Quick commerce promises groceries in 15–30 minutes. In this APAC edition of Five Things Friday, co‑hosts Ngai Yuen Low & Ryf Quail break down how peak season is changing across China, Southeast Asia, Australia and Japan – and what it really means for consumers, retailers and…

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Inside Europe’s Retail Property Boom: Ian Sandford on Debt Markets, Placemaking & F&B Trends 8:44

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Recorded live at MAPIC 2025 in Cannes, this episode features a rare deep-dive with Ian Sandford, President of Eurofund Group, one of Europe’s most influential retail property operators. With more than €2B in assets across Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany and the UK, Eurofund sits at the centre of the sector’s biggest shifts. -------- *Welcome to the…

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John Lewis, Aubin, Joseph, Tumi & M&S: Black Friday, AI & Personal Styling | 5 Things Friday 13:34

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Black Friday isn’t a day anymore. It’s a month-long pressure cooker – and it’s forcing retailers to rethink everything from promotions to product pages. Correction note: In the episode I mention a jumper with 7% wool – the actual composition was 8% wool. Why Black Friday has morphed into “Black Month” – and what that constant promo pressure does to…

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Inside the Promo World What We Love, What We Remember, and the Clients Who Make It Easy 7:37

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Ever wondered what it actually takes to turn a scrappy merch idea into something people love to wear, keep, and show off? We open the studio doors and walk through the messy, creative, deeply satisfying process behind memorable promotional products and uniforms—complete with tight deadlines, picky color matches, and the joy of getting it right. We …

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Secrets Behind Famous Retail Success! Two Customers: Human + AI, 6% Checkout Lift, 21k Weekly Signal 24:04

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Julia Paulsen, Director of Ecommerce Nordics at Elkjøp Nordic (part of Currys plc), unpacks how to win when your store has two customers: the human and the AI assistant. We cover data quality, MACH, omnichannel execution, and the culture that turns OKRs into commercial outcomes. 🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant…

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We Asked Our Crew Which Corporate Gifts They’d Choose And Why 8:20

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We survey our team to learn which corporate gifts they’d actually choose, what they’d regift, and which trends are surging as offices head into the holidays. The result is a practical guide to shareable treats, quality tech, and summer-ready picks that people will use. • hampers ranking first for delight and variety • premium mugs and notebooks as …

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Coupang’s Profit Surge and China’s New Retail Powerhouse: APAC Trends with Ryf Quail & Low Ngai Yuen 5:44

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Coupang is finally profitable. China’s KKR Group is redefining offline lifestyle retail. APAC’s consumer landscape is shifting fast. In this Five Things Friday — APAC Edition, Ryf Quail and Low Ngai Yuen unpack: • Coupang’s record revenue and margin transformation • Logistics innovations powering same-day delivery • How Rocket WOW locks in customer…

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Inside Rituals’ New Oxford Street Flagship: Design, Mind Oasis & Retail Innovation 14:08

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@RitualsCosmeticsGlobal has opened its newest flagship at 297 Oxford Street, London. And it’s unlike anything the brand has built before.In this exclusive tour and interview, Alex Rezvan sits down with:• Annemarie Forsyth — Managing Director UK & Ireland• Richard Lems — Executive Director Format & DesignTogether, they reveal the design philosophy…

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Category Management & Female Leadership 17:53

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Food Lion's Natasha Brinegar, who is one of this year's Top Women In Grocery Award winners, joins the TWIG Podcast to talk cross-functional work, the pace of change in grocery, mentorship and much more.By Progressive Grocer

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AI, Tasks & Culture: How The CoOp Is Redefining Frontline Retail 22:39

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How do you transform thousands of frontline colleagues from overloaded and under-informed to connected, confident, and AI‑enabled, without breaking the stores? In this episode of The Retail Podcast, Alex sits down with Chris Chandler (Head of Store Support, Midcounties Co‑op) and Mark Williams (Managing Director, WorkJam EMEA) to unpack a full fron…

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What’s Next in Australia’s Promotional Products Industry with APPA’s Ciara Brennan 25:11

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Special Guest: Ciara Brennan (Sustainability Manager: APPA: Australian Promotional Products Association) Host: Charles Liu (Owner: Cubic Promote) Want proof that greener promo isn’t just possible but profitable? We sit down with sustainability manager Ciara Brennan from the Australian Promotional Products Association to unpack how real change happe…

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Business Marketing & Why We Love Free Custom Merch 14:54

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What if your brand felt collectible, not forgettable? We sat down with Wendy Lee and Christina to unpack why small, personality-packed items—plush keyrings, blind boxes, stickerable mini gadgets—can beat traditional ads on both attention and long-term visibility. Instead of asking people to watch, we give them something to wear, clip, and show off,…

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Five stories: John Lewis’ vinyl‑driven ad; CBRE’s MAPIC signals; MINISO on Bond Street; retail parks rising; athleisure’s staying power. 13:24

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Retail is back in force. Alex reports from Cannes at MAPIC on why capital is returning to physical retail. Simone unpacks the new John Lewis Christmas advert and how sentiment sells. We cover CBRE’s data, MINISO’s Bond Street bet, retail parks’ quiet surge, and why athleisure keeps compounding. The 5 stories 1. John Lewis Christmas advert 2025: Why…

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Asia’s Retail Revolution: How Super Apps and Culture Are Redefining the Future | Ryf Quail x Low Ngai Yuen 20:10

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Asia’s retail landscape is evolving faster than anywhere else on Earth—and this episode brings you the inside view. Host Alex Rezvan sits down with Ryf Quail, Managing Director of NRF APAC, and Low Ngai Yuen, former Chief Merchandise & Marketing Officer at AEON Malaysia, board member at GDEX and OCK Group, and award-winning creative leader, to expl…

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AI Won’t Replace Merchandisers — It’ll Make Them Superhuman 16:04

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AI, Merchandising & the Next Era of Retail with Noah (何诺亚) HerschmanAI isn’t replacing retail jobs — it’s enhancing them. In this episode of The Retail Podcast, host Alex Rezvan speaks with Noah (何诺亚) Herschman, Retail & Ecommerce Senior Executive and Global AI Strategist, about how artificial intelligence is transforming merchandising, pricing, an…

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Rosalía, Amazon, Calvin Klein, TikTok, JCPenney & Primark — Five Things Friday (USA) 14:26

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Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak (NRF) open with Rosalía’s “Berghain” — a genre-bending track with Björk and Yves Tumor that shows how culture still drives commerce. Then come the hard numbers: Amazon’s plan to cut ≈ 30 000 corporate jobs (Reuters) and what it signals for hybrid work, efficiency, and morale. Next, Calvin Klein’s Reels-first storytelling…

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ASOS IRL, New Look Bets on Loyalty, Topshop Plays Nostalgia, Outcast Fashion +Rosalía “Berghain” 12:49

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Topshop leans into Millennial nostalgia with Cara Delevingne; New Look fires up “Club New Look,” targeting scale with a £30m digital push; and ASOS takes a ten‑day Carnaby Street pop‑up mainstream with 200+ curated pieces and partner brands. Bonus: a culture lens on Rosalía’s “Berghain” and what her fashion‑first storytelling means for retail disco…

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From “I’m Loving It” To “I Have A Dream”: The Power Of One-Liners 9:24

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A few words can tilt a purchase, stir a memory, or ignite a movement—and we wanted to know why. We dive into the craft of one-liners: the ad jingles that refuse to leave your head, the taglines that steer split-second decisions, and the cultural phrases that carry real emotional weight. With Jasmine, our financial controller, we trade favorite line…

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What Makes Rituals Stores So Special? 18:07

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Rituals’ Richard Lems reveals how the brand designs slow shopping at scale—lighting, layouts, and refits that reuse ~60% of furniture—plus the Oxford Street flagship and Mind Oasis. About this episode We cover global consistency, the system of rolling improvements, sustainability baked into fixtures, and creative leadership habits you can steal tom…

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5 Retail Moves You Need to Know: Gap, Morrisons, AllSaints, DFS x Pinterest, Gen Beta 14:46

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Five Things Friday — Gap’s London Comeback, Morrisons’ ESL Rollout, AllSaints Pop‑Ups, DFS x Pinterest, Gen Beta Today’s agenda: five moves reshaping UK retail—and what to do next. NEWS FLASH LINE‑UP • Gap returns to London with three stores (Covent Garden, White City, Wembley) before Christmas. • Morrisons partners with VusionGroup to digitise pri…

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How Eagle AI Delivers 7:1 ROI Through Personalization & Gamification — with Cédric Chéreau, Co-Founder 18:28

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This episode dives into the mechanics of AI-powered personalization with Cédric Chéreau, Co-Founder of Eagle AI (ex-Untie Nots). Eagle AI’s platform delivers scalable, signal-based personalization that predicts behaviour and nudges loyalty — generating 7:1+ ROI and unprecedented digital engagement. Cédric and Alex discuss: • What personalization re…

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20 - Designing Your Story: How to Create Spaces That Reflect Who You Are with R. Nickson Interiors' Nicole Roe 16:51

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In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the Owner and Lead Designer at R. Nickson Interiors, Nicole Roe. Nicole shares her journey into interior design, discusses balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and explains how technology and AI enhance her business. She highlights the importance of creating personalized spaces that re…

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Five Things USA: Walmart’s AI Leap, Ulta’s Curated Marketplace, Target’s Woolrich Revival, Levi’s Expansion & Amazon’s AI Teammate — with Jill Dvorak (NRF) 10:27

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In this USA edition of Five Things Friday, Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak, SVP of Content at NRF, decode the five major stories shaping the retail landscape—from Target’s nostalgic fashion comeback to Walmart’s partnership with OpenAI. A rapid-fire discussion of innovation, curation, and AI’s growing role in everyday retail. Topics Covered: • Target x…

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From Influencers to Community Creators: Prada, Morrisons, Walmart, and Ted Baker’s Big Retail Moves | Five Things Friday 13:05

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Simone Oloman joins Alex Rezvan to unpack how authenticity, community, and creativity are rewriting retail influence — from Prada’s cinematic London takeover to Morrisons’ 1-hour grocery promise. 1️⃣ The new face of influence — Why real voices, not million-follower celebrities, are shaping consumer trust. 2️⃣ Campus culture meets commerce — Hollist…

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APAC Luxury Pulse: Galeries Lafayette enters India, Chinese F&B hits Singapore, Porsche Q3 slows 15:41

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Alex (The Retail Podcast) and Ryf Quail (Director, NRF APAC) break down this week’s APAC headlines: Galeries Lafayette launches in Mumbai (with Delhi next), a surge of Chinese F&B brands expands into Singapore, and Porsche reports a Q3 delivery dip led by China and North America amid intensifying EV competition. They also explore lululemon Singapor…

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Diving Deep Into AI at Food Retail 11:55

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Jennifer Conklin from Capgemini joins the podcast to delve deep into AI applications at grocery, alternative revenue streams for food retailers, giving back to her community and more.By Progressive Grocer

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Inside Saudi Retail in 2025: 5 Trends Shaping the Kingdom w/ Ghadi Ali 21:28

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🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai 💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast. https://w…

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19 - Breaking Free from High Fees: A Smarter Path to Greater Returns with Openvest's Justin Kuyper 22:54

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In this episode of Bridging Success, Bo Jakins interviews the Co-Founder at Openvest, Justin Kuyper. Justin shares how Openvest is transforming retirement investing by offering a low-cost subscription model with hedge fund-inspired strategies, replacing traditional high-fee IRA and 401(k) options. He discusses building the platform with a global te…

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ASOS Live Shopping, Harrods Tech, Asda’s Charity TikTok Shop, and Lidl’s Price Slash — With Simone Oloman 9:58

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🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast. / @thereta…

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Five Things Friday (UK) with the incredible Simone Oloman — • Adaptive fashion at Asda • JLP’s H1 turnaround plan • AI trolleys at Morrisons • Barbour × FARM Rio • Oxford Street car‑free day This week we break down five UK retail stories shaping the Golden Quarter: George at Asda’s 28‑piece adaptive clothing line (inspired by the late Nicky Newman)…