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Total Retail Talks

Total Retail

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Total Retail Talks is for retail executives who crave the knowledge and insights needed to stay successful in today's fast-paced industry. Through engaging talks and focused interviews, listeners take away useful information and practical advice from a full roster of retail experts, influencers and leaders.
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The Retail Journey

High Impact Analytics

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Welcome to the Retail Journey where we will cover important topics, interview industry stakeholders, and address emerging trends as we journey through our mission of helping our listeners thrive in retail. Your hosts for this show are CEO James Harris and CGO Charles Greathouse.
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Retail Gets Real

National Retail Federation

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Retail impacts everyone, everywhere, every day. Join the National Retail Federation for authentic, insightful conversations with the industry's most interesting people. Hear retail executives, industry experts, entrepreneurs and influencers discuss trends, their career stories and the future of retail. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.
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Rooted in Retail

Crystal Vilkaitis

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Running a store can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be lonely! Rooted in Retail is a show dedicated to helping independent retailers thrive in today's ever-evolving retail landscape. This show is made for Main Street retailers like gift shops, jewelers, pet stores, boutiques, florists, home decor and furnitures stores, hardware stores, toy stores, craft, quilting and sewing shops; tea and coffee shops, specialty retailers and more. Join your host Crystal Vilkaitis, The Wolf of Main Street, ...
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Uncover the opportunities and challenges the retail industry is facing with the sector’s leaders and innovators with Inside Retail. Join EDITED’s Senior Director of Customer Marketing, Grace Hill, for refreshingly fun and forthright conversations at the intersection of retail and technology. In every episode, you’ll hear how leading brands utilise data to maximise results, how they’re overcoming the daily challenges retail is facing and how to always connect with customers. EDITED is the wor ...
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NBDA: Bicycle Retail Radio

National Bicycle Dealers Association

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The NBDA’s bicycle industry podcast brings retailers, vendors, advocates, and thought leaders to the mic for honest discussions about the latest issues facing retailers, while taking an in-depth look at the person within the profession. Content that proves relatable and thought producing, directed at exposing real-world tips and information to help retailers find success within the bicycle industry. Get more at NBDA.com. Podcast is made possible by donations. Support the show by donating her ...
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This Commerce Life

Phil Chang / Kenny Vannucci

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A Canadian Podcast, focused on Canadian brands, determined to talk about Canadian success stories. We are two retail guys that believe that Canadians are smart, resourceful entrepreneurs that Canada needs to know about. We find great stories of entrepreneurs for inspiration, teach the principles of retail, share best practices,. We play the role of connector to help entrepreneurs to find great partners.
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Step into the future of retail with ACCEO Retail Solutions—home to cutting-edge POS systems like Smart Vendor, Logivision, and Retail-1. Discover how businesses of all sizes are revolutionizing their operations by enhancing inventory accuracy, building lasting customer loyalty, and embracing seamless omnichannel retail strategies. In each episode, industry leaders and ACCEO experts share real-world success stories, practical insights, and expert tips that empower retailers to thrive in today ...
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Retail Remix

Retail TouchPoints

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The rules of retail are constantly changing. Today, we're in an exciting new era where brands can differentiate through experience and use technology to connect with customers in new and exciting ways. Retail Remix is a new podcast series brought to you by Retail TouchPoints, the industry's leading source for news, insights and research for all things customer experience. Every week, we sit down with someone who is helping put a new spin on the retail experience. Hear from the top practition ...
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Welcome to Retail101online, where timeless wisdom meets modern retail! Join our host, a seasoned veteran with four decades of experience spanning 20 countries and multiple retailers. In a world dominated by automation and technology, essential retail knowledge is often overlooked. Our mission is to revive these forgotten fundamentals and empower both aspiring retailers and curious consumers. From customer service to inventory management, we delve deep into the core principles that form the b ...
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Better Advertising with BTR Media

Destaney Wishon and Justin Nuckols

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Better Advertising with BTR Media is a podcast for Amazon sellers & the ecommerce community to share strategies to optimize & scale online brands with Amazon PPC, Amazon DSP, Walmart Connect, Instacart, Target & more. Your hosts, Justin Nuckols & Destaney Wishon, talk with other advertisers, online sellers, & brands dominating their categories on Amazon.
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The Voice of Retail is a weekly podcast hosted by retail pioneer, advisor and keynote speaker Michael LeBlanc and is produced in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada. Each and every week I interview the most interesting people in and around the retail industry, examining the key issues and strategies on the minds of thought leaders in Canada, the U.S. and around the world. © 2018-2025 M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Next in Media

Mike Shields

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Everything we know about the media, marketing and advertising business is being completely upended thanks to technology and data. We're talking with some of the top industry leaders as they steer their companies through constant change.
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Sourcing Journal Radio

Sourcing Journal

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Sourcing Journal Radio is thought leadership brought to life. Each podcast episode provides apparel industry executives with a platform from which to showcase their personalities and share their perspectives on a range of engaging topics, enabling listeners to consider new points of view and plot their next steps.
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Welcome to The Watson Weekend – a rollicking weekly live conversation (and dance party) about all things retail, tech, and ecommerce! Hosts Rick Watson and Jess Lesesky and guests from all around the ecommerce world cut through the BS and bring you no-nonsense conversation, deep insights, and opinions that aren’t afraid to be contrarian. Join us for the livestream every Friday at noon on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecommercestrategyconsulting/ and YouTube at https://www.youtube.c ...
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Feed your growth mindset. Ecommerce is growing, and so are the challenges and opportunities for online retailers. In the Growing Ecommerce podcast, Mike Ryan and other smec experts are joined by industry leaders in ecommerce, digital marketing, and data science. By sharing business trends, practical solutions, and best practices, this podcast helps online retailers solve the challenges of tomorrow.
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The Retail Podcast

The Retail Podcast

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Retail reinvents itself daily. The Retail Podcast arms founders, operators, and retail technologists with battle-tested tactics to outpace change. Each week candid conversations with store chiefs, DTC disruptors, and tech visionaries reveal how to turn AI, data, and culture into margin and loyalty. No jargon just hard numbers, honest lessons, and plays you can run before next Monday. Press play; lead the future of commerce.
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Retail on the Go

Cantaloupe, Inc

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Retail on the Go is a podcast that explores the dynamic world of self-service commerce. Our hosts chat with industry experts about innovations in self-service technology, changing consumer trends, and strategies that are reshaping retail. Presented by Cantaloupe: Helping the world buy it and go. Follow along on Instagram: @Retail.OnTheGo Check out our YouTube channel for episode clips! https://www.youtube.com/@Cantaloupe_Inc
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Shoe-In

Footwear Distributors & Retailers of America (FDRA)

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Covering the ins and outs of all things footwear, from sneakers to heels, loafers to slippers and every type of shoe in between. Brought to you by the FDRA and FFANY, the footwear industry's associations focused on retail, trade, politics and fashion…helping create and enhance conversations on all things footwear.
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The Retail Spotlight

The Retail Spotlight

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One of the key things we frequently observe is the speed with which the retail space is evolving and how many people are finding it challenging to keep up. That’s exactly why we started this podcast - to provide experts a stage to share what they have been working on, bring new ideas to the forefront, create more awareness, and explore cutting-edge technologies. In a world where customer experiences can make or break a brand, “The Retail Spotlight” is a new podcast series where executives fr ...
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Tech guru and veteran CNBC and Bloomberg journalist Eric Chemi takes on modern business and what it takes to break through from a journalist’s perspective. It’s all about being assertive (!!) in a way that wins friends and nurtures relationships – what we at Bospar have branded “Politely Pushy”. From CEOs, founders and investors, to IT experts, luminaries, and other interesting sorts, Eric delivers straight talk in a relaxed “let’s have coffee” conversation that’s interesting, fast-paced, an ...
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Step into the world of commercial real estate and join us for Talking Property with CBRE. In this podcast series, industry-leading experts discuss what’s shaping the property industry and what this means for businesses like yours. If you have any questions from this episode or property topics that you’d like CBRE to answer in future episodes, please email us at: [email protected].
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Inside the Hive

Kyle Gorman and Brandon Lehman

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Welcome to "Inside the Hive" with Kyle and Brandon, a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of real estate investing, business strategies, wealth building, trends, and current events. Hosted by Kyle Gorman and Brandon Lehman, this podcast offers valuable insights and engaging discussions for both experienced investors and newcomers. To learn more, check out West Hive Capital!
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IAB UK is the industry body for digital advertising, committed to building a sustainable future for digital advertising. We do this by bringing the industry together through our 1,200 members - including media owners, agencies, ad tech and brands - to tackle and address the big issues, celebrate digital and help businesses prepare for the future. Hosted by Chief Strategy Officer, James Chandler, The IAB UK Podcast is released weekly and features interviews with guests, the latest trends and ...
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Creative Shop Talk with Wendy Batten

Wendy Batten, Creative Retail Mentor

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How do I attract more customers to my store? How do I get more sales? How do I book out my shop's events and workshops? How do I do retail marketing and social media for my store? These are the questions that creative retail business owners ask Wendy Batten, creative retail coach and mentor. Wendy works with creative shop owners all over the world and with industry leaders. Her speciality is working with creative retailers to get control over their brick and mortars to avoid burnout and over ...
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Loss Prevention Magazine Podcast

Loss Prevention Magazine

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The LP Magazine podcast keeps loss prevention professionals, security staff, and retail management up-to-date on important information and best practices for your business and career. Each episode features insights from retail loss protection, asset protection, law enforcement and more.
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Join us on the Makers of MidCity Podcast for dynamic conversations that spark innovation and inspire change. Our show brings together the thinkers, dreamers, and doers to explore the forefront of ideas shaping the future of the MidCity District. From thought-provoking discussions to insightful interviews, we delve deep into topics poised to redefine our cultural landscape. Tune in and be part of the dialogue shaping the future of MidCity.
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A regular audio podcast that features some of the country's most innovative business owners and experts - men and women who are putting into practice the profitable lessons that can be gleaned by reading Roy H. William's Monday Morning Memo
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We ask founders the business questions you can't Google. Cubicle to CEO® brings you weekly "behind the business" case-study interviews with leading entrepreneurs and CEOs who share a specific growth strategy they've successfully tested, how they implemented it, and what the results (and revenue) were. Host Ellen Yin also shares transparent insights about her own journey bootstrapping a media company from a $300 freelance project into millions in revenue.
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Kaya Cast

KayaPush

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Dive into Kaya Cast each week for candid conversations with the visionaries shaping the cannabis landscape. We sit down with industry trailblazers to uncover their hard-earned insights and incredible experiences—arming retail entrepreneurs with the know-how and motivation to build a cannabis business they'll love.
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WWD Voices

Fairchild Fashion Media

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Welcome to WWD Voices, where you will find news, commentary, and industry insights as well as behind-the-scenes stories from the world of fashion apparel, retail, luxury, and beauty. Hosted by WWD editors with special guests.
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Options Insider Radio Interviews

The Options Insider Radio Network

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Options Insider Radio is the longest-running options podcast and the flagship program on the Options Insider Radio Network. Options Insider Radio features unique and compelling interviews with the thought leaders, icons, radicals, movers and shakers that shape the options market. Whether you are an options professional looking for insightful discussion about your industry or an active retail trader who wants a glimpse behind the scenes, this is the program for you.
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Lessons in happiness, creativity and innovation from inside Europe’s leading multi-brand fashion and lifestyle destination. This podcast series tells us the untold story of a world that is challenging, constantly evolving and always rewarding. Janine Matos interviews thought leaders and innovators from fashion and tech retail and invites them to share three "Pieces of Me" - objects that tell the story of their lives and careers. To find out more about careers at Zalando visit https://zln.do/ ...
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eCom Logistics Podcast

Fulfillment IQ, Ninaad Acharya, Dan Coll

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Get the inside perspective on how successful supply chain technology companies and e-commerce fulfillment providers win in today's competitive landscape. eCom Logistics Podcast gives you insights from the top leaders and experts to get you the answers to your most pressing supply chain issues.
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OICs Wide World of Options

The Options Insider Radio Network

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Hosted by Mark Benzaquen, OIC Instructor and Principal, Investor Education at OCC®, the OIC Wide World of Options podcast will feature a dynamic mix of current events, investor resources and strategy insights.
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CPG Insiders

Mark Young

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CPG Insiders brings the insights and expertise that Jekyll & Hyde has gained and leveraged across more than two decades in the advertising business, becoming the top agency in the country for CPG challenger brands. On the podcast, host Mark Young (agency CEO and Chairman), along with co-host Justin Girouard (Vice President), answer the questions that our clients most often ask about creating better marketing campaigns. They offer useful perspectives and insider information on creative and me ...
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Future Commerce

Phillip Jackson, Brian Lange

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Future Commerce is the culture magazine for Commerce. Hosts Phillip Jackson and Brian Lange help brand and digital marketing leaders see around the next corner by exploring the intersection of Culture and Commerce. Trusted by the world's most recognizable brands to deliver the most insightful, entertaining, and informative weekly podcasts, Future Commerce is the leading new media brand for eCommerce merchants and retail operators. Each week, we explore the cultural implications of what it me ...
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Ecommerce On Tap

Nathan Resnick and Aaron Alpeter

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Ecommerce on Tap is a world where Supply Chain meets storytelling. Join Nathan Resnick and Aaron Alpeter each week as they offer insights into the backend of successful businesses. Brought to you by Sourcify and Izba Consulting!
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Episode 1: Manufacturing Upheaval, Tariff Tensions, and the Stories Shaping Bike Retail The inaugural episode of our quarterly news review series with Steve Frothingham, Editor in Chief of Bicycle Retailer Industry News. In this wide-ranging conversation, Steve shares his journey to the helm of the industry's leading trade publication and discusses…
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In this insightful episode of The Voice of Retail podcast, host Michael LeBlanc welcomes Malin Andrée, EY Global, EMEIA and Nordics Retail Leader, and Jon Copestake, EY Global Consumer Senior Analyst, to unpack the latest findings from EY’s Future Consumer Index—a global study tracking the shifting habits and expectations of 20,000 consumers across…
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Michael Barton, Sector Head at Coatue, joins Sourcery to unpack how one of the world’s largest hedge funds is navigating tectonic shifts in markets. From the Gamestop meme stock saga and the rise of retail investors, to Coatue’s $70B multi-strategy platform across public equities, privates, and credit, Barton shares a behind-the-scenes view into ho…
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Send us a text In this BONUS episode of RETAIL101online: Retail Voices, host Mark Lack sits down with Ashutosh Labroo, Chief Human Resources Officer and Founder of SuccessionIQ, to explore how human capital is transforming the future of retail. Ash shares his unique perspective on what it really takes to build and sustain high-performing teams in a…
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How do grocery leaders balance efficiency and customer experience in the age of automation?Recorded at Groceryshop, this RETHINK Retail podcast brings together:🎙️ Zara Ngouen, VP of Information Technology, Lidl US🎙️ Matt Miles, Director of North America Retail, Diebold NixdorfHosted by Stewart Samuel, Director of Retail Futures, IGD, + RETHINK Reta…
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Recorded just hours before Amazon Ads’ Upfront at The Outernet, this episode takes you behind the scenes of the event to hear about some of the highlights from those most closely involved. First up, James chats to David Amodio, Head of Video Sales Specialists for Northern Europe at Amazon Ads, about how their Upfronts have evolved, what brands can …
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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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With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ Holiday Success Planning Guide is now a standalone masterclass, which means it's available without an Inner Circle membership! Click HERE to grab it now. You can walk through the sessions at your own pace and rewatch it year after year. Are you ready for more profits this ho…
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Watson Weekend hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky cover the latest retail industry news and trends this week. The headline hangover includes Gen Z's influencer-driven purchases, Mastercard's entry into retail media advertising, potential U.S. government influence over TikTok's algorithm, and Stripe's AI-powered commerce platform. Guest Kiri Mast…
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The shelf era is over—and the rules of CPG growth are changing fast. 🛒💡Join host Bryan Gildenberg and PwC experts Carla DeSantis & Remzi Ural as they break down how AI, agentic shopping, and moment-based experiences are rewriting retail. Learn how to turn data into actionable insights, leverage cloud ecosystems, and build an agile, AI-enabled enter…
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Explore the fast-expanding self storage sector with two of the top three players in Australia and New Zealand: Nikki Lawson from Abacus Storage King and Sam Kennard of Kennards Self Storage. Discover why this asset class is attracting global attention, billions of dollars in annual revenue, and big investments from local and offshore players in our…
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SJ Denim turned 10 this year, and after a decade reporting on the business of denim, one thing is clear: trends might be constantly looking to the past, but innovations and sustainability attitudes are all about the future. In this episode, Sourcing Journal executive editor and denim expert Angela Velasquez chats with Lauren Parker, director of Fai…
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What You’ll Learn: The enduring priorities in fulfillment despite two decades of industry change: focus on the end-consumer experience and aligned people/process The definition and strategic value of connected commerce as a frictionless end-to-end ecosystem across sales channels and fulfillment Why tech integration across OMS, WMS, TMS and digital …
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Send us a text “Let’s circle back and align on a value-led pivot before we move the needle…” If that sentence made you laugh (or cry), this episode is for you. In this week’s Retail101online, we dive headfirst into the wonderful, wobbly world of business jargon. From procurement to performance reviews, LinkedIn humblebrags to boardroom buzzwords — …
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Katherine Dee, internet culture writer and mastermind behind her popular AM-style call-in show, joins us to explore the archaeology of online life. From dissecting the Friend AI pendant's failed attempt at god replacement to chronicling e-girl evolution in her Meta Label publication, Katherine offers an unvarnished look at how we're moving beyond r…
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping every corner of the retail landscape, and a new wave of agentic AI shoppers is changing how brands must think about data, experience and customer connection. Debra Langley, partner at CAPTIS Ventures, and Greg Merrill, president at Futura Fragua unpack the rapid rise of AI shopping agents and what this evolution…
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In Episode 2 of our special miniseries with YouTube, we turn our focus to the biggest screen in the home - the TV. Host James Chandler is joined by Dyana Najdi, Managing Director at Google Advertising, and Alex Glover, Managing Director of Programmatic at Brainlabs and co-author of new Unified CTV Whitepaper, 'Unified CTV: The Power of Broadcaster …
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On this episode of Kaya Cast, host Tommy Truong sits down with Noel Burkman, co-founder of StrainBrain, to explore how AI and advanced data science are reshaping cannabis retail. Noel explains StrainBrain's meta-analytic approach - combining COAs, consumer sentiment, regional preferences, and product data - to move beyond generic marketing toward p…
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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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In this solo episode, host Crystal Vilkaitis takes us behind the scenes of a truly magical experience — a private Disney World event with 29 retailers designed to spark inspiration, connection, and creativity. From fireworks and fine dining to learning Disney’s framework for building world-class culture and consistency, Crystal uncovers how indepen…
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Google Ads just turned 25, and it’s entering a new era—one driven by AI, conversations, and context. In this episode, Dan Taylor, VP of Global Ads at Google, joins Mike Shields to unpack how the search giant is transforming its ads business for the age of AI Overviews, Performance Max, and long-form conversational queries. He explains why this shif…
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From pioneering candy-flavored protein and pre-workout supplements through collaborations with household names like Warheads and Mondelez, to expanding into energy drinks, cereals, and snacks, Ghost has become more than just a supplement company—it’s a lifestyle brand that captures the spirit of an entire community.…
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Lucy Stubley, Principal D&I Talent & Leadership at Zalando, and Vanessa Sanyauke join Janine Matos to explore empowerment, diversity, and inclusion in the modern workplace; with a special focus on women in tech. Vanessa shares her inspiring journey as the founder of Girls Talk and the Black Girls Tech Summit, two initiatives dedicated to encouragin…
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It's here! Ads are officially landing inside your AI search results, and Google’s not asking for permission. In this episode, Mike Ryan and Chris break down the massive global rollout of AI Overviews (AIO) and AI Mode (AIM). They reveal the experimental phase where ads will soon appear inside the AI content itself, and expose the most critical issu…
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The Knuckleheads talk to each other. Two retail veterans with a combined 50+ years of experience sit down for honest conversations about Canadian business, brands, and the challenges facing small and medium-sized companies. We talk to each other about where we come from and how we got here. Kenny, it turns out, was always pretty linear. Phil, has n…
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In episode 493 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Liza Lefkowski, vice president and chief merchant of stores at Wayfair, a leading home and furniture retailer. The interview was recorded at Shoptalk Fall in Chicago last month. Lefkowski discusses Wayfair's strategy of using design, storytelling, and product curation to co…
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Author and CEO coach Kevin Lawrence works with executives around the world on achieving corporate success while also maintaining personal growth. In his earlier book, “Your Oxygen Mask First: 17 Habits toHelp High Achievers Survive & Thrive in Leadership & Life,” Lawrence instructs CEOs to understand they’re not being selfish by taking care of thei…
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Sequoia Partner Alfred Lin joins Sourcery to share how one of the world’s most iconic venture funds, which has distributed over $43B to investors since 2020, continues to back outlier founders at the earliest stages. Sequoia just launched its latest early stage funds: Seed Fund VI: $200M and Venture Fund XIX: $750M, to continue partnering with the …
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In this Retail Technology Spotlight Series episode, Matt Goynes, co-founder and co-CEO of Grocery Dealz, joins Omni Talk to reveal how a Texas startup is improving grocery shopping with AI-powered price comparison. From fighting inflation fatigue to building transparent marketplaces, Matt breaks down how Grocery Dealz is becoming the "Gas Buddy for…
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With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ In This Episode: Sometimes simple things make the biggest impact - and in this episode, I'm proving it with a story about my "famous" frozen turkey stuffing. Confused yet? Don't be! If you are an independent retailer you are in the right place, I promise! This episode is for…
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This episode is brought to you by Commerce. For four decades, Ellis Verdi, Founder and President of DeVito/Verdi, has helped shape some of the most talked-about — and often controversial — campaigns in retail advertising. From launching Daffy’s with bold, conceptual creative to working with Macy’s, Kohl’s, Men’s Wearhouse and Meijer, Verdi has buil…
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Fractional CFO Pam Jordan fell into the classic service-based business owner’s trap: she was the business. She was handling sales, delivery, managing the team, and still trying to grow—but she recognized this limited her scaling. Then she made a bold, uncomfortable move: she fired herself from fulfillment and sales. By stepping fully into the CEO r…
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Why is Dallas the epicenter of Western footwear and fashion? In this episode of the Shoe-In Show, hosts Matt Priest and Christie Horan sit down with Cindy Morris, President & CEO of the Dallas Market Center, and Sharon Carpenter, VP of Sales at Ariat International, to unpack how the Western industry found its home in Texas. From the pandemic-era mi…
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Aretha Franklin sang about it. Rodney Dangerfield joked about it. And Jackie Robinson famously said, like him or not, he'd earned it. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. We are living in a period where respect is a neglected virtue — too often sacrificed in public discourse, online exchanges, and everyday interactions. Robert L. "Bob" Dilenschneider aims to change that…
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What if retail could do more than sell—it could inspire, educate, and connect communities? In this special episode of Rooted in Retail, host Crystal Vilkaitis gathers four incredible guests—Susan Tudor, Chacho Herman, Stuart Hata, and Jonathan Ochart—to dive into Museum Store Sunday, the cultural counterpart to Small Business Saturday. They share h…
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Watson Weekend podcast hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Leseski cover retail industry news, including Target's struggles and layoffs, potential large tariff refunds pending a Supreme Court ruling, and merchandising challenges for Netflix's hit series K-pop Demon Hunters. They discuss Amazon's launch of AWS RTB fabric, a cloud infrastructure for progra…
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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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Halloween Horror Nights wasn't always a $575M-per-park juggernaut. When Universal launched Fright Nights in 1991 with just three experimental nights and $12 tickets, they stumbled onto something bigger than a haunted house…they uncovered retail's thirteenth month of revenue. In this Spooky Commerce special, we trace how October became the secret we…
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Send us a text In this episode of Retail Voices, host Mark Lack sits down with Luke Doran, Founder of The One Percent, to explore how mindset, self-awareness, and marginal gains are reshaping what it means to lead in retail today. Luke brings lessons from both elite sport and corporate coaching to the table — revealing how small, consistent changes…
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How does a Japanese brand turn 150-year-old silk into a global haircare phenomenon?Alex Baker sits down with Kodai Takahashi, co-founder & CEO of Silk the Rich, to explore:- Transforming heritage silk into affordable luxury haircare- Scaling from 4 bottles sold to 10,000+ stores worldwide- Blending premium product experience with eco-friendly innov…
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In this episode of The Makers of MidCity Podcast, we sit down with Dennis Madsen, Manager of Urban and Long-Range Planning for the City of Huntsville, to explore how collaboration between city planning and private development is redefining growth in Huntsville. From the transformation of the former regional mall site into the vibrant MidCity Distri…
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Producers JT and Sarah join the show to unpack some fresh Spooky Commerce news, including Matt Rife and Elton Castee's venture into property and museum ownership. As Annabelle's (yes, that Annabelle) new legal guardians, Matt and Elton are selling overnight ghost hunting stays at the Warren home and Occult Museum for a cool $2,000/night. Plus: We e…
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Most brand leaders say they value transparency — but few truly live it. In this episode, Mark and Justin pull back the curtain on what honesty really looks like inside a CPG business — from your marketing claims to your retailer relationships to the way you work with your agency. They explain why every shortcut built on exaggeration eventually dest…
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Halloween isn’t just a holiday — it’s a full-fledged season of fun, community and record-breaking retail activity. Today we’re joined by Katherine Cullen, vice president of industry and consumer insights at the National Retail Federation, to unpack how consumers are celebrating Halloween this year and why this festive tradition continues to grow in…
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Entrepreneurs know they should delegate — but few actually know how. After 15 years as the right hand to high-growth CEOs, Hallie Warner has seen the difference a true Force Multiplier can make — the kind of partner who can help a founder stop making 80% of the decisions in their business, and finally scale faster. As the co-author of the Amazon be…
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