Best Scot Wingo Podcasts (2025)

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The Agentic Commerce Threat: Why RMNs Must Evolve for AI with Scot Wingo 37:25

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Host James Avery welcomes serial entrepreneur Scot Wingo to dissect the rapid rise of Agentic Commerce and its imminent impact on Retail Media Networks (RMNs). Wingo, the founder of Channel Advisor, explains how large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Perplexity have evolved from simple search tools to "answer engines" and full-bore marketpla…

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Retail's Flight to Value, Target Stumbles, Plus Sephora NA's President & CEO Artemis Patrick (E) 51:35

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Steve and Michael open this week’s episode with a deep dive into the retail news of the week, marked by sharp contrasts in performance across the retail landscape. Walmart continues to separate itself from the pack, delivering another standout quarter, as omni-channel rival Target delivers another challenging quarter. The news segment analyses stro…

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EP333 - Jason Del Rey The Aisle 50:57

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EP333 - Jason Del Rey The Aisle http://jasonandscot.com Chapters 0:39 Welcome to the Json and Scott Show 2:23 The Amazon Book Debate 7:43 Inside Jason's Media Journey 10:50 Jason's New Venture 11:14 Launching The Aisle 19:25The Name Game 21:53 Blocking Bots on The Aisle 24:53 Sneak Peek of Upcoming Interviews 32:05 Is It a Bubble? 39:00 Exploring C…

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Mike Doernberg on Tweener Talks: The Early Chapters of a Multi-Exit Triangle Founder 40:37

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In Part 1 of this two-part deep dive, Triangle Tweener Talks host Scot Wingo sits down with legendary Triangle founder Mike Doernberg to explore the earliest chapters of his career, from CPA to multi-exit entrepreneur. Mike walks through the founding of Marathon, the rise of early PC-driven consulting, the creation and spinout of SmartPath, raising…

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EP332 - Kelly Goetsch Order Network eXchange (onX) Standard 55:13

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EP327 - Kelly Goetsch Order Network eXchange (onX) Standard http://jasonandscot.com In this episode of the Jason & Scot Show, recorded on Thursday, November 6th, hosts Jason Goldberg and Scot Wingo welcome back Kelly Goetsch, now the President of Pipe17. They dive deep into the evolving landscape of e-commerce, order management, and the impact of A…

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How Betting on Himself Led to a Successful Exit | w/ Justin Rothwell | Ep. 28 39:17

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We welcome Justin Rothwell to the Ecosysteming Podcast. Justin is the former Co-founder and CEO of ProAxion, a 2016 NC IDEA SEED grantee. Earlier this year, ProAxion was acquired by Decide4Action, where Justin now serves as CPO of the ProAxion System. In this episode, host Thom Ruhe and Justin take a stroll down memory lane, reflecting on the early…

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Retail Sales Defy Gravity, A Big Change at Walmart, and Daydream CEO Julie Bornstein on the Next Wave in AI Shopping 57:17

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Season 11, Episode 12 opens with a whirlwind week in retail news. Steve and Michael begin with the long-awaited end of the historic 43-day U.S. government shutdown, exploring what it means for holiday spending, federal workers, SNAP benefits, and travel recovery. While uncertainty lingers—particularly around health-care subsidies—the hosts note tha…

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Mark Flickinger, BIP Ventures, on the State of Startups 2025: How the Southeast Became a Venture Powerhouse 58:41

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Mark Flickinger is the COO and General Partner at BIP Ventures, one of the Southeast’s most active venture firms. Based in Atlanta, Mark brings a rare dual perspective, an operator who scaled startups before joining the investing side. Since 2015, he’s helped BIP expand from an Atlanta-centric firm into a major player across the Southeast and Midwe…

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Retail Revolution: Navigating the Future with Matt Nichols 35:15

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In this episode, James Avery and Matt Nichols discuss the evolving landscape of retail media, investment trends, and the impact of AI on consumer behavior. They explore how retail media has grown significantly, especially post-COVID, and the importance of integrating AI into retail strategies. The conversation also touches on supply chain innovatio…

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The Brand Buyer's Playbook: Unlocking RMN Scale and Metrics with Mark Mannino 40:03

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Retail media success hinges on giving brands what they truly need: measurable, incremental sales growth. This episode of Unlocking Retail Media with expert Mark Mannino—from VidMob, Amazon Ads, and Flywheel—focuses on strategic RMN packaging and measurement. Key takeaways include moving beyond simple ROAS to prioritize incremental ROAS and new-to-b…

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Unlocking the Power of PayPal's Advertising with Dr. Mark Grether 32:27

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In this conversation, James Avery and Mark Grether discuss the innovative advertising strategies being developed at PayPal, leveraging unique transaction data to create a differentiated advertising business. They explore the challenges faced by retail media networks, the importance of measurement and incrementality, and the future of commerce media…

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Wobbly Unicorns, Luxury Bifurcation, and Tecovas' CEO David Lafitte on Growing Through 'Radical Hospitality.' 51:52

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Hosts Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc welcome David Lafitte, President and CEO of Tecovas, the fast-growing Austin-based brand bringing cowboy culture to modern consumers. Lafitte’s career journey—from corporate attorney to Chief Operating Officer at Deckers Brands (home of UGG and Hoka) and now to retail leadership at Tecovas—is a masterclass in …

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The Geography of Opportunity | w/ Nathan Goldschlag | Ep. 27 38:24

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We are excited to welcome Dr. Nathan Goldschlag, Director of Research at the Economic Innovation Group, to the Ecosysteming Podcast. His work sheds light on the forces shaping business dynamism, innovation, and economic opportunity in communities nationwide. Host Thom Ruhe and Dr. Goldschlag dive into Opportunity Zones, economic divides between nei…

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Decoding Luxury's Next Chapter with Puck's Lauren Sherman and featuring Guest Co-Host Ben Miller (Shoptalk) 1:05:30

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Guest co-host Ben Miller, Shoptalk's VP of Original Content and Strategy joins to provide expert analysis and we interview Lauren Sherman, the acclaimed fashion correspondent at Puck and author of Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon The episode kicks off with a rich news segment, where the trio unpacks the latest …

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Blank Canvas Strategy Revealed! Plus News from Dick's Sporting Goods, Amazon, Hermes, and More 57:11

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The News Rundown Steve leads off with the latest tariff turmoil, as trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada stall amid the Trump administration's response to an ad created and paid for by the Ontario government running in U.S. media whose key auto sector is endangered by Trump trade policies. They also explore luxury corporate earnings, wher…

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The Myth of the Mega Deal | w/ Greg LeRoy | Ep. 26 39:04

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Each year, state and local governments award nearly $90 billion in economic development subsidies to corporations. Greg LeRoy, Executive Director of Good Jobs First (GJF), knows this issue better than anyone. Dubbed “the leading national watchdog of state and local economic development subsidies,” Greg founded GJF in 1998. GJF is a full-service pol…

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Walmart's OpenAI Leap, Artizia's Remarkable Rise, and Michael's CEO David Boone on Bold Retail Reinvention 51:17

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On the latest episode of the Remarkable Retail Podcast co-hosts Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc deliver another fast-moving episode at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and retail reinvention. The episode opens with Steve leading the weekly news rundown, spotlighting Walmart’s groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI's ChatGPT — a move that …

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EP331 - E.L.F. Beauty CDO, Ekta Chopra 48:27

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EP331 - E.L.F. Beauty CDO, Ekta Chopra http://jasonandscot.com 0:42 Welcome to the Jason and Scott Show 0:57 Live from Las Vegas 1:09 Guest Introduction: Ekta Chopra 1:51 The Best Panel Ever 3:06 Ekta's Journey to Elf Beauty 4:26 Understanding Elf Beauty 6:28 From Cosmetics to Multi-Channel 8:02 AI in Retail: The Future 14:22 Maintaining Company Cu…

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Government Shutdown Retail Math, Zombie Retailers Come Back from the Dead, and the Future of Agentic Commerce (feat. Scot Wingo) 49:51

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The Weekly News Rundown The episode opens with a fast-moving retail update. New DataWeave analytics reveal that Nike has raised prices significantly — by 17 percent for footwear and 14 percent for apparel — as tariff cost mounts, potentially disrupting their turnaround plans. Steve and Michael then examine the continuing U.S. government shutdown an…

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Why North Carolina Is a Worthwhile Project w/ Rep. Dante Pittman | Ep. 25 35:14

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Keeping the Soul in the Sole: Birkenstock Americas President & Managing Director, David Kahan on Constantly Reinventing a 250-Year-Old Icon 53:27

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The episode begins with a deep dive into the latest retail and economic headlines that are shaping the landscape. Steve and Michael dissect the U.S. government shutdown, its ripple effects on employment, and how cost-cutting in Washington could further weaken an already fragile job market. They then examine new tariffs on furniture, cabinets, and a…

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EP330 - GroceryShop and ChatGPT Instant Checkout 53:35

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EP330 - GroceryShop and ChatGPT Instant Checkout 0:38 Welcome to the Json and Scott Show 2:34 Catching Up After Two Months 2:59 Insights from NRF Europe 7:04 Retail Club Experience 13:22 Key Takeaways from Grocery Shop 24:09 Sampling Experiences at Grocery Shop 38:48 AI Trends in Retail 52:11 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps Join Jason and Scot as t…

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5th Anniversary Special: Seth Godin plus Guest Cameos & Remarkable Moments 56:40

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This special 5th anniversary episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast marks a milestone: five years of insights, disruption, and conversations with the world’s most innovative retail thinkers. We reflect on the pod’s origin story during the early COVID lockdowns, tracing its evolution from Steve’s book Remarkable Retail: How to Win & Keep Customers…

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The Triangle Tweener Fund Strategy w/ Scot Wingo | Ep. 24 48:26

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We are joined by Scot Wingo, General Partner of the Triangle Tweener Fund, Co-Founder and CEO of ReFiBuy.ai, and longtime Podcaster. Having successfully started and exited multiple companies, he has become a champion of the Triangle’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, supporting founders and fueling growth in countless ways. In 2015, Scot created the Tria…

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"The Analysts" Return: Forrester's Sucharita Kodali & GlobalData Retail's Neil Saunders Map Retail's Future. 48:31

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This week's episode marks the second edition of "The Analysts" once again bringing together the sharpest minds in global retail. This time we welcome Sucharita Kodali, Vice President & Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, and Neil Saunders, Managing Director at GlobalData Retail for a lively, insight rich discussion about the future of retail. …

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Navigating the AI Tsunami: A Founder's Guide with Greg Boone 37:45

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From the world of tech startups to the high-stakes world of sneakers, Walk West CEO and founder Greg Boone is a serial entrepreneur with a unique journey. With a background in computer science and a history of building and investing in companies, Greg brings a fresh perspective on how to navigate the current "AI tsunami." Tune in to hear: Greg's en…

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Driving Digital Retail at Scale: Loblaw’s EVP & CDO Lauren Steinberg on Customer Experience Transformation 53:28

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This week the Remarkable Retail podcast delivers a dynamic mix of breaking retail news and an in-depth interview with a top retail innovators, Lauren Steinberg, Loblaw Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Loblaw, Canada's biggest retailer. Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc kick off a wide-ranging news segment, analyzing how tariffs,…

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How He Won $125K from NC IDEA w/ Bernard Worthy | Ep. 23 43:07

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If you’re an aspiring founder eager to understand how to leverage your local ecosystem, this episode is for you. Episode 23 of Ecosysteming features Bernard Worthy, Co-Founder and CEO of LoanWell. As both an NC IDEA SEED ($50K) and NC BEC Growth ($75K) grantee, Bernard offers a powerful perspective on how local resources and networks can shape entr…

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Luxury Retail's Future with Amit Kaswani, Chief Omnichannel Officer, Chalhoub Group & Stacie Henderson Capece Minutolo, CMO Americas, Tod's Group 1:01:37

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Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlancs analyze the week's most impactful retail developments: a U.S. appeals-court ruling that may require massive Trump era tariff refunds new India duties; fast-moving shifts in de minimis thresholds; and mounting pressure on global supply chains, small businesses, and retailers alike. They analyze how these disruptions…

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Dr. Doug Kaufman: The TransLoc Story, His Pivot to AI, and Why Every CEO Needs a Coach (part 2) 43:25

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What happens after you sell a company you helped turn around? For Dr. Doug Kaufman, it’s a story of new ventures and hard-won lessons. In this second part of a two-part series, Doug discusses his time at TransLoc, a mass transit technology company he helped lead to a successful sale to Ford. He shares how he navigated a challenging acquisition proc…

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Tariffs, Transformation, and Target's Tumult at the Top with Guest Co-Host Ethan Chernofsky 54:32

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The Remarkable Retail Podcast kicks off Season 11 with a powerful episode featuring a first-ever guest co-host: Ethan Chernofsky, Chief Marketing Officer of Placer.ai. The episode opens with a lively discussion of tariffs and trade turbulence, a recurring theme reshaping global retail strategies. Ethan shares data-driven insights from Placer.ai on …

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Aim Higher, Move Faster, Act More Boldly: Get Ready for a Brand New Season of the Remarkable Retail Podcast 1:45

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With the pace of disruption continuing to accelerate, with more and more power being concentrated in the hands of only a few mega-retailers, with consumer needs and wants being constantly reshaped, and with the global impact of tariffs still far from certain, how do you make sense of what to do and, most importantly, gain the confidence to aim high…

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Startup Life, Crisis, and Chaos: Psychologist Turned Serial Entrepreneur Dr. Doug Kaufman (part 1) 54:37

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What happens when a classically trained psychologist leaves the world of academia to shift careers? For Dr. Doug Kaufman, it was to become a serial entrepreneur (obviously). Doug's story is defined by a relentless curiosity about human behavior, a series of successful ventures, and some hard-won lessons in the chaotic world of startups. In this fir…

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America the Entrepreneurial w/ Victor W. Hwang | Ep. 22 42:44

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Episode 22 of Ecosysteming is here! This week, host Thom Ruhe sits down with Victor W. Hwang, Founder & CEO of Right to Start, for a powerful conversation on entrepreneurship as a fundamental right and what it will take to level the playing field for everyone. Victor is a seasoned entrepreneur who has launched multiple companies, organizations, and…

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"Expressive" Luxury Meets Analytics: Tapestry's Pooja Chandiramani and Avinash Kaushik on Marketing Transformation 24:25

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For our final episode recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth show, we welcome two visionary leaders from Tapestry, the global house of brands that includes Coach and Kate Spade: Pooja Chandiramani, VP Global Media Strategy & Planning, Marketing Analytics, Operations and Transformation, and Avinash Kaushik, Brand Strategy & Marketing Transformatio…

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Lauren Price, COS' SVP E-Commerce & Digital Marketing on Winning Over the Next Generation of Customers 25:23

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In this episode of the Remarkable Retail Podcast, our guest is with Lauren Price, Senior Vice President, E-Commerce & Digital Marketing for COS North America discussing her impressive career trajectory and work positioning the H&M-owned brand for growth in a competitive, fast-moving fashion retail landscape. Lauren’s career began in the early days …

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How to Build an Ecosystem that Builds Back w/ Nicola Corzine | Ep. 21 33:52

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On this episode of Ecosysteming, we are thrilled to feature Nicola Corzine, CEO and Executive Director of the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. As the founding leader of this nonprofit dedicated to expanding access and knowledge in entrepreneurship, Nicola brings over 18 years of experience in venture investment, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leader…

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From Seed to Scale: XRC Ventures' Pano Anthos on Revolutionizing Retail & Consumer Tech 24:44

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In this episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis welcome XRC Ventures' Managing Director Pano Anthos, for a deep dive into the future of retail innovation, investment strategies, and overcoming the systemic challenges that keep great technology from scaling. Pano shares his journey from serial entrepreneur to…

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Written Word Media's Ricci Wolman on Immigrating to the US, Entrepreneurial Freedom, and the Paradox of Choice 1:24:46

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From her upbringing in Johannesburg, South Africa, to a career spanning Wall Street, an Ivy League MBA, and the early days of e-commerce, Ricci Wolman’s journey is a all about problem solving, resilience, freedom, and...the paradox of choice? As the CEO and co-founder of Written Word Media, she has built a bootstrapped and profitable business by so…

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There’s No Place Like Home with Janet Hayes, CEO of Crate and Barrel Holdings (E) 28:51

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In this special encore episode we revisit an insightful conversation with Janet Hayes, CEO of Crate and Barrel Holdings as she shares her career journey and the brand’s $5B growth ambitions. From their visionary Flatiron NYC flagship to enhanced digital design services and significant tech investments, the iconic 60 year old home retailer furnishin…

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EP329 - Amazon Q2 2025 Results 43:36

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EP329 - Amazon Q2 2025 Results 0:38 Welcome to the Jason and Scott Show 12:57 Amazon's Mixed Earnings Report 18:07 The Impact of AWS on Retail 21:18 AWS Performance and AI Concerns 28:55 Amazon's Advertising Strategy 33:33 Amazon's Relationship with Google 35:24 The Future of AI Investments 39:44 User Experience and Advertising 42:42 Economic Uncer…

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AI Agents, Amazon Wins & Luxury Woes: A Break Down of July's Hottest Headlines 1:01:47

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In this special summer edition of the Remarkable Retail podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis return to the mic for a jam-packed Month-in-Review episode. With interviews from the CommerceNext Growth Show rolling out all summer long, the duo takes a break from the regular cadence to reflect on the key developments dominating retail headlin…

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Scoop: Brittain Ladd on Amazon's Local Vending Machine and Autonomous Robotic Rivians for Hyper-efficient grocery delivery 38:49

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Brittain Ladd worked at Amazon and helped them conceive of a model that was both cheaper than traditional package delivery and more convenient as well. The goal? To help Amazon (2.5% share) grocery catch-up and ultimately beat Wal-mart in grocery (25% share). It starts with grocery distribution centers that are fully robotic/automated called Local …

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Why Society Values Diversity to Win, Not to Share w/ Farad Ali | Ep. 20 46:05

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Our 20th episode of Ecosysteming is here! Join host Thom Ruhe for a thoughtful conversation with Farad Ali—business leader, executive consultant, community builder, and passionate advocate for equity. Farad has spent his career advancing the economic empowerment of underrepresented communities and currently serves on several influential boards. In …

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Reimagining Heritage Through Innovation: A Conversation with Stuart Hogue, Lands' End Senior Vice President, US Consumer 21:50

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In this insightful summer bonus episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, we welcome Stuart Hogue, Lands' End, Senior Vice President, US Consumer, for a fast-paced conversation recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York City. Stuart brings a wealth of brand experience—spanning time at Nike and a passion for brand strategy shaped by n…

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EP328 - News, Answer Engine Week 58:02

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EP328 - Navigating E-commerce News and Innovations in AI Answer Engines for Commerce 0:36 Welcome to the Jason and Scot Show 4:53 Consumer Trends in Retail 5:03 Upcoming Retail Events 8:42 Insights on E-commerce Growth 10:35 Earnings Season Insights 44:13 Amazon Prime Day Analysis 51:30 New Developments with Alexa 56:00 Predictions for the Holiday …

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Draper James CEO Jeannie Yoo on What's Next for the Celebrity Inspired Brand 21:37

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In this special summer episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York, we welcome Jeannie Yoo, CEO of Draper James, for a wide-ranging conversation on the brand's growth trajectory, the power of celebrity in retail, and the rise of human-centric retail experiences. Jeannie brings two decades of f…

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Taking Cutting-Edge Research to Market w/ Paul J. Corson | Ep. 19 49:35

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This week on Ecosysteming we are joined by Paul Corson. With nearly three decades of experience pursuing entrepreneurial initiatives across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, Paul’s work spans the public and private sectors, NGOs, and higher education. His journey has taken him from startups to shaping public policy at the …

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Leading Social Commerce into the Future with Walmart VP Sarah Henry 16:33

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In this insightful episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York, Sarah Henry, Vice President, Head of Content, Influencer & Commerce at Walmart, discusses how one of the world's largest retailers is at the forefront of digital innovation. Sarah shares her journey from classical pianist to market…

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From Mebane to Ndustrial, Jason Massey is Building Sustainable Tech for the World’s Factories 1:16:56

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What happens when a North Carolina native, seasoned by Silicon Valley and Wall Street, returns home to build a company that marries profit with purpose? For Jason Massey, co-founder and CEO of Ndustrial, it's led to a 14-year journey developing cutting-edge technology that makes industrial facilities more efficient and sustainable. In this episode,…