Best Stuart Aitken Podcasts (2025)

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#428 Katie Rungrojkitiyos: The Accidental PT 23:55

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7d ago23:55

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Katie first stepped into the gym as Maggie's PT client and now she's one of the trainers who works alongside her. In this episode, Katie shares how her relationship with fitness has evolved: from her first goals, to discovering a love for kettlebells, to unexpectedly finding herself on a whole new career path. It's an honest conversation about grow…

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#427 Charlie Beestone: What PTs can Learn from Other Businesses 51:32

9d ago51:32

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Charlie speaks about his experience starting out in the exercise industry before finding himself working with more corporate clients. He introduces some great ideas about how personal trainers could begin to look at other businesses to improve their own. You can access a free guide from Charlie here: https://cb-nutrition.kit.com/businessclassguide …

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#426 Maggie and Claire Chat About Confidence In Coaching 1:01:05

16d ago1:01:05

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In this episode Maggie and Claire chat about confidence. It's a topic that comes up a lot and something we have helped a lot of trainers with over the years. Whilst it's incredibly common and normal to have doubts it's also something that we tend to hide, so when it strikes it can leave you feeling like you're the only pt who's feeling like this an…

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Episode 36: Michelle Beck and Michael Duffy 36:42

23d ago36:42

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By Store Brands

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#425 Kayleigh Young: My Journey as a PT and run coach 40:57

1M ago40:57

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Claire chats to Kayleigh Young about her journey from casual gym goer to PT, enthusiastic runner and run coach. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar

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#424 Emma Regan: From garden bootcamps to running 2 successful gyms 41:14

1M ago41:14

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Jake talks with Emma about her journey from leaving the corporate world, entering the fitness industry and how she went from running bootcamps in her back garden to running 2 gyms with over 400 members. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar…

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#423 Liv and Ellen: Running a dance based business with over 650 students 58:50

1M ago58:50

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Claire chats to Liv and Ellen, head instructors at Elite Ladies Dance about building a dance based business. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 35: Renee Caceras 13:04

1M ago13:04

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By Store Brands

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#422 Joe Raynes: Fitting personal training into a multi job career 32:21

2M ago32:21

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Chris chats to gym owner / personal trainer / Bath City football player Joe Raynes about his many roles both within and outside the fitness industry. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar

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#421 Skipping the Norm: Building a Values-Driven Coaching Business 51:08

2M ago51:08

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In this episode of the Lift The Bar Podcast, Maggie chats with Chris, a self-taught jump rope coach who's built a thriving, values-driven business from the ground up. From coaching in schools across the UK to launching his own app and designing eco-conscious ropes, Chris is on a mission to make jump rope more accessible, joyful, and impactful. Whet…

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#420 Jake and Chris: Making Training FUN! 36:29

2M ago36:29

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Jake and Chris talk about what bringing fun to training really means and how personal trainers might think about the experience they deliver to clients, helping them to improve their client experience, retention rates and the enjoyment they have in being a trainer. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.ins…

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#419 Shannon Groves: Scaling a Mountain with Clients 35:05

2M ago35:05

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In today's podcast Jake hosts Shannon Groves of Insync. They discuss what made her take 12 clients to North Africa in an attempt to climb Mount Toubkal. Covering went into the logistics of how to sort such a trip and how it has benefitted her clients and business. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.inst…

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 34: Stuart Aitken 29:16

2M ago29:16

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In Episode 34 of Store Brands Spotlight, we spoke with Stuart Aitken, president and CEO of Circana, who provided an overview of the current mindset of consumers, notable shopping trends retailers need to watch, and how the year's first eight months may foretell how consumers will shop for their holiday needs.…

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#418 Dr Kat Schneider: Creating a Size Inclusive Fitness Industry 36:03

3M ago36:03

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This episode features Kat Schneider from the Centre for Appearance Research (UWE), sharing her journey from fitness professional to academic researcher. Together, we unpack body image, weight stigma, and weight bias—focusing on their impact in sport and exercise settings. We explore the persistent challenges in the health and fitness industry, the …

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#417 Jake and Maggie: The Powers of Movement for Mental Health 1:03:06

3M ago1:03:06

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Jake talks to Maggie about all things Mental Health, from getting into further studies to understand it better and how movement can positively affect people. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?

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#416 Claire and Maggie chat about the use of appearance based language in fitness 41:58

3M ago41:58

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Claire and Maggie chat about how appearance based language can cause issues whether it's in marketing or within a PT session or class setting. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?

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#415 Sally Eccles: Rebuilding your business in a new location 45:23

4M ago45:23

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Claire chats to LTB member and mentor Sally Eccles about her various roles within the fitness industry and how she has navigated a number of changes in the type of facility she works in and a move to a different part of the country. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?…

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#414 Maggie and Claire: Is shame ever a useful motivator? 33:38

4M ago33:38

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Maggie and Claire chat about the use of shame in lead generation and motivating clients in this podcast. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?

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#413 Heather Elliott: Becoming a personal trainer in later life 33:38

4M ago33:38

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Claire chats to Heather, AKA Maggie's mum, about her decision to qualify as a personal trainer in her late 60s, the assumptions people make about older adults and the importance of being aware of language. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?…

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#412 Emily Skinner: Coaching without Perfection 39:51

4M ago39:51

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Maggie chats with personal trainer and LTB member Emily Skinner about building a fitness business rooted in her values, humour and community. From coaching 'badass grannies' to creating a person-centred and weight-inclusive space where people feel safe and seen, Emily shares the real talk on supporting clients - without the need to convert them int…

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#411 Anthony Barnes: The importance of finding the right working environment for you 35:36

4M ago35:36

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Jake chats to Anthony about the different environments that Anthony has worked in through his career to date and why finding the right environment is important to becoming the best trainer you can be.

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#410 Chris and Claire: What's working to get clients now 47:21

4M ago47:21

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Chris and Claire chat about how to get more clients without overcomplicating things. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 33: Shekar Raman 24:39

5M ago24:39

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In Episode 33 of Store Brands Spotlight, we spoke with Shekar Raman, CEO of Birdzi, a company that employs AI and data science to gain consumer insights on behalf of its customers. Raman shared insight into how retailers should be using AI to help grow their business.By Store Brands

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#410 Luke Jones: Working As A Personal Trainer On A Cruise Ship 51:43

5M ago51:43

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Claire chats to Luke about what it's like being a PT on a cruise ship. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?

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#409 Kerry Smith: Working With Older Populations 33:18

5M ago33:18

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Jake chats to Kerry covering her journey into training seniors, what some of the most important aspects were for her when delivering sessions to older populations and what other trainers might need to consider if thinking about doing the same. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/…

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#408 Michelle Carroll: Body Image And Fitness Professionals 37:26

5M ago37:26

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Michelle Carroll is a body image coach who believes there is more to life than burpees and broccoli. Her dream is for fitness to become more inclusive and push beyond the physical which is what drives her to do the work she does, supporting personal trainers in rebuilding their relationship with food and their body so they can help their clients to…

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#407 Meet The New Hosts: Jake Weekes 54:48

5M ago54:48

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In this episode we find out about the final host, Jake Weekes. Jake has worked in a variety of different roles within the fitness industry, starting out working with professional athletes before switching to general population clients. Jake has also created the Accessory Movement Course for LTB and provides mentorship support in LTB Essentials. Fin…

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 32: Stephanie Epperson and Michelle Bennett 23:31

5M ago23:31

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Stephanie Epperson, vice president of Consumer & Shopper Insights – Food & Beverage Consumption with Circana, and Michelle Bennett, executive vice president of Consumer and Shopper Insights at Circana, discuss Circana’s recent report ‘A Day In The Life Of The Complete Consumer.’By Store Brands

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#406 Meet The New Hosts: Maggie Elliott 1:01:11

5M ago1:01:11

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Maggie runs a community interest company focusing on joyful movement and body function over appearance as well as being involved in a number of local wellbeing projects and producing resources and supporting members in LTB. Maggie has created a weight neutral coaching course for LTB and is working on resources relating to disordered eating and work…

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#405 Meet The New Hosts: Claire Winter 56:38

6M ago56:38

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Meet our 2nd new host, Claire Winter. Claire shares her thoughts on the fitness industry, including what she would change about it if she had 3 magic wishes. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?

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#404 Meet The New Hosts: Chris Burgess 50:25

6M ago50:25

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The LTB Podcast is back with 4 new hosts. Find out more about the founder of Lift The Bar, Chris Burgess. Learn why it's so important for him that he continues to train clients, what he's learnt over his years in the fitness industry and much more. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftth…

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 31: Leigh O’Donnell 23:23

6M ago23:23

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Leigh O’Donnell, head of Shopper and Category Insights at Kantar, discusses research Kantar has completed about GLP-1s and talks about the potential long-term impacts this so-called wonder drug may have on the retail marketplace.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 30: Ranjana Choudhry 28:05

6M ago28:05

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Ranjana Choudhry, senior vice president of Media and Data Platforms at Inmar Intelligence. discusses the results of Inmar’s recent Spring Predictions Report, which spoke with consumers about their spring shopping expectations.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 29: Jessica Gaudette and Michael Dagerath 22:15

7M ago22:15

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Jessica Gaudette, director of Process & Technology at Daymon, and Michael Dagerath, vice president of Quality Assurance at Daymon, speak about the recent FDA ban of Red Dye No. 3 and its impact on private label products.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 28: Jay Given 19:19

8M ago19:19

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Jay Given, vice president of Retail and Brand Strategy with Affinity Solutions, talks about what drove retail sales in 2024, the current mindset of consumers, and she’ll use her crystal ball to look ahead at the remainder of 2025 at retail.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 27: Sherry Smith 20:01

8M ago20:01

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Sherry Smith, executive managing director for the Americas at Criteo, talks about the current state of omnichannel retailing, how consumers are using stores and digital tools to meet their needs, and what trends retailers should be watching.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 25: Ericka McCoy 19:24

1y ago19:24

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Ericka McCoy, CMO at AI-powered consumer data & intelligence platform Resonate, discussed the characteristics of the average Trader Joe’s shopper and how those characteristics could contribute to the grocery chain’s business strategy. The insights include the social and political views of Trader Joe’s shoppers, along with a deep dive into the demog…

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 26: Zarina Stanford 37:04

1y ago37:04

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Zarina Stanford, chief marketing officer with BazaarVoice speaks with Store Brands to take a deep dive into BazaarVoice’s recently released 2024 Global Holiday Season Consumer Behavior Report.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 24: Katerina Axelsson and Charles Slocum 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

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To uncork the opportunities in developing private label wine assortments, Katerina Axelsson, CEO of Tastry, and Charles Slocum, chief business officer at Tastry, share their insights on how retailers can develop wine collections that offer consumers a good value while also meeting their needs.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 23: Christina Lampert 30:56

1+ y ago30:56

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Christina Lampert, director of Growth and Innovation at HowGood, offered her insights on the latest trends in sustainability and how retailers can use their private label programs to further enhance their sustainability efforts and meet corporate goals.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 22: Steve Rogers 21:02

1+ y ago21:02

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Steve Rogers, managing director, Deloitte Consumer Industry Center, shares insights from Deloitte’s ConsumerSignals, which continually tracks the behavior of shoppers, about the current mindset of consumers.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 21: Lourdes Diaz-McAgy 17:12

1+ y ago17:12

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Lourdes Diaz-McAgy, CEO of Total Nutrition Technology shares her expertise on the latest trends in health and wellness and the steps retailers can take to develop successful private label product lines.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 20: Don Johnson 14:37

1+ y ago14:37

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Don Johnson, Principal with EY-Parthenon- Consumer Strategy Practice, shared his expertise and insights on how retailers can strategically expand their private label assortments to meet the needs of shoppers while also differentiating from competitors.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 19: Barbara Connors - 84-51 25:14

1+ y ago25:14

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In Episode 19 of Store Brands Spotlight, Barbara Connors, vice president of Strategy and Acceleration at 84-51, offers her insight into the changing behavior of shoppers and how retailers need to react to the current-day needs of consumers.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 18: Alyssa Vescio 19:04

2y ago19:04

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Alyssa Vescio, senior vice president of Merchandising, Center Store, at Whole Foods Market, discusses the grocer's continued expansion of its Sourced For Good initiative.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 17: Caroline Callaway 21:38

2y ago21:38

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Caroline Callaway, founder and president of Bolt PR, an award-winning public relations, content and digital strategy agency. Caroline will share her insights on how small businesses can better promote their services, whether looking to connect with retailers or getting in front of consumers.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 9: The Impact of Millennials and Gen Z 30:37

2y ago30:37

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Millennials and Gen Z continue to increase their purchase rates of private brand products, opening new opportunities for retailers. In an interview with Store Brands, Chelsey Capps, director of Thought Leadership, at Daymon, shares her insight as to how retailers can further enhance private brand assortments to gain loyalty and further drive sales.…

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 16: Dave Schaff 20:46

2y ago20:46

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Dave Schaff, Ibotta's Vice President of Research & Insights, shared his thoughts and unique insights on the current state of the grocery industry, the challenges retailers face, and what's ahead in 2024.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 15: Stephanie Meltzer-Paul 13:18

2y ago13:18

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Store Brands spoke with Stephanie Meltzer-Paul, executive vice president of Global Loyalty at Mastercard. She discussed the current state of retail consumer loyalty programs and what more retailers can do to maintain and expand shopper loyalty.By Store Brands

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Store Brands Spotlight Episode 14: Lauren McNamara 12:24

2y ago12:24

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Store Brands spoke with Lauren McNamara, vice president of SunOpta’s Plant Based Food & Beverage Business. She shared insight on the current state of the plant-based milk business, discussed the category’s continued evolution, and future opportunities for growth.By Store Brands