Rethink Retail

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. May 4, 2020: Curbside pickup surges 208%, online fashion sales rebound, Google makes Shopping listings free for merchants. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Our guest this week is Amit Shah. Amit is the Chief Strategy Officer and US General Manager at VTEX, a global cloud-based e-Commerce Platform and Omnichannel solutions provider. Amit has extensive experience investing in, starting, running, and advising software companies on product strategy, pricing, and go-to-market. He previously was the Founder and CEO of Jirafe which was acquired by SAP Hybris and prior to that VP of Sales & Business Development for Magento which was acquired by Adobe. Join us as we explore retailing in the time of COVID-19, successful collaborative commerce initiatives, and key strategies retailers can take to improve their e-commerce operations. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. April 27, 2020: Off-price retailers stay offline, COVID-19 and the adoption of new tech, retail working conditions and the branding of a hero. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. April 20, 2020: We hear from three retail thought leaders with their fingers on the pulse of the APAC market. Guests Ashley Dudarenok, Dave McCaughan and Shaun Rein join us from Hong Kong, Bangkok and Shanghai. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Our guest this week Carol Leaman. Carol is the Chief Executive Officer at Axonify, an AI-powered learning platform that helps employers train and communicate with frontline employees. Prior to her role at Axonify, Carol led several tech companies, including PostRank Inc, which was acquired by Google in 2011. Join us as we explore the importance of agile training, how to better communicate with your frontline workers and the benefits of gamified learning. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. April 13, 2020: Amazon struggles to keep up with demand, what's to come for supply chains, updates from Asia. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. April 6, 2020: Grocery stores and delivery/pickup adoption, the fate of the traditional shopping mall, retail speculations/predictions. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. March 30, 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global retail landscape. We hear from Tony D'Onofrio, Paula Rosenblum, Ian Shepherd, Carol Spieckerman and Joseph Yakuel. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. March 16, 2020: Coronavirus and its impact on the U.S. market, Burlington eliminates its eCommerce platform, Amazon to license its 'Just Walk Out' technology. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. March 9, 2020: Panera Bread's monthly coffee subscription, Amazon Go Grocery, Target to test c-store sized format. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

This week we are joined by guest Carrie Tharp. Carrie is the Vice President of Retail & Consumer at Google Cloud, where she is responsible for creating and executing Google Cloud’s global product, partner, and go-to-market strategy in the Retail industry. Prior to joining Google Cloud, Carrie was at The Neiman Marcus Group where she served as Chief Digital & Marketing Officer and was responsible for all aspects of its e-commerce business across Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Last Call and Horchow brands Join us as we explore Etsy's migration to Google Cloud, the evolution of personalization and privacy, and what it's like to transition from a legacy retail brand to a top 5 tech company. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

This week we are joined by guest Eric Toda Eric is the Co-Founder of Hill City, which was the first digital direct to consumer brand launched by Gap Inc. in 2018. Eric spent his career building challenger brands from Facebook, Nike, Snapchat and Airbnb and now advises challenger brands including Stitch Fix. In addition to his advisory roles, he is also an opinion contributor at Adweek on the topic of challenger brands. Join us as we explore the rise of challenger brands, the power of personalization, and why smart brands are taking social stands.

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. February 24, 2020: Brandless shutters, Coronavirus has retailers on edge, 7-Eleven tests unmanned store concept. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. Feb 17, 2020 - Future Stores Miami Special: Ricardo Belmar, Jennifer Williams, Gene Lunger, Gustavo Romero and Jason McNary share their key takeaways from the 2020 Future Stores Miami retail conference. Hosted by Justin White Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

This week we are joined by guest Steve Laughlin. Steve is the Vice President and General Manager for the Global Consumer Industry at IBM, where he leads the company’s retail, consumer products, and wholesale distribution channels. Join us as we explore brand transformation, the importance of micro-moments, and Steve's key takeaways from IBM's 2020 Consumer Report. Hosted by Paul Lewis Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. February 10, 2020: Macy’s to shutter 120 U.S. stores, Sephora to open 100 new off-mall locations, Forever 21 seeks fresh start with retail group Hosted by Justin White Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

We are joined by esteemed author and retail consultant Ian Shepherd. Ian is the former Chief Operating Officer of Odeon, Europe’s largest cinema business. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer for Game Group, a pan-European retailer with over 1300 stores. Now writing, consulting and advising retailers, investors and innovative start-ups, Ian has penned many of his insights in his book "Reinventing Retail." Join us as we explore the purpose of stores in the new economy, why knowing your customer is key, and why retailers should never rest when it comes to innovation. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. February 3, 2020: The fall of Lucky's Market, Coke keeps its plastic bottle, will Walmart's $1 wage increase boost employee morale? Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. January 27, 2020: Bose to shutter all stores in North America, Europe, Japan and Australia; Payless is planning a return to the U.S. market; how much do millennial, Gen-Z consumers actually care about privacy? Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Our guest is Jacob Pat. Jacob is the Chief Information Officer at Champion Petfoods, where he leads the company’s disruption of the pet food manufacturing industry through innovative technology solutions. Prior to his role at Champion, Jacob proved himself a future-focused IT leader at Canada Goose Inc., where he was initially brought on board to build the technology group in support of rapid expansion. Join us as we explore the consumer shifts impacting the retail industry at large, the difference between millennial, Gen-Z and older consumers, why in-store technology must be woven into the fabric of the experience. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller