Rethink Retail

Our guest is retail expert Sanford Stein. With a career that spans nearly half-a-century, Sandy's insight into the retail industry has inspired countless thought leaders from all over the world. Sandy is also the Founder & Moderator at RETAIL SPEAK on LinkedIn, and is the author of the 2015 IBPA award winning publication "RETAIL SCHMETAIL, One Hundred Years, Two Immigrants, Three Generations, Four Hundred Projects." Join us as we explore the history of the department store, the evolution of physical stores and why some of today's most innovative brands are embracing the showroom model.

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. September 16, 2019: Target's new loyalty program, JCPenney's category moves, Nordstrom Local comes to NYC.

Our guest is brick-and-mortar expert Bob Phibbs — also known as the Retail Doctor. Bob is an internationally recognized business strategist, customer service expert, sales coach, marketing mentor, author of three books and motivational business speaker. Bob has legacy of bringing failing businesses back to life and has been dubbed the ‘category killer killer’ by the New York Times. Join us as we explore the value of the store, its employees and why the most successful brands are focusing their attention on authentic floor training.

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. September 9, 2019: Best Buy to offer next-day shipping, the rise of retail-care, Walmart moves on gun reform.

Our guest is Dan Goldman, Global Head of Strategy at The North Face. Dan leads The North Face’s global strategy team – overseeing brand strategy, consumer insights, new business models and sustainability. Prior to his current role, Dan was a consultant in consumer/retail strategy and private equity practice at McKinsey and Kurt Salmon, brand manager at Proctor and Gamble, and marketing strategy consultant. Join us as we explore how brands can drive emotional connectivity with consumers, retailers’ public stances on social and political issues, and The North Face’s innovation and sustainability initiatives.

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. September 2, 2019: Disney micro-shops coming to Target, Barneys store closings, retailers' struggles with consumer app usage

Our guest is Ricardo Belmar, leading retail and supply chain digital transformation thought leader and marketing strategist. Ricardo helps retailers, along with manufacturing and supply chain industries, create value in their digital transformation initiatives by controlling application performance that drive customer experience and employee productivity. Join us as we explore retailers’ best practices in technology investments, in-store customer experiences and initiatives to enhance data capabilities.

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. August 26, 2019: Wayfair's first full-service flagship, Walgreens-Kroger partnership expansion, big boxer updates, Amazon Antitrust Probe

Our guest is Charlie Cole, Global Chief eCommerce Officer at Samsonite, Chief Digital Officer at Tumi, and active advisor. Charlie’s experience spans an eclectic mix of start-up, private equity backed, venture based and corporate. Join us as we explore the world’s largest luggage company, customer experiences for the new wave of travelers, localization for global brands, and relationship building and personalization tactics in ecommerce.

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. August 19, 2019: Macy’s Pairs Up with thredUP, USTR’s Tariff Delay, Good News for Brick-and-Mortar

Our guest is Larry Appel, CEO at The Fresh Market. He leads the fresh-focused specialty store through innovation and curation in its two thirds fresh, one third non-perishable offerings. Prior to his current role, Larry has led companies as CEO of Skeeter Snacks, Senior Vice President of Operations at Winn-Dixie, and Senior Vice President of Legal at The Home Depot. Join us as we explore The Fresh Market’s distinct approach in the grocery space, shifting consumer behaviors, and the role of technology in the shopping experience.

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. August 12, 2019: US-China Trade War, CVS’s CarePass, Amazon-Fed-Ex Split, new Lululemon Restaurant

Our guest is Wharton School Marketing Professor Peter Fader. He is the Co-Founder of predictive analytics firm Zodiac, which was sold to Nike in 2018, and is currently revolutionizing finance and retail investments as Director and Co-Founder of Theta Equity Partners. Professor Fader’s work has been published in, and he serves on the editorial boards of, a number of leading journals in marketing, statistics, and the management sciences - and he has won many awards for his teaching and research accomplishments. Join us as we explore his work, professional endeavors and insights into customer centricity, customer lifetime value, and customer-based corporate valuation.

Our guest is Doug Stephens, one of the world’s leading retail industry futurists and the Founder and President of Retail Prophet. His work and perspective have influenced many of the world’s best-known retailers, agencies and brands, including Walmart, Google, Home Depot, Disney, BMW, Coca Cola and Intel. Doug speaks regularly to major brands and organizations across North and South America, Europe, Asia, The Middle East and Australia. Join us as we explore the future of retail – including IoT and repetitive consumption, voice shopping, stores as media channels, and the new definition of luxury.

Our guest is Allie Egan, President and CEO at Cynthia Rowley, a leading global lifestyle brand sold in over 60-freestanding collection boutiques, as well as in department, specialty, and online stores worldwide. Allie’s experience with high growth consumer businesses includes growing digital-first prestige and luxury brands through e-commerce, retail and wholesale. Join us as we explore Cynthia Rowley’s nomadic leasing strategy concept, community with its customers, and seamless consumer experiences.

Our guest is Miya Knights, retail journalist, analyst and research director specializing in retail enterprise technology. Prior to her role as Head of Industry Insight at Eagle Eye Solutions, she has held roles as Global Technology Research Director at Planet Retail and Senior Research Analyst with IDC Retail Insights. Miya also owns and publishes RetailTechnology.co.uk and is ranked one of Vend's top 50 retail influencers. Join us as we explore today’s retail environment and the driving forces revolutionizing it.

Our guest is Carol Spieckerman, retail speaker, strategist and trainer. As President of Spieckerman Retail, Carol guides a wide array of clients through workshops, presentations and business development trainings across the globe. Join us as we explore her ‘Retail Trajectories’ - including diversification, the digital rethinking of physical retail, and how convenience and choice have become synonymous in retail today.

Our guest is Steve Dennis, a strategic advisor, keynote speaker and retail writer recognized as a top 5 global retail influencer. He has over 30 years of experience as a senior executive at two Fortune 500 retailers and as a strategy consultant, and his industry and consumer insights are regularly featured in the leading media publications. Join us as we explore customer experience, the struggling middle, and digital’s influence in retail.

Our guest is Paula Rosenblum, Managing Partner and co-founder of Retail Systems Research. She is recognized as a top analyst in the retail industry and has held retail technology executive positions, as well as a member of the editorial advisory boards of several B2B media publications and a Forbes contributing writer. Join us as we explore technology in physical stores, consumer privacy, and varying retailers’ models.

Our guest is Diane Ellis, C-suite executive and consultant with over 3 decades of experience in consumer retail. Her vision to reinvent iconic brands and lead transformational change has driven success in the public, Fortune 500 and private equity companies she has led. Join us as we explore best practices for retailers in strategizing, personalizing and innovating customers’ in-store experiences.