In episode #21 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss eCommerce opportunities with DTC. Also, get timely news and notes in retail on Disney+, Pinduoduo, and Aussie supermarket chain Drakes. This episode also features Francesca Hahn, Vice President, U.S. eCommerce and Direct to Consumer for Mondelēz International, a global company leading the future of snacking.

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Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn

Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn

Take a look at Jack in the Box’s new prototype (restaurantbusinessonline.com)

How Aussie supermarket chain Drakes is targeting ‘climatarian’ shoppers - Inside Retail

Why restaurants could become the country’s electric vehicle charging network (restaurantbusinessonline.com)

How two conveniences stores are optimizing their delivery by prioritizing customer experience over speed (retailbrew.com)

https://www.wsj.com/articles/disney-to-offer-toy-and-merchandise-deals-via-disney-app-11667275016

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/31/bytedance-pinduoduo-launch-overseas-e-commerce-sites-in-challenge-to-amazon.html

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