
Blake Droesch
Senior Analyst at EMARKETER. He disputes the power rankings of the retailers list.
Top 5 podcasts with Blake Droesch
Ranked by the Snipd community

Oct 11, 2023 • 21min
Reimagining Retail: What’s Next for Amazon Fresh and Lessons on How Best to Compete with Walmart | Oct 11, 2023
Discussion on challenges faced by Amazon Fresh and strategies for success in grocery retailing. Ranking other players offering lessons on how Amazon Fresh could compete with Walmart.

Apr 30, 2025 • 30min
The Unofficial Most Interesting Retailers List (April) | Reimagining Retail
Suzy Davidkhanian, Vice President of Content at EMARKETER, debates the rankings of intriguing retailers, while Arielle Feger, EMARKETER Analyst, presents the latest list. They explore Hershey's innovative movie project and QVC's live shopping debut on TikTok. The conversation dives into Amazon’s new ‘Buy For Me’ feature and what it means for shopping trends, while also highlighting retail giants like Walmart and Target navigating consumer behavior shifts. Prepare for a spirited discussion that questions who really deserves to be on top!

Dec 20, 2024 • 39min
The Weekly Listen: Why Some Records Are Unbreakable, Which Hotel Guest Behaviors are Least Acceptable, and How American Households Are Changing | Dec 20, 2024
Join Blake Droesch, a Senior Analyst at eMarketer, Suzy Davidkhanian, Vice President of Content, and Paul Verna, also a Vice President of Content, as they delve into the nuances of hotel guest etiquette—what’s acceptable and unacceptable. They also uncover the evolving landscape of American households, comparing present-day demographics to the 1960s. The conversation sparkles with festive debates about holiday movies and scrumptious treats, all while exploring intriguing trends in the gift card economy. It's an insightful and entertaining mix!

Jan 3, 2024 • 23min
Reimagining Retail: 2024 Retail Trends (Shark Tank style)—The In-Store Renaissance, Livestream Shopping, and Buying RMNs | Jan 3, 2024
Analysts discuss major retail trends for 2024, including retailers competing with Amazon, China's impact on US online shopping, and the buying of retail media networks. They also dive into the in-store renaissance, influencer collaborations, live stream shopping, and partnerships in retail media networks.

Aug 16, 2023 • 27min
Reimagining Retail: Online Grocery-Buying Habits, and Can Uber and DoorDash Push Further Into Grocery? | Aug 16, 2023
Analysts Sara Lebow and Blake Droesch, along with director of content Becky Shilling, discuss the changes in US grocery shopping habits and strategies for growth in the industry. They also debate whether Uber and DoorDash can successfully expand into the grocery market. The podcast explores the challenges of online grocery shopping, including selecting produce, and offers potential solutions. It also discusses the decline in the US online grocery market and the feasibility of Uber and DoorDash entering the industry. Challenges in offering grocery delivery are explored, along with strategies to avoid disrupting the in-store experience.