Blake Droesch
Senior Analyst at EMARKETER, specializing in retail and e-commerce. Provides analysis on consumer shopping habits and market trends.
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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.
Jun 4, 2025 • 19min
Retail Pulse Check: Inventory Approaches, Price Moves, and What Q2 is Trying to Tell Us | Reimagining Retail
Zak Stambor and Blake Droesch, both Senior Analysts at EMARKETER, dive deep into the current retail landscape. They discuss the shifting dynamics in consumer behavior driven by perceived price increases and how tariffs are reshaping inventory management strategies for major retailers. The conversation highlights the surprising impact of Q1 earnings on Q2 forecasts and the challenges retailers face in navigating economic uncertainty. Listeners will gain fascinating insights into how brands are adapting their pricing strategies amidst changing market conditions.
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.
