Retail Gets Real

The current retail landscape has seen tumultuous change over the last few years, and we can expect even more in the year ahead. Alberto Dent, the U.S. Consumer Markets Deals Leader for PwC, talks through the climate impacting deals for 2022 and why value creation is key to being successful. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

After separating the digital business from stores in June 2021, Saks OFF 5TH has invested heavily in creating an unparalleled digital experience for the luxury bargain hunter. In this episode, Saks OFF 5TH President and CEO Paige Thomas shares insights into the digital strategy, leading through difficult times and where the future of retail is headed.  Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

NRF’s Susan Reda shares retail predictions for 2022 as outlined in her annual NRF column. From a return to the store, to digital experiences in the store, to exploring the hype of the metaverse, see what’s in store for 2022. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

The National Retail Federation is convening retailers and partners in New York city for its annual convention and expo NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show on Jan. 16-18. NRF’s Jill Dvorak and Eric Olson join to share what attendees can expect to see, hear and do at the event. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

Matt Shay, the president and CEO of the National Retail Federation, looks back at retail in 2021 and lessons learned to move the industry forward in 2022. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

We’ve had insights into the pandemic and visions of the future in wide-ranging conversations representing key topics for the industry over the last year. In this episode, we highlight our favorite podcast moments of 2021. With everything from large companies to scrappy startups, it’s the focus on people that makes this industry so rewarding.   Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

Barbra Bukovac, vice chair of consumer markets at PwC, discusses insights from PwC’s recent survey that show the impact of the pandemic on consumers’ trust and their relationships with businesses, including what helps businesses build trust and why engaging with customers regularly is so meaningful.   Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

Nate Checketts, CEO and co-founder of men's activewear brand Rhone, shares how the company is expanding its physical presence and growing its brand while holding onto its values. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

Bill Ready, president of commerce at Google, joins the podcast to discuss trending gifts this holiday season and the future of shopping as digital and physical experiences continue to blend. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

David French, NRF’s Senior Vice President of Government Relations, discusses the latest on advocacy campaigns for the industry and connects the dots between Capitol Hill and retail. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.