Kantar Retail Sound Bites

In episode 26 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss Digital Twins. This episode also features Rishi Vaish, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Vice President (VP) for IBM Sustainability Software to discuss modern uses of digital twin technology in retail. Have a topic you would like to see us cover? Share your request by emailing Switchon@kantar.com.  Hershey/s new Robotic Endcap Display, United States   (in-store experience site) Price Lab executes dynamic hourly pricing, South Korea (The Korean Herald) Which Wich is the First brand to utilize remote digital crew members (QSR Mag) https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/24/walmart-raises-minimum-wage-as-retail-labor-market-remains-tight.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/retailers-get-a-seasonal-beating-11674059330 https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/24/chewy-connect-with-a-vet-regulatory-hurdles-skepticism.html Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn

In episode #25 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss ten commerce callouts for 2023. This episode also features Vinima Shekhar, VP Merchandising, Wellness at Walmart to discuss recent customer wellness trends and initiatives at the retailer. Have a topic you'd like to have covered? Contact us: Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast

In episode #24 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss global commerce and predictions heading into 2023. Also, get timely retail news on Hooters, Tesco online, getir, and more. This episode also features Malcolm Pinkerton, Senior Director, Global Insights at Kantar to discuss EMEA and global retail predictions.  NASCAR star launching virtual brand with HootersFast Casual Tesco suppliers to use online swap-shop to cut costs and reduce waste - Tesco PLC Walmart CEO says shoplifting could lead to price jumps, store closures (cnbc.com)| Are we in Beirut?’ Philly gas station hires guards with AR-15s - pennlive.com| https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-launches-tiktok-style-feed-in-push-to-accelerate-social-shopping-11670476199 https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/09/grocery-delivery-firm-getir-acquires-embattled-rival-gorillas.html  

In episode #23 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss recent innovations and trends in the restaurant and retail industries. Also, get timely retail news on 7-Eleven concept stores, Walmart automation, Starbucks Reserve, and more. This episode also features Chris Keating, EVP, Winsight Media, to recap major findings from the 2022 Global Restaurant Leadership Conference in Dubai. Have a topic you would like to see us cover? Share your request by emailing Switchon@kantar.com.  Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/beverage/inside-new-starbucks-reserve-nycs-empire-state-building https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/26/why-your-next-dominos-pizza-delivery-may-arrive-in-a-chevy-bolt-ev.html https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/28/business/black-friday-sales-numbers/index.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/black-friday-lured-shoppers-back-in-early-test-for-holiday-spending-11669569850 https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/subway-taps-unattended-grab-go-vending-fridges?utm_source=social&utm_medium=rss&utm_id=nrn https://insideretail.asia/2022/11/24/7-eleven-unveils-7cafe-concept-store-at-jewel-changi/ https://hbr.org/2022/11/how-walmart-automated-supplier-negotiations

In episode #22 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the latest edition of Kantar PoweRanking 2022. Also, get timely retail news on Target store remodels, new Amazon delivery program, TikTok restaurant marketing, and more. This episode also features Patrick Fellin, partner, go to market strategy at Kantar, to discuss key findings in Kantar’s industry standard report PoweRanking 2022. Have a topic you would like to see us cover? Share your request by emailing Switchon@kantar.com.  Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn Panera opens first updated urban store format in NYC | Restaurant Dive Kantar Retail Blogs How Tmall Global is overcoming the challenges of China’s zero-Covid policy - Inside Retail https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/08/levi-strauss-ceo-says-companys-search-for-new-leader-got-help-from-unlikely-source.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/retailers-turning-to-specific-day-delivery-over-speediest-shipping-11668022827 https://chainstoreage.com/target-goes-big-unveils-larger-format-store-more-modern-design

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. Have a topic you would like to see us cover? Share your request by emailing Switchon@kantar.com.  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  

In episode #20 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the growth of conversation commerce. Also, get timely news and notes in retail on McDonald's labor challenges, Nordstom, and 'Best Before' labels. This episode also features Blu Atwood, Co-founder and CEO of Textual, to discuss conversation commerce.

In episode #19 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the evolution of shopper marketing in the influence of retail media. Also, get timely news and notes in retail on Tesco, new subscription programs, Deliveroo, and more. This episode also features April Carlisle, EVP, Commerce at Spark Foundry to discuss shopper marketing in context with retail media. Have a topic you would like to see us cover? Share your request by emailing Switchon@kantar.com.  Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn Tesco links executive director bonuses to halving food waste by 2025 (grocerygazette.co.uk) P.F. Chang's is launching a subscription program | CNN Business Deliveroo Hop launches first physical grocery store with Morrisons | News | The Grocer https://www.wsj.com/articles/micro-warehouse-provider-pivots-as-retail-consumer-market-shifts-11664357402 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/28/business/lululemon-mirror-membership.html https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-03/get-it-right-or-pay-the-price-retailers-punish-vendor-missteps

In episode #18 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the importance of and strategies behind retail media.   Also, get timely news and notes in retail on Starbucks investor day, Ocado, Patagonia, and more. This episode also features Cara Pratt, senior vice president, Kroger Precision Marketing, to discuss all things retail media such as strategies and innovations in the space. Have a topic you would like to see us cover? Share your request by emailing Switchon@kantar.com.  Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn

In episode #17 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the leadership prinicples and opportunities for individual and team growth.   Also, get timely news and notes in retail on Subway's subscription service, flexitarian eating in Asia, and more. This episode also features Susan Gambardella, president of north america at Kimberly Clark Professional, to discuss personal development and career navigation. Have a topic you would like to see us cover? Share your request by emailing Switchon@kantar.com.  Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn