RETHINK RETAIL

In this episode guest host Shannon Ryan is joined by Sandra Byrne, senior manager for Lush Cosmetics, a bath, body, skin and hair care company devoted to creating fresh, low-waste and cruelty-free products. Sandra has worked for Lush for nearly 18 years and is the store manager of the world's largest Lush shop in Liverpool, UK. In this episode we hear Sandra's journey of how she transformed her High Street location into a community hub where the brand's story shines bright. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Hosted by Shannon Ryan Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Chase Atherton

In this episode, Julia Hare speaks with CEO and Founder Gail Amsterdam of Amsterdam Associates, a retained executive search firm focused on recruiting retail and digital senior talent for growth-oriented businesses. Gail shares what qualities she looks for in retail executives, how leadership has changed, and stories from her career that will surprise you! If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Hare Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Chase Atherton

In this episode, guest host Alicia Esposito speaks with Dr. Lily Talakoub, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder and CEO of Derm to Door. Derm to Door is a robust, curated skincare e-commerce platform with a dedicated shopping mobile application, AI-driven skin analysis and a network of tele-dermatology providers offering on demand appointments from your phone or tablet. Knowing how to truly leverage the power of social media, Dr. Lily has also built a following of fans who watch her educational videos on TikTok and Instagram. Qualifying retailers and brands can attend Shoptalk Europe for free with up to £500 in travel reimbursement through Shoptalk’s world-renowned Hosted Meeting Programme.  For more information visit https://shoptalkeurope.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Hosted by Alicia Esposito Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Chase Atherton

Welcome to the RETHINK Retail Podcast, your go-to weekly podcast where we team up with industry experts to discuss the news, trends, and big ideas that are redefining commerce. On today's episode, host Julia Hare speaks with Karli Bruno, e-commerce & digital marketing manager at Davines, a professional haircare brand care-crafted in Italy and focused on sustainable, natural ingredients. Karli shares the personalization journey the brand made after quickly pivoting to e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to joining Davines and focusing on the beauty Industry, Karli was an e-commerce manager at Mood Fabrics and Lord & Taylor, with focus in the retail DTC industry. This episode is sponsored by Coveo on behalf of today’s guest with professional haircare brand Davines. Use code: RETHINKRETAIL at www.davines.com to receive free Shipping on Davines products. Offer expires May 30, 2022. Thank you to our sponsor Coveo, to learn more about what Coveo’s AI-powered relevance platform can do for you, visit www.coveo.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Hare Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Chase Atherton

Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to discuss the news, trends, and big ideas that are redefining commerce. Have you heard of the effortless economy? In today's digital world, convenience is the number one priority for shoppers, and a seamless consumer experience is a standard expectation. This has created clear opportunities for retailers, but also significant challenges. In this episode, host Jerry Sheldon, IHL's Vice President of Technology, spoke with Callum Campbell, CEO of Linnworks, about the consumer shift to the effortless economy and what it means for the retail industry. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Hosted by Jerry Sheldon Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Chase Atherton

Retail is a fast paced diverse, and exciting industry—and managing complexity and ambiguity has been the theme of the past two years. In this episode, host April Sabral dives into the topic of positive leadership with guest Emma Taylor, vice president of North American stores for REISS, a modern, global fashion brand offering stylish women's and menswear. Prior to joining REISS, Emma spent nearly 14 years growing her career at TOPSHOP TOPMAN where she most recently served as the brand’s US regional manager. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Hosted by April Sabral Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to discuss the news, trends, and big ideas that are redefining retail. In this episode we hear from up-and-coming designer Gwen Beloti as she shares the story behind her namesake jewelry brand, the Gwen Beloti Collection. Founded in 2019, the Brooklyn-based brand is committed to providing women with stylish everyday accessory options that are high quality, accessible and size inclusive. Gwen Beloti was also featured at the NRF’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Showcase during its Big Show last month. Shop from Gwen's collection at www.gwenbeloti.com If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Hosted and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Today we’re kicking off another episode of the Retail Rundown podcast with guest Nicolas Safis. Nicolas is the Group Innovation Director at Carrefour, which is the eighth-largest retailer in the world by revenue, operating a massive fleet of hypermarkets, grocery and convenience stores in over 30 countries. Join us as we discuss Carrefour's recent and upcoming digital innovation initiatives, including the launch of an AiFi-partnered connected store in Paris and the retailer's moves toward the metaverse. Today’s episode with Carrefour is a great example of how AiFi helped bring retailer's vision to life with the deployment of Carrefour's first connected store in Paris. To learn how AiFi can help your brand deploy a connected store, visit their website at aifi.com. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Hare Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to discuss the news, trends, and big ideas that are redefining commerce. In this episode, Karl Haller, partner at the IBM Consumer Center of Competency, joins us to discuss IBM's new key findings on consumer attitudes toward hybrid shopping, sustainability, and purpose-driven brands. In his role at IBM, Karl Haller leads a team of industry experts who develop transformational solutions and programs for leading retailers and CPGs across the globe. Before becoming a partner at IBM, Karl was a retail executive for flagship brands such as Brooks Brothers and The Limited. Download the full report at: https://www.ibm.com/downloads/cas/YZYLMLEV If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Hare Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to discuss the news, trends, and big ideas that are redefining commerce. In this episode, we discuss why marketers need more than just predictions—they need real strategy and insights. Joining the show is Meghann York. Meghann is the global head of product marketing and marketing solutions at Emarsys, an SAP company. Together we dive into Emarsys' new report titled “unPredictions: Commerce Marketing Priorities Powering 2022.” About the guest: Meghann York is a dynamic marketing leader who specializes in sales and strategy development, organization design, resourcing, and market development. As a thought leader in her field, Meghann applies creative thinking to solve big marketing challenges. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Hosted by Paul Lewis Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller