RETHINK RETAIL

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. October 19, 2020: Dollar General unveils its Popshelf concept, Walmart rolls out new tech-desk service, and Aldi tests bigger box format Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. October 12, 2020: H&M trims global fleet, Levi's launches second-hand e-commerce shop, grocers prepare for second round of product shortages. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. October 5, 2020: Amazon introduces palm scanners, MAC Cosmetics unveils new store concept, Target and Amazon go head-to-head on holiday sales. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Our guest today is Jay Altschuler. Jay is the vice president of media transformation at Petco. Previously, Jay ran global media for Samsung and Unilever. Join us as Jay reveals how Petco had to rethink its brick-and-mortar strategy amid COVID-19, the retailer's lean into social commerce, and Petco's vision for transforming itself into a pet health and wellness company. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. September 28, 2020: The Body Shop turns dirty trash into product packaging, European retail sales on the rise, Nike's digitization efforts pay off. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Our guest today is Monica Arnaudo Monica Arnaudo is the chief merchandising officer at Ulta Beauty. Since joining Ulta in 2017, Monica has built an unparalleled, world-class assortment reflecting how beauty lovers want to shop. Monica and her team are widely recognized for their ability to stay ahead of trends and for continually offering powerhouse brands that position Ulta Beauty as the destination for beauty. With over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, Monica has brought Ulta Beauty’s one-of-a-kind assortment to life in a way that transcends channels and keeps guests coming back to Ulta Beauty’s more than 1,200 stores. Monica has served in numerous sales and merchandising leadership roles at Nordstrom and Sephora, along with beauty companies including Bare Escentuals, L’Oreal, Estee Lauder Companies and Chanel. Join us as Monica reveals the significance of Ulta's Conscious Beauty initiative, how Ulta has had to rethink product sampling in the wake of COVID-19, and the key trends that will redefine the beauty industry at-large. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. September 21, 2020: Amazon launches luxury shopping, fashion houses find a new home on TikTok, Twitch, micro-fulfillment centers pop up around the globe. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. September 14, 2020: holiday shopping predictions, several off-price retailers continue physical expansion, Michaels unveils test and learn concept. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

The RETHINK Retail Podcast celebrates 100 episodes! Today's live show features Dan Goldman, Jason McNary, and Jennifer Stone Williams. Join us for a round of retail trivia, this or that, and a look back at past guests and how retail has evolved since our first episode. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Our guest today is Beatrice Mac Cabe. Beatrice is the Chief Creative Officer at Vera Bradley, where she oversees the brand’s product design and works closely with both the product development and technical design teams. Prior to joining Vera Bradley, Ms. Mac Cabe served as Vice President and Chief Creative Director at Fossil, where she directed the design process for lifestyle categories. Beatrice also served as a Design and Merchandising Director for JC Penney and a Creative Director at Vince Camuto. Join us as Beatrice reveals what it was like working for major European fashion houses, how Vera Bradley maintains its iconic brand essence, and how the retailer is turning trash into treasure with innovative fabrics made from plastic bottles. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller