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. March 16, 2020: Coronavirus and its impact on the U.S. market, Burlington eliminates its eCommerce platform, Amazon to license its 'Just Walk Out' technology. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, 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. March 9, 2020: Panera Bread's monthly coffee subscription, Amazon Go Grocery, Target to test c-store sized format. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

This week we are joined by guest Carrie Tharp. Carrie is the Vice President of Retail & Consumer at Google Cloud, where she is responsible for creating and executing Google Cloud’s global product, partner, and go-to-market strategy in the Retail industry. Prior to joining Google Cloud, Carrie was at The Neiman Marcus Group where she served as Chief Digital & Marketing Officer and was responsible for all aspects of its e-commerce business across Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Last Call and Horchow brands Join us as we explore Etsy's migration to Google Cloud, the evolution of personalization and privacy, and what it's like to transition from a legacy retail brand to a top 5 tech company. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

This week we are joined by guest Eric Toda Eric is the Co-Founder of Hill City, which was the first digital direct to consumer brand launched by Gap Inc. in 2018. Eric spent his career building challenger brands from Facebook, Nike, Snapchat and Airbnb and now advises challenger brands including Stitch Fix. In addition to his advisory roles, he is also an opinion contributor at Adweek on the topic of challenger brands. Join us as we explore the rise of challenger brands, the power of personalization, and why smart brands are taking social stands.

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. February 24, 2020: Brandless shutters, Coronavirus has retailers on edge, 7-Eleven tests unmanned store concept. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, 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. Feb 17, 2020 - Future Stores Miami Special: Ricardo Belmar, Jennifer Williams, Gene Lunger, Gustavo Romero and Jason McNary share their key takeaways from the 2020 Future Stores Miami retail conference. Hosted by Justin White Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

This week we are joined by guest Steve Laughlin. Steve is the Vice President and General Manager for the Global Consumer Industry at IBM, where he leads the company’s retail, consumer products, and wholesale distribution channels. Join us as we explore brand transformation, the importance of micro-moments, and Steve's key takeaways from IBM's 2020 Consumer Report. Hosted by Paul Lewis Researched, 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. February 10, 2020: Macy’s to shutter 120 U.S. stores, Sephora to open 100 new off-mall locations, Forever 21 seeks fresh start with retail group Hosted by Justin White Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

We are joined by esteemed author and retail consultant Ian Shepherd. Ian is the former Chief Operating Officer of Odeon, Europe’s largest cinema business. He also served as the Chief Executive Officer for Game Group, a pan-European retailer with over 1300 stores. Now writing, consulting and advising retailers, investors and innovative start-ups, Ian has penned many of his insights in his book "Reinventing Retail." Join us as we explore the purpose of stores in the new economy, why knowing your customer is key, and why retailers should never rest when it comes to innovation. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, 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. February 3, 2020: The fall of Lucky's Market, Coke keeps its plastic bottle, will Walmart's $1 wage increase boost employee morale? Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller