

RETHINK RETAIL
RETHINK Retail
RETHINK Retail - the evolution of retail in today’s connected world.
Join us as we explore the most recent trends and innovations in commerce.
Join us as we explore the most recent trends and innovations in commerce.
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Jan 27, 2020 • 30min
Retail Rundown - Jan 27, 2020 - with guests Carol Spieckerman and Haniff Brown
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.
January 27, 2020: Bose to shutter all stores in North America, Europe, Japan and Australia; Payless is planning a return to the U.S. market; how much do millennial, Gen-Z consumers actually care about privacy?
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Jan 22, 2020 • 27min
EP57 - CIO at Champion Petfoods, Jacob Pat
Our guest is Jacob Pat. Jacob is the Chief Information Officer at Champion Petfoods, where he leads the company’s disruption of the pet food manufacturing industry through innovative technology solutions.
Prior to his role at Champion, Jacob proved himself a future-focused IT leader at Canada Goose Inc., where he was initially brought on board to build the technology group in support of rapid expansion.
Join us as we explore the consumer shifts impacting the retail industry at large, the difference between millennial, Gen-Z and older consumers, why in-store technology must be woven into the fabric of the experience.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Jan 20, 2020 • 21min
Retail Rundown - Jan 20, 2020 - Retail's Big Show Special
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.
January 20, 2020 - NRF 2020: Retail's Big Show Special: We hear from Tony D'Onofrio, Ricardo Belmar, Paul Lewis and Doug Stephens about their key takeaways from this year's Big Show.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Jan 13, 2020 • 25min
Retail Rundown - Jan 13, 2020 - with guests Mina Fader and Sucharita Kodali
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.
January 13, 2020: Amazon widens its global reach, Pier 1 Imports store closings, 2020 brand predictions
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Jan 8, 2020 • 29min
EP54 - Poshmark Chief Data Officer, Barkha Saxena
Our guest is Barkha Saxena. Barkha serves as Chief Data Officer at Poshmark, a leading social commerce marketplace for fashion apparel and accessories. In her role, Barkha has spent the last six years developing the company's data function and overseeing Poshmark's team of data scientists, analysts and data engineers.
Join us as we explore how Poshmark built a community-driven social marketplace, the power of personalization and how the resale business model will lead the retail apparel sector toward a future of sustainable fashion.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Jan 6, 2020 • 17min
Retail Rundown - Jan 6, 2020 - New Year's Special
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.
January 6, 2020 - New Year's Special: We hear from top thought leaders about the future of commerce and the impact technology, data and automation will have on connected shopping experiences.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Dec 18, 2019 • 37min
EP52 - Retail Bankruptcy and Restructuring Advisor, David Berliner
Our guest is David Berliner. David currently leads BDO’s Business Restructuring and Turnaround Services practice and lends his insight to the firm’s Retail and Consumer Products Advisory Services division.
David has more than 25 years of experience in financial advisory services focused on the retail, manufacturing, distribution and services industries.
Join us as we explore the consumer trends most influencing the retail landscape, why categories like apparel are closing stores while C-stores continue to cut ribbons, and David's predictions for retail in 2020 and beyond.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Dec 16, 2019 • 21min
Retail Rundown - Dec 16, 2019 - with guests Paula Rosenblum and Brandon Rael
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.
December 16, 2019: Rent the Runway arrives in select W Hotels, Old Navy leans on Postmates for same-day delivery, Kroger and Walgreens explore a purchasing alliance.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Dec 9, 2019 • 39min
Retail Rundown - Dec 9, 2019 - with guests Bob Phibbs and Mike Wittenstein
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.
December 09, 2019: Black Friday Cyber Monday breakdown, retail winners and losers, will BOPIS be the next mass retail adoption?
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Dec 4, 2019 • 30min
EP50 - Head of Customer Research at Zappos, Alex Genov
Our guest is Alexander Genov. Alex holds a PhD in experimental social psychology and currently leads customer research for the Zappos Family of Companies.
In previous positions, Alex was responsible for research and usability of the products and services for companies like Turbo Tax, State Farm Insurance and the Active Network.
Join us as we explore Zappos' exceptional customer service culture, the power of transparency and trust, and why it's imperative that retailers get to know their customers at an individual level.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller