

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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Nov 27, 2019 • 24min
EP48 - CEO and Co-Founder of Metamorphosis Partners, Co-Founder of Pet Coach, Brock Weatherup
Our guest is Brock Weatherup. Brock is a founder, mentor, C-suite executive and passionate leader of high growth consumer businesses.
He's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of Metamorphosis Partners, a company focused on creating extraordinary value for the consumer and the pet industry through innovation.
Brock was most recently EVP and Chief Innovation Officer and Digital Experience at Petco. Previously he was CEO and Co-Founder of PetCoach, which was later acquired by Petco.
Join us as we explore subscription models and digital disruption within the pet industry, the evolving needs of American pet guardians, and the future of telemedicine for pets.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Nov 25, 2019 • 28min
Retail Rundown - Nov 25, 2019 - with guests Laura Heller and Trevor Sumner
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.
November 25, 2019: Teen's luxury wishlists, Warby Parker's move into contacts, Tupperware and holiday pop ups.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Nov 20, 2019 • 30min
EP46 - Author of "Hire Like You Just Beat Cancer," Jim Roddy
Our guest is Jim Roddy. Jim is a channel business advisor and the vice president of marketing for the RSPA, where he leads the association's content efforts and provide business coaching to members.
Jim is also the author of the books "Hire Like You Just Beat Cancer," and "On The Edge with Jim Roddy."
Join us as we explore behavior-based interviewing and the key personality traits a hiring manager should look for in new talent, the shortcomings of AI-led hiring, and the importance of internal culture.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Nov 18, 2019 • 27min
Retail Rundown - Nov 18, 2019 - with guests Tony D'Onofrio and Carol Spieckerman
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.
November 18, 2019: Alibaba's Singles' Day sales, Amazon's upcoming grocery store, Nike cuts ties with Amazon.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Nov 13, 2019 • 40min
EP44 - Host of Canada's "The Voice of Retail" podcast, Michael LeBlanc
Our guest is Michael LeBlanc. Michael is the founder and president of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. He has over 25 years of experience in brand, retail marketing, and e-commerce leadership, and has worked with household brands like Black & Decker, Levi Strauss, Hudson's Bay, The Shopping Channel and Pandora Jewelry.
Michael is also the producer and host of The Voice of Retail Podcast, a joint venture with The Retail Council of Canada where he is a senior advisor.
Join us as we explore key differences between US and Canadian consumers, Canada's recent influx of foreign luxury brands, and what the Canadian cannabis market looks like one year after legalization.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Nov 11, 2019 • 26min
Retail Rundown - Nov 11, 2019 - with guests Nicole Leinbach Reyhle and Ricardo Belmar
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.
November 11, 2019: Starbucks' Mobile Pick Up stores, JCPenney's experience-focused strategy, and what's in store for the future of Black Friday.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Nov 6, 2019 • 32min
EP42 - Investment Partner at Fung Capital, Janie Yu
Our guest is Janie Yu. Janie is partner at Fung Capital, a venture capital firm with 100% focus on B2B tech companies that enable connected commerce and improve supply chain efficiency.
Prior to joining Fung Capital, Janie led marketing communication campaigns in international markets for Burts Bees. Janie is also a former BBC journalist.
Join us as we explore the core differentiators in building a great D2C company, the importance of post-purchase management, and why Fung Capital made the switch from investing in retailers to retail technologies.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Nov 4, 2019 • 26min
Retail Rundown - Nov 4, 2019 - with guests Charlie Cole and Shep Hyken
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.
November 04, 2019: Nordstrom's New York flagship, LVMH's Tiffany proposal, Amazon drops grocery delivery fees for Prime members.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Oct 30, 2019 • 15min
EP40 - Head of Insight & Analytics at the British Retail Consortium, Kyle Monk
Our guest is Kyle Monk, Head of Insight and Analytics at the British Retail Consortium. In his role, Kyle manages a team of economists and analysts who collect key metrics that measure the health of the UK high street.
Prior to joining the BRC, Kyle worked in policy research and for cross border financial technology suppliers
Join us as we explore the transformation of Britain's High Street, the key KPI's today's retailers should be examining, and how a potential Brexit could impact Britain's consumers.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller

Oct 28, 2019 • 23min
Retail Rundown - Oct 28, 2019 - with guests Sucharita Kodali and Shannon Ryan
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 28, 2019: Five Below's got games, Barneys' uncertain fate, Prescription drone delivery.
Hosted by Julia Raymond
Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock
Edited by Trenton Waller