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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Feb 13, 2025 • 33min
AI, Agility & the Future of Supply Chains with Blue Yonder
In the latest Rethink Retail Podcast, we sit down with Andrea Morgan, Chief Innovation Officer at Blue Yonder, to explore how AI and end-to-end visibility are revolutionizing supply chains.
🔹 How AI is optimizing demand forecasting, inventory planning, and sustainability
🔹 Why speed and adaptability are the key drivers of supply chain success
🔹 The growing role of GenAI and digital twins in supply chain transformation
With over 25 years of experience leading supply chain strategy at Nike, IBM, and Oracle, Andrea shares why she believes the time is now for supply chain reinvention.
Don’t miss this episode! 🎧
#RetailInnovation #AIinRetail #SupplyChainTransformation #RetailPodcast #RethinkRetail

Feb 5, 2025 • 22min
How AI Is Shaping Retail with Diebold Nixdorf and Manor AG
In this discussion, Matt Redwood, VP of Retail Solutions at Diebold Nixdorf, and Nicolas Kroeger, Chief Digital Officer at Manor AG, dive into the transformative power of AI in retail. They explore how AI optimizes both store operations and customer experiences. The conversation highlights the future of AI over the next few years, the importance of structured product data for enhancing quality, and the evolving dynamics between tech providers and retailers. They stress the need for adaptability in the workforce to fully leverage these technologies.

Feb 3, 2025 • 24min
Retail Automation Unleashed: Simbe’s Ben Bond at NRF 2025
Retail automation is evolving—are you keeping up?
In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, Ben Bond, VP of Strategy & Business Development at Simbe, joins us to discuss how AI and robotics are transforming inventory management, enhancing pricing accuracy, and driving efficiency for retailers. Recorded live at NRF 2025, this conversation dives into the future of automation and the role of technology in building agile, resilient retail operations.

Jan 31, 2025 • 43min
Retail Therapy: NRF 2025 Edition
Brandon Rael from Kyndryl shares insights into AI-driven personalization, emphasizing the importance of store associates in enhancing customer experience. Carol Spieckerman of Spieckerman Retail discusses the need for organizational changes in response to evolving retail trends. Guy Courtin from Tecsys highlights the vital yet often overlooked innovation in supply chains. The guests stress a pragmatic approach to technology amid challenges and advocate for a balance between digital transformation and meaningful human interaction in retail.

Jan 27, 2025 • 29min
Customer Experience in Grocery with ICA Gruppen and Diebold Nixdorf
Join Jack Stratten, RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert and Director at Insider Trends, for an engaging discussion on the future of grocery retail. Featuring Oskar Jakobsson (ICA Gruppen) and Carsten Brase (Diebold Nixdorf), this episode dives into how retailers are embracing technology and choice to meet customer demands.
💡 Key Topics Covered:
AI's growing role in grocery: reducing waste, automating tasks, and enabling personalization.
How self-service solutions are transforming customer and associate experiences.
Predictions for the grocery store of the future and why choice remains the ultimate differentiator.
🎧 Listen now and discover what’s next for grocery retail innovation.

Jan 27, 2025 • 19min
Conquering Data and Foodservice Solutions with Upshop & ReposiTrak
At NRF 2025, Lauren Kennedy (Upshop) and Derek Hannum (ReposiTrak) discuss how food traceability under FSMA 204 is reshaping the retail landscape.
💡 What you'll learn:
The challenges and opportunities of food safety regulations.
How Upshop and ReposiTrak’s partnership streamlines compliance across global supply chains.
Ways traceability data can drive better inventory management and reduce waste.
🎧 Tune in now to explore how technology is empowering retailers for the future

Dec 18, 2024 • 35min
Retail Therapy: A Reflection of 2024
In this special episode of Retail Therapy, host Andrew Smith is joined by retail experts Carol Spieckerman, Liza Amlani, and Trevor Sumner to reflect on the key trends and innovations that shaped the retail industry in 2024. They explore how AI-driven personalization, omnichannel strategies, and interconnected retail networks have redefined the landscape. Tune in for expert reflections on this year’s biggest lessons and gain insights on what these changes mean for 2025 and beyond!

Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 22min
2025 Retail Predictions: Industry Experts Share Insights on the Future
In this insightful conversation, Hitha Herzog, Chief Research Officer at H Squared Research, shares insights on consumer spending trends. Guy Kult discusses supply chain innovations, while retail analyst Suturita Kadali highlights the importance of digital transformation. Sam Weiss focuses on inventory management solutions, and Ian Scott offers a UK perspective on retail evolution. Alicia Esposito addresses industry trends, with Sushant Wariku exploring technology's role in retail. Lynn Power emphasizes sustainable practices, painting a comprehensive picture of retail's future.

Dec 11, 2024 • 44min
Retail Therapy: Department Stores & The Holidays
The holiday season is almost here, and department stores have always been the shining star of holiday shopping. But have they been dethroned by the rise of eCommerce? 🤔
In our latest episode of Retail Therapy, our host, Andrew Smith sits down with Top Retail Experts Venky Shankar, Andrea K. Leigh, and Sucharita Kodali to explore the shifting landscape of department stores and how they can keep up during the busiest shopping season of the year.

Dec 10, 2024 • 29min
Mastering AI-Powered Marketing with Marta Frattini
Tune into the latest episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast to hear Marta Frattini, Industry Strategy and Marketing Lead, Retail at Adobe discuss how retailers can redefine and demonstrate ROI by harnessing AI-driven tools. This conversation is crucial for any CMO looking for a credible seat at the decision-making table, showing their value, and receiving credit for their work.


