RETHINK RETAIL

Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to discuss the news and trends defining the world of retail. In this episode, host Jeff Roster is joined by Tom Litchford, Global Head of Retail at Amazon Web Services. Together they explore the current state of retail and the critical role of cloud technology, understanding the post-pandemic shopper, and the new retail culture of innovation. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Hosted by Jeff Roster Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Social media by Madison Freeland

Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to discuss the news and trends defining the world of retail. According to a survey conducted by Bain & Company, since the pandemic began, 72% of 800 large retailers said they are now trying to work in a more agile way. In this episode, we are joined by guests Cathy Hotka and Julian Mills as we discuss what it means to be an agile store. We also examine some of the biggest pressures facing retailers when it comes to operational agility and why is it so difficult for some retailers to make quick shifts. Cathy is a celebrated industry thought leader and the Principal at Cathy Hotka & Associates. Prior to that she served as the VP of Information Technology at the National Retail Federation, where she created the NRF CIO Council and NRFtech, which have changed the way CIOs converse. Cathy also oversees the Store Operations Council and hosts numerous events. Julian is the CEO of Quorso, an Agile Stores management app. Prior to joining Quorso, Julian was a Partner at McKinsey & Co and a turnaround executive at Christie’s. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Hare Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Social media by Madison Freeland

Today we’re kicking off another episode of RETHINK Retail with guest Nikki Kaufman. Nikki is the Co-Founder and Chief People Officer at CAMP, a self-described Family Experience Company designed to inspire and engage families. CAMP operates five experience-driven toy and learning shops in the United States and has recently launched its new, kid-friendly e-commerce store called Present Shop. Join us as Nikki shares her journey to co-founding CAMP, how the high-touch retailer pivoted during the pandemic with innovative digital experiences, and what's next for this family-friendly company. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Hare Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Social Media by Madison Freeland

Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to discuss the news and trends defining the world of retail. In this episode, we're joined by Gary Newbury and Liza Amlani as we examinee the unpredictability of the supply chain and the actions businesses must take to become more efficient and agile. This episode is guest hosted by Paula Rosenblum, the managing partner and co-founder of Retail Systems Research. She's also a RETHINK Retail Advisor and widely recognized as a top retail influencer. Gary Newbury is a Senior Exec On Call specializing in Retail Supply Chains & The Last Mile. Liza is the Principal at Retail Strategy Group - a consulting practice that helps companies in the retail space dramatically improve profitability. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Hosted by Paula Rosenblum Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Social media by Madison Freeland

Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to discuss the news and trends defining the world of retail. In this episode, you'll hear from Mailchimp's Vice President of Retail, Sara Hicks, and Christine Russo, a RETHINK Retail advisor and the founder of the Retail Creative and Consulting Agency, as we discuss the evolution of retail over the last year and how the move to digital has led to the democratization of commerce. You'll also hear about the work Mailchimp is doing to help small and medium-sized businesses get back on track after a year of disruption. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Hare Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Social media by Madison Freeland

Today we’re kicking off another episode of RETHINK Retail with guest Matt Alexander. Matt is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Neighborhood Goods. Bursting onto the retail scene in 2018, Neighborhood Goods made it abundantly clear that it was not your grandmother’s department store. Neighborhood Goods is the store of the future, mixing a traditional store environment with the ease of technology and the vibrancy and community of an international bazaar. Join us as Matt shares his journey to co-founding Neighborhood Goods, his insights for DTC brands and what Neighborhood Goods is doing to help brands hard-hit by COVID-19. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Hare Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Social Media by Madison Freeland

Just in time for summer, the United States is beginning to return to a state of normalcy after a rigorous six months of vaccinations. In this episode, you'll hear from João Diogo Falcão and Jeff Roster as we discuss our outlook for summer + news on stores dropping mask mandates, sports venues opening back up and how AiFi is bringing autonomous stores to the Indy 500. João Diogo Falcãois the Chief Technology Officer at AiFi, a retail tech company that helps retail stores of all sizes become fully autonomous. Also returning to the show this week is Jeff Roster. Jeff is the chairman of the Retail Advisory Board at Apptricity and the former vice president of strategy at IHL group. Jeff is also the co-host of, This Week in Innovation Podcast. Be sure to give him a listen on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or wherever you download your shows. We've got the scoop—and more—on today's episode. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Hare Written and Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Social Media by Madison Freeland

At the close of 2020, women held just 7.8% of S&P 500 CEO positions. We were in attendance at the Shoptalk Meetup for Women event last week, where we spoke with dozens of women who are keeping the retail industry progress forward. In this episode, we share some of our key takeaways from the event, including a survey we conducted with 30 women in business. Joining the show today are RETHINK Retail's Natalie Arana, Gabriella Bock and Paula Macaggi. We've got the scoop—and more—on today's episode. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Hare Written and Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

In this episode, we spoke with guests Faisal Masud, chief executive officer of Fabric, a headless e-commerce startup, and Jeff Roster, chairman of the Retail Advisory Board at Apptricity and the former vice president of strategy at IHL Group. We spoke about Amazon's revenue growth during the pandemic as well as the rise of headless commerce and how it can help retailers level the playing field with Amazon. Before Fabric, Faisal was the CTO of Staples, COO of Alphabet's drone division Wing, and helped create AmazonBasics. Jeff is also the co-host of the This Week in Innovation Podcast. We've got the scoop—and more—on today's episode. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Hare Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Social Media by Madison Freeland

In this episode we spoke with Christopher Breen, head of partnerships at Public Goods, a membership-based online home goods store offering consumers healthy everyday essentials straight to their door. Chris currently leads the B2B team at Public Goods, where he is focused on making simple, sustainable, and design-forward products accessible in the retail and hospitality industry. We spoke about the value proposition of a DTC brand in retail, why merchandising is so important and how it helps brands like Public Goods own their narrative. You'll also hear about Public Goods' new wholesale store and what it's trying to accomplish by working directly with retail and hospitality buyers. We've got the scoop—and more—on today's episode. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Hare Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Social Media by Madison Freeland

Does your brand need a Chief TikTok Officer? Many retailers have been catching on to the TikTok craze, with some brands even hiring special teams to whip out viral campaigns. Late last month, toymaker Nerf announced that it would be hiring a Chief TikTok Officer to create new ways to connect with the TikTok community On today's episode, we spoke with Brandon Brown, CEO of GRIN, an influencer marketing platform that helps DTC brands build and manage influencer relationships on social platforms including TikTok. You'll hear what Brandon thinks of Nerf's new "CTO" role and his key tips for running viral influencer campaigns. We've got the scoop—and more—on today's episode. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Hare Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

We’re kicking off another episode of RETHINK Retail with guest Charlie Chanaratsopon. Charlie is most known for building Charming Charlie to 5,000 employees, 350 stores globally, and $500M in revenue. Charlie recently launched Boosted Commerce, a leading consumer products platform that acquires, launches, and grows third-party sellers on Shopify and Amazon. Join us as Charlie shares his journey as an entrepreneur, his insights for e-commerce merchants, and his key predictions for the future of digital real estate.

Gen Z, the portion of the U.S. population born around 1996 through roughly 2010, makes up for 40 percent of U.S. consumers and by 2026, Generation Z will surpass millennials as the largest consumer base in the U.S. In this episode, host Brandon Rael sat down with Andy Austin, president of The Industrious, a global design agency that specializes in creating unique in-store experiences. Together they discuss how a well-designed, innovative customer experience can be transformative for retailers and the ways in which aligning the customer’s personal brand with the retailer’s brand can engage shoppers and build lasting relationships with the next generation of consumers. We've got the scoop—and more—on today's episode. Read the Industrious’ whitepaper: Gen Z and The Retail Middle Class – A Path Forward: https://wearetheindustrious.com/white-paper-genz/ - - - - - - Hosted by Brandon Rael Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Here's a staggering statistic to kick off your Monday morning: 77% of consumers say they have tried new brands since the beginning of 2020 In this episode, we sat down with Mark Smith, President of Kitewheel, a leading solution provider for customer journey orchestration and analytics, to discuss what's driving consumers’ willingness to try new brands. Kitewheel recently released a report titled “How to Survive The Latest Retail Apocalypse”, which explores key industry trends and offers recommendations on how brands can make the most of an evolving retail landscape. We've got the scoop—and more—on today's episode. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Hare Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

In this episode, RETHINK Retail advisor Ricardo Belmar sits down with guests Gautham Vadakkepatt and Jeff Roster to discuss the role of academics in retail and how they are helping to create "new knowledge" for the next generation of retail innovators. Gautham Vadakkepatt is the Assistant Professor in Marketing and the Director of the Center for Retail Transformation at the School of Business at George Mason University. Jeff Roster is the Chairman of the Retail Advisory Board at Apptricity Corporation and the former VP of Strategy at IHL Group. - - - - - - Hosted by Ricardo Belmar Produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Nearly four months into 2021 and retailers in the United States are on track to open more stores than they close this year. In this episode, guests David Wilkinson and Britt Mills join host Julia Raymond Hare as they examine the state of physical retail and opportunities for emerging DTC brands. David Wilkinson is the President and GM of NCR Retail Solutions, a leader in enterprise retail technology and the number one global POS software provider for retail and hospitality. Britt Mills is the Senior Director of Customer Experience at Mobiquity, a global digital consultancy that helps the world's leading brands understand, apply, and engage with technology in meaningful ways. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Hare Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Now a year into the COVID-19 crisis, the world has watched as the grocery industry continues to prove its resilience, most notably through the rollout and adoption of same-day pickup and delivery services. In this special episode of the Retail Rundown Podcast, we'll take a deeper look at the state of the grocery industry as we hear insights from Tony D'Onofrio, Marc Babin, Carl Boutet, Oliver Banks, and Ashley Dudarenok. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rethink-industries Twitter: @RETHINK_Retail - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

On today's episode, we are joined by The Economist's Schumpeter columnist Henry Tricks to explore The Economist's special report “The Retail Renaissance: The Future of Shopping.” You'll hear insights on the new relationship between mass production and mass consumption; the use of data to bring producers and consumers directly together; customer choice and the ability to decide where and how to shop; and finally, the shift to Asia. Read the report: https://www.economist.com/futureofshoppingsr - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

In this episode, we caught up with Reality Interactive's Creative Director Jeremy Brazeal to learn how in-store touch technology thrived during a global pandemic. We also spoke about the ways consumers are changing, what retailers can do now to prepare them for the next 3-5 years, and what he thinks the ideal post-pandemic retailer will look like. Episode 132 of the RETHINK Retail Podcast was recorded on March 02, 2021. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Is Target aiming to reinvent the mall? Target announced it would be launching Apple mini shops in 17 of its stores in 2021 with more to come in the near future. Target's sales also grew by more than $15 billion in 2020, which was greater than the company's total sales growth over the last 11 years. So, what can small and mid-size retailers glean from Target's success? Guests Justin Abrams and Raymond Riley explore this topic and more in today's episode. Justin is the CEO of FlagshipRTL, a brick-and-mortar retail services platform that has launched stores for major powerhouse luxury brands like Moncler, Bogner, and Bonpoint. Ray is the Co-CEO of Progress Retail, a retail operations and employee experience platform providing dynamic learning, task management, and company communications. St. Catrick's Day T-Shirt with Fanny: https://www.target.com/p/men-s-st-catrick-s-day-with-fanny-short-sleeve-graphic-t-shirt-white-green/-/A-81316252 - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

In this episode, Forrester Research's Sucharita Kodali sits down with Mina Fader, Managing Director of the Baker Retailing Center at the University of Pennsylvania. They discuss recent allegations that Amazon favored big sellers on its India platform, as well as Standard Cognition’s recent round of funding and, finally, Facebook’s current news debacle in Australia. - - - - - - Hosted by Sucharita Kodali Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Are you ready for the Roaring Twenties? On today's episode, we discuss Best Buy's digital transformation, retail's new physical estate and the post-pandemic retail landscape. Featuring guests Peter Cohan and Andrew Smith. Peter Cohan is the president of Peter S. Cohan and Associates, a management consulting and venture capital firm. He is also a Forbes contributor and columnist at Inc. Magazine. You can find his new book, "Goliath Strikes Back" on Amazon. Andrew Smith is the co-founder of Think Uncommon, a retail consultancy helping retailers innovate. He is the co-author of the book, "Retail Innovation Reframed," a how-to guide to implementing innovative capability in a retail business. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Did you know 73% of Gen Z consumers have increased the time they spend shopping online? In this episode, we explore this digitally native generation as we take a deeper look at their purchases, preferences, and the retail campaigns making waves on TikTok. Joining us today are Dara Busch, president of 5WPR’s consumer practice, and Trinity Wiles, co-founder and director of product development at Where & Share.

Today’s episode is hosted by the incredible Carol Spieckerman. Carol expert on global retail trajectories and transmedia brand platforms. Carol is also an author and contributor to leading media outlets, such as NPR, Reuters, and Forbes, as well as our very own RETHINK Retail advisor and the host of the Spieckerman Speaks Retail Podcast. In this episode, Carol sat down with Simbe Robotics CEO Brad Bogolea, to discuss what’s ahead for retail robotics. - - - - - - Hosted by Carol Spieckerman Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Feb 01, 2021: Join us as we explore actionable insights retailers can gain from their consumer and sales data. Featuring Eric Nykamp and Jay Klauminzer. Eric is the Chief Executive Officer of Raange, a mobile marketing space helping brick and mortar turn visitors into digital customers. Jay is the Chief Executive Officer of Raise. It's a website and an app where shoppers can purchase discounted gift cards from over 4,000 brands. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Did you know Americans spend roughly 37 billion hours each year just waiting in lines? We didn't either until we caught up with AiFi's Chief Technology Officer, João Diogo Falcão, in this intriguing episode on autonomous stores. Join us as João reveals AiFi's advances in checkout free technology, how autonomous stores will transform the retail landscape and why, in the not-so-distant future, shopping brick-and-mortar will take less time than an episode on Netflix. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Join us as we dive into key takeaways from NRF Chapter One as we chat with retail technology experts about this year’s Big Show. In this episode, you'll hear from thought leaders from Nedap Retail, a global leader in RFID solutions; Oracle, an integrated cloud applications and platform services provider; Quorso, a software company providing retailers with applications to become more agile; and Reality Interactive, an agency specializing in digital retail experiences.

The world is changing all around us — and retail is too. In this episode of the Retail Rundown, we talk to e-commerce expert and President of Profitero Sarah Hofstetter on the big opportunities for digital retail. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to discuss the news and trends defining the world of retail. Jan 11, 2021: With a return to stores on the horizon, guests Ricardo Belmar and Trevor Sumner discuss how retailers can reinvent their store experience beyond curbside pickup. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Hello, Happy New Year, and welcome to 2021—a year that will forever be known as "The Year After 2020." On today’s episode, we’ll hear from thought leaders including three of our retailer friends, an Automotive executive, and three retail technology experts about their vision for 2021. Today's guests include John Boline from Starbucks, TheRealReal’s Courtney Hawkins, WolfgangHoffmann from Jaguar Land Rover Canada, and Dan Goldman, who recently joined Gap after a noteworthy stint at The North Face. We’ll also hear from innovative retail solution providers, such as AiFi, a company that’s turning physical stores into checkout-free experiences; Level10, a company that helps retailers do more with fewer partners by procuring, deploying and maintaining IT equipment; and Zebra Technologies, a software analytics provider that helps to empower the front line in retail and e-commerce.

Welcome to RETHINK Luxury, a new four-part, forward-looking series on the luxury industry at-large. On today's episode, we take a deeper look at connected experiences and the digital tools that are transforming the luxury retail industry into a place where shoppers can touch, sense, smell and dream bigger and bolder than ever before. This episode features guests Ludovic Baussan, Sandrine Crener, Marie Driscoll, Shannon Ryan, Ron Thurston, and Line Tousignant.

Hello and welcome to RETHINK Retail’s Year in Review. Join us as we rundown the year with clips from episodes past. Featuring commentary from Ricardo Belmar, Carol Spieckerman, AJ Mak and Chris Ressa. - - - - - - 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. Dec 07, 2020: BFCM results, Neiman Marcus launches virtual gift finders/curbside Santa, Sephora and Kohl's partner up. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Welcome to RETHINK Luxury, a four-part, forward-looking series on the luxury industry at-large. On today's episode, we take a deeper look at the APAC region, with a particular focus on China, the new Chinese luxury consumer, and the impact this region will have on the global luxury market. This episode features interviews with "Future Luxe" Author Erwan Rambourg, Matteo De Rosa, former President of Dries Van Noten, and RETHINK Retail’s Representative for China Joyce Deng. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Marketing and social media by Natalie Arana

How did a simple mismatch of a brand's sneakers and socks disrupt well-paired relationships with its retailers? In this episode, we're joined by Jesse Wragg, an ex-real estate agent turned agency leader turned VC-backed entrepreneur. You'll hear how brands and retailers are approaching marketplaces, strategic insight for the now and predictions for the future of commerce. When he's not running a business helping retailers with marketplaces, you can find Jesse renovating a Ford Transit planning future world explorations. 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. November 23, 2020: Gen-Z upgrades for Nike, Bebe enters the furniture vertical, Group Nine Media launches Swipe.Shop. - - - - - - 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. November 16, 2020: Ulta and Target team up, keeping tabs on holiday inventories, China's Singles Day breaks new records. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Welcome to RETHINK Luxury, a new four-part, forward-looking series on the luxury industry at-large. On today's episode, we envision a better world forward as we dive into ethical and sustainable sourcing in luxury, the challenges of implementing sustainable business practices within the luxury industry, and the opportunities for luxury in the circular economy. This episode features interviews with Tim Benniks, Director of Web Development at Valtech; Sandrine Crener, Program Director at Harvard Business School; and Liz Alessi, VP of Sourcing at Tapestry. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Marketing and social media by Natalie Arana

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 9, 2020: Primark remains firm on brick-and-mortar, Walmart ditches the robots, Amazon enters the Nordic market. 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. November 2, 2020: Gap to exit traditional malls, Bed Bath & Beyond scales back coupons, Postmates explores retail delivery. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Welcome to RETHINK Luxury, a new four-part, forward-looking series on the luxury industry at-large. In today's episode, we'll explore some of the key trends redefining the luxury industry and its shoppers, as well as the opportunities and obstacles facing this sector as it begins to embrace the digital. This episode features interviews with Francois-Xavier Hotier, President of Ulysse Nardin Americas; Elinor Noble, Global Head of Retail Excellence at LOEWE; and Fabiola Velarde, Senior Director at Emporio Armani Retail Americas. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Marketing and social media by Natalie Arana

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 26, 2020: Retailers prepare for 'shipaggedon,' Buy now, pay later services on the rise, holiday mall predictions. 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 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