RETHINK RETAIL

The RETHINK Retail Podcast celebrates 100 episodes! Today's live show features Dan Goldman, Jason McNary, and Jennifer Stone Williams. Join us for a round of retail trivia, this or that, and a look back at past guests and how retail has evolved since our first episode. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Our guest today is Beatrice Mac Cabe. Beatrice is the Chief Creative Officer at Vera Bradley, where she oversees the brand’s product design and works closely with both the product development and technical design teams. Prior to joining Vera Bradley, Ms. Mac Cabe served as Vice President and Chief Creative Director at Fossil, where she directed the design process for lifestyle categories. Beatrice also served as a Design and Merchandising Director for JC Penney and a Creative Director at Vince Camuto. Join us as Beatrice reveals what it was like working for major European fashion houses, how Vera Bradley maintains its iconic brand essence, and how the retailer is turning trash into treasure with innovative fabrics made from plastic bottles. 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. August 31, 2020: IBM breaks down its 2020 US Retail Index findings, Best Buy pushes ahead with its store hub model, Nike to close major wholesale accounts. 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. August 24, 2020: Payless re-enters the playing field, e-commerce sales growth, Tapestry to re-evaluate need for brick-and-mortar. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Our guest today is Christopher Silver. Chris joins us from MAC Cosmetics of Estee Lauder Companies where he holds the position of Global Vice President of Brand Technology. Previously Chris spent 10 years with the Urban Outfitters Group, which includes brands like Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, BHLDN, Terrain, Nuuly and Vetri Restaurants, where he held global leadership positions specializing in customer engagement, omni-retail innovation and technology. Join us as Chris reveals which COVID-induced shifts are reshaping the beauty sector, the emerging role of technology within beauty, and Chris' predictions for the future of retail. 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. August 17, 2020: Walmart partners with Instacart, what to do with mall anchors, the global state of luxury. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Our guest this week is Christopher Melillo. Chris is the Senior Vice President of Retail at Curaleaf, a leading U.S. cannabis operator that has recently been named the world's biggest cannabis company by revenue. Chris formerly served as the Senior Director of Stores North America for Nike, and Vice President of Stores for DTLR/Villa, a leading footwear and apparel retailer. Join us as Chris shares insights from his 20+ years of experience in retail leadership and store operations, COVID-19’s impact on the cannabis industry, and how Curaleaf is rethinking the cannabis retail experience. 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. August 10, 2020: Tractor Supply Company wins big, Buzzfeed launches its Shopping platform, CVS rolls out Paypal/Venmo payments. 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. August 3, 2020: The new Back to School season, Rite Aid and facial recognition, SPARC group eyes several struggling brands. 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. July 27, 2020: State of the global retail market, Google launches Shoploop, Walmart announces plans to close on Thanksgiving. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Our guest this week is Joshua Shabtai. Josh is the Sr. Director of Ecosystem at Lowe’s Innovation Labs, where he leads a global team responsible for articulating the future of home improvement retail and establishing strong, actionable partnerships with technology and cultural organizations of all sizes. Josh’s background as an augmented reality videogame designer, connected-toy start-up founder, and advertising creative director has fueled his passion for partnering with visionary companies and working to scale breakthrough ideas at Lowe’s. Join us as Josh breaks down the culture that supports true innovation, the future of AR/VR, and how Lowe's is transforming the way small businesses and professionals meet the needs of customers. 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. July 20, 2020: Home improvement sector sees sales boost, Amazon unveils its Dash Shopping Cart, American Eagle launches 'Unsubscribed' brand. 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. July 13, 2020: Walmart's unexpected initiatives, digital shoppers flock to new retailers, Pier 1's interested buyer. 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. July 6, 2020: Consumers hesitate on non-essentials, Fit:Match brings virtual fitting rooms to U.S. malls, Walgreens tests small-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. June 29, 2020: The state of luxury, the staying power of secondhand retail, Amazon’s Dash Wand is officially dead. 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. June 22, 2020: Starbucks to focus on 'to-go' model, Walmart and Shopify announce e-com partnership, Carrefour and Google launch voice shopping in France 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. June 15, 2020: Coresight Research's prediction for malls, retailers double down on e-commerce, Big Lots partners with Instacart. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Our guest this week is Vinod Bidarkoppa. Vinod is the Senior Vice President of Technology at Sam’s Club, where he is responsible for the strategic direction and management of all of Sam’s Club Technology and global teams. Vinod is a proven leader with nearly 25 years of global technology expertise, working across omnichannel retail, healthcare, and the airline industry. Prior to joining Sam's Club, Vinod served as the Senior Vice President of Technology at UnitedHealth Group, where he was responsible for leading global teams to define and execute Healthcare Digital Transformation Agenda initiatives. Join us as Vinod reveals how Sam's Club rolled out its new Concierge Service in just six days, how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way Sam’s Club thinks about innovation, and the greatest challenges facing retailers when it comes to implementing digital initiatives. 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. June 8, 2020: Retailers respond to nationwide protests, thredUP's partnership with Walmart, and the future of digital innovation. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Our guest this week is Ken Wincko. Ken is Vice President of Marketing at Barnes & Noble College, a Barnes & Noble subsidiary that operates nearly 800 campus bookstores for top academic institutions such as Harvard, Yale, and the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to BNC, Ken held Chief Marketing Officer roles at Cision/PR Newswire & WorkWave—a field service software tech startup. He’s also held senior-level marketing roles at Dun & Bradstreet, ADP, Citigroup, and IBM. Join us as Ken reveals how the sudden shift to distance learning has impacted BNC, what college life might look like in the fall, and some interesting findings about Gen-Z consumers and how to market to them. 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. June 1, 2020: We hear from top industry thought leaders about the power of innovation during tough times - Valtech’s Shannon Ryan, Infovista’s Ricardo Belmar, Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doc, Forrester’s Nigel Fenwick, and Perch Interactive’s Trevor Sumner. 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. May 25, 2020: JCPenney in talks with Amazon, the fate of small business, and the future in-store experience. 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. May 18, 2020: Traditional malls reopen, live streaming and the shift to digital, PepsiCo's move into DTC. Hosted and written 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. May 11, 2020: Major retailers file for bankruptcy, Walmart's Express Delivery service, changes in consumer behavior. 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. May 4, 2020: Curbside pickup surges 208%, online fashion sales rebound, Google makes Shopping listings free for merchants. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Our guest this week is Amit Shah. Amit is the Chief Strategy Officer and US General Manager at VTEX, a global cloud-based e-Commerce Platform and Omnichannel solutions provider. Amit has extensive experience investing in, starting, running, and advising software companies on product strategy, pricing, and go-to-market. He previously was the Founder and CEO of Jirafe which was acquired by SAP Hybris and prior to that VP of Sales & Business Development for Magento which was acquired by Adobe. Join us as we explore retailing in the time of COVID-19, successful collaborative commerce initiatives, and key strategies retailers can take to improve their e-commerce operations. 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. April 27, 2020: Off-price retailers stay offline, COVID-19 and the adoption of new tech, retail working conditions and the branding of a hero. 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. April 20, 2020: We hear from three retail thought leaders with their fingers on the pulse of the APAC market. Guests Ashley Dudarenok, Dave McCaughan and Shaun Rein join us from Hong Kong, Bangkok and Shanghai. Hosted by Julia Raymond Researched, written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Our guest this week Carol Leaman. Carol is the Chief Executive Officer at Axonify, an AI-powered learning platform that helps employers train and communicate with frontline employees. Prior to her role at Axonify, Carol led several tech companies, including PostRank Inc, which was acquired by Google in 2011. Join us as we explore the importance of agile training, how to better communicate with your frontline workers and the benefits of gamified learning. 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. April 13, 2020: Amazon struggles to keep up with demand, what's to come for supply chains, updates from Asia. 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. April 6, 2020: Grocery stores and delivery/pickup adoption, the fate of the traditional shopping mall, retail speculations/predictions. 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 30, 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the global retail landscape. We hear from Tony D'Onofrio, Paula Rosenblum, Ian Shepherd, Carol Spieckerman and Joseph Yakuel. 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 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