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.
Episodes
July 7, 2025 • 18 mins
On this episode of Rethink Retail, host Marie Driscoll sits down with Shunda Lynch, luxury retail expert with extensive experience at Bloomingdale´s.
Shunda shares her unexpected journey into luxury retail, from studying fashion design to building a loyal clientele through passion and deep relationship-building.
Hear how her love for classic and innovative luxury brands shaped her approach in a competitive industry.
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July 5, 2025 • 16 mins
Welcome to Rethink Retail, the podcast where we uncover the stories and strategies behind some of the world’s most successful brands.
From retail giants to ecommerce disruptors, we reveal the secrets of their success and share key insights to drive true retail transformation.
Shannon Flanagan chats with Jessica Rosario-Calcano, VP of Merchandising at Perry Ellis International. Jessica shares her unique journey into merchandising,...
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July 2, 2025 • 17 mins
What sets great brands apart in the age of AI?
Maria Carlton, former Under Armour Senior Director and retail strategist, joins host Alan Malcomson live from The Lead Summit in New York.
With 20+ years in the industry, Maria shares lessons on agility, authenticity, and leadership, from driving predictive analytics to embracing sustainability and mentoring future talent.
⏱️ Highlights:
[01:00] Retail's constant evolution
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June 30, 2025 • 20 mins
In this episode of Rethink Retail, host Rebekah Kondrat speaks with Victoria Katsarou, VP of Global Retail at Estée Lauder Companies, live from The Lead.
Victoria unpacks how Estée Lauder blends luxury, innovation, and humanity to shape the future of beauty retail. From building agile teams to staying laser-focused on the consumer experience, her people-first philosophy drives transformation at scale.
We cover:
✔️ Leading with em...
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June 27, 2025 • 13 mins
In this episode of Rethink Retail, host Sharon Yourell sits down with Dr. Michael Schulte from Diebold Nixdorf and Reghu Kutikat from Lulu Group to explore how strategic partnerships and advanced retail tech are transforming in-store experiences.
From smart checkouts to data-driven loyalty, discover how retailers are using personalization, automation, and AI to future-proof their businesses and deepen customer engagement.
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June 26, 2025 • 25 mins
The Future of Commerce & Community with David Polinchock & Richard Honiball
Welcome to Rethink Retail, the podcast where we uncover the stories and strategies behind some of the most successful retail markets worldwide.
From traditional giants to e-commerce disruptors, we explore the secrets behind their success and deliver insights to transform the real retail experience.
In this episode, David Polinchock and Richard Honiball d...
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June 24, 2025 • 43 mins
In this podcast, top industry experts share how retailers can unify their in-store technologies to drive growth and improve customer experience.
Featuring:
👤 Martin Bailie (MWB Advisory)
👤 Brian Kilcourse (RSR Research)
👤 Carl Boutet (Studio Rx)
👤 Pauline Monin (VusionGroup)
Topics include:
✅ Connecting digital shelf solutions, IoT, and analytics
✅ Overcoming siloed systems
✅ Using real-time data to improve decisions and expe...
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June 23, 2025 • 18 mins
The Cyber Edge: Retail Security in an AI-Powered World by
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June 23, 2025 • 8 mins
In this episode of Rethink Retail, recorded live from Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona, Nick Harbaugh sits down with Julia Xu, CEO and Founder of not one, but two trailblazing companies: Wayo, an AI-powered product sourcing platform, and Multitasky, a bold lifestyle brand making waves in traditional retail.
🎙 Julia shares:
- Her journey from Alibaba executive to serial entrepreneur
- How Wayo is using AI to streamline global sourcing...
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June 19, 2025 • 14 mins
On this episode of Rethink Retail, host April Sabral takes us into the heart of retail innovation with special guest Paula Angelucci. Broadcasting live from New York City, April and Paula dive deep into the evolving role of AI in brick-and-mortar stores.
Paula brings her rich background working with Macy’s, Victoria’s Secret, and Burlington Stores, sharing how AI is not replacing, but empowering store associates to elevate custome...
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June 18, 2025 • 20 mins
In this episode, Rethink Retail host Corin Dennison speaks with Christoph Annemuller (Diebold Nixdorf) and David Naumann (Verizon) about how AI, computer vision, and edge computing are transforming loss prevention.
They explore how AI can spot mis-scans, recognize products in real time, and improve the self-checkout experience, while reducing theft and operational strain.
You’ll learn:
- Why 1/3 of shrink happens at the checkout
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June 16, 2025 • 16 mins
What does it take to scale a specialty brand from a handful of boutiques to thousands of retail doors worldwide? Bellamy Grindl chats with Vanessa Urenda, co-founder of ADA Collectiojn, shares her journey navigating distribution, building curated assortments, and partnering with the right retailers to grow successfully. Discover the strategy, execution, and market insights that make it happen.
⏱ Timestamps:
[00:00] Vanessa’s early...
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June 10, 2025 • 17 mins
What does it take to lead a legacy brand into the digital future?
Flick Collingwood chats with Nuno Miller, Digital COO at N Brown Group, to explore the company’s bold transformation from mail-order giant to modern e-commerce player. Hear how N Brown is reshaping its culture, breaking down silos, and placing customer-centricity at the heart of its operations.
⏱ Timestamps:
[00:00] N Brown’s legacy: From catalog to digital
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June 4, 2025 • 16 mins
In this episode, Marc Scanlan chats with Maryia Zotorovich (Intel) and Christian Weber (Diebold Nixdorf) about the tech transforming retail. From AI-powered checkouts to energy-efficient hardware and modular POS, learn how innovation is meeting real-world retail needs.
🎙️ Discover how edge computing, AI workloads like item and age recognition, and sustainability innovations are reshaping the in-store experience and driving retail...
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May 30, 2025 • 14 mins
On this episode of Rethink Retail, host Melissa Moore chats with Liliana Scyz, Wholesale Manager at Valentino, live from the Retail Technology Show!
Liliana shares her incredible 20-year journey in retail, from Harrods to iconic luxury brands. Discover how a pivotal moment led her to Oxford Said Business School, transforming her view on leadership and the power of teamwork.
We explore the essence of great leadership in luxury ret...
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May 27, 2025 • 11 mins
Mobility, The Future of Retail Flexibility
with Diebold Nixdorf + Zebra Technologies
In this episode, host Ronald Margulis is joined by Łukasz Wojtasik at Diebold Nixdorf and Drew Ehlers at Zebra to explore the evolving role of mobility in modern retail. From self-scanning to omnichannel orchestration, discover how mobile-first strategies are transforming store operations, empowering associates, and elevating the customer experie...
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May 26, 2025 • 20 mins
On this episode of Rethink Retail, host Alex Baker chats with Robert Pratley from Dormeo UK, live from the Retail Technology Show!
Rob, Dormeo UK Digital Manager, shares his journey into digital strategy, diving into paid social, paid search, and affiliate marketing. Discover how Dormeo is revolutionizing the customer experience, challenging traditional mattress sales, and leveraging data to meet needs cost-effectively. 📈
We als...
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May 20, 2025 • 27 mins
Smarter Stores. Empowered Associates. Data-Driven Retail.
In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, host and top retail expert Matthew Adam Smith sits down with Jim Norred, Chief Commercial Officer at VusionGroup, to explore how connected retail is transforming from buzzword to bottom-line strategy.
You’ll hear:
🛒 What Retail Media 2.0 looks like—right in the aisle
📶 How EdgeSense and BLE tech are revolutionizing shelf int...
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May 15, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode of RETHINK Retail, host Andrew Bubsy speak to, Steve Hewitt, former CEO of Gymshark, breaks down the transformative years that helped Gymshark achieve unicorn status.
Through a blend of people-first leadership and strategic clarity, Steve shares how the brand scaled without losing sight of its purpose.
⏱ Timestamps:
[02:00] Why ego kills culture and humility builds momentum
[06:00] People-first hiring: “No asshole...
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May 12, 2025 • 13 mins
In this Global Retail Leaders episode, host Linda Johansen-James speaks with, Jermain Gil, COO at Good Ranchers, shares how a mission-driven meat subscription business is bringing integrity back to the dinner table.
From humble pop-up shop beginnings to launching one of the cleanest chicken nuggets on the market, Jermaine reveals how deep customer understanding, bold experimentation, and a 100% American sourcing commitment set Go...
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