RETHINK RETAIL
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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 Cou... Read more
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
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 import... Read more
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
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 ret... Read more
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
Our guest is Anthony Marino, President of thredUP. A product and business development expert, Anthony is responsible for the business performance of the thredUP marketplace. Prior to thredUP, Anthony spent seven years on the leadership team of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, leading its investment program and product innovation teams in North America. Join us as we explore the future of sustainable fashion, thredUP's la... Read more
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 21, 2019: Kohl's new store concepts, Ross' brick-and-mortar growth, Aldi's grocery disruption
Our guest is Gary Newbury, a retail supply chain strategist and serial transformation executive with an exceptional track record of clarifying mission critical challenges within the retail supply chain. We explore why some retailers need to reimagine the backroom, hire a Chief Supply Chain Officer and get back to basics to optimize fundamental processes — not the latest SCM product. Episode 36 of RETHINK Retail was recorded on ... Read more
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 14, 2019: Subscription services' unclear future, Walmart sells Modcloth, retail jobs on the decline
Hear how Draper James leverages the "fabric platforming" process to help maintain healthy inventory levels, how customer data supported its newest store opening in Southlake, TX, its pop up at The Market @ Macy’s Herald Square, and when Reese Witherspoon will drop in next (kidding, we can't really tell you that). Our guest is John Horten, Vice President of Operations for Draper James where he oversees stores and w... Read more
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 07, 2019: Amazon Go arrives in airports, Forever 21 store closings, Marshalls' move into e-commerce
Our guest is Phillip Raub, Co-Founder and President of b8ta. A merchandise and marketing expert with a focus on customer experience, Phillip shares his retail insights and reveals the story behind his entrepreneurial success. We explore the evolution of the store, the "Retail as a Service" business model and what we can expect from the new Toys "R" Us relaunch.
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 30, 2019: Apple's new and improved flagship, and sustainability trends, holiday season shopping projections
Our guest is Liz Alessi, Vice President of Sourcing at Coach. A leader with a passion for raw materials, Liz oversees leather, fabric, and hardware development for the brand's handbags and accessories. We explore innovative sourcing strategies, sustainability, and how running logistical sourcing operations is like playing in orchestra.
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 23, 2019: Walmart's Delivery Unlimited, Gap-Old Navy breakup, Gen-Z shopping habits
Our guest is retail expert Sanford Stein. With a career that spans nearly half-a-century, Sandy's insight into the retail industry has inspired countless thought leaders from all over the world. Sandy is also the Founder & Moderator at RETAIL SPEAK on LinkedIn, and is the author of the 2015 IBPA award winning publication "RETAIL SCHMETAIL, One Hundred Years, Two Immigrants, Three Generations, Four Hundred Projects."... Read more
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 16, 2019: Target's new loyalty program, JCPenney's category moves, Nordstrom Local comes to NYC.
Our guest is brick-and-mortar expert Bob Phibbs — also known as the Retail Doctor. Bob is an internationally recognized business strategist, customer service expert, sales coach, marketing mentor, author of three books and motivational business speaker. Bob has legacy of bringing failing businesses back to life and has been dubbed the ‘category killer killer’ by the New York Times. Join us as we explore the value of the store, it... Read more
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 9, 2019: Best Buy to offer next-day shipping, the rise of retail-care, Walmart moves on gun reform.
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