The Backroom with Retail Dive

The Backroom with Retail Dive

Podcast by Retail Dive

Episodes

A status check on Target’s turnaround progress

September 24, 2026 • 27 mins
About a year since Michael Fiddelke was tapped to take over the CEO post, the retailer has been making headway on its recovery with sales and traffic growth.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

A sit-down with Ron Johnson

August 27, 2026 • 44 mins
The retail veteran shares his journey with Apple, the short stint with J.C. Penney and more ahead of the release of his memoir, “Shop Different."
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

How long can the consumer hang on?

July 30, 2026 • 27 mins
Discretionary retail sales have been surprisingly strong so far this year. The team discusses the reasons why and what that might mean for the rest of 2026.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

The weight-loss era is not just about selling clothes

June 25, 2026 • 37 mins
Liza Amlani, principal at Retail Strategy Group, joins us to discuss how retailers and brands can successfully grapple with what she calls “fit volatility.”
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

What’s really happening at Lululemon?

May 21, 2026 • 37 mins
The team breaks down what's behind the pushback against the incoming CEO, founder Chip Wilson’s battle with the board and more.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Redefining Pacsun

April 30, 2026 • 25 mins
Brieane Olson talks about her book, “Co-created,” and her work as a merchant and now CEO in redefining the retailer for a new generation.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Consumer resilience in trying times

March 26, 2026 • 39 mins
Katie Thomas, lead of the Kearney Consumer Institute, joins The Backroom to discuss consumer sentiment, economic pressures and more.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Walmart and Target are not the same

February 26, 2026 • 34 mins
The team discusses how different the companies are, despite ushering in new executive leadership at the same time.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Saks Global and the bankruptcy that everyone saw coming

January 29, 2026 • 54 mins
The team chats about their recent visits to Saks Fifth Avenue’s Manhattan flagship and brings in Debtwire analysts to discuss the retailer’s Chapter 11 process.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Contemplating retail in 2026 with Doug Stephens

December 22, 2025 • 58 mins
The retail strategy adviser talks about trust in the age of emerging AI and the industry’s potential in shaping our society.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Tariffs tee up unique holiday season for retail

November 19, 2025 • 42 mins
Retail Dive’s reporters touch base with Supply Chain Dive to examine how shifts in U.S. tariff rates have affected the industry ahead of its most important quarter.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Halloween casts a spell over retail

October 30, 2025 • 20 mins
The creepy, crawly event has grown into a months-long celebration and a $13 billion business. But is it a harbinger for the holidays?
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

How the holidays are different this year

September 25, 2025 • 29 mins
Heading into the season, shoppers and retailers alike are getting squeezed by tariffs and mounting economic uncertainty.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Bankruptcy court is in session

August 28, 2025 • 28 mins
Debtwire’s global head of legal, Sarah Foss, joins Retail Dive Senior Reporter Daphne Howland for a discussion of retailer bankruptcies – in 2025 and beyond.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

What’s next for Target?

July 31, 2025 • 34 mins
Join Retail Dive reporters Daphne Howland and Dani James for a discussion about the mass retailer’s unique history, the ups and downs of its differentiation, and where it may be headed.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Saks Global, Amazon and the state of luxury

June 26, 2025 • 58 mins
Fashion Dive Senior Editor Lara Ewen joins to talk about the latest tie-up between the department store conglomerate and the e-commerce giant.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Breaking down Dick's Sporting Goods deal to acquire Foot Locker

May 29, 2025 • 36 mins
Senior Editor Cara Salpini joins The Backroom to discuss what this deal could mean for the athletics retailers and the sector more broadly.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Talking tariffs with Supply Chain Dive

April 24, 2025 • 37 mins
Trade policy is ever-evolving, and hitting the retail industry especially hard. Philip Neuffer, senior editor at our sister publication, talks about covering the issue and where things stand today.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Talking wholesale with Liza Amlani

March 26, 2025 • 33 mins
The longtime merchant discusses the myths and rewards of a channel that is getting renewed appreciation in the industry.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Foes of a Minimum Wage Guard

February 26, 2025 • 36 mins
Playwright Ken Harris talks about how his experiences in retail loss prevention informed his award-wining solo play, and gives his unique perspective on shrink and theft.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Stuff You Should Know

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Dateline NBC

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    The Bobby Bones Show

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

    Crime Junkie

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

Explore

iHeart

Live Radio

Podcasts

Artist Radio

Exclusives

News

Features

Events

Contests

Photos

Information

About

Advertise

Blog

Brand Guidelines

Contest Guidelines

Subscription Offers

Jobs

Get the App

Automotive

Home

Wearables

© 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc.

  • Help
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • AdChoicesAd Choices