Season 1 Trailer - Beyond the Buzz: Spotlighting Real Change Makers in Retail

S1 Trailer - Insider’s Guide to the Visionaries Shaping the Future of Retail
 
In this trailer for The Retail Razor: Retail Transformers, hosts Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden introduce our new podcast series, part of The Retail Razor Podcast Network, focused on the individuals driving real transformation in the retail industry. Highlighting the importance of bold leadership, cutting-edge technology, and innovative strategies including AI-driven personalization, next-gen in-store experiences, and reimagined supply chains.

Plus, we'll revisit past Retail Transformers guests from The Retail Razor Show for updates on their latest innovations and insights, in addition to brand new visionary retailers and change makers, offering listeners inspiration and practical advice to apply to your own work. Available on multiple platforms, this show aims to be a valuable resource for anyone passionate about retail, technology, and leadership!
 

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 About your hosts, helping you cut through the clutter with the people driving real transformation in retail::

Ricardo Belmar is an NRF Top Retail Voices for 2025 and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2021 – 2025. Thinkers 360 has named him a Top 10 Retail, Top 50 Management, & Top 100 Digital Transformation Thought Leader, and a Top Digital Voice for 2024. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University’s Center for Retail Transformation, and is the director partner marketing for retail & consumer goods at Microsoft.

Casey Golden, is the CEO of Luxlock, a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert from 2023 - 2025, and Retail Cloud Alliance advisory council member. Obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand and the consumer. Once immersed in fashion & supply chain tech, now slaying Franken-stacks & building retail tech!

Includes music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Tropikool, from the album Future Beats 2, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.

Episode Transcript

Ricardo Belmar (00:08):
RetailTransformers, the podcast that goes beyond
buzzwords and headlines to cut throughthe clutter and bring you the people
driving real transformation in retail.
That's right.
I'm Casey Golden.
And I'm Ricardo Belmar.
Together we're spotlighting thechange makers, the innovators,
and the disruptors, reshapingthe industry from the inside out.

(00:30):
You might already know us from The RetailRazor Show, and if you do, then you know
that some of our most popular episodeswere all about retail transformers, those
game changing leaders driving innovation.
So we spun off this series as part ofthe Retail Razor Podcast Network to dig
even deeper into the personal storiesbehind retail's biggest transformations.

(00:54):
This isn't just about the latest techtrends or industry forecasts, it's about
the people leading the charge, the risktakers, visionaries and innovators who are
turning big ideas into real world impact.
We're talking to retail executiveswho've spearheaded massive tech
transformations, the industry innovatorsredefining how we shop, and the creators

(01:16):
behind the technology powering it all.
This is about bold leadership,cutting edge technology, and fresh
strategies that aren't just ideas.
They're driving real results.
Think AI driven personalization,next gen in-store experiences and
bold new approaches to unifiedand immersive commerce in retail.

(01:37):
But it doesn't stop there.
We're diving into reimagining supplychains, empowering frontline store
teams, and uncovering the strategiesthat turn disruption into innovation.
And here's the best part.
We are bringing back many ofour original retail transformers
guests from The Retail Razor Show.
You loved hearing their stories before,but now we're catching up to see what

(02:00):
they've been up to since their lastvisit, what new challenges they've
tackled, what big moves they'vemade, and share fresh insights.
Because transformation isn'tjust a moment, it's a journey.
And these leaders aren't justshaping the future of retail.
They're teaching us how to leadwith confidence, drive innovation,
and create lasting impact.

(02:21):
Most importantly, we'll break down how youcan take inspiration from their journeys.
Whether you're leading the team, pushingthe boundaries of transformation in
your business, or just looking for afresh perspective, we'll show you how to
apply these insights in your own work.
If you're passionate about retail,technology, and leadership,
this is the podcast for you.

(02:41):
Whether you're driving change inyour own business or just want a
front row seat to the biggest shiftshappening in the industry led by the
most influential minds in retail.

Casey Golden (02:52):
Retail Transformersis your backstage pass to the
secrets and insights you need!
So hit that subscribe button right nowso you don't miss a single episode,
because the future of retail is trulymore than meets the eye, and it's
happening right now all around you.
You won't wanna miss it.

(03:12):
You can follow us on ApplePodcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify,
TuneIn, iHeartMedia, YouTube,and fan favorite Goodpods.

Unknown (03:22):
Retail Transformers.
And don't forget to follow us onLinkedIn, Bluesky, Threads, and Instagram,
and share your thoughts with us.
We'd love to hear from you.
Thanks for listening and staytuned for the first episode of the
Retail Transformers.
Until then, keep transformingretail, and stay sharp.