The RetailWire Podcast

In this episode of the RetailWire Podcast, produced in partnership with Leaders of Trade, retail expert Jaap Van Vreden shares how connecting category management, private label, and procurement can turn operational silos into engines of growth.

Key topics discussed:

The biggest growth challenges facing retailers today

Why integrating category management, private label, and procurement matters

The hidden costs of staying siloed

How priva...

In this episode, Are Traasdahl, founder of Crisp, Spring Capital, and Arkade, joins Chase Binnie, CEO of RetailWire, for an in-depth conversation about the rise of Northwest Arkansas as a new global hub for retail innovation.

They explore why global tech founders are choosing Bentonville over the coasts, how Arkade is helping later-stage companies connect directly with retailers and suppliers, and what “patient capital” really means...

Our guest, Mikkel Freiesleben, Country General Manager at Wolt Market who was a speaker at the Leaders of Trade Summit in Copenhagen, shares insights on scaling teams, building culture, and leveraging technology to redefine the modern grocery experience.

We discuss:
Building company culture and maintaining engagement while scaling rapidly

Key strategies for balancing speed, quality, and productivity in grocery operations

How technology...

Rad who is a strategic leader in digital innovation and operational excellence shares his insights on:

How AI is reshaping customer experience, operations, and business models

The most promising AI use cases in retail and CPG—and how to scale them

What “next-generation retail operations” really look like

Real-world examples of AI and data delivering measurable impact at Flaconi

The evolution of omnichannel, personalization, and consumer...

Brand Collaborations with Hanna Andersson's Chief Product Officer

In this episode of the RetailWire Podcast, the host interview Kara Carter, the Chief Product Officer from Hanna Andersson. The discussion delves into the importance of collaboration, storytelling, and customer connection in retail. The guest shares insights into the brand's history, the significance of founder-led companies, and personal experiences with brands like D...

In this episode of the RetailWire podcast in partnership with Leaders of Trade, we explore how ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is reshaping the retail industry as a core driver of sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness.

We're joined by Maria Gutierres, General Manager of Mars Wrigley, Nordics, who brings over 20 years of experience at Mars and a deep understanding of how global brands can lead with purpose with...

In this episode of the RetailWire Podcast, host Lavina Suthenthiran, Head of Marketing at RetailWire, sits down with Cornelia Reitinger, a leading expert in Retail Media Networks, to explore how data-driven advertising is transforming the way retailers and brands engage with shoppers.

Join us as we break down the dynamic world of Retail Media Networks, retailer-owned advertising platforms powered by first-party data that enable high...

In this special episode of the RetailWire podcast, Lavina Suthenthiran sits down with Yvonne Magnusson, a veteran retail and FMCG leader with over 30 years of experience driving digital transformation, operational turnarounds, and sustainable growth. Yvonne who is currently board director of Waynes Coffee Sweden and MAIAUNIVERSE shares her deep expertise in navigating retail’s rapid evolution through AI and digitalisation, the chal...

In this episode of the RetailWire Podcast, we sit down with Nikki Frisz, Senior Director of Marketing at Dollar Shave Club, to explore how the brand is bringing customers directly into the creative process.

To launch its improved razor, Dollar Shave Club invited 23 real members to form Order of the Blades — a tongue-in-cheek “ad agency” that helped write billboards, slogans, and jingles for the campaign. The result blends profession...

On this episode of the RetailWire Podcast, Lavina Suthenthiran speaks with Jörg Bauer, a seasoned retail and real estate executive known for driving strategic change and leading digital and sustainable transformation at scale. Former CREO and CEO of Kaufland CR and GLOBUS CR, Jörg offers a deep dive into what ESG means for modern retail across Europe.

As part of our special speaker spotlight series in partnership with the Leaders of...

Host:

• Chase Binnie – Entrepreneur, media executive, and host of the RetailWire Podcast.

Guest:

• Scot Wingo – Founder of ReFiBuy, ChannelAdvisor, serial entrepreneur, and e-commerce thought leader.

Topics Covered:

• Why Agentic Commerce is moving faster than anyone expected
• How GenAI search is siphoning organic traffic away from Google
• The shift from search engines → answer engines → shopping engines
• ChatGPT’s leaked chec...

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In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Cartin, co-founder of Entreprenista, to explore how community is becoming the most powerful engine for growth in modern business. Stephanie shares her journey from launching a social media agency to building one of the most trusted platforms for women entrepreneurs.

If you’re building a brand, launching a prod...

Get ready to revolutionize your retail strategy with insights from Karen Halpern, Director of Retail and Hospitality Product Marketing at Priority Software. Discover how the integration of advanced technologies like AI and mobile are reshaping both online and in-store shopping experiences. Karen shares her personal anecdotes to illustrate the persistent challenges retailers face in connecting these channels and how even midsize ret...

Join Matt Roche, CEO of EXTOLE, as he shares the frustrations with digital marketing that inspired the creation of a platform freeing brands from reliance on Google and Amazon. Learn how EXTOLE integrates with Shopify and Salesforce, turning loyal customers into powerful brand advocates through seamless referral and ambassador programs. In conversation with Melissa Minkow, Matt explores the power of authentic customer referrals, et...

Unlock the mysteries of email marketing with Brian Cardona of AtData and RetailWire BrainTrust host Mark Price, as we dissect the role of email addresses in the digital marketing landscape. Our discussion peels back the layers of how these digital identifiers are reshaping customer engagement strategies, especially with the shift in traditional metric visibility due to Apple's Mail Privacy Protection. If you've ever wondered about ...

Today's episode features an enlightening conversation between our host RetailWire BrainTrust Panelist Brian Cluster, industry marketing director at Stibo Systems, and Folkwin Haye, Key Account Sales Director for Hanshow America - a trailblazer in innovative in-store tech solutions.

In this discussion, Folkwin and Brian delve into the transformative world of electronic shelf labels (ESLs) and their game-changing impact on the retail ...

Discover how small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) navigated the rocky economic landscape of 2023, as we sit down with  Khurjekar , Chief Revenue Officer, Business Markets and SaaS for Verizon Business. She offers a wealth of knowledge on overcoming challenges like inflation and capital access, while also providing insight on leveraging technology for operational efficiency. Aparna sheds light on the strategic tech investments t...