The Robin Report Podcast Series

The Robin Report Podcast Series is hosted by Robin Lewis, best-selling author and CEO of The Robin Report, who provides insights and opinions on major topics in the retail and consumer product industries. Leading retailers and industry experts join Robin to deliver opinionated and unbiased analysis of retail, brands and consumer products. The shows are presented as lively conversations on industry-wide issues, trends and consumer behavior. “Robin Lewis Untapped” is an unscripted series of podcasts of outspoken one-on-one conversations with some of the top leaders in the industry. These provocative discussions reveal surprising insights into the industry from well-respected icons who are active in shaping the future of retail. Join us for The Robin Report Podcast Series on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel.

Episodes

Disruption, Acceleration + Reconstruction with William Lauder

October 15, 2020 • 41 mins

In a lively and dynamic conversation, Robin Lewis taps into the insights and experience of William Lauder, Executive Chairman, Estée Lauder. They dig into emerging trends and the accelerated changes in consumer behavior as a result of the pandemic; the fate of America’s retail industry and its struggling malls; the economy and how we can support local businesses; leadership and ensuring a positive workplace culture: and new brand...

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Tech Built Branding with Stacey Shulman

October 8, 2020 • 26 mins

Provocative and insightful, Robin Lewis talks candidly about the power of technology in leading the way to innovative breakthroughs in the retail industry. Stacey Shulman, Chief innovation Officer and VP of the Internet of Things Group at Intel joins Robin in a freewheeling talk about how digitally-powered experiences can give retailers a competitive edge in an unforgiving marketplace led by demanding consumers. Stacey shares how t...

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Retail on a Balance Beam

October 6, 2020 • 27 mins

Robin Lewis and his expert guests give a candid, real-time assessment of the state of retail in Q3 2020. The industry faces the trifecta of a volatile economy, potential second wave of coronavirus and ongoing civil unrest. How do retail leaders keep their balance and plan for a sustainable near-term future with the holidays looming on the horizon? Outspoken and opinionated, Chris Walton, Co-CEO and Editor-in-Chief Omni Talk and Jan...

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Holiday 2020: Fasten Your Seat Belts!

September 15, 2020 • 56 mins

With the retail industry reeling from the converging storm fronts of a global health crisis, massive economic disruption and ongoing civil unrest, Holiday 2020 will be unpredictable, at best. Will customers have the appetite to overcompensate for the past nine months, or will they hold back? Join Robin Lewis and his guests, Jennifer Davis, Managing Director, Head of Retail Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, Dick Johnson, CEO of F...

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The State of Retail with Paul Charron

August 27, 2020 • 21 mins

The Robin Lewis Untapped series is a 30-minute conversation, one on one, with C-level giants across the industry and CEO/Founder of The Robin Report, Robin Lewis. In this episode, joining Robin, is Paul Charron, the former CEO of the iconic brand, Liz Claiborne. They discuss what new normal retailing may look like in a post-pandemic world, what changes to consumer behavior will stick post-pandemic, and the economic impact of Covid-...

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Fall Podcast Series Episode One: Leading Through The Perfect Storm

August 12, 2020 • 25 mins

A perfect storm is three violent weather fronts, all colliding at the same time: Covid-19, an economic shutdown and the national movement for social justice, equity and inclusivity. Robin Lewis, in conversation with Mark Cohen and Don Unser, discuss how leadership can focus on these disruptive forces and create new business models.Listen to how the major changes in consumer behavior will stick post-pandemic. The candid conversation...

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The Aging of eCommerce

November 21, 2019 • 58 mins

Get the scoop on “The Aging of eCommerce.” And vital issues such as the health of the consumer marketplace from three of NPD’s leaders: Don Unser, President of NPD’s retail practice; Matt Powell, VP/Senior Advisor over the sports segment; and David Portalatin, VP/industry advisor over the food category. Gain insights into what’s on consumers’ minds; winners, losers and laggards across retail; emerging trends, what follows the matur...

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Headache Sized Issues in the Chaotic New World of Retailing

November 14, 2019 • 83 mins

Headache sized issues in “The Chaotic New World of Retailing” features Robin Lewis; Don Unser, President of NPD’s retail practice; and CEO of Vince, Brendan Hoffman. Listen in as they discuss personalization, sustainability, distribution strategies, the future and how NPD tracks it all.

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Educating an Industry

November 6, 2019 • 55 mins

Listen in to have a learning experience from our “educators,” Don Unser, President of NPD’s retail practice, Zia Wigder, Global Chief Content Officer, Shoptalk and Steve Sadove, former CEO of Saks Inc. Learn about the fragmenting consumer “tribes,” and how NPD’s mountains of data tracks it all. Hear about new business models and the four major barriers to change, why digital native brands are opening stores and the impact of virall...

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