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How San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan combats organized retail crime
Episode 382
Organized retail crime (ORC) is not a victimless crime — it can have a devastating impact on the real people behind retailers. Summer Stephan, San Diego County District Attorney, joins us to discuss …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
The innovators driving the future of retail
Episode 381
One thing is constant in retail: change. Innovation is the cornerstone of the industry. We’re joined by Seth Webb, executive vice president of Tusk Strategies, and Sucharita Kodali, vice president an…
Published on 5 months ago
How Vera Bradley transformed a legacy brand
Episode 380
Vera Bradley, the beloved purse, travel and accessory retailer, recently refreshed their brand look and strategy to increase brand awareness and expand their consumer profile. Vera Bradley’s CEO, Jac…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Whole Foods’ holistic approach to merchandising and customer service
Episode 379
Whole Foods places its whole focus on serving and nourishing its shoppers. Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, chief merchandising and marketing officer for Whole Foods Market, joins us to talk about how Whole Foods…
Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago
How Coach captivates consumers with visual storytelling
Episode 378
Coach is a visionary of visual storytelling and experiences. Giovanni Zaccariello, SVP of global visual experience for Coach, joins us to discuss the evolution of visual merchandising and how he tell…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
How Pinterest wins with personalized content
Episode 377
Consumers turn to Pinterest for inspiration on everything from design and fashion to meal prep and so much more. Rachel Hardy, director of consumer product marketing for Pinterest, joins us to share …
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
How Target’s consumer-first strategy drives success
Episode 376
Target hits the bullseye when it comes to serving its customers. Rick Gomez, Target’s executive vice president and chief commercial officer, joins us to talk about Target’s winning merchandising stra…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Tech, trade and taxes: What’s impacting retail in 2025
Episode 375
Matthew Shay, president and CEO of the National Retail Federation, joins us to explore the retail outlook, landscape and trends that are shaping 2025. We discuss how a new administration impacts reta…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Get ahead of the future of retail
Episode 374
If you had a crystal ball to forecast retail’s future, what would you see? Coming to you from NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show, we’re joined by Cassandra Napoli, head of marketing and events at WGSN, to t…
Published on 8 months ago
How LEGO builds community and embraces innovation
Episode 373
LEGO is a timeless, cherished brand for kids and adults alike. In a very special episode from NRF 2025 Retail’s Big Show, we’re joined by Martin Urrutia, head of Global Retail Experience and Innovati…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago