Podcast Episodes

Luxury earnings, behind-the-scenes at Chinese factories, and the unexpected industries that tariffs are hitting hard

On this week's Modern Retail podcast, senior reporters Gabriela Barkho and Melissa Daniels dive into the ins and outs of LVMH's earnings that showed first-quarter sales in the U.S. dropped by 3%. And…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Modern Retail Podcast: Marketers sound off on tariffs and retail strategies, plus how Hanna Andersson built its loyalty program

On this week's episode of the Modern Retail Podcast, the staff is going deep into modern marketing strategies.

First up, executive editor Anna Hensel and senior reporter Gabriela Barkho talk about wha…

Published on 5 months ago

Rundown: 'Liberation Day' brings a week of tariffs chaos, a TikTok check-in, and LesserEvil sells to Hershey

On this week's episode of the Modern Retail Rundown, the staff gives an overview of what tariffs were announced on April 2, which President Donald Trump called "Liberation Day," and how the retail in…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

The Honey Pot's Bea Dixon on why 'better-for-you is the new conventional'

Bea Dixon, founder and CEO of plant-derived feminine care brand The Honey Pot, got the idea for her startup in 2012 when she was suffering from bacterial vaginosis. Inspired by a visionary dream that…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Rundown: Dollar Tree sells Family Dollar, GameStop bets on Bitcoin & H&M's profit plummets

On this week's Modern Retail Rundown, the staff discusses Dollar Tree's decision to offload its struggling Family Dollar segment for $1 billion. Meanwhile, GameStop plans to close a "significant numb…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Perelel is getting into protein after 5 years of supplement growth

When Perelel launched its first prenatal vitamin products in September 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic had upended the startup's fundraising plan. Co-founder Victoria Thain Gioia said that rather than la…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Modern Retail Rundown: Klarna preps for IPO, Edible Brands launches edibles marketplace & an update on Nike's turnaround plan

On this week's Modern Retail Rundown, the staff starts off discussing various news from buy-now, pay-later startup Klarna, including the deals with DoorDash and Walmart it struck as it prepares to go…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

PopSockets is on a quest to position itself as a lifestyle brand

PopSockets is the leader of what its CEO, Jiayu Lin, likes to call the phone grip category. The company is known for small, retractable circles that come in a  wide variety of prints and colors and a…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Modern Retail Rundown: CVS to open micro-stores, beauty sales slow down & apparel brands warn of a weak Q1

This week's Modern Retail Rundown kicks off with news of CVS opening mini pharmacies, as part of an overall plan to scale back its large footprint. Elsewhere, the beauty and skin-care segment is show…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

How Crown Affair's CEO took the brand into Sephora and beyond to capture more of the hair-care market

Hair-care startup Crown Affair has had a big couple of years. After launching in January 2020, Crown Affair entered Sephora in 2022. The brand’s profile has grown as Crown Affair’s products have made…

Published on 6 months ago