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The retail market is experiencing great disruption - from increased customer expectations, fierce competition and tough trading environments over multiple channels. Every week, join me, Oliver Banks, a retail transformation specialist, to get a bag full of insight, inspiration and ideas to kick start your performance. You’ll pick up actionable tips and tactics to lead successful change – whether that’s developing lean operating models, improving customer experience, driving digital transform ...
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"Smoke Break" is a weekly micro-podcast delivering essential management tips for convenience store assistant managers in just 5-10 minutes. Host Mike Hernandez shares practical strategies for store operations, staff management, and career advancement. Perfect for busy assistant managers, each episode provides actionable solutions to real-world c-store challenges that you can implement immediately.
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The Dealer Playbook

Michael Cirillo

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The Dealer Playbook is the top-rated podcast for automotive professionals who want to dominate the retail industry. Hosted by Michael Cirillo, this show delivers expert interviews, proven strategies, and actionable insights to help you sell more cars, lead stronger teams, and grow thriving dealerships. Whether you work in sales, service, F&I, marketing, or management, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to excel in a rapidly evolving market. Join thousands of listeners every week who trust ...
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"Smoke Break" is a weekly micro-podcast designed specifically for convenience store district managers who oversee multiple locations. In just 5-10 minutes – perfect for a quick break – host Mike Hernandez delivers strategic insights and practical solutions for multi-unit management challenges. Each episode tackles essential topics like team delegation, standardization across stores, effective communication systems, and performance optimization strategies. Whether you're new to multi-unit man ...
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"Smoke Break" is a weekly micro-podcast that delivers essential management strategies for convenience store managers in just 5-10 minutes. Join host Mike as he shares actionable insights on inventory control, staff management, profitability, and operational excellence. Each episode tackles real-world challenges faced by c-store managers, providing practical solutions you can implement immediately to improve store performance and advance your career. Perfect for busy managers who want to stay ...
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Trying to scale your ecommerce business is tough. Not only that, but staying profitable in the process is even tougher. Hosted by Josh Coffy every Monday, The Ecommerce Alley podcast provides strategic insights on how to grow your people, profits, and impact. From marketing to leadership & operations, you’ll get inspiration and insights that can’t be found anywhere else – but in The Alley.
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Retail & Change

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Dive into the Retail & Change series – presented by CPI ThoughtCast – your go-to resource for the latest in retail innovations, trends, and insights. In each episode, we bring together the best in the industry to discuss the topics that are reshaping the retail world.
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"Smoke Break" is a weekly micro-podcast delivering essential training tips for convenience store sales associates in just 5-10 minutes. Host Mike Hernandez shares practical advice, real-world scenarios, and actionable strategies to help you excel in your role and advance your career. Perfect for listening during your break, each episode tackles key topics like customer service, store operations, and professional development. Turn your smoke break into a power-packed learning session!
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Unpacking the Digital Shelf

Digital Shelf Institute

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Let’s talk through the future of brand manufacturing in the digital age. Welcome to Unpacking the Digital Shelf. For more commerce content for all brands CPG & beyond, visit us at www.digitalshelfinstitute.org
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Omni Talk Retail

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Omni Talk Retail provides news, analysis, and commentary on the latest trends and issues in the retail industry. It covers a wide range of topics related to retail, including e-commerce, technology, marketing, and consumer behavior. The podcast regularly features industry experts, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga, as well as retail thought leaders who all share their insights and perspectives on the latest developments in retail.
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Welcome to Retail101online, where timeless wisdom meets modern retail! Join our host, a seasoned veteran with four decades of experience spanning 20 countries and multiple retailers. In a world dominated by automation and technology, essential retail knowledge is often overlooked. Our mission is to revive these forgotten fundamentals and empower both aspiring retailers and curious consumers. From customer service to inventory management, we delve deep into the core principles that form the b ...
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Shoe-In

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Covering the ins and outs of all things footwear, from sneakers to heels, loafers to slippers and every type of shoe in between. Brought to you by the FDRA and FFANY, the footwear industry’s associations focused on retail, trade, politics and fashion…helping create and enhance conversations on all things footwear.
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Welcome to The RetailWire Podcast, the show that gives you the latest insights and analysis from the world of B2B retail, straight from some of the industry's top thought leaders. Each episode, we'll explore the latest news, trends, and challenges facing retailers and suppliers alike. Whether you're a retailer looking to stay ahead of the curve, or a supplier trying to navigate the ever-changing retail landscape, we’ve got you covered. So turn up, sit back, and join us on another great episo ...
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"Smoke Break" is a weekly micro-podcast designed specifically for independent convenience store owners looking to maximize their business potential. In just 5-10 minutes – the length of a typical break – host Mike Hernandez delivers actionable strategies and practical insights to help you thrive in the competitive convenience store market. Each episode tackles essential topics like store layout optimization, visual merchandising, inventory management, competitive analysis, and building stron ...
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Talk Retail to Me

The Parker Avery Group

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Join retail and consumer goods industry experts for these casual ”coffee shop” discussions where The Parker Avery Group team shares insights and realistic advice from past industry experiences and the firm’s many consulting projects. Our podcast features occasional guests from the firm’s roster of retail and CPG clients, along with partners and industry colleagues. Get to know the team’s unique culture and why we form long-term relationships with so many of our clients.
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How do retailers decide where to locate new stores? Why do consumers behave in a particular manner? How does a frozen pea get from harvest to a supermarket freezer? How do independent and online businesses compete with high street chains? These are just some of the many questions answered throughout this collection of video material that looks in depth at the dynamic and innovative retail industry, and what the future might have in store for retailers and businesses alike. Store operations, ...
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Talk Commerce

Brent W. Peterson

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If you are seeking new ways to increase your ROI on marketing with your commerce platform, or you may be an entrepreneur who wants to grow your team and be more efficient with your online business. Talk Commerce with Brent W. Peterson draws stories from merchants, marketers, and entrepreneurs who share their experiences in the trenches to help you learn what works and what may not in your business. Keep up with the current news on commerce platforms, marketing trends, and what is new in the ...
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The McKinsey Podcast

McKinsey & Company

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The McKinsey Podcast, our new flagship podcast series, takes you inside our global firm, and features conversations with experts on issues that matter most in business and management. McKinsey & Company is a management-consulting firm that helps businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organizations realize their most important goals. Topics covered in this series include strategy, technology, leadership, marketing, operations, organization, and the role of business in society.
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DeliveryX

DeliveryX.net / Ian Jindal

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How do retailers make more products ’buyable’? Increase the rate of purchase? Improve the delivery and post-purchase experience? All while increasing sustainability, managing costs and maintaining competitiveness? This series looks at the options to excel at each stage of the value chain - moving us ’beyond the buy button’.
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Are you ready to take your personal brand and business development to the next level? Then you won't want to miss the exciting new podcast dedicated to helping you tell your story in the most compelling way possible. Join me as I guide you through the process of building a magnetic personal brand, creating valuable relationships, and mastering the art of networking. With my expert tips and practical strategies, you'll be well on your way to 5-star success in both your professional and person ...
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2025 is the UN International Year of Co-operatives. To celebrate this event, we're launching Listener Owned: a new podcast that'll be exploring and learning all about positive success stories from across the co-operative sector. If you support the co-operative movement, shop with a co-operative business, or perhaps you work within one, this show will help you connect with others in the community who share those same values. We'll have interviews, analysis and round-table discussions that del ...
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Each week we will discuss current news, technology trends, and share stories from the unattended retail industry. Every once in a while, we will feature a special guest from an operator or supplier -- stay tuned! Listen to Gimme Vendcast to remain in the know with significant industry announcements, learn about the impact of technology on the industry, and gain perspective from industry leaders and peers. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gimmevendcast/support
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CPG Insiders

Mark Young, Justin Girouard

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CPG Insiders brings the insights and expertise that Jekyll & Hyde has gained and leveraged across more than two decades in the advertising business, becoming the top agency in the country for CPG challenger brands. On the podcast, host Mark Young (agency CEO and Chairman), along with co-host Justin Girouard (Vice President), answer the questions that our clients most often ask about creating better marketing campaigns. They offer useful perspectives and insider information on creative and me ...
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The Fixed Ops Roundtable, hosted by Ted Ings, is your source for cutting edge information, technology, and best practices from leaders and innovators in the retail automobile industry. Enjoy weekly episodes featuring expert interviews that originally aired during Ted Ings popular Fixed Ops Roundtable live and virtual events.
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Welcome to the Digital Retailer Podcast, a show that walks the aisles of retail with some of the biggest industry experts and best-selling authors. Whether you work in retail or are fascinated by one of the greatest industries in the world, this podcast is for you! Be sure to subscribe and join our host, Marc Babin, each episode to get the latest innovation on technical solutions, industry trends, and much more.
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Me, Myself, and AI

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Why do only 10% of companies succeed with AI? In this series by MIT SMR and BCG, we talk to the leaders who've achieved big wins with AI in their companies and learn how they did it. Hear what gets experts from companies like NASA, Github, and others excited to do their jobs every day and what they consider the keys to their success.
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The Commercial Property Investor Podcast is for aspiring property investors. You might be tired of Residential investing and want to move into the exciting world of commercial real estate investment. You just need the knowledge and confidence to get started and an abundance mindset to grow your portfolio. Host Jerry Alexander & his guests share the key steps to Commercial Property success. You will be kept up-to-date through weekly interviews & conversations relating to many Commercial Prope ...
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The world of technology is complex. Each episode of TechSperience will uncover helpful technology, cybersecurity, cloud, and workplace transformation tips to help the everyday IT professional. Tune in for advice from leading IT experts covering retail, manufacturing, healthcare, K-12, higher education, and more.
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Welcome to Landscape Marketing Secrets, where we delve into the world of Landscape marketing. Visit our website at mypondtent.com to sign up for our weekly tips and get more information on our Landscape Marketint services.
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Car Dealership Guy Podcast

Car Dealership Guy

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The Car Dealership Guy Podcast, hosted by Yossi Levi, delivers authentic conversations with industry leaders, top dealers, and innovators, revealing the insights shaping the future of automotive retail. Plus—Don't miss Industry Spotlight, hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlights standout dealerships, innovative companies, and the trends driving success in today’s automotive market. Tune in to new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Follow us on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for the b ...
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Scaling Emerging Beauty

Monique Hutcherson Benoit

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The Scaling Emerging Beauty podcast offers actionable insights and strategies to scale beauty brands from $0 to $20M, focusing on growth through retail opportunities. Join host Monique Benoit, a former merchant at Target and Anthropologie, as she talks with founders, retailers, and other experts to offer relevant tactics for brands in the trenches, and valuable content for the industry enthusiast.
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Running a restaurant is no easy feat. Every day brings new challenges, and success takes more than just great food. Science of Service is your guide to navigating the ups and downs of the hospitality management industry, offering real stories, practical advice, and lessons from people who’ve been there. Whether you’re juggling tight margins, managing labor issues, or looking to enhance customer experience, this show is here to help. Each episode features honest and insightful conversations w ...
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CX Innovators

Networld Media Group

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Tune into the CX Innovators podcast to hear how top brands are using cutting-edge technology to take the customer experience to incredible new heights. We’ll talk to the executives who are spearheading the CX charge for their brands and the tech companies they rely on to make the magic happen.
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At the Profit Lab, we believe that your greatest asset is You! Our mission is to help YOU, the entrepreneur, grow and scale your business with top-notch sales, marketing, operation & financial strategies. Our vision is to transform one million firms to their 10X levels. The Profit Lab provides business coaching and mentoring, training & workshops, and management consulting services.
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The AAIM High Podcast stands for Asian American Inspirers in Management. The podcast is centered around interviewing Asian American executives in the business world. The goal of the podcast is to inspire and empower the next generation of Asian American business leaders.
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Tennessee on Supply Chain Management

University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Global Supply Chain Institute

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Listen in as co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby set sail into the world of end-to-end supply chain management. They dive deep into today’s most relevant business topics while sharing insights into pressing industry issues and tackling the challenges that keep supply chain professionals up at night. If you’re enjoying the ride, download and subscribe to Tennessee on Supply Chain Management on your favorite podcast platform.
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Hey there! I’m Kerry Curran—revenue growth consultant, industry analyst, and your host of Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast. Every episode, I sit down with top marketing and sales experts to bring you actionable strategies that drive measurable revenue growth results. We’ve had over 800K downloads, so if you’re serious about scaling your business, hit subscribe to stay ahead of your competition! Revenue Boost: A Marketing Podcast is a must-listen for business leaders, marketers, and sales p ...
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Asia-Pacific banks are facing existential threats from technology company disruptors, economic uncertainty, business transformation, capital inefficiencies and COVID-19. The EY NextWave Banking in Asia-Pacific Podcast features experts from the world of the Banking and Capital Markets (BCM) sector offering insights and analysis on a wide range of topics that will help banks reinvent themselves to emerge stronger and leaner than ever.
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The Pivot with Ken Evans

APEX Public Relations Inc.

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Looking to push the marketing envelope? Want to find new ways to evolve your brand? Or simply want to hear those best in market speak to communications? Tune in to one of Canada’s top marketing and communications podcasts with host Ken Evans as he speaks to innovators, brand guru’s, PR pros, and industry experts.
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The Grinders Table

Uwem Uwemakpan

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The Grinders Table Podcast is your opportunity to sit at the table with entrepreneurs, innovators and leaders who are shaking things up in their industry. Each other week Uwem will interview these amazing thought-leaders to uncover how they've done it and learn something new in the process. Join me on the regular to hear how they dared to defy the odds and live their own success story... or epic failure!
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In the Sauce

Heritage Radio Network

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A podcast about building consumer product (CPG) startups. When Haven's Kitchen launched its fresh sauces in grocery stores across the U.S., founder Alison Cayne knew they were jumping into something crazy. In her effort to get educated, she started meeting with everyone she knew and respected who could advise her - from operations and supply chain gurus to brand marketing and social media mavens. Then she started having those conversations as a podcast so that other entrepreneurs can learn f ...
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In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dive into Quorso’s new partnership with Circle K (00:02), highlighting how this technology will scale across 5,000 stores in 12 countries and 11 languages (00:16). They discuss the significance of bringing task man…
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A RETHINK Retail episode in collaboration with CognizantRetailers face increasing pressure from labor shortages, supply chain complexity, and evolving customer expectations. So what’s the key to staying competitive? Smarter operations.In this episode, we team up with Cognizant to explore how operational transformation drives bottom-line success. Ex…
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My conversation with Marianela Nanninga, CEO and founder of ToDo Robotics, explores the challenges of high turnover in jobs and industries, emphasizing the time and resources required for training new employees. It highlights the advantages of machines in maintaining consistent performance and quality, particularly in cleaning tasks, where machines…
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AI seems to be everywhere - events, suppliers, press, work meetings. In terms of exposure, we've seen a huge surge. But when it comes to embedding AI into retail operating models, most organisations are still finding their feet. The real opportunity lies not in flashy tools or futuristic hype, but in using AI to enhance decision-making, sharpen exe…
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What if your service department could create experiences so powerful... customers would never dream of going anywhere else? In this episode of the Fixed Ops Roundtable, I’m thrilled to sit down with none other than Moazzam Abu Bakar — best-selling author, customer experience futurist, and one of the brightest minds reshaping the retail auto industr…
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Welcome to our first cross over podcast with eCommerce Braintrust. I joined Jordan Ripley & Julie Spear from Acadia as we chatted with Jon Harding, CIO of Conair about the latest DSI research report. We dug into how IT and the rest of the business need to collaborate to see success in 2025!By Digital Shelf Institute
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In this episode of The Ecommerce Alley podcast, join Josh Coffy as he reveals the secrets behind generating 10-20% of your monthly revenue through effective promo sprints. Learn how to transform non-customers into buyers and boost customer lifetime value using proven marketing strategies, including email, SMS, and social media. Tune in for actionab…
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How can footwear brands turn supply chain traceability into a competitive advantage? This week on Shoe-In Show, we sit down with Shameek Ghosh, CEO and Co-Founder of TrusTrace, to explore how traceability platforms are transforming how companies manage risk, ensure compliance, and drive product value. From mapping deep-tier suppliers to meeting glo…
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Smoke Break - Episode 17: Word of Mouth - Your Most Powerful Marketing Tool Episode Duration: 8 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals strategies for turning satisfied customers into your most effective marketing team. Learn how to create experiences that inspire customers to spread the word about your store without spending a fortune on ad…
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Smoke Break - Episode 17: Building Your Safety Culture Episode Duration: 8 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he shares strategies for creating a genuine safety culture that goes beyond rules and procedures. Learn how to develop an environment where safety becomes part of your stores' DNA rather than just another compliance requirement. Episode Ov…
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Smoke Break - Episode 17: Temperature Control: The Hot and Cold of Food Safety Episode Duration: 8 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he breaks down essential temperature control practices that protect your customers and business. Learn how to implement effective monitoring systems that prevent foodborne illness risks while maintaining compliance.…
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Smoke Break - Episode 17: Understanding Different Customer Expectations Episode Duration: 8 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he shares insights on recognizing and adapting to varied customer expectations in your store. Learn how to lead your team in providing personalized service that meets the diverse needs of your customer base. Episode Overvi…
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Smoke Break - Episode 17: Mastering Your POS System Episode Duration: 8 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he shares practical strategies for becoming more efficient and confident with your store's Point of Sale system. Learn how to transform this everyday tool into a skill that enhances your customer service and workplace value. Episode Overview …
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It’s lightning round time! Chris and Anne open with OpenAI’s surprising energy usage linked to polite prompts (00:03), then reveal whether they use manners with their own bots (00:22). Things escalate with papal name hypotheticals (01:15), a very serious pasta shape debate (02:00), and finally, the sperm race startup that no one saw coming (03:08).…
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Walmart is testing a new beauty bar concept at 40 stores as part of its spring sale event, and Chris and Anne dive deep into what it means for the retailer's future (00:04). Chris highlights how this test differs from Target’s Ulta partnership and lets Walmart fully own its beauty experience (01:45), while Anne shares insights from her past at Targ…
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In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne break down Trove’s acquisition of reverse.supply and why it’s a game-changer for global resale (00:02). Anne highlights the upside for brands and customers alike, from lower costs due to tariff avoidance (01:45) to…
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Target’s new floral brand Good Little Garden has entered the chat — and Chris and Anne are divided (00:03). While the brand offers fresh flowers and plants starting at $6 (00:28), Chris argues the category is operationally complex and unlikely to become a billion-dollar brand (01:00). Anne sees parallels with Trader Joe’s floral success (03:10), an…
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In this episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne analyze Walmart’s bold move to grow its gas station footprint, aiming to add 40–45 new locations this year as part of a five-year expansion plan (00:03). They discuss how Walmart is using fuel as a strategic lever …
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Send us a text What does it truly mean to lead with quiet strength in healthcare? Mavel Arinal, Corporate Director for Clinical Practice and Regulatory Compliance at Jackson Health System, demonstrates how soft-spoken determination can drive transformative change. From her beginnings as a labor and delivery nurse in the Philippines to her current l…
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In our latest episode, we catch up with Lena Moriarty live from eTail Palm Springs to uncover what’s in store for this year’s event and beyond. From launching a new brand identity—Power Your Growth—to debuting their first-ever AI Summit, Lena shares how eTail is moving from just conversation to implementation.Next stop? eTail London 🇬🇧 — and the co…
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For the April 2025 episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby were live at the Spring 2025 Supply Chain Forum with Colin Yankee chief supply chain officer for Tractor Supply Company, to discuss the supply chain strategies and operational efficiencies that help companies thrive in uncertain times. Their in-depth conversation explored Tractor Supply…
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On this special Talk Commerce episode broadcasting live from Shop Talk, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kelly Martinez, co-president of ePost Global, for an insightful discussion about international shipping solutions, cross-border commerce, and the evolving landscape of global logistics. I was particularly intrigued by the innovative appro…
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In this episode, we kick off a two-part guide to finding undervalued commercial properties with actionable advice on mindset and market analysis. Mindset: Understand that finding great deals takes time, patience, and persistence. Work on developing the right investor mindset: be patient, persistent, objective, and willing to take calculated risks. …
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In this episode I’m hanging out in person with my good friend Kyle Mountsier—COO at ASOTU (Automotive State of the Union), we talk about everything from AI implementation in dealerships to the real reason human connection is the most valuable currency in retail auto. We’re recording this one in person from New York City, floor-sitting style (yep, y…
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Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today’s automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with Yuriy Demidko, Chief Information Officer at DPFox; and Matthew Muilenburg, Chief Product Officer at Impel. This episode of th…
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The conversation explores the potential of Augmented Reality (AR) in various industries, emphasizing that AR is particularly beneficial for products that can be standardized and have variations, such as furniture and makeup, while it may not be suitable for products like onions that lack standardization. Takeaways AR is an exciting space for certai…
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Quantum computing has long been technology’s white whale. But in recent months, new developments suggest practical applications for this elusive technology could finally be within reach. “Quantum has been five to ten years away from fruition for many, many decades,” says McKinsey Partner Michael Bogobowicz. “Now it feels three to five years away.” …
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Nick is breaking down a core truth of selling in the food service industry: profitability is king. Buyers aren’t just looking for passion or a great product story—they’re focused on what drives their bottom line. Listen as Nick unpacks why enthusiasm alone won’t close the deal and explores the real factors that influence purchasing decisions: profi…
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"No tech stack, no playbook, no AI prompt is ever going to get you to that ultimate breakthrough that legacy status, that hockey-stick growth. It just won’t. What gets you there is brand: your story, your why, and the emotional connection you build with your buyers. No one buys from you because you’re great at executing a playbook. They buy because…
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In this RETHINK Retail episode, host Aliyah Flowers sits down with Madison Lee, CEO of Nēmah, to explore how this fast-growing perinatal skincare brand is redefining beauty, trust, and community for modern mothers.🔹 Key Topics & Timestamps[00:52] The meaning behind “Nēmah” and its deeply personal origin[01:47] Building a brand for one of life’s mos…
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My conversation with Return Bear CMO Katherine Lehman explores innovative solutions for streamlining cross-border returns in e-commerce, focusing on fulfillment strategies that enhance customer experience and reduce costs. The discussion highlights the importance of efficient logistics in the evolving landscape of online shopping. We actually forwa…
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In this week’s Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed:- Walmart’s gas station expansion strategy - Quorso’s intelligent store management platform rollout with Circle K Europe - Target’s new floral owned brand - Trove’s …
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On this episode of Retail & Change, Jim Roddy, President of the Retail Solutions Providers Association (RSPA), joined Joseph Lohmann to discuss the importance of focusing on niche markets while providing exceptional, personalized service. Want to be a guest on Retail & Change? Reach out to us today! For more Retail & Change episodes, and all CPI Th…
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There are scores of examples in automotive where the father handed over the family business to a son or they followed the same professional path. Auctions, dealerships, and service centers come to mind.But what about the legal world and automotive compliance? That’s what makes the situation involving Paul Metrey and his son, Mark, unique.You see, P…
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Today I’m joined by Chase Channell, General Manager of Victory Honda Jackson. We get into how he went from college dropout to GM by 25, why mastering finance separates good GMs from great ones, and why he still personally desks every single deal at his store. This episode is brought to you by: 1. DLRdmv – Dealers, are you still stuck using outdated…
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In this episode of Science of Service, we’re heading back to school (kind of). We sit down with Henry Borgeson, CEO of Roots Natural Kitchen, to hear how a fast-casual brand born in a college town turned custom bowl complexities into a bold, tech-powered expansion strategy. Henry shares his journey from customer to CEO (yes, really) and talks us th…
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In this conversation, Brynn Snyder, founder of Slate Flosser, discusses the invaluable feedback received from users during a Kickstarter campaign, highlighting how it influenced product development and user engagement. The discussion emphasizes the importance of consumer insights in shaping product effectiveness and user habits. Takeaways Kickstart…
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Plug founder and CEO Jimmy Douglas sat down with Auto Remarketing senior editor Joe Overby at the Auto Intel Summit this month to talk all things used electric vehicles. They discuss the Plug's product expansion to help dealers navigate EV trade-ins, its budding partnership with brick-and-mortar auto auctions, seed capital fundraising, roadmap and …
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The used car game is shifting—and the dealers winning today are doubling down on operational excellence. In this episode of the Fixed Ops Roundtable, I sit down with Randy Kobat, CEO and President of Repair OnDemand, to dig into what it really takes to streamline reconditioning in 2025. From skyrocketing parts costs to shrinking margins, we’re feel…
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So when Lauren invited Heather Campain, VP, CPG Integrated Go-to-Market Strategy at Epsilon, onto the podcast I immediately went to her LinkedIn, and here’s what I saw below her name: Unified Commerce Leader | Silo Slayer | Possibilist | Omni Integration | eComm| Marketing | Retail Media | Joint Value Realization | JBP | Product Dev | Data+Analytic…
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In this RETHINK Retail episode, host Shannon Flanagan chats with Kristen Elmer, VP of D2C Sales at Bark, about how the brand behind BarkBox uses data, personalization, and lifestyle-driven merchandising to keep tails wagging.🔹 Key Topics & Timestamps[01:00] Kristen’s 7-year journey at Bark[03:00] Shopify migration: Enhancing customer experience[06:…
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This is the largest update to Meta since 2021 (IOS14) and is changing everything. In this episode, Josh breaks down the 4 MAJOR Meta AI updates, draws out how they work (don’t judge his stick figure drawings…), and then explains what it means for the future of ads with a BIG TAKEAWAYS list. You’ll learn: Why old-school TOF/MOF/BOF thinking is outda…
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The guest on the 12th episode of the AAIM High Podcast is Diane Gotua. Ms. Gotua is a global strategy and growth executive with nearly 20 years of experience across entertainment, sports, and finance. Early in her career, she held roles in finance at Lehman Brothers, Barclays, and the World Bank. She worked at the NBA, with her final role being the…
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How can footwear brands better collaborate with startups to spark real innovation? In this episode, Alan Lugo, Founder, alanandres LLC, and Stephanie Downs, CEO, Uncaged Innovations dive into the disconnect between emerging material innovators and established brands. From navigating R&D hurdles to reshaping risk mindsets, they offer practical strat…
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Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today’s automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with Doug Obenhaus, President Texas Auto Sales, and David Kang, Chief Marketing & Analytics Officer, Copart. This episode of the C…
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Send us a text When Rachel Sanders couldn't shake her post-pregnancy health struggles despite "doing all the wellness things," she discovered a hidden culprit that affects millions of women: cortisol imbalance. This revelation not only transformed her own well-being but sparked the creation of Routine, a company developing science-backed supplement…
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