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The Retail Podcast
Retail intelligence for leaders making decisions about growth, margins, customers, and stores. Decoding Retail Daily: the developments that matter, in around five minutes. Five Things Friday: what the week's stories mean for retail. Expert interviews: decisions and lessons from the people running global retail. Your Host, Alex Rezvan, explores AI, ecommerce, store operations, and retail media with CEOs, founders, and operators. Follow for your daily briefing, weekly perspective, and deeper…
Episodes
The Retail PodcastWalmart Goes Viral, Amazon Bets on Robots and Wonder Hits $9B
US retail sales rose more than 11% year over year in June—but what sits behind the headline? Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak examine five major US retail…
The Retail PodcastUS Retail Sales Surge, Walmart’s World Cup Moment and Wonder’s $9B Bet
US retail sales rose more than 11% year over year in June across the core categories tracked by Retail Dive. But the headline number is only one part of this…
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5 Things Friday: WAIC 2026, JD.com's EU Bid & Decathlon's Uber Eats Move
What changes when AI stops being a productivity tool and starts becoming part of the operating system of a business? In this APAC retail briefing, Ryf Quail…
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5 Things Friday: WAIC 2026, JD.com's EU Bid & Decathlon's Uber Eats Move
AI is moving beyond individual productivity tools. The more important question is whether companies will redesign their operating models around it. In this…
The Retail PodcastPrimark Faces New Pressure as M&S Bets on the Weekly Shop
M&S is building a bigger proposition around the family weekly shop. Primark is lowering prices as competition for value-conscious fashion customers…
The Retail PodcastUK Retail: M&S Goes Bigger, Primark Cuts Prices & Beauty Gets Personal
M&S is building a bigger proposition around the family weekly shop. Primark is lowering prices as competition for value-conscious fashion customers…
The Retail PodcastStarbucks Korea, Lefties UK, AI Beauty and Adidas Bangkok
Five global retail stories in one concise briefing: Starbucks Korea’s marketing crisis, retail-crime legislation in Canada and the US, AI-powered beauty at shu…
The Retail PodcastStarbucks Korea, AI Beauty Mirrors and Lefties’ UK Launch
Starbucks Korea’s Tank Day promotion led to public backlash and an unusual company-wide response. What should international brands learn from the mistake? Alex…
The Retail PodcastMilan's Retail Shift: Community, Culture & Curated Luxury (Video)
Experience alone isn't enough. On the next stop of our Road to NRF Europe, The Retail Podcast arrives in Milan to explore how one of Europe's fashion capitals…
The Retail PodcastMilan's Retail Shift: Community, Culture & Curated Luxury Video
Milan has long been recognised as one of the world's luxury capitals, but what makes its retail experience so distinctive? In this episode of The Retail…
The Retail PodcastM&S Pantheon, the World Cup Spending Effect and Aldi Goes Baldi
What does M&S’s investment in its renewed Oxford Street flagship tell us about the future of physical retail? Simone Oloman and Alex Rezvan examine the new M&S…
The Retail PodcastM&S Bets on Oxford Street, Aldi Goes Baldi and the FIFA Effect
M&S has renewed almost 100,000 square feet of retail space on Oxford Street. Aldi temporarily became Baldi for Pitbull. Holland & Barrett created a wellness…
The Retail PodcastUniqlo, Shein and FamilyMart: Global Retail’s New Playbook
Uniqlo is expanding, Shein is approaching a possible Hong Kong listing, and FamilyMart is transforming the convenience store into a fashion and cultural…
The Retail PodcastUniqlo’s Global Surge, Shein’s IPO Test and FamilyMart’s Reinvention
Uniqlo is reporting strong international momentum. Shein is moving closer to a possible Hong Kong listing while facing a leadership transition and continuing…
The Retail PodcastInside London's Most Innovative Retail Experiences Before NRF Paris (Video)
Retail is changing faster than ever—and London is showing what the future looks like. Ahead of NRF Europe, we take you on a retail roadshow through one of the…
The Retail PodcastInside London's Most Innovative Retail Experiences Before NRF Paris
Retail is changing faster than ever—and London is showing what the future looks like. Ahead of NRF Europe, we take you on a retail roadshow through one of the…
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RH London, Harvey Nichols & the Future of Luxury
Luxury retail is evolving beyond products and this week's World Retail Signals explores exactly why. Alex is joined by Ian and Niamh from the World Retail…
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RH London, Harvey Nichols & the Future of Luxury
Luxury retail is evolving beyond products and this week's World Retail Signals explores exactly why. Alex is joined by Ian and Niamh from the World Retail…
The Retail PodcastHow SM Supermalls Serves 5 Million Shoppers Every Day | Steven S. Tan President
Can physical retail still outperform e-commerce? In this exclusive interview recorded live at NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific, Steven S. Tan…
The Retail PodcastHow SM Supermalls Serves 5 Million Shoppers Every Day | Steven S. Tan President
Can physical retail still outperform e-commerce? In this exclusive interview recorded live at NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific, Steven S. Tan…
The Retail PodcastWimbledon's Real Winners, Osaka's 350% Spike & Google's World Cup Ads | Five Things Friday UK
The retail marketing stories that matter this week: why the brands winning Wimbledon aren't the official sponsors, Naomi Osaka's 350% search spike, Charlotte…
The Retail PodcastWimbledon's Real Winners, Osaka's 350% Spike & Google's World Cup Ads | Five Things Friday UK
The retail marketing stories that matter this week: why the brands winning Wimbledon aren't the official sponsors, Naomi Osaka's 350% search spike, Charlotte…
The Retail PodcastFrom Hamleys to Armani: Scaling Brands in India
Sumeet Yadav, Head of Reliance Brands Limited, on luxury retail, global partnerships and what international brands need to understand about India. How do…
The Retail PodcastFrom Hamleys to Armani: Scaling Brands in India
What does it take to build global brands in one of the world’s most dynamic retail markets? Sumeet Yadav, Head of Reliance Brands Limited, joins The Retail…
The Retail PodcastAI Search, Shopee, Action & Target: Retail’s Big Week
Retailers are facing a new discovery challenge: what happens when AI search becomes the layer between brands and customers? In this episode of World Retail…
The Retail PodcastAI Search, Shopee, Action & Target: Retail’s Big Week
Retailers are facing a new discovery challenge: what happens when AI search becomes the layer between brands and customers? In this episode of World Retail…
The Retail PodcastLacoste, Nadine Merabi, Wimbledon Pop-Ups, JD Sports & Disney Collectibles: This week in UK Retail
This week on Five Things Friday UK Edition, Alex is joined by Simone Oloman, co-founder and CEO of For Tonight / Neft, a rapid delivery business for retailers…
The Retail PodcastLacoste, Nadine Merabi, Wimbledon Pop-Ups, JD Sports & Disney Collectibles: This week in UK Retail
This week on Five Things Friday UK Edition, Alex is joined by Simone Oloman, co-founder and CEO of For Tonight / Neft, a rapid delivery business for retailers…
The Retail PodcastMeta Glasses, Walmart Drones & Retail's Biggest Shifts This Week
Retail innovation continues to accelerate. In this episode of Five Things Friday USA, Joe and Jill explore five major stories shaping the future of commerce: •…
The Retail PodcastMeta Glasses, Walmart Drones & Retail's Biggest Shifts This Week
Retail innovation continues to accelerate. In this episode of Five Things Friday USA, Joe and Jill explore five major stories shaping the future of commerce: •…
The Retail PodcastHow Brands Reach Gen Z Without TikTok + Coach's Retail Masterclass
What happens when brands can no longer rely on social media to reach younger consumers? In this week's Five Things Friday UK, retail expert Simone Oloman…
The Retail PodcastHow Brands Reach Gen Z Without TikTok + Coach's Retail Masterclass
What happens when brands can no longer rely on social media to reach younger consumers? In this week's Five Things Friday UK, retail expert Simone Oloman…
The Retail PodcastThe Retail Trends Reshaping APAC: Pomelo, Temu, Miniso & More
This episode of Five Things Friday explores major retail developments across APAC and global markets. Ruth Kewell and Alex discuss Pomelo's mobile-first retail…
The Retail PodcastThe Retail Trends Reshaping APAC: Pomelo, Temu, Miniso & More
This episode of Five Things Friday explores major retail developments across APAC and global markets. Ruth Kewell and Alex discuss Pomelo's mobile-first retail…
The Retail PodcastThe Global Retail Briefing: UK, GCC, Dubai & Luxury Expansion
Global retail is moving fast and this first international briefing looks beyond the US to track where the biggest growth stories are happening. In this…
The Retail PodcastThe Global Retail Briefing: UK, GCC, Dubai & Luxury Expansion
Global retail is moving fast and this first international briefing looks beyond the US to track where the biggest growth stories are happening. In this…
The Retail PodcastMadrid’s Retail Shift: Lessons From the Street, Not the Boardroom
Madrid isn’t just a tourist destination. It is becoming a retail destination. In this episode, we explore how Sephora and Calvin Klein are using street-level…
The Retail PodcastMadrid’s Retail Shift: Lessons From the Street, Not the Boardroom
Madrid is famous for tourism, culture, tapas and beautiful architecture. But walk through Gran Vía and another story starts to appear. In this episode of The…
The Retail PodcastHow AI, Data and Hospitality Are Rewiring Retail in Japan
Recorded live at NRF APAC 2026, this episode features Toru Koyama, Executive Officer & Head of IT and Digital Promotion Group at H2O Retailing Corp., and…
The Retail PodcastHow AI, Data and Hospitality Are Rewiring Retail in Japan
Recorded live at NRF APAC 2026, this episode features Toru Koyama, Executive Officer & Head of IT and Digital Promotion Group at H2O Retailing Corp., and…
The Retail PodcastI Was Ranked #1 in Retail — But This Matters More
I was ranked number one on the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Retail 2026 list this week. I am proud of it. But this episode is not really…
The Retail PodcastI Was Ranked #1 in Retail — But This Matters More
This episode reflects on being ranked number one on the Top 50 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Retail 2026 list, but shifts the focus to a bigger…
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WooCommerce at Shoptalk Europe: Scaling Open-Source Ecommerce
WooCommerce is live at Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona, and the team is bringing open-source ecommerce conversations, enterprise growth strategy, and a local…
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WooCommerce at Shoptalk Europe: Scaling Open-Source Ecommerce
WooCommerce is live at Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona, and the team is bringing open-source ecommerce conversations, enterprise growth strategy, and a local…
The Retail PodcastRetail AI, Currys & Hasbro: What’s Changing in Retail
Retail AI is moving quickly — and this episode looks at what that means for retailers, ecommerce platforms, brands, and technology leaders. In this discussion…
The Retail PodcastRetail AI, Currys & Hasbro: What’s Changing in Retail
Retail AI is moving quickly — and this episode looks at what that means for retailers, ecommerce platforms, brands, and technology leaders. In this discussion…
The Retail PodcastUnauthorized Sellers Are Killing Retail Margins
Unauthorized sellers can quietly destroy retail margins. In this episode of The Retail Podcast, Alex speaks with Megan Harman, founder of Thorn Crest, about…
The Retail PodcastUnauthorized Sellers Are Killing Retail Margins
Retail brand protection is no longer just about stopping counterfeit products. For many brands, the bigger issue is margin loss. In this episode of The Retail…
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The Future of Retail in Asia: AI, GLP-1 & Consumer Trends with Isabelle Allen (KPMG)
The future of retail is being shaped by Asia. Recorded live at NRF APAC 2026, this conversation features Isabelle Allen, Global Head of Consumer, Retail &…
The Retail PodcastThe Future of Retail in Asia: AI, GLP-1 & Consumer Trends with Isabelle Allen (KPMG)
Why is Asia becoming the world's most influential retail innovation hub? In this NRF APAC 2026 Day 1 keynote conversation, Jill Dvorak, Senior Vice President…
The Retail PodcastNRF 2026 APAC Agenda: The Retail Sessions to Watch
Ryf Quail joins Alex to walk through the NRF 2026 APAC agenda just before the show opens in Singapore. This episode is a practical guide to the sessions…
The Retail PodcastNRF 2026 APAC Agenda: The Retail Sessions to Watch
Ryf Quail joins Alex to walk through the NRF 2026 APAC agenda just before the show opens in Singapore. This episode is a practical guide to the sessions…
The Retail PodcastUK Retail Shake-Up: Ocado, Lidl, M&S Safety & Brand Collabs and a big thank you to COACH UK
In this episode of Five Things Friday UK, Alex and Simone discuss major shifts across UK and European retail. Topics include Ocado’s growing role as a grocery…
The Retail PodcastUK Retail Shake-Up: Ocado, Lidl, M&S Safety & Brand Collabs and a big thank you to COACH UK
This week on Five Things Friday UK, Alex and Simone unpack the biggest retail stories shaping the UK and European market. The episode covers Ocado’s major tech…
The Retail PodcastRetail vs Netflix: Why Stores Are Fighting for Attention
Retail is no longer just competing for customer spend. It is competing for attention. In this episode of Podcast Sessions, Richard Fisher, Head of Store Design…
The Retail PodcastRetail vs Netflix: Why Stores Are Fighting for Attention
Retail is no longer just competing for customer spend. It is competing for attention. In this episode of Podcast Sessions, Richard Fisher, Head of Store Design…
The Retail PodcastNRF APAC 2026: What Retail Leaders Need to Know Before Singapore
NRF APAC 2026 is shaping up to be a major moment for retail in Asia Pacific. In this episode, Ryf Quail, Managing Director of NRF APAC, joins Five Things…
The Retail PodcastWhy Retailers Are Already Falling Behind on AI
AI is forcing a complete rethink of ecommerce, retail operations, and digital commerce architecture. In this episode, Kelly Goetsch — President at Pipe17 and…
The Retail PodcastWhy Retailers Are Already Falling Behind on AI
AI is forcing a complete rethink of ecommerce, retail operations, and digital commerce architecture. In this episode, Kelly Goetsch — President at Pipe17 and…
The Retail PodcastAmazon vs Perplexity: Who Wins the AI Shopping War? | World Retail Signals
Amazon vs Perplexity could redefine the future of AI commerce. In this episode of World Retail Signals, the panel explores: Autonomous AI shopping agents…