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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 PodcastAmazon vs Perplexity: The AI Retail Battle That Could Change Commerce
This week on World Retail Signals, the team explores one of the most important emerging battles in AI commerce: Amazon vs Perplexity and the future of…
The Retail PodcastStores Are Growing Again — Here's Why Retail Crime Didn't Stop It | World Retail Signals
Retail is entering a new era shaped by AI, organized retail crime, and a renewed investment in physical stores. In this episode of Five Things Friday — USA…
The Retail PodcastWhy M&S, Topshop, H&M & Vogue Are Winning Fashion Culture Again
Why are heritage fashion brands suddenly winning again? This episode explores how M&S, Topshop, H&M, Vogue and Laura Ashley are using experiential retail…
The Retail PodcastRetail Crime, AI Commerce & Why Stores Are Expanding Again
AI is reshaping commerce. Retailers are investing in stores again. And organized retail crime has become one of the industry’s biggest policy priorities. This…
The Retail PodcastHow AI Will Transform Private Label Retail in APAC
AI-driven retail is reshaping how consumers discover products and private label brands may be one of the biggest winners. In episode of Five Things Friday-…
The Retail PodcastAI, Private Label Retail & Consumer Trends in APAC
Private label retail in APAC is entering a major growth phase — and AI may accelerate the shift dramatically. This episode explores: Retailer-owned brands and…
The Retail PodcastWhy Enterprise Retail Tech Is Broken And How to Fix It | Jason Cottrell, Orium
Jason Cottrell, CEO of Orium and President of the MACH Alliance, explains how AI agents and composable commerce are reshaping enterprise retail and digital…
The Retail PodcastJason Cottrell: AI Agents, Composable Commerce & The Future of Enterprise Retail
Jason Cottrell, CEO of Orium and President of the MACH Alliance, explains how AI agents and composable commerce are reshaping enterprise retail and digital…
The Retail PodcastWhat Zalando & Primark Are Actually Doing With AI | World Retail Signals
“90% of Zalando’s marketing content is now AI generated.” Fresh from World Retail Congress, Alex sits down with Ian and Niamh to unpack the retail leadership…
The Retail PodcastHow AI Is Reshaping Retail: Zalando, Primark & Fressnapf Insights
“90% of Zalando’s marketing content is now AI generated.” Fresh from World Retail Congress, Alex sits down with Ian and Niamh to unpack the retail leadership…
The Retail PodcastWhy Retail Is Splitting in Two | Ted Baker, AI Commerce, Anthropologie & Coal Drops Yard
Retail isn’t dying — it’s polarising. In this week’s episode of Five Things Friday, we unpack the biggest shifts shaping retail right now, from shrinking UK…
The Retail PodcastWhy Retail Is Splitting in Two | Ted Baker, AI Commerce, Anthropologie & Coal Drops Yard
Retail isn’t dying — it’s polarising. In this week’s episode of Five Things Friday, we unpack the biggest shifts shaping retail right now, from shrinking UK…
The Retail PodcastRetail’s Experience Era: Longchamp, Claire’s Comeback & AI’s Reddit Problem | 5 Things Friday UK
This week on 5 Things Friday UK edition, we break down the retail stories shaping the high street, physical stores, discovery, customer experience, AI, and the…
The Retail PodcastRetail’s Experience Era: Longchamp, Claire’s Comeback & AI’s Reddit Problem | 5 Things Friday UK
This week on 5 Things Friday UK edition, we break down the retail stories shaping the high street, physical stores, discovery, customer experience, AI, and the…
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LVMH Is Struggling. Walmart Is Winning. What That Tells Retail Leaders | World Retail Signals
Retail is changing fast and this episode of World Retail Signals captures the key shifts leaders need to watch right now. In this Berlin edition, Ian…
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From LVMH to Walmart: The Retail Shifts Leaders Need to Watch World Retail Signals
Retail is changing fast and this episode of World Retail Signals captures the key shifts leaders need to watch right now. In this Berlin edition, Ian…
The Retail PodcastLouis Vuitton’s “Hotel”, London Marathon Brand Activations & Clarks’ Marketplace Move | Five Things Friday
Retail is moving fast, and this week’s Five Things Friday breaks down the brand moves that matter. Alex is joined by Simone, co-founder and CEO of NIFT — Need…
The Retail PodcastLouis Vuitton Is Opening a Hotel. What Does That Mean for Retail? | 5 Things Friday UK
Retail is moving fast, and this week’s Five Things Friday breaks down the brand moves that matter. Alex is joined by Simone, co-founder and CEO of NIFT — Need…
The Retail PodcastWalmart Is Betting on Weight-Loss Drugs. Is That the Future of Grocery Retail?
This week on Five Things Friday, Deal is back for a fast-moving conversation on the retail stories shaping the week. The episode starts with Revolve and…
The Retail PodcastCoachella Commerce, Walmart’s GLP-1 Play & Gap’s Victoria Beckham Bet
This week on Five Things Friday, Deal is back for a fast-moving conversation on the retail stories shaping the week. The episode starts with Revolve and…
The Retail PodcastRetail Media in 2026: What Shoppers Actually Want | Michael Schuh, dunnhumby
This episode is a paid partnership with dunnhumby. What do shoppers actually want from retail media? Read the full research here…
The Retail PodcastRetail Media in 2026: What Shoppers Actually Want | Michael Schuh, dunnhumby
This episode is a paid partnership with dunnhumby. What do shoppers actually want from retail media? Read the full research here…
The Retail PodcastMacy's Is Closing Stores. Carrefour Is Opening in Africa. What's Really Happening in Global Retail | World Retail Signals
In this episode of World Retail Signals, co-hosts Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone, Programme Director at World Retail…
The Retail PodcastRetail Crime, JD.com, Carrefour Africa & Macy’s Closures | World Retail Signals
In this episode of World Retail Signals, co-hosts Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone, Programme Director at World Retail…
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Gymshark Is Opening Gyms. Selfridges Is Going VIP. Is This What Loyalty Looks Like Now?
Retail is undergoing a fundamental shift—from product-driven transactions to experience-led ecosystems. In this episode of 5 Things Friday, we break down the…
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The Future of Retail: Gymshark Gyms, Selfridges VIP Strategy & Loyalty Reinvented
Retail is undergoing a fundamental shift—from product-driven transactions to experience-led ecosystems. In this episode of 5 Things Friday, we break down the…
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Zero-Click Shopping Is Here. Here's What Retail Needs to Do Before It's Too Late
AI is fundamentally changing how consumers search, discover, and buy. In this Asia-Pacific edition of 5 Things Friday, we explore the next wave of retail…
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AI Is Rewriting Retail: AEO, Zero-Click Commerce & China’s Expansion Strategy
AI is fundamentally changing how consumers search, discover, and buy. In this Asia-Pacific edition of 5 Things Friday, we explore the next wave of retail…
The Retail PodcastWorld Retail Signals: The New Rules of Retail (AI, Stores, Profit)
World Retail Signals breaks down the retail shifts that matter most right now. In this episode, Alex is joined by Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail…
The Retail PodcastThe New Rules of Retail in 2026: AI, Profitability & the Store's Comeback | World Retail Signals
World Retail Signals breaks down the retail shifts that matter most right now. In this episode, Alex is joined by Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail…
The Retail PodcastAdidas x ASOS, Experiential Retail & Uber Eats Loyalty Shift | Five Things Friday
Physical retail isn’t dead, boring retail is. This episode breaks down the smart retail moves winning right now: collabs, pop-ups, experiences, and loyalty…
The Retail PodcastAdidas x ASOS, Experiential Retail & Uber Eats Loyalty Shift | Five Things Friday
Physical retail isn’t dead, boring retail is. This episode breaks down the smart retail moves winning right now: collabs, pop-ups, experiences, and loyalty…
The Retail PodcastAmazon’s New Surcharge, Re-Commerce Growth & The Retail Energy Shock | Five Things Friday APAC
In this episode of Five Things Friday APAC Edition, Ryf Quail, Managing Director of NRF APAC, is joined by Ngai Yuen Low, Managing Director of AEON360, for a…
The Retail PodcastAmazon’s New Surcharge, Re-Commerce Growth & The Retail Energy Shock | Five Things Friday APAC
In this episode of Five Things Friday APAC Edition, Ryf Quail, Managing Director of NRF APAC, is joined by Ngai Yuen Low, Managing Director of AEON360, for a…
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Part 2 Top 10 Most Innovative Retail Stores in the World | From Pop Mart to Louis Vuitton
In Part 2 of this conversation, Matthew Brown — Retail Trend Futurist & Keynote Speaker — joins Alex to break down some of the most innovative retail concepts…
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Part 2 Top 10 Most Innovative Retail Stores in the World | From Pop Mart to Louis Vuitton
In Part 2 of this conversation, Matthew Brown — Retail Trend Futurist & Keynote Speaker — joins Alex to break down some of the most innovative retail concepts…
The Retail PodcastWorld Retail Signals: AI, Store Reinvention, Loyalty & Retail Trends Across Europe, Asia and the US
Welcome to World Retail Signals, the podcast from World Retail Congress, hosted by Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone…
The Retail PodcastWorld Retail Signals: AI, Store Reinvention, Loyalty & Retail Trends Across Europe, Asia and the US
Welcome to World Retail Signals, the podcast from World Retail Congress, hosted by Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone…
The Retail PodcastRetail Trends UK: Selfridges Pop-Ups, Dyson’s Bold Move, New Look & Peachy Den
Retail is evolving fast and this week’s UK retail breakdown covers the strategies brands are using to stay relevant, drive footfall, and win customers.We…
The Retail PodcastRetail Trends UK: Selfridges Pop-Ups, Dyson’s Bold Move, New Look & Peachy Den
Retail is evolving fast and this week’s UK retail breakdown covers the strategies brands are using to stay relevant, drive footfall, and win customers. We…
The Retail Podcast5 Things Friday APAC: Oil Shock, Supply Chains & Why Big Brands Are Suddenly at Risk
This week’s Five Things Friday breaks down a growing global retail crisis and why it’s much bigger than consumer confidence. We unpack how geopolitical…
The Retail Podcast5 Things Friday APAC: Oil Shock, Supply Chains & Why Big Brands Are Suddenly at Risk
This week’s Five Things Friday breaks down a growing global retail crisis—and why it’s much bigger than consumer confidence. We unpack how geopolitical…
The Retail PodcastUS Retail Hit $1 Trillion in One Holiday Season - What's Next? | ITAB Group Podcast Ep.1
US retail just crossed $1 trillion in a single holiday season. First time in history. In Episode 1 of the ITAB Group Podcast, recorded LIVE at EuroShop 2026…
The Retail PodcastUS Retail Hit $1 Trillion in One Holiday Season — What's Next? | ITAB Group Podcast Ep.1
US retail just crossed $1 trillion in a single holiday season. First time in history. In Episode 1 of the ITAB Group Podcast, recorded LIVE at EuroShop 2026…
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The Future of Retail Stores: Global Flagships, Store Formats & Retail Innovation
Retail is changing fast, and store formats are evolving even through crisis. In this episode of the Retail podcast, Alex sits down with Matthew from Echo…
The Retail PodcastThe Future of Retail Stores: Global Flagships, Store Formats & Retail Innovation
Retail is changing fast, and store formats are evolving even through crisis. In this episode of the Retail podcast, Alex sits down with Matthew from Echo…
The Retail PodcastWhat's Keeping Retail CEOs Awake at Night in 2026? | World Retail Signals
World Retail Signals is a new global retail intelligence show co-produced by The Retail Podcast and World Retail Congress — a monthly look at the top retail…
The Retail PodcastWhat's Keeping Retail CEOs Awake at Night in 2026? | World Retail Signals
World Retail Signals is a new global retail intelligence show co-produced by The Retail Podcast and World Retail Congress — a monthly look at the top retail…
The Retail PodcastUK Retail in 5 Minutes: Amazon Rival, Alexa Upgrade, Tesco Pay Rise, Greggs & The Perfume Shop
is week’s 5 Things Friday is a fast, solo rundown of the biggest stories shaping UK retail right now. With a lot happening across the market, this episode…
The Retail PodcastUK Retail in 5 Minutes: Amazon Rival, Alexa Upgrade, Tesco Pay Rise, Greggs & The Perfume Shop
is week’s 5 Things Friday is a fast, solo rundown of the biggest stories shaping UK retail right now. With a lot happening across the market, this episode…
The Retail PodcastTarget Bets on AI, Amazon Gets Faster, OpenAI Checkout, Clinique & Nuuds Five Things Friday US
In this episode of Five Things Friday US Edition, we break down five retail and commerce stories shaping the week. We cover Target’s $6 billion turnaround…
The Retail PodcastTarget Bets on AI, Amazon Gets Faster, OpenAI Checkout, Clinique & Nuuds Five Things Friday US
In this episode of Five Things Friday US Edition, we break down five retail and commerce stories shaping the week. We cover Target’s $6 billion turnaround…
The Retail Podcast5 Retail Shifts Reshaping Asia | Baby Bunting, India, Eid & AI
Edition of Five Things Friday, Ryf Quail and Yuen Low, Managing Director, AEON360, break down five retail developments shaping Asia right now.This episode…
The Retail Podcast5 Retail Shifts Reshaping Asia | Baby Bunting, India, Eid & AI
Edition of Five Things Friday, Ryf Quail and Yuen Low, Managing Director, AEON360, break down five retail developments shaping Asia right now. This episode…
The Retail PodcastHow Be Athletica Built a Sustainable Sportswear
In this episode of The Retail Podcast, we sit down with Gauri Sarma, Founder of Be Athletica, to unpack how she’s building a sportswear brand ABOUT THIS…
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How Be Athletica Built a Sustainable Sportswear
In this episode of The Retail Podcast, we sit down with Gauri Sarma, Founder of Be Athletica, to unpack how she’s building a sportswear brand ABOUT THIS…
The Retail Podcast5 Things Friday USA: ChatGPT Commerce Pause, Off-Price Retail Boom, Primark Expansion & Uniqlo Strategy
Welcome to Five Things Friday – USA Edition. Each week we break down the most important signals shaping retail in the United States in under 15 minutes. This…
The Retail Podcast5 Things Friday USA: ChatGPT Commerce Pause, Off-Price Retail Boom, Primark Expansion & Uniqlo Strategy
Welcome to Five Things Friday – USA Edition. Each week we break down the most important signals shaping retail in the United States in under 15 minutes. This…
The Retail Podcast5 Things Friday UK: SHEIN Xcelerator, John Lewis AI, Whole Foods Expansion & Retail Store Trends
It’s Friday 13 March, and this week’s Five Things Friday UK Edition breaks down the retail stories worth watching right now. In this episode, we cover: Links…