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Rethink Retail
Rethink Retail - the evolution of retail in today’s connected world. Join us as we explore the most recent trends and innovations in commerce.
Episodes
Rethink RetailBeyond the Pilot: The Shift to Applied AI in Retail
Generative AI is moving beyond the lab and into the production environment. But for many enterprises, "pilot fatigue" is becoming a major bottleneck to real…
Rethink RetailHumanizing Retail Digital Transformation in 2026
As artificial intelligence and immersive technologies dominate the headlines, the core of the industry remains unchanged: the human connection. In this episode…
Rethink RetailWhere Retail AI Delivers ROI Today
AI is now a core requirement, not a side project. In this episode of the AiR Podcast, Top AI Leader Kimberly Morgan sits with Sameer Sharma and CK Wang from…
Rethink RetailReal-Time Inventory Management in Grocery
Real-time inventory management is reshaping how grocery retailers manage availability, labor, and store execution. On the latest RETHINK Retail Podcast, DeAnn…
Rethink RetailTurning Retail Into Unforgettable Experiences
Physical retail isn’t just surviving, it’s thrilling, immersive, and unforgettable! In this episode, Sandi Danick, SVP at Triple Five Group, shares how…
Rethink RetailAI Checkout, Shrink Reduction, and the Future of Front-End Optimization
Frictionless checkout has become one of the most discussed topics in retail technology. But for enterprise retailers, the real question is not whether checkout…
Rethink RetailGen Z Marketing Strategy with Sourabh Sharma
What does it really take to win over Gen Z and Gen Alpha in 2026? Aliyah Flowers, B2B Community Manager at RETHINK Retail, connects with Sourabh Sharma, Head…
Rethink RetailMarie Schwartz on AI, Community and Retail
At NRF 2026, April Sabral, Founder of April Sabral Leadership & Ask April AI, spoke with Marie Schwartz, CEO of RETHINK Retail, about leadership, community…
Rethink RetailHammitt Retail Strategy in Modern Luxury
From garage startup to global cult following. During NRF 2026, one thing really stood out in this conversation between Marie Schwartz and Jennifer Sprague, CMO…
Rethink RetailMoving past pilots: What enterprise AI actually takes
Enterprise AI doesn’t fail because the models aren’t ready. It stalls when operating models, data foundations, and decision paths can’t keep up. Recorded at…
Rethink RetailRetail Therapy Podcast: NRF 2026 Debrief
There is a reason NRF is called Retail’s Big Show. Each year, it generates an unmistakable buzz across the retail industry. What matters most, however, is how…
Rethink RetailRetail Media Measurement: Top NRF 2026 Insights
Recorded live at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show, The RETHINK Retail Podcast features Fritz Finlay, Head of Production at RETHINK Retail, in conversation with Will…
Rethink RetailBrand Growth Insights: Marketplaces & Ecosystems
Unlock the Future of Brand Growth Discover what’s changing fastest in how brands grow today, straight from industry leaders who are shaping modern commerce…
Rethink RetailHow to Restore Trust in Retail Communications
Recorded live at NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show, this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast features Michelle James, Vice President at CTIA, in conversation with…
Rethink RetailScaling Human Connection with AI: Live at NRF 2026
Can technology actually make shopping feel more personal? Recorded live at NRF 2026, this RETHINK Retail Podcast moves past the AI hype to focus on the people…
Rethink RetailAI in Luxury Resale: NRF 2026 Insights
Recorded live at NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show, the RETHINK Retail Podcast dives into how Rebag is using conversational AI to transform luxury resale. Olivier…
Rethink RetailAgentic AI and the Future of Retail Execution
Retail AI is evolving — and the biggest breakthroughs are happening after the sale. In this episode of the Rethink Retail Podcast, host Michael Zakkour speaks…
Rethink RetailFrom Insight to Impact: Intelligent Retail Podcast
Recorded at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show, this episode of the RETHINK Retail podcast explores how retailers are translating data into more informed…
Rethink RetailHow AI Is Reshaping Retail Payments and the Checkout Experience
AI is transforming how retailers manage payments, prevent fraud, and deliver seamless checkout experiences. In this episode of the Rethink Retail podcast, host…
Rethink RetailNRF Big Show 2026: The Countdown to the Future of Retail
🌟 Can you feel the anticipation? Together we rise! The countdown to NRF big show 2026 has begun! This year promises new activations and global insights that…
Rethink RetailNew Customer Expectations: What Retailers Need to Know
In this episode of RETHINK Retail, Top Retail Experts unpack how much customer expectations have accelerated and expert tips for retailers trying to compete…
Rethink RetailRetail Leaders Share 2026 Predictions: AI, Omnichannel, Trust & the Future of Commerce
As the retail industry heads into 2026, innovation is no longer theoretical — it’s operational. In this special episode of the Rethink Retail Predictions…
Rethink RetailThe Connected Store: How Real-Time Data Is Powering the Future of Retail
In this episode of Rethink Retail, host Martin Bailie is joined by Jerome Hamrit, Senior Vice President for Data and Retail Media at VusionGroup, and Thaddeus…
Rethink RetailBeyond the Store: Building the Business Case for Video AI in Retail
What if store cameras were one of retail’s most underused growth assets? In this episode, Martin Bailie (Advisory Board, RETHINK Retail) sits down with Karissa…
Rethink RetailAI-Powered Consumer Insights for the New Retail Era
What happens when survey-based consumer research gets replaced by real-time, AI-orchestrated insight? At GroceryShop 2025, host Kirat Anand sits down with…
Rethink RetailThe Zero Proof: The Business of Going Alcohol-Free
How do you scale one of the fastest-growing beverage categories in retail? In this episode, host James Tenser sits down with Sean Goldsmith, Co-Founder & CEO…
Rethink RetailBeyond Compliance: The New Language of Retail Resilience
Cyber threats aren’t evolving, they’re accelerating. 🚨 In this new AiR Podcast episode, Renee Hartmann sits down with Kenneth Ogami, Industry Leader for Retail…
Rethink RetailHow PepsiCo Is Accelerating Innovation & Growth
How is PepsiCo reshaping its future while staying true to the brands consumers love? In this episode, host Matt Mueller sits down with Michael Del Pozzo…
Rethink RetailIt’s Skinny – “Building a Modern Food Brand”
On this episode of “Building a Modern Food Brand,” host Christina Downey sits down with Matthew Newman, CCO at It’s Skinny, to talk about the hard choices…
Rethink RetailRohlik Group: Leading Online Grocery Growth
What happens when automation, speed, and smart fulfillment collide in the grocery industry? In this episode of the Global Retail Leaders Podcast by RETHINK…
Rethink RetailRetail Therapy – Redefining Value in Retail
Value isn’t just about low prices anymore. As shoppers become more intentional and economic pressures rise, retailers are shifting their strategies—from…
Rethink RetailEngineering the Future of AI and Customer Experience
What happens when technology meets true customer empathy? In this episode of Rethink Retail: Global Retail Leaders, host Alex Baker sits down with Uttam Kumar…
Rethink RetailInside EuroShop 2026: What’s Next for Global Retail
EuroShop only happens once every three years — and every edition sets the pace for the future of global retail. In the latest RETHINK Retail Podcast, host…
Rethink RetailFrom NYC Bakery to National CPG: The Rise of Elisa’s Love Bites
In this Rethink Retail podcast episode live from Groceryshop, David Weinand (Incisiv) speaks with Elisa Lyew, founder of Elisa’s Love Bites, on transforming…
Rethink RetailRetail’s Secret to a Sellout Holiday Season
Join Timm Henderlight, Lead Strategy Consultant at Perficient, and Rick Olson, Consult Partner at Kyndryl, as they reveal how predictive analytics and AI are…
Rethink RetailBuilding Community, Innovation, and the Future of Connected Fitness
What happens when passion, purpose, and technology collide on water? In this Rethink Retail: Global Leaders episode, host Ninaad Acharya sits down with Bruce…
Rethink RetailEp. 1: Are Ecommerce Sites Dead in the Age of AI?
Welcome to Omnichannel Reimagined: A new RETHINK Retail & VTEX Video Podcast Series giving senior retail leaders an insider’s edge on the trends, tech, and…
Rethink RetailCrafting Luxury, Connection, and Intelligent Growth
How does a century-old luxury lingerie brand balance craftsmanship, connection, and cutting-edge technology? In this Rethink Retail episode, Cathy McCabe, CEO…
Rethink RetailSelf-Disruption in CPG: Harnessing Data, AI & Cloud to Shape the Future
The shelf era is over—and the rules of CPG growth are changing fast. 🛒💡 Join host Bryan Gildenberg and PwC experts Carla DeSantis & Remzi Ural as they break…
Rethink RetailSilk the Rich: Luxury, Sustainability & AI in Retail
How does a Japanese brand turn 150-year-old silk into a global haircare phenomenon? Alex Baker sits down with Kodai Takahashi, co-founder & CEO of Silk the…
Rethink RetailThe Self-Service Inflection Point: How Grocery Leaders Are Pulling Ahead
Self-checkout is hitting its inflection point in retail! From frictionless AI-powered produce scanning to better integration with loyalty and payment systems…
Rethink RetailRetailer Tech Tips: The Future of Grocery Modernization
In this special episode of Retailer Tech Tips from Groceryshop 2025, Theo Schweitz, CEO of Drive Wheel and Top Retail Expert, sits down with Rakesh Thaploo…
Rethink RetailFirst Stop for New Products? Your Local C-Store
C-stores aren’t just convenience stops, they’re labs for bold new ideas. On the latest RETHINK Retail Podcast, host Jessica Couch talks with: - Yvette Fossum…
Rethink RetailInside the Future of Grocery: Lidl US and Diebold on Balancing Efficiency & Customer Experience
How do grocery leaders balance efficiency and customer experience in the age of automation? Recorded at Groceryshop, this RETHINK Retail podcast brings…
Rethink RetailNext‑Gen POS: Fiscal Compliance as a Launchpad for Innovation
Fiscal Compliance Isn’t a Hurdle. It’s Your Launchpad for Innovation Compliance is complex, but ignoring it is riskier. In the latest episode of Next‑Gen POS…
Rethink RetailBalancing Heritage and Digital Transformation
How does a 200-year-old porcelain icon stay relevant in the digital age? Alex Baker interviews, Vista Alegre’s Chief Digital Officer, Carla Graça, shares how…
Rethink RetailDisruption-Proof Retail: Building Resilience Before the Storm
Extreme weather and unexpected disruptions can hit retailers hard, from spoilage and theft to costly downtime. In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast…
Rethink RetailBuilding Loyalty Through Flavor and Innovation
Skinny Mixes isn’t just about syrups, it’s about creating everyday moments that are simply sweeter. Melissa Minkow sits down with Tim Snyder, CEO of Skinny…
Rethink RetailAI in Action: Expert Views on the Future of Retail and CPG
How are leading retailers and brands using AI to transform shopping? Nordstrom’s Brad Tucker, Mars’ Shashank Kadetotad, and HCLTech’s Debraj Bhattacharya join…
Rethink RetailTransparency, Bold Storytelling & Gen Z Leadership
Global Healing calls itself the “Rolls Royce of supplements”, and for good reason. With 28 years in the industry, the brand leads with transparency, quality…
Rethink RetailInside Grocery Shop 2025 with Rocquan Lucas
In this episode, host Matt Muller, Principal Consultant at Rethink Retail and author of The Mindful Innovator, welcomes Rocquan Lucas, VP of Content at…
Rethink RetailShoptalk Fall 2025: Blending Magic and Science in Retail
What happens when you mix the science of data with the art of human connection? That’s the theme behind Shoptalk Fall 2025, Retail Alchemy. In this episode of…
Rethink RetailDigital transformation is reshaping quick-service restaurants
Hosted by Nino Horttrich, and with the collaboration of Matt Redwood of Diebold Nixdorf, we explore how Tillster is solving some of the biggest challenges in…
Rethink RetailRetail Therapy: Retail’s 2025 Mid-Year Reality Check
We’re halfway through 2025, and retail is riding a wild mix of breakthroughs, challenges, and shifting shopper habits. In this special mid-year episode, host…
Rethink RetailTargeting Geospatial Data's Role in the Store of Tomorrow
In this new episode of Retailer Tech Tips, we explore how geospatial data is redefining store planning, logistics, and customer experience in real time. 🧠…
Rethink RetailThe $800B Opportunity Reshaping Retail Sustainability
In this episode of Rethink Retail, host Marie Driscoll sits down with Amrita Bhasin, CEO at Sotira, a leading voice in reverse logistics, to explore how AI…
Rethink RetailMarcella’s Mission to Disrupt Fashion
Nick Harbaugh talks with Shira Libhaber of Marcella, one of America’s fastest-growing fashion brands. Shira dives into how the company combines timeless…
Rethink RetailLoss Prevention in Retail Supported by AI
Rethink Retail brings together two powerhouses shaping the future of commerce: 🔹 Matt Redwood, VP Retail Technology Solutions at Diebold Nixdorf 🔹 John Harmon…
Rethink RetailReady-to-Eat: Data-Driven Growth at WeCook
Renee Hartmann chats with Jean-Sébastien Crevier, VP of Sales and Marketing at WeCook, live from Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona. Jean-Sébastien shares how WeCook…