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The Retail Tea Break
Welcome to The Retail Tea Break the award-winning podcast stirring curiosity and brewing ideas across the retail industry for five glorious years. Hosted by Melissa Moore, The Retail Advisor; The Retail Tea Break brings together brilliant retailers, brands and industry experts to share their knowledge, challenge the thinking and explore what’s really happening across our ever-changing industry. From customer experience, stores and people to technology, AI, innovation and growth, expect…
Episodes
The Retail Tea BreakHow Shoppers Shop
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by two guests who really understand shoppers. Vanessa Henry is Research Director (Shopper)…
The Retail Tea BreakRetail Trends Transforming Shopping
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by Salesforce, the world’s #1 CRM. I’m joined by an internationally recognised expert in the…
The Retail Tea BreakBehind the Scenes at The Retail Technology Show 2024
The latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is a little different. Recorded live at the Olympia in London, I’m joined by a whole host of guests from The…
The Retail Tea BreakGrowing the business with Petstop
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a guest who has always had an eye on what’s coming next and exciting ambitions for growth…
The Retail Tea BreakSustainable Pricing
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a guest who believes in creating more value & less waste from every purchase through…
The Retail Tea BreakDesigning a Retail Store with BEO
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by three special guests to explore how working together has brought a well loved brand to…
The Retail Tea BreakBack to Retail Basics
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to a retail trailblazer! Linda Johansen-James is the Founder and CEO of International Retail…
The Retail Tea BreakThe Retail Leader’s Roadmap
In this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a guest who really understands frontline retail. Brian Librach is author of The Retail…
The Retail Tea BreakThe Future of Fashion Online
In this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a guest who is a creative entrepreneur, having spent most of her career as a leading…
The Retail Tea BreakEcommerce for 2024 and beyond
In this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a guest who really knows ecommerce. Vinny O’Brien from Vinny & Co works with some of the…
The Retail Tea BreakEnd of Season 5
Each week on season 5 of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’ve be joined by industry experts, retailers and brands to decode the myths, share knowledge and give…
The Retail Tea BreakIncreasing Cashflow and Profit
On this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast I’m joined by a guest who has a retail framework that boils down to implementing the basics, focusing on…
The Retail Tea BreakCustomer Centricity from B2B to D2C
In this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a guest who is passionate about taking a consumer centric approach. Ciara O'Keeffe is…
The Retail Tea BreakGrowing the Business with Brown Thomas Arnotts
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by Salesforce, the world’s #1 CRM. I’m joined by two amazing guests to discuss how employee…
The Retail Tea Break500 Million Shopper Insights
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast is sponsored by TruRating, unlocking the voice of every customer. I’m joined by a former lawyer, who became…
The Retail Tea BreakGrowing the Business with Lidl
In this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a true retail people expert. Maeve McCleane is Chief People Officer & Board Executive for…
The Retail Tea BreakGrowing the Business with Duffy and Porter
On this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast I’m joined by a guest who is a gift-maker and a businesswoman. Maria Porter is one half of Duffy and…
The Retail Tea BreakThe Future of Retail Stock Management
Today’s episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast is sponsored by Salesforce, who bring companies and customers together. I’m joined by an incredibly experienced…
The Retail Tea BreakEcommerce for CEO’s
In this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a guest who is a global eCommerce and digital transformation leader. Dean McElwee is the…
The Retail Tea BreakBuying and Merchandising
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast has not one, but 4 guests! Sara Allbright, Elaine Hooper, Neil Amer and Anna Berry are Co-Founders of…
The Retail Tea BreakBridging the gap between Marketing and Finance
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast is sponsored by StoreHero, the profit dashboard for ecommerce companies. I speak to Thomas Gleeson, the…
The Retail Tea BreakPlanning for Christmas and the Holiday Season 2023
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by Salesforce, the world’s #1 CRM. I’m joined by an internationally recognised expert in the…
The Retail Tea BreakRetail Recap; Celebrating 50 Episodes
Grab your cup of tea, sit back and listen in as I look back at the first 50 episodes of The Retail Tea Break Podcast. Topics: Customer Experience In episode 3…
The Retail Tea BreakGrowing the Business with Portwest
In the 50th episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to a passionate retailer. Rachel Davoren is Managing Director of Portwest Ireland. As well as…
The Retail Tea BreakBreaking Down Barriers
Ahead of next week’s 50th episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast, this one is a little different. This week we welcome back a wonderful guest whose vast…
The Retail Tea BreakPop Up Retail
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to an ephemeral retailing specialist. Ghalia Boustani is a senior retail consultant in Paris. Her…
The Retail Tea BreakActionable Retail Insights
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by VisionR, driving retail revenues through shopper insights. In this episode I speak to Oran…
The Retail Tea BreakSimple Effective Selling
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to a retailer with a difference. Caitriona Cullen is the owner of family run business, Cullen…
The Retail Tea BreakA Guide to Sustainable Retail
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to an experienced retailer marketing strategist. Sharon Yourell Lawlor is Managing Director Think Plan…
The Retail Tea BreakRetail Commerce
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by Salesforce, the world’s #1 CRM. In this episode I speak to Scott Kennedy, Regional VP for…
The Retail Tea BreakCharity Retail Ireland
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to an experienced retailer. Mark Sweeney is Chairperson of Charity Retail Ireland. His passion for…
The Retail Tea BreakPeople Work For People
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to a HR expert, who takes a person-centred approach. Elma Carew is an ICF certified Career, Life, and…
The Retail Tea BreakBringing Companies and Customers Together
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by Salesforce, the world’s #1 CRM. In this episode I speak to Deirdre Purcell, Head of Ireland…
The Retail Tea BreakRespecting Retail Staff
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to a highly experienced retailer. Áine Griallais is the HR & HSE Director for Circle K, Ireland…
The Retail Tea BreakGrowing the Business with McElhinneys
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to a retailer who is passionate about her team, her customers and their experiences instore and…
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End of Season 3
Each week on season 3 of The Retail Tea Break, I’ve be joined by industry experts, retailers and product creators to decode the myths, share knowledge and give…
The Retail Tea BreakContent Creation
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to an award-winning, highly experienced retail expert. Helena Dingley is the Retail Marketing Manager…
The Retail Tea BreakLet’s turn Black Friday Green
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by Champion Green, to celebrate ‘turning Black Friday green’. I’m joined by Jenny Johnston…
The Retail Tea BreakRita Oates, Retailer and Artist
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to an someone who juggles being a successful retailer and an award winning maker. Rita Oates is a…
The Retail Tea BreakLoyalty; gaining and maintaining customers
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break is a little different, as it is brought to you in collaboration with Salesforce. I’m joined by 3 very special guest…
The Retail Tea BreakTarget Customers
Just how important is your target customer and do you know how to communicate and sell to them? In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to an…
The Retail Tea BreakGrowing the business; Kilkenny Design
Retail has had a tough few years, but with innovation, incredible people and strong values it is possible to grow a retail brand right now. In this episode of…
The Retail Tea BreakEmbracing technology to future proof the business
Retail technology can be so much more than a fancy till system, used in the right way it can enhance the customer experience and future proof the business. In…
The Retail Tea BreakNational Women’s Enterprise Day
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by Mayo Local Enterprise Office to celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Day. “Now in its 16th…
The Retail Tea BreakReimagining Retail Spaces
In this rapidly changing retail world, are destination retail spaces and shopping centres as relevant today as they once were? In this episode of The Retail…
The Retail Tea BreakPlanning for Christmas and the Holiday season
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is a little different, as it is brought to you in collaboration with Salesforce. I’m joined by 3 very…
The Retail Tea BreakCustomer First Creative
Working in a rapidly growing small product business means wearing many hats, often juggling a very tight budget. In this episode of The Retail Tea Break…
The Retail Tea BreakRetail, recession and rising inflation
Talk of a recession, increasing inflation and a cost of living crisis might lead you to believe that retail was about to die off (again). In this episode of…
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End of Season 2
Each week on season 2 of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’ve be joined by industry experts, retailers and product creators to decode the myths, share knowledge…
The Retail Tea BreakEducating Retail
As someone that has been fortunate enough to build a successful career in retail, I was delighted to talk to an educator who is supporting the future leaders…
The Retail Tea BreakBuilding the product range
I talk to a creative entrepreneur who has introduced children everywhere to an incredible little boy and his sister. Emma-Jane Leeson started the Johnny Magory…
The Retail Tea BreakUnderstanding consumer decision making
In this episode, I grab a cuppa with someone that studies human behaviour; he says that understanding consumer decision making can enable companies to…
The Retail Tea Break#ShopLocal
The importance of #ShopLocal I meet a women who along with her brothers and sisters, are continuing to run the family retail business that was started by their…
The Retail Tea BreakBecoming a retailer and a maker
I grab a cuppa with a retailer and maker who runs a coffee and gift shop on one of Ireland's most famous tourist trails. Caitríona and Kevin Considine founded…
The Retail Tea BreakData Driven E-Commerce
From founder of a luxury experiential store to Managing Director of an online platform with 180 million registered users worldwide. Sarah Curran-Usher is a…
The Retail Tea BreakA Cuppa with Vanessa and Kieran from Vobe Interiors
I grab a cuppa with a couple who have created one of Ireland’s most successful interiors and lifestyle stores. Vanessa O’Brien and Kieran Malone from Vobe…
The Retail Tea BreakRetail Strategy
I talk to an experienced retail strategist who is driving the direction of multiple brands. Michelle Yanez-Olivares is an innovative retail operations…
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'A cuppa with Karl from Kotanical’
I grab a cuppa with an Irish maker who turned a personal interest in alternative remedies into an incredibly successful business. Karl Murray from Kotanical is…
The Retail Tea BreakWhy Branding is so important
In this episode, I talk to a woman who helps her clients get and keep their ideal customer. Deirdre Martin is a marketing and customer experience expert; as a…
The Retail Tea BreakThe New Era of Physical Retail
To kick off Season 2 of The Retail Tea Break, I talk to a retail innovation specialist who helps global brands push the boundaries of physical retail. Ian…