RETHINK RETAIL

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.

  1. Luxury Retail Strategies: AI and Human Connection

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    Luxury Retail Strategies: AI and Human Connection

    Luxury Retail: High-Tech Meets High-Touch In a market saturated with options, true luxury is defined by the depth of the experience. In this episode, Barney Stacher and Shunda D. Lynch of Bloomingdale’s, explore how leading retailers stay relevant in a digital-first world.They break down the necessity of storytelling and why the most advanced AI should serve the sales associate, not replace them. What we explore in this session: - The secret to turning one-time shoppers into lifelong clients through rapport. - Leveraging AI to pinpoint manufacturing defects and minimize return rates. - How different age groups are adapting to new retail tools and follow-up strategies. Discover how to blend predictive data with authentic human connection to keep your brand at the top of the luxury market.

    12 min
  2. The Future of AI and Human-Centric Retail

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    The Future of AI and Human-Centric Retail

    The Human Heart of Retail Innovation The message from NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show was clear: Technology is the tool, but humanity is the strategy. In this episode, Chris Igwe and Dominik Olejko, Head of Customer Insights at Pepco, debrief on the "thousands of years of experience" that met in New York this year. They dive into how global leaders are integrating AI to empower staff and why the "User First" mantra is more critical than ever. Why Tune In: - Beyond AI: How to shift from "AI everywhere" to "AI integrated." - Dark Social & Community: Why the best customer insights are moving to private spaces. - Authenticity: The secret to building trust in an automated world. Get the boots-on-the-ground insights you need to stay future-ready.

    20 min
  3. From Aisles to Insights: How People-First AI Is Rewriting Retail Operations

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    From Aisles to Insights: How People-First AI Is Rewriting Retail Operations

    Is your AI strategy solving problems or just building more dashboards? Retailers are drowning in data, yet most still struggle to move the needle on store performance. In this episode of the AI in Retail podcast series, Top AI Leader David Polinchock sits down with Corey Spencer, GM & GVP of AI at UKG, to dismantle the "ivory tower" theories failing the frontline. They explore why the industry must shift from static lagging indicators to real-time orchestration. By making AI an "invisible assistant," managers can stop "scheduling" and start coaching, effectively cooling down frontline burnout before it hits the breaking point. Strategic Takeaways: - From Reports to Orchestration: Moving beyond Monday morning dashboards to real-time "AI angels" that flag compliance and staffing gaps as they happen. - The Semantic Layer: Why unifying payroll, HR, and workforce data is the non-negotiable first step to avoiding AI "hallucinations." - The Wisdom Luxury: How AI handles the "knowledge" (facts) so humans can provide the "wisdom" (connection) that defines high-end retail. Stop chasing "shiny objects" that end up as shelfware. Tune in to learn how to build an AI strategy that empowers your people and drives operational excellence.

    36 min
  4. Is Your Tech Strategy Lighting Money on Fire?

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    Is Your Tech Strategy Lighting Money on Fire?

    At a time when "agents" and AI dominate every conversation, it is easy to forget that the ultimate channel is the consumer. In this RETHINK Retail episode, host DeAnn Campbell, Head of Retail Strategy at AAG Consulting and Scott Wueschinski, AVP of Retail Applied Advisory at Genpact, cut through the noise to explain why the human experience is the only real competitive advantage left. They dive into the friction points technology alone cannot fix, from punitive return fees to the "magic" of a store associate who actually knows their craft. Strategic Takeaways: - Cooperative Returns: Moving away from punitive fees by giving customers better tools to get the fit right the first time. - Associate-First Design: Shifting toward frontline tools that employees actually want to use, rather than systems they are penalized for ignoring. - The Data Reality: Why AI agents won't save a business if the foundational data is "crap in, crap out". - The Multiplier Effect: How fixing low-hanging fruit in the store, like removing outdated kiosks, at the same time you deploy AI drives immediate results. Stop chasing "shelfware." Tune in to learn how to balance high-tech agents with the human touch that builds true brand stickiness.

    14 min
  5. Redefining Fashion Through Process Innovation

    7 MAR

    Redefining Fashion Through Process Innovation

    Is Your Supply Chain Your Biggest Competitive Advantage? We often hear about "the art of the merchant," but rarely do we discuss the unsexy mechanics that actually make a brand profitable. In this RETHINK Retail sit-down, Kimberly Lee Minor, CEO of WOCRA, catches up with her longtime friend and fellow retail expert Liza Amlani. From starting on the shop floor at 13 to consulting for the world’s largest brands, Liza has seen firsthand how "broken" the traditional fashion lifecycle can be and shares why CEOs need to spend less time in the boardroom and more time on the shop floor to bridge the gap between strategy and execution. The team explores how elevating materials teams from "service providers" to "strategic partners" can drastically reduce physical sampling and overdevelopment. By shifting the focus to digital material libraries and smarter assortment building, brands can actually do more with less, gaining the creative space needed to innovate. Stop letting inefficient cycles drain your profit. Tune in to discover why the future of fashion is built on smarter processes, not just faster trends.

    13 min
  6. Scalable Omnichannel Expansion Strategies

    6 MAR

    Scalable Omnichannel Expansion Strategies

    Is Your Brand Built to Last or Just Built to Sell? Most brands treat retail as a "shiny" trophy, but the reality is that expansion often breaks your margins before it builds your brand. In this RETHINK Retail sit-down, host Gail Rodwell-Simon talks with Brett Gallagher, COO at Nulastin, about the disciplined path from a 2010s DTC startup to a true omnichannel player. They dig into the "ugly" side of growth: why your house must be in order before you expand and how to prove your brand actually matters when you aren't "screaming into Meta". The Reality Check: - The distractions of retail: Why opening new channels can drain your core team if you aren't ready. - The Brand Passport: How to make your customer reviews and social proof travel across every platform. - Testing your reach: Using marketplaces to prove your marketing has omnichannel "pull". - The 2-week rule: Why waiting for quarterly board meetings to check your metrics is a mistake in today's market. Stop the "growth at all costs" cycle. Listen to the conversation to see how to scale without losing your soul or your profit.

    12 min
  7. The Big Picture on AI: Inside the NRF Center for Digital Risk & Innovation and AI Council

    6 MAR

    The Big Picture on AI: Inside the NRF Center for Digital Risk & Innovation and AI Council

    How do brands scale AI governance without slowing down innovation? In this episode, Yael Kochman sits down with NRF leaders Christian Beckner and Caroline Reppert to discuss the industry’s shift toward responsible, high-ROI AI adoption. While this conversation was recorded just before the NRF Big Show, the insights remain the definitive roadmap for the year ahead. They dive into why the most successful retailers are prioritizing internal productivity tools and "Agentic" commerce guardrails before rolling out customer-facing AI. Key Topics Covered: - The Governance Shift: Why the CEO and Board are now leading the AI policy conversation - Internal First: How coding and productivity tools are providing the first real wins for ROI - Empowering Employees: Using AI chatbots to support store associates and improve the customer experience - The 2025 Benchmark: Insights from the now-published Retail AI Trends report The report mentioned in this episode is now live! Get the full benchmark data on how your peers are investing in AI today.

    31 min
  8. The Shift to Intelligent Retail: Beyond Digital

    5 MAR

    The Shift to Intelligent Retail: Beyond Digital

    The Future of the Store Isn’t Digital. It’s Intelligent. Are we drowning in data but starving for results? Recorded on the ground at Euroshop, host Martin Bailie sits down with industry heavyweights Sam Vise, Marc Jamieson, and John Magill to dismantle the biggest myths in the industry. For years, we’ve been told that "more technology" is the magic bullet. Yet, store teams are more distracted than ever. This conversation dives deep into why the "shiny object" syndrome is failing and how intelligent retail is finally emerging to close the execution gap. Key Takeaways You Can’t Miss: - The AI Myth: Why AI should be a tool for action and not just another dashboard to look at. - Human-Centric Tech: Why the best technology is often the kind the customer never sees. - The "Anti-iPad" Movement: Why it is time to put down the devices and bring back the human greeting. - Hyper-Localization: How the "intelligent planogram" is replacing the one-size-fits-all model. Stop piloting and start executing. Listen now to discover how to transform your strategy from a digital distraction into a high-performance, human-centric engine.

    26 min
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    2018 - 2026
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