Slice of Retail

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“Slices” on the people and organizations in retail via news, thoughts, podcasts, spotlights and more!

Episodes

  1. 04/15/2025

    #6 - Doug Stephens, Founder & CEO at Retail Prophet

    Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Retail podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Doug Stephens, Founder & CEO at Retail Prophet. What you’ll get out of this episode: Doug Stephens discusses the disappearance of mid-tier retail and the rise of retail extremes—luxury vs. budget.Reveals how resale, duplicates, and aspirational strategies are reshaping consumer markets.Breaks down AI’s dual role in retail innovation and workforce disruption.Emphasizes the growing importance of creativity as a key differentiator in an AI-driven landscape.Shares insights from his upcoming book, The Future of Competition, launching Spring 2026. To Learn More About Retail Prophet:Website: http://www.retailprophet.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retail-prophet/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dostephens/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of RetailLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-retail/ Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ Slice of Retail is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

    #6 - Doug Stephens, Founder & CEO at Retail Prophet

  2. 03/10/2025

    #5 - Melodie van der Baan, Co-Founder & CEO at Max Retail

    Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Retail podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Melodie van der Baan, Co-Founder & CEO at Max Retail. What you’ll get out of this episode: Solving the Excess Inventory Problem – How Max Retail helps retailers recover costs from unsold stock.The Importance of Inventory Turnover – Why poor turnover is the biggest challenge for struggling retailers.Max Mondays for Success – A simple strategy to maximize sales and maintain fresh inventory listings.The Future of Retail Staffing – How hiring and training challenges impact small businesses.A Founder’s Perspective – Melodie van der Baan’s journey from retail owner to CEO of Max Retail. To Learn More About Max Retail:Website: https://maxretail.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinmaxretail/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melodie-van-der-baan/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of RetailLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-retail/ Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ Slice of Retail is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

    #5 - Melodie van der Baan, Co-Founder & CEO at Max Retail

  3. 02/17/2025

    #4 - Mike Robinson, Founding Member & Head of Retail Solutions at The Eighth Notch (T8N)

    Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Retail podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Mike Robinson, Founding Member & Head of Retail Solutions at The Eighth Notch (T8N). What you’ll get out of this episode: Mike Robinson’s Journey – From accidental retailer to innovator in retail logistics.The Three Pillars of Retail – Customer experience, immediacy, and controlled chaos.The Eighth Notch’s Vision – Optimizing retail delivery density to reduce costs and emissions.Amazon’s Influence – Why retailers must rethink their approach to efficiency.What’s Next? – Expanding partnerships and driving industry-wide change. To Learn More About The Eighth Notch (T8N):Website: https://t8notch.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/t8notch/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikerobinsonsf/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of RetailLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-retail/ Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ Slice of Retail is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

    #4 - Mike Robinson, Founding Member & Head of Retail Solutions at The Eighth Notch (T8N)

  4. 01/07/2025

    #3 - Toju Ogbeide, Founder & CEO at Goodszilla

    Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Retail podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Toju Ogbeide, Founder & CEO at Goodszilla. What you’ll get out of this episode: Toju Ogbeide's vision for community empowerment through Goodszilla.Insights into how Goodszilla drives meaningful social impact.The importance of aligning business success with philanthropy.Jared S. Taylor explores how technology can amplify community engagement. To Learn More About Our Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toju-ogbeide-201b2b34/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of RetailLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-retail/ Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ Slice of Retail is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

    #3 - Toju Ogbeide, Founder & CEO at Goodszilla

  5. 09/16/2024

    #2 - Lanita Layton, FMR Managing Director at HUGO BOSS

    Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Retail podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Lanita Layton, FMR Managing Director at HUGO BOSS. What you’ll get out of this episode: Luxury Retail Evolution: Lanita Layton shares her experiences with HUGO BOSS and Berks, leading major transformations in the luxury retail space.Omnichannel Retail Strategy: She emphasizes the importance of a seamless customer experience across all channels, predicting the rise of customer experience officers.Exclusivity in Digital Expansion: Layton explores maintaining luxury brand exclusivity while expanding online, discussing the nuances of customer data analysis.Luxury Storytelling & Personalization: The role of storytelling and hyper-personalization in luxury, with a spotlight on brands like Brunello Cuccinelli.Breaking into Luxury Retail: Advice for students aspiring to enter the luxury retail industry, including the value of curiosity and strategic internships. To Learn More About Our Guest:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanitalayton/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of RetailLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-retail/ Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ Slice of Retail is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

    #2 - Lanita Layton, FMR Managing Director at HUGO BOSS

  6. 08/19/2024

    #1 - Joe Shasteen, Global Manager of Advanced Analytics at RetailNext

    Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Retail podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor! Our Guest: Joe Shasteen, Global Manager of Advanced Analytics at RetailNext. What you’ll get out of this episode: Introduction to RetailNext: Joe Shasteen explains how RetailNext offers e-commerce-style analytics to brick-and-mortar stores, providing real-time insights into customer behavior.Impactful Projects: Joe shares how RetailNext’s traffic data aids retailers in optimizing labor allocation, boosting conversion rates, and enhancing overall store performance.AI in Retail Analytics: An overview of how RetailNext uses AI and machine learning to refine data accuracy and track customer engagement in-store.Future Trends: Joe discusses emerging trends in retail analytics, such as digital media networks and data partnerships, that are shaping the future of the industry.Communication and Data: The importance of internal communication in successfully implementing retail technology, highlighting a humorous anecdote about employees covering sensors. To Learn More About RetailNext:Website: https://retailnext.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retailnext/ Guest's Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeshasteen/ Show and Host's Socials:Slice of RetailLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-retail/ Jared S TaylorLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/ Slice of Retail is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

    #1 - Joe Shasteen, Global Manager of Advanced Analytics at RetailNext
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“Slices” on the people and organizations in retail via news, thoughts, podcasts, spotlights and more!

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  • Creator
    Slice of Media, Inc.
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    6
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