The Retail Perch

Shekar Raman Gary Hawkins
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The Retail Perch podcast is hosted by the powerful duo Shekar Raman, CEO of Birdzi and Gary Hawkins, CEO of Center for Advancing Retail & Technology (CART). We are happy to report that we have made the "Top 15 Grocery Industry Podcasts to Follow in 2021" by Feedspot. The list can be found here: https://blog.feedspot.com/grocery_industry_podcasts/ This podcast aims to provide a fresh perspective and framework for how you view your everyday grocery trips. Whether you're a retailer, entrepreneur, or a curious mind tuning in, there is something in store for everyone. Each Monday, your hosts will share supermarket analysis, personal stories about the industry, along with their views to provide you with further insight into everything retail grocery and AI. Don't forget to tune in! Lean more about Birdzi at Birdzi.com

  1. 131. AskKea in Action with Birdzi’s Client Success Team

    7 мая

    131. AskKea in Action with Birdzi’s Client Success Team

    In this episode of Retail Perch, Birdzi’s Client Success team showcases AskKea, Birdzi’s new AI-powered platform that helps retailers turn questions that once took days to answer into insights in seconds. The team steps into different retail roles, including marketer, analyst, merchandiser, and CEO, and shares examples of the types of questions each role can ask to uncover insights, reduce operational lift, power stronger offers, and make faster, data-driven decisions. Listeners will also get to know the Client Success team, a crucial part of what makes Birdzi so special. Video is recommended for this episode, as the team walks through the platform and shows AskKea in action. Available on Youtube

    39 мин.
  2. 130. What Does Retail 5.0 Really Mean?

    16 апр.

    130. What Does Retail 5.0 Really Mean?

    In this episode of Retail Perch, Gary and Shekar reunite to discuss Gary’s new paper, Retail 5.0: The Age of Bionic Orchestration. They explore how AI and retail innovation mirror human anatomy, the shift from making decisions to designing decision systems, and the difference between human-speed and machine-speed retail. The conversation looks at how orchestrating both human and machine intelligence can create smarter, faster, and more adaptive retail experiences.

    24 мин.
  3. 129. Tackling Operational Inefficiency in Retail

    2 апр.

    129. Tackling Operational Inefficiency in Retail

    In this episode of The Retail Perch, Courtney Adams, VP of Marketing, and Kate McCormick, Director of Solution Engineering at Birdzi, discuss why retail operations need to move beyond “that’s how we’ve always done it.” As shopper behavior shifts quickly, processes that take weeks can lose relevance just as fast, making it even more important for retailers to reduce operational time, lower stress, and work more efficiently. They also discuss Birdzi’s newest capabilities and how they help tackle operational inefficiencies at scale.

    27 мин.
  4. 128. Demystifying Artificial Intelligence

    12 мар.

    128. Demystifying Artificial Intelligence

    Gary and Shekar return to The Retail Perch to dive into all things AI and introduce a new format for the series. Future episodes will feature more voices and perspectives, exploring a wider range of topics around Birdzi, innovation, and emerging technology. In this conversation, they break down the three main types of AI, discuss how the AI landscape is changing, and share how people can better understand and embrace AI as a tool for growth rather than fear.

    26 мин.
  5. 127. Defining Reality for Your Team with Steve Worthy

    23.12.2025

    127. Defining Reality for Your Team with Steve Worthy

    In this episode of The Retail Perch, Shekar Raman sits down with Steve Worthy, Managing Director and North America Head of Growth at Competitor IQ, and CEO of Worthy Retail Global. With more than 27 years in retail, Steve brings a deep leadership perspective shaped by decades of industry experience. They discuss the importance of clear communication, defining reality for your team, and how retail leaders can navigate the ongoing AI shift. Steve shares practical guidance on leading through change and supporting teams during periods of uncertainty. The conversation also explores competitor analysis, how to use it effectively to create meaningful differentiation, and why psychological safety plays a critical role in building strong, high performing teams, along with much more.

    36 мин.
  6. 126. Where Data Meets Retail Innovation with Zoher Karu

    09.12.2025

    126. Where Data Meets Retail Innovation with Zoher Karu

    In this episode of The Retail Perch, Shekar Raman is joined by Zoher Karu to discuss data, analytics, and what it takes to make information truly actionable. Zoher shares his journey from earning a PhD in Electrical Engineering at MIT to building a career focused on customer data and enterprise wide analytics, including his role as VP and Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Blue Shield of California. They explore how companies with growing data sets can approach leveraging them effectively, and Zoher also highlights his current work with Taelor.Style, an AI powered menswear rental platform.

    46 мин.
  7. 125. Behind Today’s Retail Shift: SNAP, Marketing, and the RMN Landscape

    18.11.2025

    125. Behind Today’s Retail Shift: SNAP, Marketing, and the RMN Landscape

    In this episode of The Retail Perch, hosts Shekar Raman and Gary Hawkins take a closer look at some of the shifts shaping today’s retail environment. They talk about SNAP funding changes and what they could mean for retailers, how marketing can move beyond coupons and traditional loyalty programs, how merchandising and marketing can work more closely together, and the future of retail media networks. Together they offer a grounded look at where retail is now and where it may be headed next.

    26 мин.
  8. 124. Peter Bond: The Power of Connection in Retail

    04.11.2025

    124. Peter Bond: The Power of Connection in Retail

    In this episode of The Retail Perch, Shekar Raman and Gary Hawkins are joined by Peter Bond, Co-Host of The CPG Guys and Head of Industry and Client Engagement at Flywheel. Peter discusses the role of the podcast community in building meaningful connections across retail and CPG, how shopper expectations have evolved and what that means for brands and retailers today, and his work with co-host Sri Rajagopalan contributing to Cornell Tech’s Retail Media Strategy program. The conversation blends industry insight with a bit of baseball for good measure.

    56 мин.
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The Retail Perch podcast is hosted by the powerful duo Shekar Raman, CEO of Birdzi and Gary Hawkins, CEO of Center for Advancing Retail & Technology (CART). We are happy to report that we have made the "Top 15 Grocery Industry Podcasts to Follow in 2021" by Feedspot. The list can be found here: https://blog.feedspot.com/grocery_industry_podcasts/ This podcast aims to provide a fresh perspective and framework for how you view your everyday grocery trips. Whether you're a retailer, entrepreneur, or a curious mind tuning in, there is something in store for everyone. Each Monday, your hosts will share supermarket analysis, personal stories about the industry, along with their views to provide you with further insight into everything retail grocery and AI. Don't forget to tune in! Lean more about Birdzi at Birdzi.com

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    Shekar Raman Gary Hawkins
  • Годы выхода
    2020 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    131
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