Retail Remix

Retail TouchPoints

The rules of retail are constantly changing. Today, we're in an exciting new era where brands can differentiate through experience and use technology to connect with customers in new and exciting ways. Retail Remix is a new podcast series brought to you by Retail TouchPoints, the industry's leading source for news, insights and research for all things customer experience. Every week, we sit down with someone who is helping put a new spin on the retail experience. Hear from the top practitioners, analysts and innovators in retail, and see what new engagement opportunities await.

  1. 2 小時前

    How PayMore Is Flipping the Script on Used Electronics

    This episode is brought to you by Commerce. Cracked screen? Dead battery? Most of us are quick to ditch our broken electronics — but what if there were a smarter, more sustainable alternative? In this episode of Retail Remix, Nicole Silberstein chats with Steven Proust and Eric Helgason, Co-founders of PayMore, a brick-and-mortar resale franchise that’s changing the way we buy, sell and trade electronics. Since launching in 2011, they’ve grown their business to 100 locations — and counting — by leaning into a resale model that’s community-focused and planet-friendly. Steven and Eric share: Why today’s consumer is more open to buying used devices — and what’s driving that shift;How PayMore ensures customer trust through modern stores, smart pricing and rigorous data privacy;Why they chose franchising as their growth engine and how it supports their community-driven ethos;The challenges of scaling a brick-and-mortar resale model — and the tech they’ve developed to power it; andHow they’re staying ahead of the curve as new devices (and resale trends) keep evolving.This isn’t just resale — it’s retail innovation in action. For executives navigating the next era of store experience, PayMore is one to watch. RELATED LINKS: Explore the PayMore model and find a location near youRelated reading: PayMore Opens 19 North American Locations in Q2, Moving Closer to 150-Store GoalRead all about the evolution of resale on Retail TouchPointsCatch up on all episodes of Retail Remix -----How to Win Customers Across Every Channel This guide from BigCommerce brings you expert insights on data, branding, and marketing to help you grow sales across every major channel. Read the Guide.

    31 分鐘
  2. 9月8日

    The Experience Equation: What Retailers Need to Get Right

    This episode is brought to you by Commerce. In an age of instant delivery, why are so many consumers still making the trip to the store? In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein sits down with Melissa Gonzalez, Principal at the design firm MG2, to explore why the in-store experience is still such a powerful tool for connection and conversion.  Melissa shares how she helps clients turn physical retail spaces into strategic assets and digs into new MG2 research that explores the motivations and behaviors of Gen Z — spoiler: they’re showing up to stores with purpose. What you’ll learn: Why grouping all Gen Zers together as one cohort is a myth (there’s are big differences between the older and younger ends of the spectrum);Why inter-departmental communication and modularity in store design are crucial to omnichannel execution;Why co-creation is a must, especially as Gen Z cedes territory to Gen Alpha;Why, even when consumers don’t follow through with higher ideals like sustainability in their purchasing, those values are an opportunity for brands; andExamples of stellar store experiences from Coach, Lego and Nordstrom. RELATED LINKS: Learn more about MG2Related reading: Williamsburg’s the Spot for Third NYC-Area Nordstrom ‘Local’ StoreRelated reading: LEGO’s New NYC Flagship Inspires Customer Creativity, Brick by BrickExplore more insights from Retail TouchPointsCatch up on all episodes of Retail Remix -----How to Win Customers Across Every Channel This guide from BigCommerce brings you expert insights on data, branding, and marketing to help you grow sales across every major channel. Read the Guide.

    35 分鐘
  3. 8月18日

    Inside ThredUp’s Surge: What’s Fueling Resale’s Rise

    This episode is brought to you by Commerce. Resale has officially moved from the margins to the mainstream. As economic pressures push consumers to seek value and sustainability gains steam, resale marketplaces like ThredUp are poised for massive growth. In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein sits down with Alon Rotem, Chief Strategy Officer at ThredUp, to discuss the company’s impressive recent growth and what it says about the broader retail landscape. They dive into: Why economic headwinds like tariffs and the removal of de minimis have been tailwinds for resale;How ThredUp has finally been able to achieve profitability in the U.S. and what it plans to do with that capital;Why AI advancements are poised to "disproportionately benefit” secondhand retail;Details of the company’s forthcoming peer-to-peer offering;PLUS what everyone gets wrong about lawyers. Whether you’re a retail exec or a resale-curious consumer, this episode breaks down why the resale model is no longer a trend — it’s the future. RELATED LINKS Check out what ThredUp is up toRelated reading: ThredUp Makes Resale Technology Free for All, Plans New Peer-to-Peer OfferingRelated reading: Tariffs, AI, Social Trends Create ‘Powerful New Pathways’ for ResaleRelated reading: ThredUp Nixes Rewards Points as Struggle to ‘Improve Unit Economics’ ContinuesExplore more episodes of Retail Remix -----How to Win Customers Across Every Channel This guide from BigCommerce brings you expert insights on data, branding, and marketing to help you grow sales across every major channel. Read the Guide.

    34 分鐘
  4. 8月11日

    How Primark Is Rewriting the Rules of Value Fashion in the U.S.

    This episode is brought to you by Commerce. If you’ve shopped in Europe, chances are you’ve been to Primark — and if you haven’t, you’ve probably heard someone rave about it. But in the U.S., the value fashion giant is still writing its origin story.  This week, Nicole sits down with Kevin Tulip, President of Primark U.S., to talk about the brand’s expansion across the states, what makes its business model so unique, and how the company is adapting to American consumers — without abandoning its global blueprint. Listen in to learn: How Primark balances its centralized inventory model with regional flexibility;What makes the brand’s no-ecommerce, no-discounting approach work;Why initiatives like repair workshops and sustainable sourcing are priorities — even at a $12 price point; andWhat to expect from the upcoming NYC flagship (Kevin promises it’s going to be “unlike anything else”). RELATED LINKS Explore Primark’s latest store openingsRelated reading: Primark Pens Contract for Penn District NYC FlagshipRelated reading: Primark Aims to Extend Clothing’s Lifecycle by Bringing Repair Workshops to the U.S.Related reading: Inside Primark’s Mecca for All Things Disney and MarvelCatch up on all episodes of Retail Remix -----How to Win Customers Across Every Channel This guide from BigCommerce brings you expert insights on data, branding, and marketing to help you grow sales across every major channel. Read the Guide.

    29 分鐘
  5. 7月28日

    What U.S. SMBs Can Learn from Alibaba.com’s Playbook

    This episode is brought to you by Commerce. Alibaba may be known for its massive scale — but at the heart of its U.S. strategy is something much more focused: empowering small businesses. In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein sits down with Justin Liu, U.S. Country Manager at Alibaba.com, to explore how the global B2B marketplace is helping American entrepreneurs source more efficiently, build more resilient supply chains and take advantage of cross-border opportunities. With experience at Amazon, Meituan and streetwear marketplace Poizon, Justin brings a global lens to today’s most pressing retail topics — from digital discovery to de-risking the sourcing process. Together, they discuss: How global supply chain disruption has changed brands’ sourcing timelines and strategies;How Alibaba is evolving to better serve U.S. small businesses;The company’s strategy for simplifying product discovery and vendor relationships; andThe role of trust, transparency and tech in the future of B2B ecommerce. RELATED LINKS Explore Alibaba.com’s offerings for U.S. small businessesTry out Alibaba’s new AI-powered sourcing platform Accio.com Read more about the Alibaba-Wix partnership on Retail TouchPointsLearn about Alibaba’s efforts to support SMBs, including Olympic athletesListen to more episodes of Retail Remix -----How to Win Customers Across Every Channel This guide from BigCommerce brings you expert insights on data, branding, and marketing to help you grow sales across every major channel. Read the Guide.

    32 分鐘

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The rules of retail are constantly changing. Today, we're in an exciting new era where brands can differentiate through experience and use technology to connect with customers in new and exciting ways. Retail Remix is a new podcast series brought to you by Retail TouchPoints, the industry's leading source for news, insights and research for all things customer experience. Every week, we sit down with someone who is helping put a new spin on the retail experience. Hear from the top practitioners, analysts and innovators in retail, and see what new engagement opportunities await.

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