Coffee & Commerce

Caleb Bryant

Welcome to the Coffee & Commerce podcast, where coffee fuels conversation. We explore everything shaping the world of ecommerce—from market trends, emerging technology and artificial intelligence. The future of agentic commerce is now, and we're here to talk about it. Hosts: Caleb Bryant, Caila Schwartz

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Coffee & Commerce - The State of Commerce Report

    The conversation covers the topics of coffee, commerce, AI, and the State of Commerce Report. It delves into the impact of AI on consumer behavior, the challenges and opportunities for businesses, and the importance of unifying data for successful AI implementation. Takeaways AI impact on consumer behaviorChallenges and opportunities for businesses Chapters 00:00 Coffee and Commerce06:38 State of Commerce Report

  2. Jul 29

    Coffee & Commerce - Top 5 Holiday Predictions!

    The conversation covers holiday predictions, retail trends, and the impact of the K-shaped economy on consumer behavior. It explores the role of agents in product discovery, the growth of social commerce, and the changing dynamics of physical retail. The unified but fragmented shopper journey is a key theme throughout the discussion. The conversation explores the convergence of digital and physical retail experiences, the importance of understanding customer personas, and the role of technology in enhancing the customer journey. It also delves into the significance of emotional connections with brands and the impact of technology on reducing cost pressures. Takeaways Holiday predictions focus on the role of agents in product discovery, the growth of social commerce, and the changing dynamics of physical retail.The K-shaped economy has a significant impact on consumer behavior, with free shipping being a key demand across all income levels. Convergence of digital and physical retail experiencesImportance of understanding customer personasRole of technology in enhancing the customer journeySignificance of emotional connections with brandsImpact of technology on reducing cost pressures Chapters 00:00 Holiday Predictions and Agent Role02:52 Social Commerce and Retail Trends05:54 The Impact of the K-shaped Economy30:17 Convergence of Digital and Physical Retail Experiences35:41 Understanding Customer Personas39:27 Role of Technology in Enhancing the Customer Journey40:25 Significance of Emotional Connections with Brands42:31 Impact of Technology on Reducing Cost Pressures

  3. Jul 27

    Coffee & Commerce - Retail Shopping Index

    In this conversation, Caleb and Kayla discuss the latest shopping index for retail, digital traffic and commerce growth, social commerce and traffic, consumer spending, economic outlook, and holiday predictions. They also touch on the challenges faced by retailers during the holiday season. The conversation delves into the rise of AI discovery and its impact on consumer behavior, highlighting the adoption of AI by consumers and the role of large language models. It also explores the impact of product feeds and the correlation between agentic search and shopper agent experiences. Takeaways Insights from the latest shopping indexImpact of social commerce and traffic growth AI discovery is reshaping consumer behaviorConsumer adoption of AI is on the rise Chapters 00:00 Coffee and Commerce03:22 Insights from the Shopping Index05:22 Digital Traffic and Commerce Growth06:32 Social Commerce and Traffic13:51 Consumer Spending and Economic Outlook19:58 Holiday Predictions and Retail Challenges24:39 The Rise of AI Discovery26:11 Consumer Adoption of AI28:00 The Role of Large Language Models35:33 The Impact of Product Feeds40:18 Agentic Search and Shopper Agent Experiences

  4. Jul 12

    Coffee & Commerce - The Rise of AI in Commerce

    The conversation delves into the impact of AI on consumer behavior, highlighting the evolving nature of consumer behavior and the rise of AI in commerce. It also explores the cost implications of AI in commerce and the need for brands to adapt to changing consumer behavior. Takeaways Consumer Behavior is EvolvingThe Rise of AI in Commerce Chapters 00:00 The Impact of AI on Consumer Behavior02:50 The Evolution of Consumer Behavior19:46 The Cost of AI in Commerce

  5. Jun 30

    Coffee & Commerce - Your Biggest Competitive Defense Is Your Data Sovereignty

    The future of retail is your data, augmented by AI. I used to think innovation meant fancy tech or new trends. But honestly? It’s about control. Control over your data, your experience, your relationship with the customer. At CommerceNext, what really struck me was how brands are beginning to see AI — not as a gimmick, but as the vehicle to personalize, unify, and elevate the entire customer journey. From AI-powered store assistants to loyalty programs that adapt in real-time — this isn’t just theory anymore. It’s happening now. And here’s the truth: if you’re not building your own small language model, you’re handing your future over to third parties. Brands that own their data, personalize deeply, and innovate with AI will lead. Those who don’t? Well, they’re just along for the ride.The game changer? Data unification. It's complex, yes — but impossible to ignore. Because the brands that master it will be the ones creating seamless experiences that keep customers coming back, in-store and online.

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Welcome to the Coffee & Commerce podcast, where coffee fuels conversation. We explore everything shaping the world of ecommerce—from market trends, emerging technology and artificial intelligence. The future of agentic commerce is now, and we're here to talk about it. Hosts: Caleb Bryant, Caila Schwartz

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  • Creator
    Caleb Bryant
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Caleb Bryant
  • Show Website
    Coffee & Commerce