Retail Unwrapped - from The Robin Report

Shelley E. Kohan
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Retail Unwrapped - from The Robin Report

Welcome to Retail Unwrapped, a podcast from The Robin Report. Join Shelley E. Kohan as she shares insights and unpacks issues at the core of retail and consumer products. The conversations are lively and the opinions are honest. New episodes every Friday.

  1. EP 214: The Future of Retail Returns: Automation Meets Human Intelligence

    1 DAY AGO

    EP 214: The Future of Retail Returns: Automation Meets Human Intelligence

    We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!Special Guest: Tim Fehr, COO of Happy ReturnsThe complexities of modern returns management include processing hundreds of thousands of SKUs and demand both technological precision and human insight. As retail continues to evolve, the ability to efficiently manage returns while preventing fraud has become a critical factor in maintaining profitability and customer loyalty. As a pioneering force in r...

    21 min
  2. EP 213: Why Circular Store Design Will Redefine Resilient Retail

    NOV 15

    EP 213: Why Circular Store Design Will Redefine Resilient Retail

    We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!Special Guest: Rebekah L. Matheny, NCIDQ, IIDA, Associate Professor | Interior Design | Department of Design, The Ohio State University; Founder & Director | REBEL Sustainable Futures LabThe retail industry stands at a pivotal crossroads where sustainability, inclusivity, and profitability are converging to create a new model for growth. As consumer preferences evolve and environmental consciou...

    32 min
  3. EP 212: Post-Election Recap for Retail

    NOV 8

    EP 212: Post-Election Recap for Retail

    We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!Special Guest: Arick Wierson, Emmy award-winning television producer, political analyst and Robin Report ContributorThere is much speculation about how the recent election will impact the economy, shape the future of America and direct its influence throughout the world. Join Shelley and Arick in a wide-ranging conversation about the potential after-effects of the national election on the American ...

    29 min
  4. EP 211: De-Risking the Intelligence Gap in Retail Analytics

    NOV 1

    EP 211: De-Risking the Intelligence Gap in Retail Analytics

    We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!Special Guest: Jay Hakami, CEO and Founder, Skypad, CEO, SkyIT Group What’s a retailer’s worst nightmare? Not having the right retail insights and analytics to manage inventory. In an era where retail success hinges on speed to insight, the industry faces a critical intelligence gap stemming from outdated data sharing practices between retailers and brands. Operational efficiency can be crippl...

    18 min
  5. EP 210: Retail Store Transformation and Holiday 2024

    OCT 25

    EP 210: Retail Store Transformation and Holiday 2024

    We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!Special Guest Tom McGee, President and CEO of ICSC, the International Council of Shopping Centers Physical stores still function as strategic assets in today’s era of retail store transformation. New research from ICSC shows 92 percent of consumers plan in-store purchases this holiday season, reflecting the resilience and attraction of physical retail. Join Shelley and Tom as they explore...

    24 min
  6. EP 209: How Two Giants Are Disrupting Circularity with Sustainable Fashion Initiatives

    OCT 18

    EP 209: How Two Giants Are Disrupting Circularity with Sustainable Fashion Initiatives

    We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!Guests: Kim Kitchings - Senior Vice President, Consumer Marketing, Cotton IncorporatedAnna Copilevitz – Lead Program Manager, Zappos for GoodIn a global consumer marketplace where sustainability is no longer optional, two unexpected partners are redefining sustainable fashion initiatives. Join Shelley, Kim, and Anna as they unveil how Cotton Incorporated and Zappos are turning sustainability rhetor...

    28 min
  7. EP 208: What's the Port Strike Impact on Retail?

    OCT 11

    EP 208: What's the Port Strike Impact on Retail?

    We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!Guests:Jonathan Gold, Vice President, Supply Chain and Customs Policy, National Retail Federation.Sonja Chapman, Associate Professor International Trade and Marketing at Fashion Institute of Technology.What’s the aborted port strike impact on the retail industry? Although the strike may be over, the real battle could be beginning. Beyond the longshoremen’s passalong salary hikes, a sticking point w...

    25 min
  8. EP 207: Home Furnishings Trends: Why 2025 Will Re-energize the Industry

    OCT 4

    EP 207: Home Furnishings Trends: Why 2025 Will Re-energize the Industry

    We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!Guests: Warren Shoulberg, TRR contributor, award-winning journalist, consultant for the retailing and home furnishings industries.Brian Delp, President of Sales and Licensing, Himatsingka America.The pandemic reshaped the home industry, with a shift towards home upgrades over new purchases. Join Shelley, Warren, and Brian as they discuss shifting consumer and market trends, supply chain disrup...

    42 min
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Welcome to Retail Unwrapped, a podcast from The Robin Report. Join Shelley E. Kohan as she shares insights and unpacks issues at the core of retail and consumer products. The conversations are lively and the opinions are honest. New episodes every Friday.

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