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 218: The Next Frontier: Agentic AI Smart Shopping

    1 DAY AGO

    EP 218: The Next Frontier: Agentic AI Smart Shopping

    We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!Guests: Bridget Johns, co-founder and CEO at To&From, John Andrews co-founder and CEO of Cimulate.The future of retail is being fundamentally transformed by artificial intelligence, moving far beyond basic search functionality to create intuitive, personalized shopping experiences. Learn how AI is evolving from simple keyword matching to sophisticated understanding of consumer context and inten...

    34 min
  2. EP 217: Denise Incandela, Walmart Fashion EVP: A 2024 Crave Retail Radical

    DEC 13

    EP 217: Denise Incandela, Walmart Fashion EVP: A 2024 Crave Retail Radical

    We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!In a bold reimagining of mass-market fashion, Walmart is spearheading a transformation that challenges traditional retail paradigms. A 2024 Crave Retail Radical, Denise Incandela, EVP of Walmart Fashion U.S. declares, "Disruption enables breakthrough ideas and redefines standards." This strategic evolution isn't about changing perception – it's revolutionizing how America can access and experience ...

    22 min
  3. EP 216: John Venhuizen, President and CEO of Ace Hardware: A 2024 Crave Retail Radical

    DEC 12

    EP 216: John Venhuizen, President and CEO of Ace Hardware: A 2024 Crave Retail Radical

    We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!John Venhuizen’s leadership and radical innovation over the past decade have fueled Ace Hardware’s growth. His strategy is a masterclass in scaling up while maintaining brand integrity and strong community ties. His success in attracting experienced retailers to its cooperative model demonstrates the enduring value of combining local expertise with global resources. For more strategic insights...

    23 min
  4. EP 215: The AI-Powered Merchant: Creativity Meets Retail Technology

    DEC 6

    EP 215: The AI-Powered Merchant: Creativity Meets Retail Technology

    We'd love to have your feedback and ideas for future episodes of Retail Unwrapped. Just text us!Guest: Ken Pilot of Ken Pilot Ventures, a retail advisory and technology investment firm. The convergence of traditional retail expertise with technological innovation is at a critical juncture for industry leaders. The retail-tech landscape is rapidly advancing beyond basic digitization into practical applications that directly impact the bottom line. Join Shelley and Ken as they dive into th...

    31 min
  5. EP 214: The Future of Retail Returns: Automation Meets Human Intelligence

    NOV 22

    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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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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