The Retail Perch

Shekar Raman Gary Hawkins
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The Retail Perch

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. 112. Interview with David Milstein of SellCord

    DEC 2

    112. Interview with David Milstein of SellCord

    This week on The Retail Perch, Shekar and Gary are thrilled to chat with David Milstein, the co-founder and CEO of SellCord, a service agency dedicated to simplifying the process of selling on Walmart’s marketplace. David shares his unique journey and insights into navigating Walmart’s ecosystem, from his beginnings in IT to helping clients with product placement. The trio discusses his entrepreneurial path, challenges that sellers face, strategies for thriving in the competitive retail landscape, and much more!

    42 min
  2. 111. Interview with Mykhailo Maksymenko of CustomerTimes

    NOV 19

    111. Interview with Mykhailo Maksymenko of CustomerTimes

    In this week’s episode, Shekar and Gary are joined by special guest Mykhailo Maksymenko, Vice President and Salesforce Practice Head at CustomerTimes Corp, a leader in CRM and digital transformation. Mykhailo shares insights into his role as a product-to-market expert, exploring topics such as crafting emotional connections with buyers, the power of synthetic data, cocktails, and much more.

    46 min
  3. 110. Interview with Kevin Coupe of MorningNewsBeat

    AUG 12

    110. Interview with Kevin Coupe of MorningNewsBeat

    This week on The Retail Perch, Shekar and Gary are excited to welcome an intelligent and humorous guest, Kevin Coupe, the founder of Morning News Beat—a news platform that provides the latest updates and insights in the retail industry. As Kevin shares his journey from starting out as a news reporter, the trio dives into discussions on retailers' reactions to AI, the shifting dynamics of advertising, Amazon, and much more.

    49 min
  4. 109. Interview with Kausambi Manjita of Mason

    JUN 21

    109. Interview with Kausambi Manjita of Mason

    This week on the Retail Perch, Shekar and Gary are thrilled to host Kausambi Manjita, who divides her time between Bangalore and Toronto. She is the Co-founder of Mason, a provider of AI-powered customer service solutions. They discuss a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and customer experience, geographic consumer behavior, generative AI, and much more.

    44 min
  5. 108. Interview with Nirit Cohen of WorkFutures

    JUN 3

    108. Interview with Nirit Cohen of WorkFutures

    On this week's episode of the Retail Perch, Gary and Shekar are joined by Nirit Cohen, all the way from Israel. Nirit is an HR specialist and founder of WorkFutures. The three of them engage in a dynamic discussion with the about the future of the workforce, exploring topics such as evolving flexibility for employees and much more.

    44 min
  6. 107. Interview with Gary Hawkins, Author of Bionic Retail

    APR 8

    107. Interview with Gary Hawkins, Author of Bionic Retail

    On this special episode of The Retail Perch, Shekar hosts our very own Gary Hawkins, to tell us about his latest book! Bionic Retail: How to Thrive in an Exponential World explores the connection between evolving technology and supermarkets. They chat about Gary's childhood, farm life, and his family's grocery business, uncovering fascinating stories along the way.

    32 min
  7. 106. Interview with Shiraz Ritwik of LatentView Analytics

    APR 1

    106. Interview with Shiraz Ritwik of LatentView Analytics

    In this episode of "The Retail Perch," Gary hosts a solo discussion with Shiraz Ritwik, Head of CPG & Financial Services at LatentView Analytics. They dive into the five key stages of CPG, explore the various shifts occurring in retail-focused technology, and analyze consumer behavior. In addition, you’ll hear an interesting discussion on AI, Gary's upcoming book, and much more.

    33 min
  8. 105. Interview with Jose Quijano of Rest of the World Agency

    MAR 25

    105. Interview with Jose Quijano of Rest of the World Agency

    In this episode of The Retail Perch, Gary and Shekar welcome Jose "Jochi" Quijano, Chief Brand Officer at Rest of the World Agency. He discusses the multi-cultural focus of the agency and how his career has traveled from accounting to marketing and finally advertising. The three talk about the importance of culture within retail grocery aisles, history behind culturally focused supermarkets and much more.

    39 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.4
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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Shekar Raman Gary Hawkins
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    112
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Retail Perch

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