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The Retail Podcast

Welcome to The Retail Podcast, the must-listen podcast for retail professionals and enthusiasts seeking to unlock the secrets of retail success. Whether you’re a store owner, manager, or a retail entrepreneur, this podcast is designed to help you stay ahead of the game in this fast-paced industry. Our Retail Podcast podcast brings you the latest retail trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in customer experience, e-commerce, and omni-channel retailing. Our team of industry insiders

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13:31

APAC Retail in 13 Minutes: Mobile Commerce, 1-Hour...

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2025/09/12

APAC is running a different retail race: mobile-first commerce, one-hour delivery wars, tourism tailwinds in Korea, China fast-fashion push overseas, and a working model of AI-native grocery in Singapore. In this Five Things Friday APAC with Ryf Quail (NRF APAC) we break down what’s signal, what’s noise, and what operators should do next.What you’ll learn • Why APAC’s ecommerce growth remains mobile-led—and why Western playbooks don’t port cleanly • China’s “instant retail” price war (Alibaba ×

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13:24

NRF Europe Preview: Sephora Keynote, Apple + Adyen...

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2025/09/11

What to expect at NRF 2025: Big Show Europe keynotes, payments, tours, and how to work the floor. NRF’s first Retail’s Big Show Europe (16–18 Sept, Paris) is almost here. Jill Dvorak, NRF’s SVP of Content, walks us through the theme “Retail Together,” the Sephora opening keynote, why payments (Apple + Adyen) are a growth lever, and how to get the most from the Retail Store Tours. We also touch on Best Buy’s momentum and the Authentic Brands Group–Guess deal shaping portfolio strategy. Practical

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14:37

Five Things Friday EU: TikTok Shop, Amazon...

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2025/09/08

Fast EU retail intel: marketplace moves, refurbished economics, urban formats, cross-border shocks, and beauty platform plays.Fnac Darty’s TikTok Shop test, Amazon’s Second Chance Deal Days across Europe, Decathlon’s new “City” format inside Boulanger in Paris, the impact of new US rules on postal parcels from the EU, and Zalando’s expansion into beauty with virtual try-on and creator boards. Topics • Fnac Darty joins TikTok Shop to reach younger buyers and test curated seasonal assortments. •

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11:55

Five Things Friday UK - M&S, ONS Data Delay, TikTok...

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2025/09/05

M&S launches a dedicated resale shop on eBay (with Reskinned), the ONS delays July retail sales to 5 Sept, TikTok Shop’s GMV Max becomes the only supported campaign type, Sainsbury’s begins a facial‑recognition trial, Lush closes UK stores for a day in solidarity with Gaza, and Charlotte Tilbury drives experiential shade‑matching at John Lewis and Café Airbrush in Covent Garden. Simone Oloman joins to decode what matters for operators—right now. Show notes / references: In this UK edition of

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13:42

Five Things Friday APAC Retail Media’s Surge |...

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2025/09/05

Five Things Friday — APAC edition. Guest Ryf Quail (NRF: Retail’s Big Show APAC) breaks down why retail media in APAC is set to lead globally, then we dive into Thailand’s mall renaissance, Uniqlo’s recycling roadmap, MUSINSA×ANTA’s China JV, and Urban Revivo’s global expansion. Chapters below. Sources and links at the end. Subscribe for weekly, no‑nonsense retail intel across APAC. What we cover • Why APAC retail media is outpacing the West, with China and the U.S. dominating spend • Thailand’s

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09:47

Five Things Friday UK - Aldi pay rise, Topshop...

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2025/08/29

Five Things Friday UK Edition with Simone Oloman UK retail news this week: Aldi boosts wages, Topshop returns to Liberty, Asda expands Express, JD Sports shares rise, and The Very launches an immersive fashion experience. Aldi: link Topshop: link Asda: link JD Sports: link The Very Group: link 👉 Subscribe for weekly UK retail insights. 00:00 Intro & Welcome 01:07 Aldi Pay Rise & Food Inflation Context 02:46 Topshop Returns via Liberty Pop-Up 04:04 Asda Express Expansion &

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14:04

Five Things Friday: US Retail - Walmart AI, Travis...

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2025/08/29

US retail news: Walmart marketplace AI and next‑day delivery, Gap’s denim push, Best Buy’s refurb engine, Cracker Barrel’s logo U‑turn, plus A&F × NFL. Subscribe for weekly retail strategy. American Eagle’s latest ambassador buzz & denim wars Gap’s creative burst and the renewed denim cycle Best Buy repairs/refurb: sustainability with margins Cracker Barrel brand mark reversal—what it signals Walmart Seller Summit: tools for speed, content, conversion Bonus: A&F becomes the

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21:20

AusPost’s US Parcel Pause + JD Dubai: This Week in APAC

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2025/08/28

APAC retail briefing: LABUBU/Pop Mart’s blind‑box momentum, China’s Gen Z wellness shift, Australia Post’s US‑parcel pause (de minimis), “dopamine village” malls in PH, and JD.com’s new Dubai warehouse. Subscribe + comment with your action. LABUBU/Pop Mart = modern playbook: scarcity, social currency, collaborations (host commentary). Gen Z wellness, China: beauty x health, functional nutrition, ingestibles, and unmet needs in mental/cognitive wellness. McKinsey & Company+1 AusPost → US

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10:35

EU Retail in Focus: Smart Checkouts, Summer Sales...

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2025/08/15

From AI-powered supermarket lanes to shifting consumer habits, Alexandra Boisson & The Retail Podcast team unpack Europe’s retail trends.In this Five Things Friday – EU Edition, Alexandra Boisson and Alex from The Retail Podcast dive into the latest shifts in the European retail market. We cover: Colruyt’s Easy Checkout: AI-powered cameras speeding up lanes by 70% (via ⁠RTL.be⁠). French Summer Sales Decline: Only 39% of shoppers participated vs. 43% last year, with fewer purchases and

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12:49

Retail’s Summer Shake-Up: AI in Stores, Experiential...

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2025/08/15

From Currys’ Action AI rollout to Space NK’s Willy Wonka-style flagship, this week’s top UK retail stories. In this summer edition of Five Things Friday, Alex from The Retail Podcast is joined by Simone Oloman (Co-Founder, NIFT) and Dave to unpack the hottest retail stories in the UK right now. We cover: Store closures & uncertainty — Claire’s administration filing, River Island restructuring, Hobbycraft closures Store openings that wow — Space NK’s Oxford Street flagship (inspired by

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30:45

How Magnum, Guinness, Marmite, Pokémon, Waitrose &...

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2025/08/12

In this episode of The Retail Podcast, Alex speaks with Rupert Pick, Global MD of Hot Pickle, the award-winning brand experience agency behind iconic activations for Magnum, Guinness, Marmite, Pokémon, Waitrose, Tesco, and more.From physical brand homes to cultural relevance, Rupert reveals how Hot Pickle blends creativity, product innovation, and immersive retail activations to keep global CPG brands connected to their audiences. He explains why sampling should never be transactional, the formula

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17:48

Five Things Friday US: Zalando’s Growth, ShopMy,...

The Retail Podcast (Video Feed) ·

2025/08/08

In this week’s Five Things Friday – US Edition, Alex Rezvan is joined by Jill Dvorak, SVP of Content at the National Retail Federation (NRF), to unpack five key stories shaping retail right now. We cover: 1️⃣ Zalando’s European Growth — How the fashion giant is exceeding forecasts and expanding its portfolio ahead of NRF Big Show Europe in Paris (Sept 16–18). Read NRF’s speaker announcement 2️⃣ ShopMy and the Creator Economy — Why social-led shopping platforms like ShopMy and influencer discovery

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13:55

Five Things Friday (EU)– Delipop folds, JD.com courts...

The Retail Podcast (Video Feed) ·

2025/08/08

Delipop shutters its robot locker network; JD.com tries a €2.2 bn play for Ceconomy/MediaMarkt; US & Chinese tourists rein‑in luxury spend; Dutch grocer Picnic finishes its Île‑de‑France roll‑out; France moves to criminalise ultra‑fast‑fashion influence. Analysis, context, and what it means for European retail.Chapter title 00:00:00 🎙️ Intro – “Happy Friday!” 00:00:20 Meet the hosts 00:01:10 1 – Delipop shutters multi‑brand drive‑thru lockers 00:03:20 2 – JD.com eyes

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15:37

Five Things Friday UK: Retail Relevance, Gen Z Trends...

The Retail Podcast (Video Feed) ·

2025/08/08

In this week’s Five Things Friday UK Edition, Alex and Simone break down the retail trends you can’t afford to ignore. From iconic brands fighting for survival to the innovative players winning Gen Z loyalty, we explore how cultural relevance is now the biggest currency in retail. Topics include: River Island & Claire’s — lessons from legacy brand struggles Mango’s teen range expansion and the underserved youth market UK’s booming £4.8B online second-hand homeware sector Loop earplugs —

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20:45

Five Things Friday APAC – Luxury Shifts, Honjok...

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2025/08/07

Ryf & Laura join Alex to unpack five APAC headlines: China’s Shushu·Tong shakes luxury, Korea’s “honjok” solo shoppers rewrite store design, K‑beauty label Anua wins U.S. fans, Vietnam’s retail GMV rockets 37 %, and Laura talks about in on Yotpo’s pivot plus Gen Z’s debit‑first mindset. 🎙️ Episode overview 00:00 Intro – Rafe Cloud, MD iPAC, joins Alex 01:59 #1 Chinese luxury disruptor Shushu·Tong 03:45 #2 Korea’s ‘Honjok’ solo lifestyle & retail 05:46 #3 K‑Beauty brand Anua hits the

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33:25

Intent-Driven Commerce: Solving Retail’s Biggest...

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2025/08/05

Shopping online can feel like navigating endless aisles of irrelevant products, leaving customers frustrated and retailers losing sales. In this insightful episode of The Retail Podcast, host Alex speaks with Warren Cowan, CEO of Foundit, about how retailers can transform customer frustration into powerful intent-driven experiences.Explore why traditional e-commerce fails to inspire, and discover practical strategies for surfacing relevant products at precisely the right moments. Warren shares

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14:49

AI Audio at Auchan, EU Customs Reform, Carrefour’s...

The Retail Podcast (Video Feed) ·

2025/08/01

This week on Five Things Friday EU Edition, host Alex from The Retail Podcast is joined by co-host Alexandra Boisson, Retail Tech & eCommerce Specialist at Business France. Together, they explore Europe’s retail landscape—highlighting game-changing AI innovations, pivotal EU regulatory shifts, and controversial moves by major brands like Zara’s parent, Inditex. 🌍 In this episode, you’ll hear insights on: AI Revolution in Grocery – How Auchan’s AI-generated in-store announcements boosted

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15:01

Magnum Ice‑Cream Trend, Primark Home, Retail...

The Retail Podcast (Video Feed) ·

2025/08/01

Episode at a glance 0:00 Intro – Alex & Simone set the scene 1:21 Magnum’s affordable luxury play 5:11 Smaller, faster, more targeted UK store formats 8:12 Cybersecurity breaches erode consumer trust 11:13 Omnichannel fulfilment: John Lewis × Uber Eats & B&Q marketplace C&C 12:41 Culture collabs: Buzz Social app and community‑first retail 14:23 Wrap‑up & next week’s teaser Key takeaways Affordable luxury wins Gen‑Z wallets. Magnum positions a £1.50 treat as a lifestyle

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18:13

Is Email Dead? Debunking the Myth with Ben Jackson,...

The Retail Podcast (Video Feed) ·

2025/07/29

Ben Jackson of Klaviyo explains why email still outperforms, how regional channel preferences are shifting (Germany loves WhatsApp, Nordics swear by SMS), and where AI genuinely moves the needle for retail CMOs drowning in data. Host Alex digs into practical roadblocks—from siloed martech stacks to missing content workflows—and how Klaviyo’s new Customer Hub and AI agent aim to solve them.Timestamp Chapter title 00:00 Intro & why email still matters 00:27 Conferences,

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18:01

Ulta Beauty’s UK Launch, Target’s Back-to-School,...

The Retail Podcast (Video Feed) ·

2025/07/25

Ulta Beauty enters the UK, Target goes big on back-to-school, AI hits a trust challenge, cannabis beverages gain ground, and Walmart eyes tween fashion. Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak (SVP of Content, NRF) decode five major trends reshaping retail in America:Ulta Beauty’s Global Move: Expanding internationally with 83 new stores in the UK. ⁠🔗 Ulta’s Announcement⁠ Target’s Back-to-School Strategy: Huge discounts, cross-category deals, and personalized offerings. ⁠🔗 Target Press Release⁠ Retail

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