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Retail Unwrapped - from The Robin Report

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.

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19:50

The Dark Side of Online Marketplaces

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2022/02/03

Organized retail crime has become a $70 billion business and continues to plague retailers. What’s the backstory? There is a proliferation of thieves who use online marketplaces to fence stolen goods. Tune into Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist, as they pull back the curtain on organized crime and discuss the only viable solution.For more strategic insights and compelling content, visit TheRobinReport.com where you can read, watch, and listen to content from Robin Lewis and

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29:56

Buy Now, Pay Later in the Crosshairs

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2022/01/27

Special guest Charlie Youakim, CEO of Sezzle, joins Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist, to dig into the crackdown on the BNPL industry. There’s plenty to talk about with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau looking into the BNPL space to determine if the industry may be using abusive consumer practices and if it needs to be more highly regulated. That could put a dent into a fintech business that is predicted to grow to $114 billion in 2024. Listen and learn from the

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20:13

The China Syndrome

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2022/01/20

Predictions about the end of worldwide pandemic conditions – and their impact on global supply chain logistics – have been ridiculously wrong. There is a total supply chain meltdown and with China the home to about a third of global manufacturing, lockdowns on top of a 126% increase in delivery times, we are in for a long haul. Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist, as they examine the supply chain mess and discuss how to contain costs before consumers cannot or will not pay

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26:00

Demand and Supply...Out of Control

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2022/01/13

There is too much money chasing too few goods. There’s no real problem with the supply chain or production, the issue is demand has surged out of control and the supply chain can’t handle it. Join special guest, the outspoken industry expert Jan Kniffen, CEO of J Rogers Kniffen Worldwide, Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist, as they debate how the U.S. economy will handle rising inflation (it certainly won't be a flashback to the 70s) and the systemic problems facing

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18:21

An Insider’s Preview of 2022: Retail on the Crest of...

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2022/01/06

Retail is cresting the wave but could fall into the depths if the industry doesn’t heed the warning signs. A global pandemic and climate change are ongoing existential issues; supply chain, stagflation and labor shortages are real and present operational challenges. Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist, as they predict the risks and rewards for retail leadership in 2022 as it faces a disruptive, dynamic marketplace led by demanding, opinionated customers.For more strategic

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22:18

The Nordstrom Challenge: Spin Off the Rack?

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2021/12/30

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22:37

I Quit: The Rise of Employee Power

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2021/12/23

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14:36

Inflation Wars

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2021/12/16

Who will blink first? Will consumers resign themselves to higher prices, or will retailers face up to inflation, lower their prices and take a hit on margin to gain more market share? Retailers can take a page out of CEO Doug McMillon’s playbook at Walmart who is taking a pragmatic approach and managing category pricing to win market share by focusing on the bottom-line profits. Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist, as they thrash out how inflation could derail retail’s

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22:21

Is Buy Now/Pay Later a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

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2021/12/09

The shift away from credit cards purchases to debit and cash by next gens has prompted a slew of companies to offer a buy-now-pay-later solution. In fact, BNPL growth will reach $680 billion by 2025, and many retailers are already offering these services for ecommerce business. Gen Z and millennials are more afraid of debt than death, plus they don’t trust big banks, Wall Street or credit card companies. Listen in as Robin Lewis is Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist, discuss whether BNPL is

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20:55

Physical and Online Retail: Co-Dependencies

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2021/12/02

Don’t write off physical stores just yet. Both digital natives and retail giants realize that brick-and-mortar stores are the key to customer acquisition and excellent depots for same-day pick up and returns. Plus, shipping from physical stores is less costly than shipping from warehouses. Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist, as they reveal how everything old is new again as stores will become the heartbeat of digital brands.For more strategic insights and compelling

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20:37

The Secret Behind Dark Stores

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2021/11/18

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22:02

Where Are All the Holiday Workers?

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2021/11/11

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30:29

An Uncertain Holiday

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2021/11/04

Global supply chain issues are catching up with retailer’s financial performance impacting Q3 and Q4 profits. There is much optimism, however, in holiday revenue as compared to last season but the performances across segments will vary greatly. Some retailers are in-stock and ready to roll while others are struggling to keep up with demand. Consumers surveyed indicated that holiday gifts this year will be ethically sourced, sustainable and a nod to small businesses but will their shopping behavior

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25:57

The eComm Breakup Debate

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2021/10/29

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32:24

The Supply Chain Still Making Big, Bad News

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2021/10/21

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38:48

Cracks in the Retail Ecosystem with Special Guest,...

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2021/10/14

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24:00

The Truth Behind Subscription Models

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2021/10/07

Subscription startups like Stitch Fix promise high touch through customized styling powered by high tech algorithmic formulas. But is this model actually an oxymoron? Can these brands really deliver a highly personalized service systematically? And if they can, why are they transitioning to freestyle DTC and becoming online marketplaces, just like everyone else? Listen in to Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist, as they take a deep dive into Stitch Fix and deconstruct how the

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35:21

Building a Winning eCommerce Strategy with Market...

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2021/09/30

Consider the many roadblocks preventing smarter online pricing and merchandising decisions. An innovative tech team developed a platform to help brands and retailers consume massive amounts of online market intelligence data into actionable insights to enable building measurable and effective ecommerce strategies. Join innovator Krish Thyagarajan, President and COO of DataWeave, as he deconstructs the path to accelerating ecommerce growth with Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief

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39:37

Why Design Matters

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2021/09/23

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33:57

Six Major Challenges Facing Retailers to Survive Holiday

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2021/09/16

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