Episodios

  • The Art & Science of Merchandising with Jessica Rosario-Calcano

    The Art & Science of Merchandising with Jessica Rosario-Calcano
    Jul 5 2025
    Welcome to Rethink Retail, the podcast where we uncover the stories and strategies behind some of the world’s most successful brands. From retail giants to ecommerce disruptors, we reveal the secrets of their success and share key insights to drive true retail transformation. Shannon Flanagan chats with Jessica Rosario-Calcano, VP of Merchandising at Perry Ellis International. Jessica shares her unique journey into merchandising, her philosophy of balancing data-driven decisions with creativity, and how collaboration across teams fuels innovation. Tune in to explore how the future of retail and AI are shaping the industry today, are you ready to rethink retail? 🔗 Join our global community: www.globalretailleaders.com
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    17 m
  • Beauty, Innovation & People-First Retail with Estée Lauder’s Victoria Katsarou

    Beauty, Innovation & People-First Retail with Estée Lauder’s Victoria Katsarou
    Jun 30 2025
    In this episode of Rethink Retail, host Rebekah Kondrat speaks with Victoria Katsarou, VP of Global Retail at Estée Lauder Companies, live from The Lead. Victoria unpacks how Estée Lauder blends luxury, innovation, and humanity to shape the future of beauty retail. From building agile teams to staying laser-focused on the consumer experience, her people-first philosophy drives transformation at scale. We cover: ✔️ Leading with empathy in a global retail org ✔️ How tech enhances, not replaces, the human connection ✔️ Scaling agility across 150+ markets ✔️ What the future of beauty retail looks like 💬 A must-listen for leaders in luxury and innovation. 🌍 Join our global community: www.globalretailleaders.com
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    20 m
  • How Retail Partnerships Power Loyalty & Innovation

    How Retail Partnerships Power Loyalty & Innovation
    Jun 27 2025
    In this episode of Rethink Retail, host Sharon Yourell sits down with Dr. Michael Schulte from Diebold Nixdorf and Reghu Kutikat from Lulu Group to explore how strategic partnerships and advanced retail tech are transforming in-store experiences. From smart checkouts to data-driven loyalty, discover how retailers are using personalization, automation, and AI to future-proof their businesses and deepen customer engagement. 🎧 Tune in to hear: - Real-world examples of seamless retail technology - How clean data fuels loyalty and personalization - Why long-term partnerships drive innovation
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    14 m
  • The Future of Commerce & Community with David Polinchock & Richard Honiball

    The Future of Commerce & Community with David Polinchock & Richard Honiball
    Jun 26 2025
    The Future of Commerce & Community with David Polinchock & Richard Honiball Welcome to Rethink Retail, the podcast where we uncover the stories and strategies behind some of the most successful retail markets worldwide. From traditional giants to e-commerce disruptors, we explore the secrets behind their success and deliver insights to transform the real retail experience. In this episode, David Polinchock and Richard Honiball dive into how the future of retail blends AI, community, and unified commerce, especially through the eyes of the younger generation. Discover how the concept of the “third place” is evolving and why creating authentic, connected retail experiences matters now more than ever. 🔗 Join our global community: www.globalretailleaders.com
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    26 m
  • 🎧 Future-Proofing Retail with a Unified Platform

    🎧 Future-Proofing Retail with a Unified Platform
    Jun 24 2025
    In this podcast, top industry experts share how retailers can unify their in-store technologies to drive growth and improve customer experience. Featuring: 👤 Martin Bailie (MWB Advisory) 👤 Brian Kilcourse (RSR Research) 👤 Carl Boutet (Studio Rx) 👤 Pauline Monin (VusionGroup) Topics include: ✅ Connecting digital shelf solutions, IoT, and analytics ✅ Overcoming siloed systems ✅ Using real-time data to improve decisions and experiences
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    44 m
  • The Cyber Edge: Retail Security in an AI-Powered World

    The Cyber Edge: Retail Security in an AI-Powered World
    Jun 23 2025
    The Cyber Edge: Retail Security in an AI-Powered World by
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    19 m
  • The Future of AI-Powered Retail: Julia Xu of Multitasky

    The Future of AI-Powered Retail: Julia Xu of Multitasky
    Jun 23 2025
    In this episode of Rethink Retail, recorded live from Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona, Nick Harbaugh sits down with Julia Xu, CEO and Founder of not one, but two trailblazing companies: Wayo, an AI-powered product sourcing platform, and Multitasky, a bold lifestyle brand making waves in traditional retail. 🎙 Julia shares: - Her journey from Alibaba executive to serial entrepreneur - How Wayo is using AI to streamline global sourcing and eliminate retail inefficiencies - The origin story of Multitasky, born in the early days of COVID and now sold in major retailers like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie - What it takes to build and scale two businesses at once - Her vision for the future of AI, design, and consumer experience 💡 Whether you're in tech, retail, or just obsessed with innovation, this is a must-listen for anyone rethinking how products are made and sold. Join the conversation with our global retail community at www.globalretailleaders.com
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    8 m