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The world is changing all around us — and retail is too. In this episode of the Retail Rundown, we talk to e-commerce expert and President of Profitero Sarah Hofstetter on the big opportunities for digital retail. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to discuss the news and trends defining the world of retail. Jan 11, 2021: With a return to stores on the horizon, guests Ricardo Belmar and Trevor Sumner discuss how retailers can reinvent their store experience beyond curbside pickup. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Hello, Happy New Year, and welcome to 2021—a year that will forever be known as "The Year After 2020." On today’s episode, we’ll hear from thought leaders including three of our retailer friends, an Automotive executive, and three retail technology experts about their vision for 2021. Today's guests include John Boline from Starbucks, TheRealReal’s Courtney Hawkins, WolfgangHoffmann from Jaguar Land Rover Canada, and Dan Goldman, who recently joined Gap after a noteworthy stint at The North Face. We’ll also hear from innovative retail solution providers, such as AiFi, a company that’s turning physical stores into checkout-free experiences; Level10, a company that helps retailers do more with fewer partners by procuring, deploying and maintaining IT equipment; and Zebra Technologies, a software analytics provider that helps to empower the front line in retail and e-commerce.

Welcome to RETHINK Luxury, a new four-part, forward-looking series on the luxury industry at-large. On today's episode, we take a deeper look at connected experiences and the digital tools that are transforming the luxury retail industry into a place where shoppers can touch, sense, smell and dream bigger and bolder than ever before.  This episode features guests Ludovic Baussan, Sandrine Crener, Marie Driscoll, Shannon Ryan, Ron Thurston, and Line Tousignant.

Hello and welcome to RETHINK Retail’s Year in Review. Join us as we rundown the year with clips from episodes past. Featuring commentary from Ricardo Belmar, Carol Spieckerman, AJ Mak and Chris Ressa. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. Dec 07, 2020: BFCM results, Neiman Marcus launches virtual gift finders/curbside Santa, Sephora and Kohl's partner up. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Welcome to RETHINK Luxury, a four-part, forward-looking series on the luxury industry at-large. On today's episode, we take a deeper look at the APAC region, with a particular focus on China, the new Chinese luxury consumer, and the impact this region will have on the global luxury market. This episode features interviews with "Future Luxe" Author Erwan Rambourg, Matteo De Rosa, former President of Dries Van Noten, and RETHINK Retail’s Representative for China Joyce Deng. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Marketing and social media by Natalie Arana

How did a simple mismatch of a brand's sneakers and socks disrupt well-paired relationships with its retailers? In this episode, we're joined by Jesse Wragg, an ex-real estate agent turned agency leader turned VC-backed entrepreneur. You'll hear how brands and retailers are approaching marketplaces, strategic insight for the now and predictions for the future of commerce. When he's not running a business helping retailers with marketplaces, you can find Jesse renovating a Ford Transit planning future world explorations. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. November 23, 2020: Gen-Z upgrades for Nike, Bebe enters the furniture vertical, Group Nine Media launches Swipe.Shop. - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. November 16, 2020: Ulta and Target team up, keeping tabs on holiday inventories, China's Singles Day breaks new records.  - - - - - - Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Welcome to RETHINK Luxury, a new four-part, forward-looking series on the luxury industry at-large. On today's episode, we envision a better world forward as we dive into ethical and sustainable sourcing in luxury, the challenges of implementing sustainable business practices within the luxury industry, and the opportunities for luxury in the circular economy. This episode features interviews with Tim Benniks, Director of Web Development at Valtech; Sandrine Crener, Program Director at Harvard Business School; and Liz Alessi, VP of Sourcing at Tapestry. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller Marketing and social media by Natalie Arana

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. November 9, 2020: Primark remains firm on brick-and-mortar, Walmart ditches the robots, Amazon enters the Nordic market. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. November 2, 2020: Gap to exit traditional malls, Bed Bath & Beyond scales back coupons, Postmates explores retail delivery. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. October 26, 2020: Retailers prepare for 'shipaggedon,' Buy now, pay later services on the rise, holiday mall predictions. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. October 19, 2020: Dollar General unveils its Popshelf concept, Walmart rolls out new tech-desk service, and Aldi tests bigger box format Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. October 12, 2020: H&M trims global fleet, Levi's launches second-hand e-commerce shop, grocers prepare for second round of product shortages. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. September 28, 2020: The Body Shop turns dirty trash into product packaging, European retail sales on the rise, Nike's digitization efforts pay off. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

Our guest today is Monica Arnaudo Monica Arnaudo is the chief merchandising officer at Ulta Beauty. Since joining Ulta in 2017, Monica has built an unparalleled, world-class assortment reflecting how beauty lovers want to shop. Monica and her team are widely recognized for their ability to stay ahead of trends and for continually offering powerhouse brands that position Ulta Beauty as the destination for beauty. With over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, Monica has brought Ulta Beauty’s one-of-a-kind assortment to life in a way that transcends channels and keeps guests coming back to Ulta Beauty’s more than 1,200 stores. Monica has served in numerous sales and merchandising leadership roles at Nordstrom and Sephora, along with beauty companies including Bare Escentuals, L’Oreal, Estee Lauder Companies and Chanel. Join us as Monica reveals the significance of Ulta's Conscious Beauty initiative, how Ulta has had to rethink product sampling in the wake of COVID-19, and the key trends that will redefine the beauty industry at-large. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. September 21, 2020: Amazon launches luxury shopping, fashion houses find a new home on TikTok, Twitch, micro-fulfillment centers pop up around the globe. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller

No time for news? We've got you covered. Welcome to the Retail Rundown, your go-to weekly podcast where RETHINK Retail teams up with industry experts to deliver the top trending news stories in retail. September 14, 2020: holiday shopping predictions, several off-price retailers continue physical expansion, Michaels unveils test and learn concept. Hosted by Julia Raymond Written and produced by Gabriella Bock Edited by Trenton Waller