We dig into why Amazon Prime customers are worth a staggering amount of money to them, how Crate & Barrel is bringing online shopping habits to their stores, and why search is getting smarter and better thanks to AI.

Brands that have been around for a while inevitably need to reinvent themselves we explore how and why. Shipping costs are going up near the holidays so what does this mean for consumers and retailers? Luxury brands are starting to adjust how they attract new customers.

Internet of Things devices are becoming useful for retailers, Nike has something in store for us on Cyber Monday, and Nordstrom grows three heads.

Retailers are getting into using 3D printing for all sorts of things, Amazon opening more and more pop-up stores in malls, and why wearables are actually useful for work.

There's a new app that brings crowdsourcing to grocery shopping, Google now helps you shop the look from your favorite fashion bloggers, and Tommy Hilfiger is sending styles from the runway straight to you.

J.Crew revealing growth plans and an unexpected relationship with Nordstrom, Walmart cutting accountants and putting them on store floors, and robots take over at Lowes.

Retailers aren't texting very much, how Wayfair is testing VR, if Amazon is going to sell cars, and how store closings can save earnings reports.

It's episode 2 and we talk about what is possibly dragging down Gap and Banana Republic. Analytics are being used to keep grocery food from rotting and making us all sick. Apple bans the word "store" in a company-wide memo. IKEA goes upscale!

In our first episode we talk about some of the expected shopper behavior during back to school shopping this year, Walmart eating up Jet.com and why it may not help them after all, Target stocking Harry's razors starting this month and why that's perhaps better for Harry's than Target, and the not-so-subtle Russian flags under the jackets of Team USA at the Rio Olympics opening ceremonies. Recorded on 8/12/2016