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Ever wondered how to tackle the billion-dollar problem of organized retail crime?

Join us for an engaging chat with George Shaw, founder and CEO of Pathr.ai, as he sheds light on the magnitude of this issue, with the prediction of $100 billion in losses looming over the retail industry in 2023. In the face of these challenges, we dive into the transformative power of AI and open-source technology.

We also explore data privacy and the potential bias in asset protection, highlighting Pathr.ai’s data collection strategy as a beacon of consumer data protection. As George elaborates, the future lies in the innovative collaboration between tech and retail experts. 

So, don’t miss out as we navigate the complex landscape of AI and its groundbreaking impact on the retail industry.

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Tom McGee believes there is a bright side for retail in the suburbs; it has benefited from shifting consumer behaviors. 

Join us as Robin, Shelley, and Tom discuss suburban retail, Gen Z, and the return to physical spaces including outdoor malls. They also discuss how higher interest rates and remote work have put a damper on the urban retail landscape, leaving a plethora of office spaces empty with no expectation of commercial real estate values to recover until 2040.

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Brian Field, Global Leader of Retail Consulting for Sensormatic Solutions, joins us to provide a breakdown of their 2023 Annual Consumer Survey. 

Join us as Robin, Shelley, and Brian talk through some of this year’s key findings and what they mean across the industry segment.

Brian also offers his insights on the impact of Amazon Prime Day on brick and mortar and his thoughts on why consumers are returning to these locations with increasing regularity.

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This week’s podcast addresses the impact of AI in retail, delving into how AI is currently reshaping and will continue to shape the retail industry, from personalized shopping experiences to supply chain and inventory management, real-time pricing optimization, and beyond. 

What are companies like Levi Strauss, American Eagle, and Puma doing with AI today? 

Whether you’re a seasoned retailer, a tech enthusiast, or just a curious listener, join us as we journey into the future of retail transformed by AI.

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In October, an estimated $10 billion a month is being taken away from 2023 holiday purchasing when the student loan forgiveness program ends.

Combine that with ongoing rumors of the “R” word, along with Amazon Prime Days, and you see why we believe retailers may be up for a wild second half with millennials and Gen Zs having less money to spend on fashion goods.

Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan as they debate how retailers anticipate ending 2023 with some workarounds to overcome a Black Friday in October and shrinking wallets for next gens. Are we really looking at holiday selling starting in September this year?

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For mid-tier fashion specialty retail, it’s gone, baby gone. This sector is really struggling. With the proliferation of the internet and so many fashion startup companies, the democratization of fashion has become ubiquitous. Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist, as they dig into the potential demise of mid-tier fashion specialty stores. 

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Even with the addition of Sephora and Amazon return centers, will it be enough to turn the struggling retailer around?

Heavy inventory coming out of 2022 and a loss of $19 million to the bottom line make 2023 a challenging year. Meanwhile, CEO Kingsbury wants to pull back on couponing, which is a key driver for its loyal, high-frequency customer. Will this land them on the same road as Bed, Bath, and Beyond?

Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist, as they dissect what is happening at Kohl’s 

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What drives loyalty, provides new revenue streams – and most importantly, responds to customer needs and wants? Ancillary services are more than meets the eye: they are a portal into building an ecosystem that supports customer wellbeing. Costco is the poster child, offering 25 different services delivering the practical (gas and hearing aids) and the aspirational (travel services). What’s next?  Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s strategist, as they discuss the next wave in services focused on healthcare.

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Organized Retail Crime is growing and a $95 billion problem, not to mention its impact on putting employees and shoppers at risk. These crime syndicates resell stolen goods and use the money to fund other illegal activities. Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s strategist, as they discuss how ORC is keeping retail CEOs up at night, is eating away at already-stressed margins, and is becoming a safety issue for the workforce and customers.

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We’re living in strange times. None of the best and the brightest economists, finance experts, academics, futurists – no one has been able to predict the recessions we’ve had. And no one has been able to stop them. What’s a retailer to do? First and foremost, learn to manage and thrive in an era of uncertainty. Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s strategist as they pull back the curtain to reveal how consumer spending and unprecedented debt are bellwethers for the health of the retail industry and an oxymoron in today’s recessionary environment. 

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