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 30, 2019: Apple's new and improved flagship, and sustainability trends, holiday season shopping projections

Our guest is Liz Alessi, Vice President of Sourcing at Coach. A leader with a passion for raw materials, Liz oversees leather, fabric, and hardware development for the brand's handbags and accessories.

We explore innovative sourcing strategies, sustainability, and how running logistical sourcing operations is like playing in orchestra.

Hosted by Julia Raymond

Researched, 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 23, 2019: Walmart's Delivery Unlimited, Gap-Old Navy breakup, Gen-Z shopping habits

Our guest is retail expert Sanford Stein. With a career that spans nearly half-a-century, Sandy's insight into the retail industry has inspired countless thought leaders from all over the world. Sandy is also the Founder & Moderator at RETAIL SPEAK on LinkedIn, and is the author of the 2015 IBPA award winning publication "RETAIL SCHMETAIL, One Hundred Years, Two Immigrants, Three Generations, Four Hundred Projects."

Join us as we explore the history of the department store, the evolution of physical stores and why some of today's most innovative brands are embracing the showroom model.

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 16, 2019: Target's new loyalty program, JCPenney's category moves, Nordstrom Local comes to NYC.

Our guest is brick-and-mortar expert Bob Phibbs — also known as the Retail Doctor. Bob is an internationally recognized business strategist, customer service expert, sales coach, marketing mentor, author of three books and motivational business speaker. Bob has legacy of bringing failing businesses back to life and has been dubbed the ‘category killer killer’ by the New York Times.

Join us as we explore the value of the store, its employees and why the most successful brands are focusing their attention on authentic floor training.

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 9, 2019: Best Buy to offer next-day shipping, the rise of retail-care, Walmart moves on gun reform.

Our guest is Dan Goldman, Global Head of Strategy at The North Face. Dan leads The North Face’s global strategy team – overseeing brand strategy, consumer insights, new business models and sustainability. Prior to his current role, Dan was a consultant in consumer/retail strategy and private equity practice at McKinsey and Kurt Salmon, brand manager at Proctor and Gamble, and marketing strategy consultant.

Join us as we explore how brands can drive emotional connectivity with consumers, retailers’ public stances on social and political issues, and The North Face’s innovation and sustainability initiatives.

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 2, 2019: Disney micro-shops coming to Target, Barneys store closings, retailers' struggles with consumer app usage

Our guest is Ricardo Belmar, leading retail and supply chain digital transformation thought leader and marketing strategist. Ricardo helps retailers, along with manufacturing and supply chain industries, create value in their digital transformation initiatives by controlling application performance that drive customer experience and employee productivity.

Join us as we explore retailers’ best practices in technology investments, in-store customer experiences and initiatives to enhance data capabilities.