As we go into our second holiday season during a pandemic, what trends can we expect around holiday retail? Will consumers' shopping preferences and behavior reflect that of seasons past or most closely resemble last year? Tune in as we break down the findings of Deloitte's annual holiday retail survey.

Regardless of the industry, to stay competitive today, you've got to develop and launch digital products. For that, a great product manager makes all the difference in the process and for the end product. Rick Lockton, SVP of eCommerce at Ashley Furniture; and Anthony Jardim, a principal in Deloitte's Customer & Marketing practice, join this episode to break down high-impact product management, including where to start, common challenges, and how to overcome them.

Many students are preparing to go back to physical classrooms and campuses this fall. What's making it onto their shopping lists? What are consumers' preferences when it comes to product categories, platforms, and formats? Tune in to explore the findings of Deloitte's back-to-school and -college consumer surveys.

Armed with smart watches, fitness trackers, and even health monitoring rings, consumers are taking charge of their own health management. They are driving not only the trend in the consumer products industry, but also major change in the health care space. Where will this revolution take us? Tune in to hear from Dr. Jeff Wells, CEO and cofounder of Marathon Health, and Leslie Read, principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP and leader of our Health Plans Customer Transformation Solutions.

While at home, many consumers discovered a love for cooking, and in a recent Deloitte survey, said they plan to eat more of their meals at home even after the health crisis is over. What does this trend mean for restaurants, grocery retailers, and the rest of the food industry? How might they have to change the way they've done business for years to meet evolving consumer tastes and needs? Featuring sustainable chef Joel Gamoran, host of the hit TV show Scraps, and Deloitte's Justin Cook.

What enables the tech giants to keep their spots at the top of the industry, and how can other organizations compete? What is the key to getting workforce automation right? How can retailers harness the power of alternative data, AI, and automation to achieve more with less? Alex Kantrowitz, acclaimed tech writer, host of The Big Technology podcast, and author of Always Day One joins this episode, alongside Deloitte's chief retail innovation officer, Kasey Lobaugh, to break it all down.

The 2020 holiday season was undeniably unique. But just how unique? We analyzed the sales and trends to find out whether there were record shifts in when, where, and how much people shopped—and spent. What kinds of trends and consumer behaviors can we expect to see carried through this year and beyond? Featuring Simon Chafetz and Meghan Cole from Deloitte Digital, Deloitte Consulting LLP.

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How has COVID-19 changed the way we buy and sell cars? What trends are being accelerated due to new needs for social distancing and other safety measures? What impact does this have on how auto dealerships are structured? And how does this all plug into a future where virtual or contactless sales experiences are likely to become the norm? Tune in to this episode to hear from special guests Brian Benstock, general manager and vice president of the No. 1 certified Honda and Acura dealer in the world (Paragon Honda and Paragon Acura in NY) and Chris Spensley, automotive retail performance coach and leader within Deloitte's Advisory practice.