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The Retail Podcast episodes

  • What's Keeping Retail CEOs Awake at Night in 2026? | World Retail Signals

    World Retail Signals is a new global retail intelligence show co-produced by 
    The Retail Podcast and World Retail Congress — a monthly look at the top retail 
    narratives shaping executive thinking around the world.

    This prelude episode goes behind the scenes of World Retail Congress 2026, 
    happening in Berlin, April 2026. Host Alex Rezvan is joined by Ian McGarrigle, 
    founder and chair of World Retail Congress, to discuss:

    → Why Berlin was chosen as the 2026 host city (and what Zalando has to do with it)
    → The theme for WRC 2026: Retail's Roadmap to 2030
    → How retail has shown extraordinary resilience across 20 years — financial 
       crash, e-commerce disruption, Covid, and now AI
    → What aspiring retail executives will take from the Congress
    → The short-term vs long-term pressures facing retail CEOs right now
    → Why geopolitics, inflation, and technology are converging in 2026

    ⏱️ CHAPTERS
    ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
    00:00 Introducing World Retail Signals
    01:30 Who is Ian McGarrigle?
    03:20 The origin story of World Retail Congress
    06:10 20 years of retail: resilience as the constant
    09:45 Why Berlin for WRC 2026?
    13:00 What young retail executives will gain from the Congress
    17:30 WRC's Accelerator Programme for rising leaders
    20:45 Retail's Roadmap to 2030 — the theme for this year
    24:30 What CEOs will leave Berlin thinking about
    27:00 Preview of World Retail Signals weekly show
    🗓️ World Retail Congress 2026 | Berlin | April 2026

    https://www.worldretailcongress.com/

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    ABOUT THIS CHANNEL Welcome to the official channel of The Retail Podcast, your hub for global retail intelligence.

    Whether you are an executive refining your strategy, a vendor connecting with major players, or an innovator tracking the latest tech, this channel connects you to the pulse of the industry.

    What to expect:

    Expert Analysis: Breaking down insights from major global conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, Web Summit, MAPIC; Euroshop and EuroCIS.

    Diverse Perspectives: Hosted by a rotation of industry veterans and regional experts (APAC, US, EU).

    Actionable Strategy: We move beyond the headlines to discuss real ROI, digital transformation, and the future of commerce—from AI agents to luxury fashion and grocery trends.

    As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, we help you cut through the noise to find what actually works in modern retail.

    🌐 GET MORE INSIGHTS Visit our knowledge hub: https://retailnews.ai/

    📲 CONNECT WITH US

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/

    Contact: [email protected]

    #RetailTrends #APACRetail #AIinRetail #FiveThingsFriday #TheRetailPodcast  #thefutureofretailguy

    16 min
  • UK Retail in 5 Minutes: Amazon Rival, Alexa Upgrade, Tesco Pay Rise, Greggs & The Perfume Shop

    is week’s 5 Things Friday is a fast, solo rundown of the biggest stories shaping UK retail right now.


    With a lot happening across the market, this episode covers five standout updates: JD.com launching Joybuy in the UK, Amazon facing fresh competition, Alexa+ and Amazon’s next AI push, Tesco increasing pay for frontline store colleagues, The Perfume Shop expanding its beauty recycling and refill push, and Greggs sponsoring the UK edition of Saturday Night Live with a free sausage roll activation in London.


    In this episode:

     • JD.com expands Joybuy across the UK and other European markets

     • What it could mean for Amazon and last-mile delivery

     • Alexa+ and Amazon’s latest smart assistant upgrade

     • Tesco raises pay for hourly-paid store workers

     • The Perfume Shop pushes refillable products and empty bottle returns

     • Greggs leans further into culture-led brand marketing


    This is a quick, opinion-led snapshot of the retail stories worth watching now.


    Chapters

    00:00 Intro

    00:00:48 JD.com launches Joybuy in the UK

    00:02:59 Amazon upgrades Alexa with Alexa+

    00:04:05 Tesco increases frontline worker pay

    00:04:39 The Perfume Shop expands beauty recycling and refill

    00:05:27 Greggs sponsors Saturday Night Live UK activation

    00:06:11 Wrap-up and next week’s schedule


    #UKRetail #RetailNews #Amazon #JDcom #Joybuy #Tesco #Greggs #AlexaPlus #ThePerfumeShop #RetailTrends


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    ABOUT THIS CHANNEL Welcome to the official channel of The Retail Podcast, your hub for global retail intelligence.


    Whether you are an executive refining your strategy, a vendor connecting with major players, or an innovator tracking the latest tech, this channel connects you to the pulse of the industry.


    What to expect:


    Expert Analysis: Breaking down insights from major global conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, Web Summit, MAPIC; Euroshop and EuroCIS.


    Diverse Perspectives: Hosted by a rotation of industry veterans and regional experts (APAC, US, EU).


    Actionable Strategy: We move beyond the headlines to discuss real ROI, digital transformation, and the future of commerce—from AI agents to luxury fashion and grocery trends.


    As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, we help you cut through the noise to find what actually works in modern retail.


    🌐 GET MORE INSIGHTS Visit our knowledge hub: https://retailnews.ai/


    📲 CONNECT WITH US


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/


    Contact: [email protected]


    #RetailTrends #APACRetail #AIinRetail #FiveThingsFriday #TheRetailPodcast  #thefutureofretailguy

    8 min
  • Target Bets on AI, Amazon Gets Faster, OpenAI Checkout, Clinique & Nuuds Five Things Friday US

    In this episode of Five Things Friday US Edition, we break down five retail and commerce stories shaping the week.

    We cover Target’s $6 billion turnaround push, including store refits, price cuts, and a bigger AI focus; Amazon’s expanded one- to three-hour delivery rollout across more cities and suburbs; and OpenAI’s pivot away from direct in-app checkout toward partner-led commerce rails.

    We also get into Clinique’s campaign featuring Tara and Hunter Woodhall, and why the brand’s social approach feels aligned with its identity, plus Nuuds’ wholesale expansion into Nordstrom and what it says about DTC brands, physical retail, repeat customers, and distribution strategy.

    If you follow retail news, ecommerce strategy, AI in commerce, consumer trends, brand marketing, and omnichannel growth, this episode gives you a fast, useful read on what matters now.

    Topics in this episode:
    Target turnaround strategy
    AI in retail
    Amazon fast delivery expansion
    OpenAI checkout pivot
    Clinique brand marketing
    Nuuds x Nordstrom
    DTC to wholesale
    Retail customer acquisition and repeat purchase behavior

    00:00 Intro: Five Things Friday US Edition
    00:36 Target’s $6B turnaround push: AI, price cuts, and store refits
    02:26 Amazon expands one- to three-hour delivery
    04:04 OpenAI shifts checkout toward partners
    05:24 Clinique’s campaign with Tara and Hunter Woodhall
    07:49 Nuuds expands into Nordstrom
    10:14 Outro

    Links mentioned in the episode are below.
    Target AI / turnaround story
    https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/target-puts-ai-at-the-center-of-its-6b-turnaround-push-7096604/
    Amazon fast delivery expansion
    https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-fast-delivery-orders
    OpenAI checkout / commerce pivot
    https://www.digitalcommerce360.com/2026/03/06/openai-shifts-checkout-plans-agentic-commerce-strategy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
    Tara
    https://www.instagram.com/_taarra_/
    Nuuds
    https://www.instagram.com/nuuds/reels/
    https://www.glossy.co/

     

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    ABOUT THIS CHANNEL Welcome to the official channel of The Retail Podcast, your hub for global retail intelligence.

    Whether you are an executive refining your strategy, a vendor connecting with major players, or an innovator tracking the latest tech, this channel connects you to the pulse of the industry.

    What to expect:

    Expert Analysis: Breaking down insights from major global conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, Web Summit, MAPIC; Euroshop and EuroCIS.

    Diverse Perspectives: Hosted by a rotation of industry veterans and regional experts (APAC, US, EU).

    Actionable Strategy: We move beyond the headlines to discuss real ROI, digital transformation, and the future of commerce—from AI agents to luxury fashion and grocery trends.

    As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, we help you cut through the noise to find what actually works in modern retail.

    🌐 GET MORE INSIGHTS Visit our knowledge hub: https://retailnews.ai/

    📲 CONNECT WITH US

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/

    Contact: [email protected]

    #RetailTrends #APACRetail #AIinRetail #FiveThingsFriday #TheRetailPodcast  #thefutureofretailguy

    11 min
  • 5 Retail Shifts Reshaping Asia | Baby Bunting, India, Eid & AI

    Edition of Five Things Friday, Ryf Quail and Yuen Low, Managing Director, AEON360, break down five retail developments shaping Asia right now.This episode covers:Baby Bunting’s store-of-the-future turnaroundWhy frontline retail roles are being redesignedIndia’s accelerating retail growth storyHow Ramadan and Eid are being shaped by food and hospitalityWhy AI literacy is becoming essential in retailOne of the biggest takeaways from this conversation: retail leaders need to stop thinking about frontline teams only as a labor cost and start designing roles that improve conversion, basket size, loyalty, and customer experience.The episode also looks at how store design can deliver measurable payback, why India feels like one of the most exciting retail markets in the world right now, and how festive spending is shifting toward broader lifestyle and hospitality-led experiences.If you work in retail strategy, store operations, customer experience, merchandising, or digital commerce across Asia-Pacific, this episode gives you a sharp snapshot of where the market is moving.Chapters00:00 Intro00:00:46 Top five things moving the needle in Asia00:01:05 Baby Bunting’s store-of-the-future concept00:03:34 The payoff: sales lift, margin, basket growth, payback00:05:18 Why frontline retail roles are changing00:07:17 Experience-led service and hospitality examples00:08:12 Tech-enabled frontline efficiency00:08:31 Hiring for personality, recommendations, and insight00:09:18 Why India’s retail market is surging00:12:48 Ramadan, Eid, and hospitality-led festive spending00:14:27 When Eid and Lunar New Year begin to converge00:15:02 Retail AI glossary and final thoughtsComment below: what’s the biggest retail shift you’re seeing in your market right now?💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Which trend discussed today do you think will impact the industry most? Let us know in the comments below!🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO STAY AHEAD Don't miss the next update. Click here to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1ABOUT THIS CHANNEL Welcome to the official channel of The Retail Podcast, your hub for global retail intelligence.Whether you are an executive refining your strategy, a vendor connecting with major players, or an innovator tracking the latest tech, this channel connects you to the pulse of the industry.What to expect:Expert Analysis: Breaking down insights from major global conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, Web Summit, MAPIC; Euroshop and EuroCIS.Diverse Perspectives: Hosted by a rotation of industry veterans and regional experts (APAC, US, EU).Actionable Strategy: We move beyond the headlines to discuss real ROI, digital transformation, and the future of commerce—from AI agents to luxury fashion and grocery trends.As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, we help you cut through the noise to find what actually works in modern retail.🌐 GET MORE INSIGHTS Visit our knowledge hub: https://retailnews.ai/📲 CONNECT WITH USLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/Contact: [email protected]#RetailTrends #APACRetail #AIinRetail #FiveThingsFriday #TheRetailPodcast #thefutureofretailguy

    15 min
  • How Be Athletica Built a Sustainable Sportswear

    In this episode of The Retail Podcast, we sit down with Gauri Sarma, Founder of Be Athletica, to unpack how she’s building a sportswear brand


    ABOUT THIS CHANNEL Welcome to the official channel of The Retail Podcast, your hub for global retail intelligence.


    Whether you are an executive refining your strategy, a vendor connecting with major players, or an innovator tracking the latest tech, this channel connects you to the pulse of the industry.


    What to expect:


    Expert Analysis: Breaking down insights from major global conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, Web Summit, MAPIC; Euroshop and EuroCIS.


    Diverse Perspectives: Hosted by a rotation of industry veterans and regional experts (APAC, US, EU).


    Actionable Strategy: We move beyond the headlines to discuss real ROI, digital transformation, and the future of commerce—from AI agents to luxury fashion and grocery trends.

    As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, we help you cut through the noise to find what actually works in modern retail.

    🌐 GET MORE INSIGHTS Visit our knowledge hub: https://retailnews.ai/

    📲 CONNECT WITH US

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/

    Contact: [email protected]

    #RetailTrends #APACRetail #AIinRetail #FiveThingsFriday #TheRetailPodcast  #thefutureofretailguy

    19 min
  • 5 Things Friday USA: ChatGPT Commerce Pause, Off-Price Retail Boom, Primark Expansion & Uniqlo Strategy

    Welcome to Five Things Friday – USA Edition.


    Each week we break down the most important signals shaping retail in the United States in under 15 minutes.


    This week Jill Dvorak joins the conversation to unpack major shifts across AI commerce, value retail expansion, festival marketing, celebrity entrepreneurship, and global brand strategy.


    In this episode we discuss:


    • ChatGPT pausing “agentic commerce” and what it means for retailers

    • Why off-price retailers like Ross, TJX and Burlington are expanding rapidly

    • Primark’s US growth strategy and the rise of value retail

    • How brands like PacSun are using festival culture to reach Gen Z

    • Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media initiative supporting women entrepreneurs

    • Uniqlo’s community-driven retail strategy, from Formula 1 collaborations to local cultural partnerships


    The conversation explores how retailers are navigating AI disruption, shifting store formats, experiential marketing, and new consumer behaviors.


    About the Show


    Five Things Friday is a fast-paced retail briefing highlighting the five biggest retail developments each week.


    Hosted conversations focus on retail innovation, consumer trends, ecommerce, AI, logistics and brand strategy.


    Key Retail Topics Covered


    AI shopping and agentic commerce

    Off-price retail growth in the US

    Primark US expansion strategy

    Festival marketing and Gen Z retail engagement

    Celebrity entrepreneurship and retail funding

    Uniqlo collaborations and community retail


    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction – Five Things Friday USA

    00:00 Jill Dvorak returns to the show

    00:00 ChatGPT pauses agentic commerce and AI shopping

    00:01 Why AI commerce is difficult to scale

    00:02 Why retailers benefit from the pause

    00:02 AI glossary for retail leaders

    00:03 Off-price retail expansion in the US

    00:03 Ross planning 110 new stores

    00:04 TJX, Burlington and BJ’s growth strategy

    00:04 Smaller store formats replacing mall anchors

    00:04 Primark expanding across the US

    00:05 Festival season and brand marketing

    00:06 PacSun’s strategy at music festivals

    00:07 Building brand relevance with Gen Z

    00:08 Paris Hilton supporting women entrepreneurs

    00:09 Retail initiatives through 11:11 Media

    00:10 Uniqlo collaborations with Disney and Formula 1

    00:10 Uniqlo’s New York community partnerships

    00:11 Why Uniqlo balances staples and culture

    00:11 Episode wrap-up and closing


    💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Which trend discussed today do you think will impact the industry most? Let us know in the comments below!


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    ABOUT THIS CHANNEL Welcome to the official channel of The Retail Podcast, your hub for global retail intelligence.


    Whether you are an executive refining your strategy, a vendor connecting with major players, or an innovator tracking the latest tech, this channel connects you to the pulse of the industry.


    What to expect:


    Expert Analysis: Breaking down insights from major global conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, Web Summit, MAPIC; Euroshop and EuroCIS.


    Diverse Perspectives: Hosted by a rotation of industry veterans and regional experts (APAC, US, EU).


    Actionable Strategy: We move beyond the headlines to discuss real ROI, digital transformation, and the future of commerce—from AI agents to luxury fashion and grocery trends.


    As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, we help you cut through the noise to find what actually works in modern retail.


    🌐 GET MORE INSIGHTS Visit our knowledge hub: https://retailnews.ai/


    📲 CONNECT WITH US


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/


    Contact: [email protected]


    #RetailTrends #APACRetail #AIinRetail #FiveThingsFriday #TheRetailPodcast  #thefutureofretailguy

    13 min
  • 5 Things Friday UK: SHEIN Xcelerator, John Lewis AI, Whole Foods Expansion & Retail Store Trends

    It’s Friday 13 March, and this week’s Five Things Friday UK Edition breaks down the retail stories worth watching right now.


    In this episode, we cover:


    Links mentioned


    SHEIN Xcelerator – https://sheinxcelerator.com/


    John Lewis TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@johnlewis/video/7614188535574285590


    John Lewis TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@johnlewis/video/7614188535574285590


    Otiumberg Reels – https://www.instagram.com/otiumberg/reels/


    Footasylum at Silverburn – https://www.shopsilverburn.com/shop/footasylum/


    Asda George concept rollout – https://corporate.asda.com/newsroom/2026/26/02/asda-kicks-off-10-store-george-concept-rollout-with-peterborough-relaunch


    Whole Foods new store openings – https://www.wholefoodsmarket.co.uk/newstoreopenings


    Waitrose Haslemere transformation – https://www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk/media-centre/latest-news/2026/23868


    Exploring London TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringlondon/video/7616363419817495830


    What gets discussed


    SHEIN Xcelerator is positioned as a platform giving brands access to SHEIN’s supply chain, logistics, fulfillment, and direct customer reach. The episode frames the opportunity clearly, but also asks the harder question: does speed and scale outweigh the reputational trade-off?


    John Lewis is discussed through the lens of AI-powered shopping and social commerce, while Waitrose is highlighted for its multi-million-pound Haslemere transformation, including upgraded service counters, redesign work, and bakery improvements.


    The episode also touches Otiumberg’s in-person retail play, Footasylum’s Silverburn presence, George at Asda concept expansion, Whole Foods’ London growth, and Tesco Mobile’s “frozen” Clubcard-price-themed froyo activation. Footasylum is listed at Silverburn Glasgow, and Whole Foods UK is actively promoting new store openings.


    Chapters


    00:00 Intro: Friday the 13th and opening banter

    00:01 Meet Simone Oloman and Need It For Tonight

    00:02 SHEIN Xcelerator and the supply chain debate

    00:05 John Lewis, AI shopping and TikTok beauty

    00:06 Otiumberg’s physical retail move

    00:07 Footasylum, giant store formats and shopping centres

    00:07 George at Asda concept stores

    00:08 Whole Foods opening six new London stores

    00:09 Waitrose store transformation and bakery growth

    00:10 Tesco Mobile froyo pop-up at King’s Cross

    00:11 Wrapping up and next week in Brussels



    #Retail #UKRetail #JohnLewis #SHEIN #WholeFoods #Asda #Footasylum #TescoMobile #RetailNews #RetailStrategy #StoreFormats #SocialCommerce #AIShopping #Logistics #Ecommerce


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    ABOUT THIS CHANNEL Welcome to the official channel of The Retail Podcast, your hub for global retail intelligence.


    Whether you are an executive refining your strategy, a vendor connecting with major players, or an innovator tracking the latest tech, this channel connects you to the pulse of the industry.


    What to expect:


    Expert Analysis: Breaking down insights from major global conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, Web Summit, MAPIC; Euroshop and EuroCIS.


    Diverse Perspectives: Hosted by a rotation of industry veterans and regional experts (APAC, US, EU).


    Actionable Strategy: We move beyond the headlines to discuss real ROI, digital transformation, and the future of commerce—from AI agents to luxury fashion and grocery trends.


    As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, we help you cut through the noise to find what actually works in modern retail.


    🌐 GET MORE INSIGHTS Visit our knowledge hub: https://retailnews.ai/


    📲 CONNECT WITH US


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/


    Contact: [email protected]


    #RetailTrends #APACRetail #AIinRetail #FiveThingsFriday #TheRetailPodcast  #thefutureofretailguy

    13 min
  • Retail Anywhere: AI Smart Kiosk Selling Products 24/7

    Recorded live from the show floor at EuroShop, this episode features Vahan Vardanian, Founder and CEO of Kerpak, demonstrating an AI-powered autonomous retail platform that can transform almost any cabinet, fridge, freezer, or kiosk into a 24/7 unattended store.


    The idea behind autonomous retail is simple:

    take the store to where the customer already is.


    For years retailers focused on getting customers into stores. But with AI-powered retail infrastructure, brands can now place products exactly where they are needed.


    In this quick demo, Kerpak shows how a customer can:


    • Tap a bank card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay

    • Open a smart retail cabinet

    • Take the products they want

    • Close the door and walk away


    Computer vision AI detects what was taken and processes the purchase automatically.


    The system uses NVIDIA GPU-powered edge processing, meaning product detection happens directly on the device, ensuring real-time performance and GDPR compliance.


    This technology enables retailers and brands to deploy stores anywhere customers need them.

    About the Guest


    Vahan Vardanian is Founder and CEO of Kerpak, a company developing autonomous retail infrastructure powered by computer vision and edge AI.



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    Whether you are an executive refining your strategy, a vendor connecting with major players, or an innovator tracking the latest tech, this channel connects you to the pulse of the industry.


    What to expect:


    Expert Analysis: Breaking down insights from major global conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, Web Summit, MAPIC; Euroshop and EuroCIS.


    Diverse Perspectives: Hosted by a rotation of industry veterans and regional experts (APAC, US, EU).


    Actionable Strategy: We move beyond the headlines to discuss real ROI, digital transformation, and the future of commerce—from AI agents to luxury fashion and grocery trends.


    As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, we help you cut through the noise to find what actually works in modern retail.


    🌐 GET MORE INSIGHTS Visit our knowledge hub: https://retailnews.ai/


    📲 CONNECT WITH US


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/


    Contact: [email protected]


    #RetailTrends #APACRetail #AIinRetail #FiveThingsFriday #TheRetailPodcast  #thefutureofretailguy


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    2 min
  • How to Modernize Retail: Combining Planning & Execution (1 Minute Innovation Series) 1 Minute Innovation Series

    Discover how to bridge the gap between retail planning and execution in this interview with Costas Malamas, CEO of Dataviva. We discuss the "Retail Nervous System" and how a single unified system can handle everything from long-term analytics to real-time purchase orders and price changes.


    Say goodbye to "firefighting" and duplication of effort. Costas explains how Dataviva acts as a 24/7 planning and analytics engine that doesn't just suggest moves—it executes them.


    🔗 Learn more about Dataviva: https://www.dataviva.com/


    In this video, we cover:
    0:00 - Introduction to Costas Malamas & Dataviva
    0:10 - The Innovation: Combining Planning and Execution
    0:25 - Real-time Execution: Purchase Orders, Promotions & Price Changes
    0:35 - Reducing "Firefighting" in Retail Operations
    0:50 - The 24/7 Planning and Analytics Engine
    1:03 - Closing Thoughts


    About Costas Malamas:
    Costas is the CEO of Dataviva, providing the "Retail Nervous System" that empowers retailers to react instantly to market changes by unifying data and operations.


    Connect with us:
    [Insert your Social Media Links Here]
    [Insert Podcast Website Here]


    #RetailInnovation #SupplyChain #RetailTech #Dataviva #BusinessOperations #RetailManagement #CostasMalamas


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    Whether you are an executive refining your strategy, a vendor connecting with major players, or an innovator tracking the latest tech, this channel connects you to the pulse of the industry.


    What to expect:


    Expert Analysis: Breaking down insights from major global conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, Web Summit, MAPIC; Euroshop and EuroCIS.


    Diverse Perspectives: Hosted by a rotation of industry veterans and regional experts (APAC, US, EU).


    Actionable Strategy: We move beyond the headlines to discuss real ROI, digital transformation, and the future of commerce—from AI agents to luxury fashion and grocery trends.


    As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, we help you cut through the noise to find what actually works in modern retail.


    🌐 GET MORE INSIGHTS Visit our knowledge hub: https://retailnews.ai/


    📲 CONNECT WITH US


    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/



    #RetailTrends #APACRetail #AIinRetail #FiveThingsFriday #TheRetailPodcast  #thefutureofretailguy

    2 min
  • The End of Retail Firefighting: Building the "Retail Nervous System"

    Discover how to bridge the gap between retail planning and execution in this interview with Costas Malamas, CEO of Dataviva. We discuss the "Retail Nervous System" and how a single unified system can handle everything from long-term analytics to real-time purchase orders and price changes.


    Say goodbye to "firefighting" and duplication of effort. Costas explains how Dataviva acts as a 24/7 planning and analytics engine that doesn't just suggest moves—it executes them.


    🔗 Learn more about Dataviva: https://www.dataviva.com/


    In this video, we cover:

    0:00 - Introduction to Costas Malamas & Dataviva

    0:10 - The Innovation: Combining Planning and Execution

    0:25 - Real-time Execution: Purchase Orders, Promotions & Price Changes

    0:35 - Reducing "Firefighting" in Retail Operations

    0:50 - The 24/7 Planning and Analytics Engine

    1:03 - Closing Thoughts


    About Costas Malamas:

    Costas is the CEO of Dataviva, providing the "Retail Nervous System" that empowers retailers to react instantly to market changes by unifying data and operations.


    Connect with us:

    [Insert your Social Media Links Here]

    [Insert Podcast Website Here]


    #RetailInnovation #SupplyChain #RetailTech #Dataviva #BusinessOperations #RetailManagement #CostasMalamas


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    Whether you are an executive refining your strategy, a vendor connecting with major players, or an innovator tracking the latest tech, this channel connects you to the pulse of the industry.


    What to expect:


    Expert Analysis: Breaking down insights from major global conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, Web Summit, MAPIC; Euroshop and EuroCIS.


    Diverse Perspectives: Hosted by a rotation of industry veterans and regional experts (APAC, US, EU).


    Actionable Strategy: We move beyond the headlines to discuss real ROI, digital transformation, and the future of commerce—from AI agents to luxury fashion and grocery trends.


    As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, we help you cut through the noise to find what actually works in modern retail.


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