The Retail Podcast

Coupang is finally profitable. China’s KKR Group is redefining offline lifestyle retail. APAC’s consumer landscape is shifting fast.

In this Five Things Friday — APAC Edition, Ryf Quail and Low Ngai Yuen unpack:
• Coupang’s record revenue and margin transformation
• Logistics innovations powering same-day delivery
• How Rocket WOW locks in customer loyalty
• China’s KKR Group and its explosive offline store growth
• The rise of Gen Z lifestyle mega-brands
• What global retailers must understand about Asia’s momentum

A essential briefing for leaders in retail, eCommerce, CX, marketplaces, supply chain, and omnichannel strategy.

Coupang is finally profitable. China’s KKR Group is redefining offline lifestyle retail. APAC’s consumer landscape is shifting fast.

In this Five Things Friday — APAC Edition, Ryf Quail and Low Ngai Yuen unpack:

A essential briefing for leaders in retail, eCommerce, CX, marketplaces, supply chain, and omnichannel strategy.

​ @RitualsCosmeticsGlobal  has opened its newest flagship at 297 Oxford Street, London. And it’s unlike anything the brand has built before.In this exclusive tour and interview, Alex Rezvan sits down with:• Annemarie Forsyth — Managing Director UK & Ireland• Richard Lems — Executive Director Format & DesignTogether, they reveal the design philosophy, customer-experience thinking, community strategy and the technology mindset that shaped this extraordinary store.You’ll hear the story behind removing an entire floor to create a soaring atrium, how the Water Island anchors the brand experience, why the Mind Oasis is already fully booked for days, and how Rituals views the next five years of retail through wellbeing, community, and immersive physical spaces.If you're in London, Rituals Oxford Street opens today.📍 297 Oxford St, London W1D 2JL🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!--------If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you.

➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.*Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.*--------📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates.https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/📩 Contact us at: [email protected]⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome inside Rituals Oxford Street00:09 – Richard on the new flagship and design vision00:37 – Why this store is uniquely special01:07 – Removing floors, creating space & building the atrium01:33 – The Rituals tree and signature entrance experience01:39 – Designing the store path & creating constant discovery02:27 – Where the tour begins: Water Island02:48 – AnneMarie Forsyth joins the tour03:11 – Tourism vs local customers on Oxford Street03:30 – How Rituals activates community & loyalty03:50 – Mind Oasis demand and customer behaviour04:39 – The role of the Water Island in the customer journey05:03 – Demonstration of the Rituals three-step routine06:01 – How Rituals thinks about technology in-store06:41 – Empowering female leaders: AnneMarie’s advice07:48 – Returning to Richard for the second half of the tour08:14 – The energy shift when entering the Mind Oasis08:25 – Why the Mind Oasis matters for modern wellbeing09:06 – How design triggers a slower pace09:24 – Continuous improvement across 1400+ stores10:12 – Technology: invisible, supportive, never distracting11:13 – Community, relevance and premium hubs12:01 – Richard’s favourite parts of the store12:48 – Creating a home-like feeling through fixtures & lighting13:45 – Why lighting is undervalued in retail design13:55 – Invitation to visit the Oxford Street flagship--------#TheRetailPodcast #Retail, #Rituals, #RetailDesign, #OxfordStreet, #StoreOpening, #RetailExperience, #CustomerExperience, #RetailInnovation, #BeautyRetail, #LuxuryRetail, #Wellbeing, #MindOasis, #TheRetailPodcast, #RetailNews

How do you transform thousands of frontline colleagues from overloaded and under-informed to connected, confident, and AI‑enabled, without breaking the stores?

In this episode of The Retail Podcast, Alex sits down with Chris Chandler (Head of Store Support, Midcounties Co‑op) and Mark Williams (Managing Director, WorkJam EMEA) to unpack a full frontline transformation: from paper, WhatsApp groups and scattered comms… to a single digital frontline platform with 90%+ activation and the removal of many tasks removed in just 12 months.

🔊 Guests

Chris Chandler – Head of Store Support, Midcounties Co‑operative

Chris has spent nearly three decades in retail with Midcounties Co‑op, including time as store and district manager. Today he leads store support, loss prevention, communications, operating model, simplification and continuous improvement across a diverse estate spanning food, travel, childcare and utilities.

Mark leads WorkJam’s European expansion and brings 16 years of global retail operations experience from Shell. His focus: where technology meets process, and how digital tools unlock productivity and engagement for frontline teams.

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*Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.*

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➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Cold open: Mark on AI agents and intelligent frontline processes

00:24 – Welcome back to The Retail Podcast

00:43 – Chris’s role and the Midcounties Co‑op context (estate, regions, sectors

02:03 – Mark’s background and WorkJam’s mission in EMEA

02:48 – The problem: overloaded, fragmented frontline communication

03:59 – From task chaos to a single digital frontline platform

05:09 – Listening to the frontline: surveys, colleague councils, store visits

06:01 – The forgotten frontline in digital transformation

07:30 – Productivity, compliance, Natasha’s Law and value pockets

07:58 – Culture shift: what’s a task vs what’s a communication?

09:28 – Cutting task volume: 750k+ tasks removed and better data

11:09 – AI for the frontline: agents, instant answers and learning triggers

13:08 – Visual merchandising, computer vision and automated replenishment

14:16 – AI for photo validation and faster central decision‑making

15:08 – Privacy, WhatsApp groups and tackling “shadow IT”

17:07 – Safer social channels and peer‑to‑peer support at scale

#TheRetailPodcast #coop #MidcountiesCoop #Retail, #FrontlineWorkers, #AIinRetail, #WorkJam

Retail is back in force. Alex reports from Cannes at MAPIC on why capital is returning to physical retail. Simone unpacks the new John Lewis Christmas advert and how sentiment sells. We cover CBRE’s data, MINISO’s Bond Street bet, retail parks’ quiet surge, and why athleisure keeps compounding.

The 5 stories

1. John Lewis Christmas advert 2025: Why nostalgia + vinyl is the most effective emotional shortcut this season.

2. MAPIC takeaways (CBRE): Investment is thawing; leasing momentum improves; prime rents keep edging up as footfall normalizes.

3. MINISO on Bond Street: Tourist gravity, pop‑culture IP, and an experience‑first flagship moment.

4. Retail parks’ resurgence: Value + access + parking = resilient openings and low vacancy.

5. Athleisure’s resilience: Demand holds; big‑box footwear/apparel remains a habit, not a fad.

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Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.*

If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you.

➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.

Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome from Cannes

01:45 – Story 1: John Lewis Christmas advert (why it lands)

05:10 – Story 2: MAPIC/CBRE: retail is back

09:00 – Story 3: MINISO opens on Bond Street

11:45 – Story 4: Retail parks are quietly winning

13:30 – Story 5: Athleisure keeps compounding

15:00 – Wrap & what to watch next

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Asia’s retail landscape is evolving faster than anywhere else on Earth—and this episode brings you the inside view.

Host Alex Rezvan sits down with Ryf Quail, Managing Director of NRF APAC, and Low Ngai Yuen, former Chief Merchandise & Marketing Officer at AEON Malaysia, board member at GDEX and OCK Group, and award-winning creative leader, to explore:

• The rise of Chinese retail expansion across Southeast Asia

• Why super apps like Grab, WeChat, and Alipay are reshaping loyalty and payment ecosystems

• How influencer marketing is evolving into a listed industry

• The future of responsible sourcing and supply chain transformation

• The intersection of culture, experience, and intelligence in modern retail

Yuen also shares her vision for empowering women through her NGO WOMENgirls and reflects on storytelling, sustainability, and digital creativity.

This is Asia’s story—fast, mobile-first, and deeply human.

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*Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.*

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➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.

Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail.

*Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.*

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & Credits

00:42 – Who is Low Ngai Yuen? From AEON to advocacy

01:24 – Ryf Quail on APAC retail trends

03:09 – China’s new retail push across Southeast Asia

05:28 – Super Apps: Asia’s loyalty revolution

08:30 – The data debate: Online vs offline insight

10:06 – Malaysia’s influencer IPO: Content as capital

11:18 – Gen Z and the content-driven retail economy

13:13 – AI, authenticity & responsible storytelling

13:55 – Sustainable sourcing: Raising regional standards

17:15 – Rethinking corporate responsibility in Asia

18:10 – Menopause retail & social innovation

18:51 – Alex on culture, experience, and intelligence

19:30 – Final reflections from Ryf

19:55 – Outro & thank-yous

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#TheRetailPodcast #RetailPodcast #FiveThingsFriday #RetailTrends #NRFAPAC #SuperApps #RetailAsia #AEON #GDEX #WOMENgirls #RyfQuail #LowNgaiYuen #RetailLeadership #DigitalTransformation #APACRetail #CultureCommerceIntelligence

AI, Merchandising & the Next Era of Retail with Noah (何诺亚) HerschmanAI isn’t replacing retail jobs — it’s enhancing them. In this episode of The Retail Podcast, host Alex Rezvan speaks with Noah (何诺亚) Herschman, Retail & Ecommerce Senior Executive and Global AI Strategist, about how artificial intelligence is transforming merchandising, pricing, and product lifecycle management.Noah has shaped ecommerce since the 1990s, with senior leadership roles at Amazon, eBay, Groupon, Staples, and nearly a decade at Microsoft as Retail Industry Architect. Now at Intel, he helps global retailers harness agentic AI to make smarter, faster, and more creative merchandising decisions.

🎯 Key topics:How AI augments (not replaces) human creativity in merchandisingWhat the “Merchandiser of the Future” looks likeWhy retailers miss real cultural signals (like K-Pop trends)The new era of intelligent forecasting and price elasticityBuilding trust in data and the rise of “agentic AI” assistants.

🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast.https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1----------------*Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.*If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you.➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail.*Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.*--------📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates.https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/📩 Contact us at: [email protected]⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Why AI won’t replace creativity00:25 – Alex introduces the episode01:10 – Noah’s retail background03:30 – The hub of retail: getting assortment and pricing right05:08 – Human creativity meets AI analysis06:33 – Why retailers miss cultural signals07:30 – The merchandiser of the future10:29 – Agentic AI and scenario planning12:00 – Outcomes and financial implications14:15 – How AI transforms “open-to-buy” and promotions15:47 – Closing thoughts and next steps--------#TheRetailPodcast # #RetailPodcast #AIinRetail #Merchandising #RetailInnovation #Ecommerce #RetailStrategy #IntelAI #RetailNewsAI #FutureOfRetail

AI, Merchandising & the Next Era of Retail with Noah (何诺亚) HerschmanAI isn’t replacing retail jobs — it’s enhancing them. In this episode of The Retail Podcast, host Alex Rezvan speaks with Noah (何诺亚) Herschman, Retail & Ecommerce Senior Executive and Global AI Strategist, about how artificial intelligence is transforming merchandising, pricing, and product lifecycle management.Noah has shaped ecommerce since the 1990s, with senior leadership roles at Amazon, eBay, Groupon, Staples, and nearly a decade at Microsoft as Retail Industry Architect. Now at Intel, he helps global retailers harness agentic AI to make smarter, faster, and more creative merchandising decisions.

💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail.

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Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak (NRF) open with Rosalía’s “Berghain” — a genre-bending track with Björk and Yves Tumor that shows how culture still drives commerce. Then come the hard numbers: Amazon’s plan to cut ≈ 30 000 corporate jobs (Reuters) and what it signals for hybrid work, efficiency, and morale.

Next, Calvin Klein’s Reels-first storytelling proves how emotional minimalism beats perfection in branding. They examine TikTok’s potential $14 billion Oracle-led divestment, and what a new owner could mean for algorithms and Shop visibility.

Holiday season brings optimism with JCPenney’s “It’s What They Thought That Counts” campaign — reframing value around thoughtfulness — and finally Primark’s accelerating U.S. expansion, where tactile, affordable retail wins against fast-fashion fatigue.

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If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you.

➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.

Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail.

*Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.*

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🔗 References:

• Calvin Klein Reels: https://www.instagram.com/calvinklein/reels/

• JCPenney Holiday Campaign: https://corporate.jcpenney.com/2025/10/28/jcpenney-reminds-america-that-this-holiday-season-its-what-they-thought-that-counts/

• Primark U.S.: https://www.primark.com/en-us

• Amazon Cuts (Reuters): https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/amazon-targets-many-30000-corporate-job-cuts-sources-say-2025-10-27/

• TikTok for Business: https://ads.tiktok.com/business/en-US

• Rosalía “Berghain” official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htQBS2Ikz6c

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome & intro

00:00:34 – Rosalía “Berghain”: culture sets the shelf 👉 Watch video

00:04:23 – Amazon targets ≈ 30 000 corporate cuts (Reuters) → article

00:06:26 – Calvin Klein | Storytelling through Reels → instagram.com/calvinklein/reels/

00:08:13 – TikTok | The algorithm in the spotlight → ads.tiktok.com/business/en-US

00:09:45 – JCPenney | “It’s What They Thought That Counts” → corporate.jcpenney.com release

00:11:56 – Primark | Value retail’s American rise → primark.com/en-us

00:14:21 – Wrap & sign-off

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Topshop leans into Millennial nostalgia with Cara Delevingne; New Look fires up “Club New Look,” targeting scale with a £30m digital push; and ASOS takes a ten‑day Carnaby Street pop‑up mainstream with 200+ curated pieces and partner brands.

Bonus: a culture lens on Rosalía’s “Berghain” and what her fashion‑first storytelling means for retail discovery.

Related video mentioned: Rosalía — “Berghain” (Official): https://youtu.be/htQBS2Ikz6c?si=E65oy0YY9svYzEtB

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If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you.

➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.

Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail.

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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 — Cold open, mic check

00:00:50 — Intro & setup

00:07:46 — Topshop & nostalgia: why bringing back Cara Delevingne matters (millennial memory + brand reboot). 
ASOS plc

00:09:44 — “We’re rolling” moment

00:09:58 — ASOS Carnaby Street pop‑up: dates (7–16 Nov), 200+ pieces, partner brands (AllSaints, Carhartt WIP, Good American), Topshop/Topman edits, ASOS Collective & ARRANGE; early access for ASOS.WORLD members. 
ASOS plc

TheIndustry.fashion

00:12:31 — Pop‑ups: moment vs. momentum (what converts after the confetti)

00:15:03 — New Look “Club New Look”: first‑ever loyalty scheme

00:17:27 — Loyalty that sticks: tiering + experiences blanket discounts (design principles)

00:18:48 — Culture lens: Rosalía’s “Berghain”

00:19:27 — Why nostalgia alone won’t keep the lights on; balance with Gen Z

Vogue Business

00:21:28 — Wrap and next steps

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🔗 References:

Lawreence (IG): https://www.instagram.com/lawreencee__/?hl=en

Outcast Clothing (IG): https://www.instagram.com/outcastclothing/?hl=en

Outcast Clothing (site): https://outcast-clothing.com/

New Look (site): https://www.newlook.com/uk

Topshop (site): https://www.topshop.com/gb/topshop

Rosalía — “Berghain” official link: https://youtu.be/htQBS2Ikz6c?si=E65oy0YY9svYzEtB
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