Jordan Rogers, Guru of plant based products stops in to chat with the guys on the plant based segment of the market.

We find out what's in store for plant based products and what to look for next.

Philly, Kenny and Jordan talk through how to market during Covid-19.

You can find Jordan here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-james-rogers-80331b6/

Extra long episode this week. Steve Rad founder of Abacus Brands (https://www.abacusbrands.com) comes on the show to talk about Virtual Reality, teaching kids and how brands can use this technology.

The guys talk about the future of retail, post Covid-19, how to use some of this VR technology and Philly needs to find a way to slow down a little.

Where do you leave your laptop? Social Isolation and the impacts on work balance. The guys talk about how things change, experiential marketing in new times. If you're a business and you're trying to get out marketing messages, now is a good time.

Covid 19 and supply chain challenges that come with that. Digital media comes with some responsibilities...stop sharing click-bait-y videos. Retailers have responsibilities in pandemic stock-up situations. Philly tells a funny story about a moment in a grocery store. Things that you can and should be doing to keep up some social interaction during this pandemic.

WWLD Laurie talks about her business, and how to think about Covid 19. A special offer for This Commerce Life folks

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Short special episode. Things that small medium retailers can do to help during Covid-19.

Thanks to Jim Shopland for the idea! Stay safe, tell us how you're doing.

Net effect of Coronavirus, the impact to shows and net effect on businesses. Not all of it is though - think about opportunities for being able to grow the business during tough times. Philly talks about a sticky situation with an owner who wants to own something they don't know anything about.

Kenny and Phil record live for the first time in 115 episodes. They do a walk through of an aisle at Global Pet and tell you what they see, and then talk about how the show went.

If you're looking for our presentations, head to the bottom of the page at www.retailphil.com

New setup for Philly. He starts the day with Kenny and finishes with Kenny. We talk about the importance of bricks and mortar, and how they have a competitive edge over online stores.

On Philly's reading list: Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers, and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets

WWLD Kenny tunes in from Mexico, Laurie's thought work turns into an unanticipated opportunity. Laurie looks at Philly's choices (or not choices).