Retail Riot

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The Super Bowl has come and gone but retail keeps moving with Andrew, Nick and Alicia breaking down your weekly retail news.
Super Bowl Ad Playoffs:
* This year’s ads leaned into unhinged chaos—but did anyone actually remember the brands?
* Nike made a big comeback, while Mayo somehow stole the show (yes, really).
* Hosts discuss why advertisers are prioritizing viral weirdness over actual brand recall.
Netflix Opens a Restaurant in Vegas:
* A one-year culinary residency at MGM Grand featuring menus inspired by Bridgerton, Stranger Things, and more.
* Will this be the next big move for entertainment brands, or just a social media gimmick?
Amazon’s Confusing Beauty Store in Italy:
* Amazon is opening a para-pharmacy and beauty store in Milan.
* No Amazon Go tech, no clear strategy—just a normal beauty shop.
* The team is baffled: What is Amazon even trying to learn here?
Party City’s $20M Comeback:
* Party City’s IP was shockingly sold for just $20M—was this the deal of the decade?
* New owner Ad Populum plans to reinvent the brand, but can Party City survive without physical stores?
Timestamps:
* [00:00:05] Intro & Super Bowl ad breakdown
* [00:12:40] Netflix’s Vegas restaurant experiment
* [00:28:15] Amazon’s strange beauty store concept
* [00:45:50] Party City’s brand revival & Party City USA idea
* [01:10:30] Wrap-up & million-dollar ideas
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Retail RiotBy Nick McHenry