Rethink Retail

Did you know, long before JanSport was on the backs of every middle schooler in America it had once been a handmade pack for a group of Mt. Rainer hiking hippies? We didn't either until this week's guest revealed the origins of JanSport, a pop culture icon and America's essential backpack for more than five decades. In our first episode of 2023, host Gabriella Bock is joined by Monica Rigali, JanSport Vice President Global Brand Management, to discuss how the brand has evolved and remained relevant to decades of young people, as well as her take on the big Gen Z trends that will define the new year. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Curious to know what the retail industry will look like in 2023? We were too, so we reached out to some of our friends in the retail industry to uncover what trends will make waves in the new year. In this final episode of 2022, we hear from key industry experts as they weigh in with their predictions for the next year, including the rise of data-driven retail, the impact of a fickle labor market, and the continued popularity of experiential shopping. You'll hear from: – Rick Castello , Head of Sales, Digital Commerce at Trustly – Tim Dardis, VP of Business Development & Strategy at Alviere – Dan Goldman, Head of Strategy at Gap Inc. – David J. Katz, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer at Randa Accessories – Michael LeBlanc, Founder & President at M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. – Phillip Raub, CEO at Model No. Furniture – Christine Russo, Host of the "What Just Happened" Podcast – Ryan Taylor, Head Of Retail Product Marketing at T-Mobile For Business – Ron Thurston, Show Host of the RETAIL

Welcome to Retail Therapy, a RETHINK Retail exclusive Podcast series where we examine a retailer facing a huge challenge or opportunity and provide actionable steps to revive, revitalize or rebrand them back from oblivion. This week we will be looking at category killer and former strip-mall super star now struggling under the crush of even bigger big box stores. Host Gabriella Bock is joined by Rick Watson and Brandon Rael to discuss, yes, you guessed it: Bed, Bath and Beyond. Hosted & Produced by Gabriella Bock Research by Maggie Schwenn Powered by the Retail Cloud Alliance If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode, guest host Carol Spieckerman sits down with Tom Nolan, CEO of Kendra Scott, the billion-dollar fashion and lifestyle brand launched by namesake designer and former CEO Kendra Scott, who continues to lead the brand’s design, customer experience and philanthropic efforts. Prior to joining Kendra Scott, Tom held senior roles at Ralph Lauren, Conde Nast and as the Founder and CEO of Prospect Brands. During his conversation with Carol, Tom shares his continued vision for the brand and how Kendra Scott is preparing for the future, as well as how the company navigated around past supply chain and inventory challenges brought on by the pandemic. Tom also shares a peek into how this year's holiday shopping season is shaping up for Kendra Scott—plus a look into a few of the brand's recent partnerships, including a collaboration with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions to help men buy better gifts, as well as an exciting collaboration with none other than Barbie herself. If you enjoyed this episod

As retailers face supply chain challenges, labor shortages and record inflation, the upcoming holidays could be the most challenging season yet. Products will be flying off the shelf faster than they can be restocked, and store teams will have more on their plates than they can handle. Join host Morgan Petty for a roundtable discussion with a group of retail experts from Nintendo, Movista, SASR, and The Merchant Life as they explore the latest in-store trends and holiday predictions, what’s really driving out-of-stocks, and what merchandising and execution strategies will get the right products on the right shelves, every time. Show guests include: - Mike Byers, Senior District Supervisor at Nintendo. - Matt Martin, VP of Product Strategy at Movista, the smart retail merchandising execution platform. - Brad Barritt, VP of Operations at SASR, a company offering retail and supply-chain workforce solutions. - Liza Amlani, Principal and Founder of The Merchant Life. If you enjoyed this episode, please let

In this episode, guest host Michelle Evans sits down with Levi Strauss & Co.'s new Global Head of Digital & Emerging Technology Strategy, Dr. Amy Gershkoff Bolles. During their conversation, Dr. Amy and Michelle discuss retail tech innovation and the technologies that have proven themselves the most effective in scaling in today’s hyper-competitive market. Dr. Amy also shares some noteworthy examples of Levi’s recent digital transformation initiatives as well as her thoughts on Web3 and how can retailers leverage it in their customer journey About the guest: A little more than six months into the job, Dr. Bolles has already played a critical role in refining Levi's approach to the digital economy and in shaping how emerging technologies can enhance customer experience around the globe. Prior to joining Levi Strauss, She has held positions as Founder, CEO and COO of several technology start-ups and sat on the boards of numerous tech companies. About the host: Michelle Evans is the Global Lead of Retail

In this episode, guest host Haixia Yu is joined by Aaron Levant, founder and CEO of NTWRK, a premier e-commerce platform bringing livestream shopping to the North American market. Launched in 2018, NTWRK has already taken off by storm among Gen Z audiences, working with brands and artists such as Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Foot Locker, Lancome, and Hulu—just to name a few. During their conversation, Aaron shares his journey to launching NTWRK, including founding AGENDA, a world-famous streetwear fashion tradeshow held annually in Las Vegas. Haixia and Aaron also discuss how TikTok adoption has increased interest in livestreaming and shoppable video in the United States, as well as what Western markets can learn from the success of livestreaming in China. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Welcome to Retail Therapy, a RETHINK Retail exclusive Podcast series where we examine a retailer facing a huge challenge or opportunity and provide actionable steps to revive, revitalize or rebrand them back from oblivion. In this episode, host Gabriella Bock is joined by Steve Dennis and Neil Saunders to examine Macy's, an iconic American department store struggling to keep up in today's competitive retail market.

In this episode, guest host Hitha Herzog is joined by Melissa Collins, chief marketing officer at The Container Store, the leading specialty retailer of organizing solutions, custom spaces, and in-home services. During their conversation, Hitha and Melissa discuss The Container Store's recently announced new brand architecture for its offering of custom designed spaces, along with its newest line Preston, which pushes beyond the confines of the brand's former custom closets offering to deliver on its promise to transform lives through the power of organization. Melissa also reveals how The Container Store is leveraging social media in its marketing efforts and how the brand differentiates its messaging based on channels and demographics. About the guest: Melissa Collins has been with The Container Store for 25 years and has served as Chief Marketing Officer since July 2016. Ms. Collins serves as the Company’s primary marketing strategist, and oversees such key functional areas as brand positioning, ad

In this episode, host Gabriella Bock is joined by Madelynn Ringo, founder of Ringo Studio, a Brooklyn-based creative collective behind some of the best store concepts including Bala, Studs, Funny Face Bakery and the Museum of Ice Cream. Madelynn is also the Head of Studio Design at Modern Age, a longevity clinic offering expert, proactive care for how you look and feel. Prior to founding Ringo Studio, Madelynn served as the Senior Retail Designer for Glossier, where she was an architectural designer and creative lead on retail experiences in Miami, Boston, Austin, and Atlanta. During their conversation, Gabriella and Madelynn discuss the design trends making their way into today's retail experiences, which trends are on the out, as well as Madelynn's personal journey to how she became the creative visionary behind some very iconic spaces. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Hosted and P

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, hosts Paula Macaggi and Andrew Busby, catch up with EuroSHOP’s Elke Moebius and Ulrich Spaan to discuss the trends making the greatest impact on the European retail landscape, their big retail predictions for next year, as well as what’s in store for EuroSHOP 2023. Elke and Ulrich are leading efforts for the upcoming Euroshop event, which is the world’s largest retail conferences happening next February in Dusseldorf, Germany. About the guests: Elke is the Director of EuroShop 2023, Messe Dusseldorf, and Ulrich is the Senior Vice President of the EHI Retail Institute. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Hosts: Paula Macaggi and Andrew Busby Produced by Gabriella Bock

In this episode, guest host Emily Pfeiffer is joined by Mike Salguero, founder and CEO of ButcherBox, a leading DTC brand that delivers humanely raised meat and sustainably sourced seafood to consumers across the U.S. Since launching in 2015, ButcherBox has become B Corporation Certified, signaling the brand’s commitment to using its business as a force for good. In 2020, Mike was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winner by Ernst & Young. During their conversation, Mike shares his story of how a hobby and a quest to transform the American beef industry got him into the business of selling meat through the mail. Mike also reveals how the company continued to grow and keep customers happy during the pandemic despite experiencing challenges related to increased demand, as well as how he turned a national dry ice shortage into a new revenue stream for the company. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Appl

This episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast was recorded live at Groceryshop 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 22, 2022. On the mic this week is guest host Michael LeBlanc, who is joined by Zach Fishbain, Co-Founder & CEO of Spread the Love, a consumer goods company specializing in clean-label nut butters and jams. Zach and his wife Val founded Spread The Love after gifting jars of homemade peanut butter to wedding guests back in 2013. Since then, the self-funded challenger brand emerged as a leader in their category with an omni-channel strategy in commercial food service, online grocery, and traditional retail. Award-winning Spread The Love nut butters are bestsellers on Amazon and Walmart.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Host: Michael LeBlanc, Co-Host of The Remarkable Retail Podcast Produced by Gabriella Bock & Fritz Finlay

This episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast was recorded live at Groceryshop 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 21, 2022. On the mic this week is guest host Jeff Roster, who is joined by Leslie Vesper, Vice President of Brand Marketing at Frito-Lay, to discuss product innovation and trends in CPG, as well as what it means to be consumer-centric in 2022. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Host: Jeff Roster Produced by Gabriella Bock & Fritz Finlay

In this episode, host James Tenser is joined by Daniel Lundh, founder of Lifvs and Storekey. Launched in 2018, Lifvs is a supermarket startup that has deployed 19 autonomous, shipping container-sized grocery stores throughout Sweden. With reduced staff and overhead costs, the Stockholm-based company supplies fresh food, dairy and produce to small communities where full sized grocery stores have historically struggled to remain profitable. James and Daniel had a candid conversation about the state of grocery in Sweden and how Lifvs is bringing fresh food to remote regions throughout the country, as well as why Lundh believes having an autonomous option will be imperative for brick-and-mortar retailers in the years to come. This episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast was recorded live at Groceryshop 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 19, 2022. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Host

This episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast was recorded live at Groceryshop 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 20, 2022. In this episode, host Gabriella Bock sits down with Shai Eisenman, founder & CEO of Bubble Skincare. With high quality ingredients and super fun packaging, Bubble is an affordable new skincare line that is capturing the hearts and wallets of Gen Z. Listen as Shai shares her journey to founding the brand as well her philosophy on skincare and the measures Bubble is taking to stand out in a competitive market. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Host: Gabriella Bock Produced by Gabriella Bock and Fritz Finlay

This episode of the Rethink Retail Podcast was recorded live at Groceryshop 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Guest hosting this episode is Top Retail Influencer and Director of Strategy at CI&T, Melissa Minkow. Joining her is Tim Simmons, SVP and chief product officer at Sam's Club. Melissa and Tim had a candid conversation after Tim's Monday session, where they spoke about accelerating from an innovation standpoint and how Sam's Club is already thinking about the metaverse. About the guest: Tim Simmons is Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Sam’s Club. In this role, he oversees product management, operations transformation, and the user experience across omnichannel commerce, digital in-club experiences, supply chain, merchandising, and more. Tim joined Sam’s Club in 2015 and has worked in various areas of the business including Membership and Marketing, Operations Transformation and In-Club Product Management and Fulfillment before taking on his current role in 2021. About the host: Meliss

Welcome to “On Becoming a Brand”, a RETHINK Retail exclusive where we dive into the stories that shaped the brands we love — and the people behind them. On today’s episode, host Gabriella Bock hears from from Shawn Nelson, Founder and CEO of Lovesac, a publicly traded, high-end furniture retailer with 160+ showrooms across America. As of recent, the company has experienced 16 consecutive quarters of at least 25 percent net sales growth, and for the quarter ending on May 1, sales jumped 56 percent year over year, to about $129 million. You might also remember Shawn from the 2005 prime-time show “The Rebel Billionaire,” where he outlasted a competitive field of entrepreneurs which included Spanx Founder Sara Blakely, and won a 1-million-dollar investment from Virgin’s Richard Branson. But long before he founded the billion dollar furniture company, Shawn was just your average teenager who thought it would be funny and novel idea to construct a supersized bean bag chair at his childhood home in Utah. An

Digital transformation is impacting all of us in the retail industry, and brick-and-mortar is no exception. The in-store experience itself is now called to change in a way perhaps more radical and extensive than any time in modern history. In this episode host Gabriella Bock explores how to create memorable in-store experiences through digital innovation with guests Ryan Taylor and Bobby Marhamat. Ryan is Head of Retail Product Marketing at T-Mobile. He has over 20 years of experience in retail management at the store, district, territory, and geographic levels, implementing high-level changes to drive successful businesses within those sectors, leveraging analytics and the latest innovations to collaboratively enhance operations at hundreds of stores. Bobby is CEO of Raydiant, an in-store customer experience management provider for brick and mortar retailers. He also has over 20 years of experience in the retail industry, having worked at the executive level with tech companies like Verizon, Revel, and H

In this episode, guest host Venkatesh Shankar sits down with Forerunner Ventures Partner Nicole Johnson to discuss the state of venture capitalism, the trends she's seeing in the DTC and DNVB space, and what she looks for in an executive team when seeking out new potential investments. About the guest: Nicole is a partner at Forerunner Ventures, a leading commerce-focused venture capital firm that supports trailblazing companies like Chime, Dollar Shave Club, Faire, Glossier, Away, Warby Parker, The Yes, Curated, and dozens more. Prior to Forerunner, Nicole worked with SapientNitro, a leading brand and digital strategy consultancy where she supported Fortune 500 retailers on their global retail strategies. Nicole is a graduate of Princeton University and was named one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 under 30 in 2016. About the host: Venkatesh (Venky) Shankar is a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Influencer, a Professor of Marketing and Coleman Chair in Marketing and Director of Research at the Center for Retailing Stud