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Liza Amlani, Principal and Founder of Retail Strategy Group joins Robin and Shelley to talk about how leadership needs to be able connect product to customers which typically happens when talent is groomed from within. They also discuss how retailers can retain talent by giving frontline jobs a quicker route to the top.
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Walmart and Carrefour Lead with Inclusive Retail
Walmart and Carrefour lead inclusive retail with quiet hours and adaptive tech, fostering accessibility and empathy for shoppers with disabilities.
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Me-tailing Is the New DTC
“Me-tailing” is the new DTC that is revolutionizing retail driven by influencers and personalized experiences. Legacy stores struggle as consumers
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Opinion
Micro-dosing to Malnutrition: A Diet Culture Shift
Explore the latest diet culture shift and its impact on health and the economy. Uncover future food industry prospects and
True Crime Retail Podcast
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Postcards from Paris: Reflections on World Retail Congress 2024
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Technology
Robots in Retail
Humanoid robots in retail are set to transform customer experiences and streamline operations, with widespread adoption on the horizon.
Is eComm Killing Seoul Shopping?
Seoul shopping struggles as digital shopping rises. Korean ecommerce faces tough competition from Chinese giants like Alibaba and Temu.
Will GenAI Reshape Luxury Brands?
GenAI is set to transform luxury brands by integrating advanced tech. To stay relevant, brands must innovate using big data,
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Walmart’s Strategic Plan: Slow Down Innovation?
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Beyond’s Marcus Lemonis Calls Previous Management “Idiots”
Anytime a new CEO takes over a company there are usually polite – if often curt – words about the
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Clinique and Kiehl’s joined Amazon Premium Beauty to expand their reach, leveraging Amazon’s vast customer base and convenience.
Why American Production Is Still Stuck Offshore
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Field Report: The New Wayfair Store
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