Retail Remix Podcast

Episode 45

Digitizing the Marketplace Model

Featuring: Mark Bollman, AF

This episode is sponsored by Treasure Data. As the founder of sport lifestyle brand Ball and Buck, Mark Bollman has learned a lot about growing and scaling a brand. He also learned quite a bit about what it takes to craft a differentiated in-store experience. After seeing the power of creating community hubs…

Episode 44

How Culture Drives Retail Pride

Featuring: Ron Thurston, INTERMIX

This episode is sponsored by Brother. Ron Thurston started his career in retail at the Gap as a store associate. Over the years, he’s been able to work his way up the ranks and has served in executive roles at brands like Apple, Tory Burch and Saint Laurent. His experiences and…

Episode 43

A Look Back at 2020: Retail’s New Reality

Featuring: Alicia Esposito

2020 was a tumultuous year for us all, both personally and professionally. Retail in particular saw its ups and downs, starting with positive holiday results and ending with uncertainty stemming from COVID-19. To reflect on all we went through, and all the opportunities for innovation and growth that are…

Episode 42

Appointments, Curbside and the Future of Omnichannel Retail

Featuring: Nikki Baird, Aptos

Nikki Baird has spent her career helping retailers bring their big ideas to life. Whether she’s part of an executive team, trusted analyst firm or VP of Innovation at Aptos, she has established herself as a leading voice in all things omnichannel retail. During this episode of Retail Remix, she shares…

Episode 41

How Gemist is Disrupting Jewelry Shopping

Featuring: Madeline Fraser, Gemist

For Madeline Fraser, shopping for an engagement ring was overwhelming. She knew she wanted something unique and customized, but also sustainably sourced and easy to buy. This ended up being a tall order. She ended up having to custom design her ring at a small shop — a process that…

Episode 40

Tackling Content Complexity

Featuring: Marcel Hollerbach, Productsup

In today’s digital-first world, content is key. But as the number of channels and apps expands, our content strategies must evolve. This creates a lot of complexity and, frankly, eats up a lot of time, resources and budget. During this episode of Retail Remix, Marcel Hollerbach, the CMO of Productsup, discusses…

Episode 39

Inside Adobe’s Thanksgiving Weekend Research

Featuring: Peter Sheldon, Adobe

Every year, Adobe analyzes one trillion visits to U.S. retail sites, 100 million SKUs and 80 of the 100 largest retailers in the U.S. This year, these results are being gathered in a new context due to COVID-19. Which trends reaffirm our new reality? How will the Thanksgiving holiday influencer the…

Episode 38

Are the Holidays Creating More Cybersecurity Risk?

Featuring: Steve Ragan, Akamai

Many of us know the risks of creating obvious and uncomplicated passwords like “password123,” “12345,” or (gulp) our name and birthday. But has that really stopped us from changing our ways? Not really, according to Steve Ragan, Lead Security Researcher at Akamai.Ragan has been covering the cybersecurity space for about 15…

Episode 37

With COVID, Grocery Finally Goes Digital

Featuring: Andy Ellwood, Basket

Even when we’re not in lock down, we’ve likely all been minimizing the number of trips we take to stores, even grocery stores. That’s why, following years of buzz, we’re finally seeing a boost in digital grocery shopping. Although grocery shopping app Basket has always focused on helping customers find the…

Episode 36

‘Contextual Commerce’ and the Evolution of Advertising

Featuring: Laura & Hank Frecon, Source Digital

Streaming services have disrupted traditional TV advertising as we know it. Gone are the days when brands and retailers could push messaging via commercial spots and see revenue roll in. With more households bingeing on Netflix, Hulu and Apple+ content, companies need a more contextual way to reach and…

Episode 35

Rewriting the Brand Marketing Playbook

Featuring: Ross Kimbarovsky, Crowdspring

As the pandemic continues to shift consumer behaviors and sentiment, brands and retailers should rethink the way they market. Historically, demographic consumer data was enough to formulate a messaging and marketing plan. But humans are complex and they want to buy from companies that offer great value, great experiences…

Episode 34

Why DTC Needs a Collective

Featuring: Fayez Mohamood, Bluecore

As Co-founder and CEO of retail technology company Bluecore, Fayez Mohamood has had his fair share of conversations with brand executives, especially those in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) space. While many think of companies like Warby Parker and Dollar Shave Club, which have successfully disrupted their categories, we’re seeing household names like PepsiCo…

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