Retail Remix Podcast

The rules of retail are constantly changing. Today, we're in an exciting new era where brands can differentiate through experience and use technology to connect with customers in new and exciting ways. Retail Remix is a new podcast series brought to you by Retail TouchPoints, the industry's leading source for news, insights and research for all things customer experience. Every week, we sit down with someone who is helping put a new spin on the retail experience. Hear from the top practitioners, analysts and innovators in retail, and see what new engagement opportunities await.

Latest Episodes

Episode 196

Embracing Gen AI for Creative Impact

Featuring: Michelle Bacharach, CEO & Co-founder FindMine

Although generative AI has the power to shake up all retail functions, early use cases and success stories suggest that marketing, content and ecommerce teams have the most to gain. These teams are feeling more pressure to create relevant, impactful and on-brand content. Gen AI will allow them to…

Episode 195

How Can Brands Elevate Their Stories in Stores?

Featuring: Brandon Ball, CEO, Starch Creative

Digital channels and platforms make it easier for brand leaders to create and amplify stories at scale. However, many retail executives have learned that despite its power, digital can never replace the distinct value of physical environments. That’s why brands like Adidas, Converse, The North Face and Vans have…

Episode 194

The Booth and Beyond: What NRF 2024 Tells Us About the State of the Industry

Featuring: Nicole Silberstein, Ecommerce Editor, Retail TouchPoints

The National Retail Federation drew 40,000+ attendees from across the retail realm who were eager to explore the hottest trends and tech — from AI to retail media and in-store optimization. During this week’s Retail Remix, host Alicia Esposito recaps the Big Show with Nicole Silberstein, Ecommerce Editor for…

Episode 193

How Albertsons Media Collective is Driving Retail Media’s Evolution

Featuring: Harvey Ma, Vice President, Albertsons Media Collective

Over the course of his 20-year career, Harvey Ma has held roles at NielsenIQ and Roundel, the in-house marketing and advertising agency for Target. He also held several leadership positions at Target spanning marketing, merchandising and negotiations. Now, he’s taking his passion for retail and advertising to the next…

Episode 192

How Solo Brands Creates Lasting Memories & Genuine Connections

Featuring: John Merris, CEO, Solo Brands

PRODUCTION UPDATE: Shortly after this podcast launched, Solo Brands announced that John Merris would “mutually separate” from the company as President, CEO and Director starting on Jan. 15, 2024. Christopher Metz will replace Merris, beginning on the same date. The news comes on the heels of Solo Brands updating…

Episode 191

Retail Experts Reveal the Top 2024 Trends & Predictions

Featuring: Retail TouchPoints editorial team

The Retail TouchPoints editorial team engaged with 15 esteemed experts, analysts and strategists to determine which trends and technologies will influence the industry most significantly in 2024. All insights were curated in a recent multimedia report, but for this week’s special episode of Retail Remix, we’re highlighting four key…

Episode 190

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the New Internet: Emerging Tech for Embracing the Digital Revolution

Featuring: Matt Maher, Founder, M7 Innovations

With his finger firmly on the pulse of the tech industry, Matt Maher, Founder of M7 Innovations, has helped brands across categories push creative boundaries to resonate with consumers in new ways. During this week’s Retail Remix, we’re replaying his session from the 2023 Retail Innovation Conference &…

Episode 189

How 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Creates Connection Through Unique Content Experiences

Featuring: Jason John, CMO, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., is a pioneer in the gifting and entertaining space. By taking a holistic approach to marketing and content strategy, this renowned retailer has captured hearts worldwide, transforming how we celebrate special moments and connect with one another. During this Retail Remix episode, we sat down with Jason…

Episode 188

What Can Retailers Learn from Cannabis Brands?

Featuring: Filip Luneski, VP of Marketing, Lucid Green

Once illegal and highly stigmatized, cannabis has become a legitimate, diverse and thriving market. Not only has the cannabis industry experienced significant growth over the past few years, it has also driven significant innovation in marketing, store design and customer experience. Despite this positive disruption, the cannabis retail space…

Episode 187

Digging into Thanksgiving Weekend Results: Trends & Predictions from Adobe Digital Insights

Featuring: Vivek Pandya, Lead Insights Analyst, Adobe Digital Insights

Despite rumblings of a wary consumer, shopping results from Thanksgiving weekend reveal that consumers were eager to shop. For example, data from Adobe Digital Insights reveals that results from the weekend, especially Cyber Monday, beat initial projections. In this special episode of Retail Remix, host Alicia Esposito sits down…

Episode 186

Designing for Success: How Technology Decisions Shape Store Ops Strategies

Featuring: Nikki Baird, VP of Strategy, Aptos

Results from Retail TouchPoints’ latest Store Ops Survey reveal that store ops budgets are increasing, and retailers are investing more in new in-store technology. As merchants strive to improve efficiency and personalize customer experiences, they need to ensure they’re prioritizing the right solutions, whether it be mobile devices, digital…

Episode 185

How Unconventional Creative Fuels Liquid Death’s Digital Growth

Featuring: Natalie Cotter, Director of Digital Retail, Liquid Death | Claire Tassin, E-commerce Analyst, Morning Consult

From leveraging social media to exploring marketplaces and strategic advertising, there are countless avenues to capture mindshare and carve a unique space for your brand online. You can find a shining example of this immense potential in the canned water company Liquid Death. In this episode of Retail Remix,…

New episodes released weekly on Monday mornings.