The Special Series
Event Review | World Retail Congress
07 June 2023 | 56 min listen
We are joined by Deloitte chief global economist, Ira Kalish, and Matahari Department Store CFO, Niraj Jain to discuss the economic headwinds that the industry is facing in 2023. Plus we are joined in conversation by Havaianas President EMEA, Guillaume Prou, to explore why investing in product innovation remains vital in the face of growing retail ‘distractions’.
Event Review | Shoptalk Europe 2023
09 May 2023 | 25 min listen
In this latest episode of The Retail Exchange podcast, host Karl McKeever brings you highlights from the first day of Shoptalk Europe 2023 in Barcelona. The event promises to unite Europe’s entire retail ecosystem. And the first day did not disappoint as retail leaders came together to discuss the future of the industry.
2020 | Year in review
29 December 2020 | 45 min listen
As 2020 rolls to a close, our final podcast episode of the year reflects on the year that was. A year in retail, like no other. Special co-hosts Karl McKeever and Natalie Berg reflect on the past year in retail and look ahead at what’s to come in what everyone hopes will be a brighter 2021.
Event Review | Shoptalk Europe 2023
11 May 2023 | 44 min listen
In the final of our daily podcast episodes from Shoptalk Europe 2023 in Barcelona, host Karl McKeever brings you highlights from Day Three at the event. We hear from some of the sharpest minds in retail, at some of Europe’s leading retailers and brands, as they discuss, debate and present the solutions that are redefining thinking… in an ever-shifting landscape.
Event Review | World Retail Congress
08 May 2023 | 56 min listen
In this latest episode of The Retail Exchange podcast, host Karl McKeever brings you highlights from World Retail Congress 2023 in Barcelona, as we pick our way through some of the topics, insights and conversations that are inspiring and that interested us the most.
The Special | Moveable feast
08 December 2020 | 28 min listen
Grocery retail has stepped up to the plate in 2020. In the final episode of ‘The Special’ from The Retail Exchange podcast, we discuss this year’s explosive growth in eCommerce across the sector, as shoppers ready themselves to shop online for their festive food favourites.
Event Review | Shoptalk Europe 2023
10 May 2023 | 25 min listen
in the second of our daily podcast episodes from Shoptalk Europe 2023 in Barcelona, we hear from some of the sharpest minds in retail as we pick our way through some of the highlights from Day Two at the event. Host Karl McKeever brings you highlights of what was on show (and discussed) during what was another busy day at Shoptalk Europe 2023.
Event Review | Retail Week Live 2023
20 April 2023 | 49 min listen
In this latest episode of The Retail Exchange podcast, host Karl McKeever brings you highlights from Retail Week Live 2023 in London, as we pick our way through some of the topics, insights and conversations that are inspiring and challenging the retail ecosystem, and that interested us the most.
The Special | Retail unwrapped
27 November 2020 | 49 min listen
In our latest episode, we look at the business of 25 December, analysing advertising campaigns and the likely impact on retail footfall during what will be a very different Christmas 2020. Plus we look ahead to the key trends for the year ahead.
The Special | Has it clicked?
18 November 2020 | 46 min listen
In this new episode of ‘The Special’ we look at how e-commerce playbooks have evolved in recent months, and what it will take for retailers and brands to win online during what promises to be a very different Christmas 2020.
The Special | Retail Wellbeing
06 April 2020 | 51 min listen
In our final episode of ‘The Special’ series, we take an in-depth look at the human impact of the pandemic and the importance of wellbeing for retail employees in these unprecedented times.
The Special | Braking Point
03 April 2020 | 31 min listen
In our latest episode of ‘The Special’ series, we bring listeners a special report from the US and Canada, as stores across both countries close their physical stores in response to the global pandemic.
The Special | New Normal?
02 April 2020 | 41 min listen
In our latest episode of ‘The Special’ series, we explore the ramifications of the retail apocalypse that nobody saw coming, as stores around the world close their physical stores.
The Special | Feed the Nation
31 March 2020 | 56 min listen
In our final episode of ‘The Special’ series, we take an in-depth look at the human impact of the pandemic and the importance of wellbeing for retail employees in these unprecedented times.
Retail 2030 Futures Report
30 December 2019
Our report entitled Retail 2030 Futures Report, delves deeper into the trends that are set to further disrupt the retail sector in the years ahead – creating challenges but also opportunities for retailers to reach customers in new ways.
Retail 2030 | Episode 03
29 December 2019 | 40 min listen
In final episode of our series of special podcasts exploring the future of retail in the next ten years., we discuss why sustainability will become a key business driver and how retailers can be more planet positive.
Retail 2030 | Episode 02
28 December 2019 | 52 min listen
As retailers release their ‘Golden Quarter’ results, our guests reflect on the latest trading updates and ponder the strategies that some retailers should be adopting to deliver success in the year ahead.
Retail 2030 | Episode 01
27 December 2019
As the decade draws to a close, we bring you three special episodes exploring the challenges and opportunities that will lie in store for retail in the next ten years. In this first episode, we talk technology.
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