Listen to the trailer for an introduction to Scott's Thoughts and stay tuned for the first episode release on Monday, February 24th!
A New Series from the Host of the Digital Front Door Podcast
Officially launching Monday, February 24!
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Scott Benedict explores why retail media is becoming commerce's operating system, revealing how AI powered orchestration and unified merchandising strategy determine whether high intent clicks actually convert into sales.
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Retail Growth Is Hiding a Unit Problem
Scott Benedict breaks down why rising retail revenue is masking a hidden unit volume crisis, revealing how price hikes, private label shifts, and shrinking baskets distort what merchants think is actual demand.