Freight pricing is broken by incentives, not tech. Sam Tibbs explains why brokers need a neutral, broker owned data layer to capture booking time details and build better rate signals. Learn how data quality, governance, and smarter models can reshape trucking decisions.
Supply chains can be weapons. This episode explores how logistics design creates competitive advantage, from Lowe’s distribution shifts to Amazon speed, Tesla sourcing, and owning demand signals that raise service levels while pressuring rivals.
Packaging is a channel. Matt Woolley of Designsteins shares how smart packaging, storytelling, and fast execution drive shelf and screen success, from PDP assets and micro video to sustainability tradeoffs and speed to market.
Luxury retail can feel personal again. This episode explores high touch service, AI clienteling, RFID, and predictive analytics, showing how technology can restore confidence, intimacy, and expert service without losing the human touch.
Retail media went full funnel in 2025. This episode breaks down CTV, commerce media, in store screens, AI agentic shopping, measurement, and bold 2026 predictions to help brands plan smarter across the entire shopper journey.
Digital shapes the shopping journey but stores still win the moment of purchase. This episode uses fresh data to explain why blended retail works, from social discovery and mobile research to BOPIS, curbside, and in store experiences that drive trust and conversion.
Amazon is rewarding systems over stunts. This episode breaks down Marketplace Pulse data showing rising GMV, fewer sellers, and more million dollar brands. Learn why disciplined operations, analytics, and patience now define success on Amazon.
Warehouse clubs are evolving from bulk buying to digital value hubs. Discover how Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s blend convenience, trust, and tech through scan and go, curbside, and retail media that redefine membership for the modern shopper.
Walmart is redefining retail through smarter design and strategy. Clear sight lines, educational displays, and balanced assortments make shopping seamless, while e-commerce, retail media, and membership fuel growth. Discover how innovation and merchandising align for lasting success.
New analysis from Bird Dog and Keen shows how 400+ brands manage $16B in retail media. Learn why small brands can boost ROI by reallocating budgets, optimizing across networks like Walmart and Instacart, and measuring true incrementality instead of chasing spend.
Retail success is no longer about physical or digital alone. Discover how integrated channel strategies, smarter return management, and brand-driven experiences are reshaping the future of commerce and driving profitability across today’s evolving retail landscape.
ROAS doesn’t tell the full story. In this episode, Brandon and Cassie Murray expose the real metrics that drive retail media success. Learn how to balance profit, placement, and performance across channels to build campaigns that actually move the needle.
Store traffic is the ultimate gift for retailers, yet most fail to track it effectively. Mark Ryski shares how conversion rates reveal hidden opportunities to boost sales, reduce friction, and transform store performance.
Discount retailers soar with strong earnings while beauty brands like Ulta thrive on affluent value. Walmart and big box stores face margin pressure. Explore what these results reveal about consumer behavior and the future of American retail.
Sustainability at Retail 2.0 is here. From circular models and blockchain transparency to energy efficiency, retailers are proving that purpose and profit can coexist. Learn how consumer demand and innovation are reshaping the future of retail.
Purpose driven commerce is reshaping retail as Gen Z and Gen Alpha demand sustainability, transparency, and impact. Bryan Welch shares insights on the Consumer Impact Summit and how authentic brand missions are shaping the future of business.