The Hidden Cost of EDI Chaos in Omnichannel Retail
Outdated EDI systems are quietly hindering retail growth—Orderful shows how to modernize fast and scale omnichannel with confidence.
AI That Works: How Slalom Turns Hype into Retail Results
Slalom reveals how generative AI drives real retail results by embedding intelligence into workflows and prioritizing trust, governance, and people.
Ep. 7 - How Creator Commerce Works
Creators now power the digital shelf. PartnrUp CEO Jessica Thorpe explains how UGC, automation, and affiliate links drive measurable lift on Amazon and Walmart, boosting PDP conversion and connecting social reach to real sales.
Ep. 9 - When Ads Tap the Heartstrings
How nostalgia marketing builds emotional brand loyalty. Sarah Gillmer breaks down when heritage works, why traditional media still wins, and how brands blend analog trust with digital precision. Insights on pop culture, media mix strategy, and modern advertising.
The End of Easy Amazon Money
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.
Extra Vibes: Live Shopping In 2025
Live shopping is growing fast but unevenly. This episode breaks down why China leads, where US platforms like TikTok Shop and Amazon Live win or fail, and how story led streams, creator hosts, and frictionless checkout drive real conversion in 2025.
Ep. 5 - The Hidden Cost of EDI Chaos
Clean data keeps retail moving. Orderful SVP Jonathan Kish explains why EDI still powers omnichannel, where it breaks, and how modern integrations speed onboarding, cut chargebacks, and sync inventory as AI driven shopping raises the bar for accuracy.
Shrink Is a Systems Problem, Not Just a Security One
Shrink isn’t just theft—it’s a supply chain and data integrity issue retailers must fix from the source.
Ep. 131 - AI That Works: Slalom’s Strategy in Action
Generative AI delivers value when it shortens the path from data to decisions. Slalom leaders share how retailers use AI across supply chain, product, and customer experience, plus the governance and culture needed to move from pilots to production.
Holiday 2025: Brands Double Down on Experience-Driven Marketing
In a cautious consumer climate, brands are leaning into emotional storytelling, digital engagement, and experiential retail to drive holiday spending.
Holiday Supply Chains in 2025: Flexibility, Forecasting, and Final-Mile Pressures
Retailers in 2025 are navigating a more stable—but still complex—holiday supply chain season driven by shifting consumer behaviors, tighter delivery windows, and demand for sustainability.
Elon Musk: No Savings Needed in a Future of Universal High Income
Elon Musk claims AI will eliminate poverty and make saving money obsolete, calling for a future of universal high income amid rollout of Trump accounts.
Ep. 6 - Shrink Is More Than Theft
Shrink starts long before the shelf. Former Walmart leader Brand Elverston explains total retail loss, from purchase orders to omnichannel risk, and how RFID, analytics, and smarter processes cut losses while improving customer experience.
Ep. 1 - Why 3P Matters: Building to Brick-and-Mortar
Learn how to grow on Walmart with the right mix of 1P DSV and 3P. This episode breaks down WFS, conversion data, search strategy, and AI driven discovery so brands can scale faster, win buyers, and build a profitable omnichannel flywheel.
Instacart Settles FTC Lawsuit, Agrees to $60M in Refunds
Instacart will pay $60 million and revise fee disclosure practices under a settlement with the FTC after allegations of deceptive delivery fees and subscription terms.
Target Strategizes Value & Newness in Retail Turnaround
Target is enhancing value perception through competitive pricing and merchandising innovation to strengthen differentiation and regain retail momentum in 2025–26.