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The Modern Retail Podcast, page 11
by Digiday · English
The Modern Retail Podcast is a podcast about all the ways the retail industry is changing and modernizing. Every Saturday, senior reporters Gabi Barkho and Melissa Daniels break down the latest retail headlines and interview executives about what it takes to keep up in today’s retail landscape, diving deep into growth strategies, brand autopsies, economic changes and more
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Rundown: Amazon's effective cost-cutting, E.l.f.'s growing momentum & Diamond Crystal's rebrandIn this episode, the hosts dissect significant news from the retail industry, including:5 Aug 2023 · 32 min
Bluestone Lane's Nick Stone on building an experiential coffee chainIn this episode, Gabi Barkho and Melissa Daniels interview Nick Stone, the founder and CEO of Bluestone Lane, an Australian-inspired coffee chain that has quickly expanded its presence in the U.S.3 Aug 2023 · 40 min
Rundown: The Daily Harvest saga, Bud Light layoffs & an Apple/Amazon's pricing lawsuitThis week's episode focuses on three main topics:29 Jul 2023 · 30 min
'I plan to be in this business for a very long time': Boll & Branch's Scott Tannen on building a long-lasting home goods business'I plan to be in this business for a very long time': Boll & Branch's Scott Tannen on building a long-lasting home goods business27 Jul 2023 · 33 min
Rundown: Allbirds' challenging road, La Colombe and Cuup acquisitionsIn this episode of the Modern Retail Rundown, the hosts delve into significant developments in the retail sector, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by Allbirds, recent acquisitions in the…22 Jul 2023 · 28 min
Solo Brands CEO John Merris on what it takes to be a successful DTC brandA podcast discussing the evolving retail landscape with insights from senior reporters and industry executives.20 Jul 2023 · 36 min
Rundown: A Prime Day postmortem, the impact of a UPS strike & increased scrutiny of energy drinksIn this episode, Gabby and Kale recap the recent Amazon Prime Day, analyze the potential impact of a UPS workers' strike, and discuss the growing scrutiny surrounding energy drinks, particularly…15 Jul 2023 · 27 min
Shein's head of strategy Peter Pernot-Day on how the e-commerce app is trying to get ahead of its own marketing narrativeThe Modern Retail Podcast explores the evolving retail landscape. Hosted by senior reporters Gabi Barkho and Melissa Daniels, the podcast features discussions on growth strategies, brand autopsies,…13 Jul 2023 · 31 min
Modern Retail Rundown: Brands flock to Threads, Christmas Tree Shops shutters & Claire's postpones IPOModern Retail Rundown: Brands flock to Threads, Christmas Tree Shops shutters & Claire's postpones IPO8 Jul 2023 · 26 min
'We haven't changed the way that we do it': MìLà co-founder Jennifer Liao on transforming from a restaurant to a frozen food brand'We haven't changed the way that we do it': MìLà co-founder Jennifer Liao on transforming from a restaurant to a frozen food brand6 Jul 2023 · 36 min
'It used to be, look at these two Shark Tank kids coming to monetize our industry': Mad Rabbit CEO Oliver Zak on gaining acceptance from the tattoo communityIn this episode of The Modern Retail Podcast, Oliver Zak, co-founder and CEO of the tattoo care brand Mad Rabbit, discusses the company's evolution, the challenges it faced in the tattoo community,…29 Jun 2023 · 32 min
'DTC is a lot easier when money is free': Somos Foods CEO Miguel Leal on pivoting to wholesale'DTC is a lot easier when money is free': Somos Foods CEO Miguel Leal on pivoting to wholesale22 Jun 2023 · 33 min
Modern Retail Rundown: Amazon ignores Temu, Grubhub layoffs & Instant Pot goes bankruptIn this episode, hosts Gabi Barkho and Kale Guthrie-Weisman discuss significant developments in the retail landscape, focusing on Amazon's pricing strategy regarding the shopping app Temu, layoffs at…17 Jun 2023 · 29 min
'This will be our biggest year of growth': Legends CEO Scott Hochstadt on building an athleticwear brand with the help of sports pros'This will be our biggest year of growth': Legends CEO Scott Hochstadt on building an athleticwear brand with the help of sports pros15 Jun 2023 · 32 min
Modern Retail Rundown: Nike rekindles wholesale relationships, GameStop’s executive shakeup & Great Jones gets acquiredModern Retail Rundown: Nike rekindles wholesale relationships, GameStop’s executive shakeup & Great Jones gets acquired10 Jun 2023 · 29 min
'We're kind of at the beginning of building a community': Hanna Andersson CEO Aimée Lapic on how the 40-year-old kids' apparel brand is evolving"We're kind of at the beginning of building a community": Hanna Andersson CEO Aimée Lapic on how the 40-year-old kids' apparel brand is evolving8 Jun 2023 · 33 min
Modern Retail Rundown: The future of fast fashion, dollar stores struggling & big CPGs not letting up on price increasesIn this episode, Gabi Barkho and Kale Guthrie-Weissman discuss key topics affecting the retail landscape, including unsustainable practices in fast fashion, the struggles of dollar store chains amid…3 Jun 2023 · 27 min
Collars & Co founder Justin Baer on riding the Shark Tank waveIn this episode, Justin Baer, the founder and CEO of Collars & Co, discusses the journey of his two-year-old apparel startup, which specializes in creating a new category of clothing that combines…1 Jun 2023 · 30 min
Modern Retail Rundown: Apparel sales rebound, Meta's EU lawsuit & TikTok Shop's traction in Southeast AsiaKale Guthrie-Weissman (Editor-in-Chief)27 May 2023 · 31 min
'There is more whitespace': Parachute founder Ariel Kaye on filling the Bed Bath & Beyond voidThere is More Whitespace: Parachute Founder Ariel Kaye on Filling the Bed Bath & Beyond Void25 May 2023 · 32 min
Modern Retail Rundown: Big-box earnings blitz, Instacart's ad growth & Shein's shrinking valuationIn this episode, the hosts dive into the recent earnings reports from big-box retailers, analyze Instacart's growth in the advertising sector, and discuss Shein's decreased valuation amidst a…20 May 2023 · 29 min
'There are so many celebrities and influencers that have millions of followers that can't sell a damn thing': Spritz Society's Ben Soffer on building an alcohol brand beyond its influencer roots"There are so many celebrities and influencers that have millions of followers that can't sell a damn thing": Spritz Society's Ben Soffer on building an alcohol brand beyond its influencer roots18 May 2023 · 32 min
Modern Retail Rundown: Warby Parker & Allbirds earnings, Mattress Firm acquired & suburban malls’ revitalizationModern Retail Rundown: Warby Parker & Allbirds earnings, Mattress Firm acquired & suburban malls’ revitalization13 May 2023 · 26 min
'People wanted to talk about waitlists': How a supply chain bottleneck helped DTC AC brand Windmill go viral'People wanted to talk about waitlists': How a supply chain bottleneck helped DTC AC brand Windmill go viral11 May 2023 · 34 min