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The Modern Retail Podcast, page 3
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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Prime Day takeaways, the end of Rite Aid, and Gen Z’s changing drinking habitsPrime Day Takeaways, The End of Rite Aid, and Gen Z’s Changing Drinking Habits11 Oct 2025 · 56 min
Checkout comes to ChatGPT, Walmart to remove dyes and additives, and how Cakes is redefining brand corporate cultureCheckout comes to ChatGPT, Walmart to remove dyes and additives, and how Cakes is redefining brand corporate culture4 Oct 2025 · 52 min
The much-hyped NikeSkims collection and Michaels' bid to fill the Joann and Party City voidsThe much-hyped NikeSkims collection and Michaels' bid to fill the Joann and Party City voids27 Sep 2025 · 36 min
Affirm's in-store Apple Pay play, Kroger's coupon revival, and WTF is a retail media networkIn this episode of *The Modern Retail Podcast*, senior reporter Melissa Daniels and executive editor Anna Hensel discuss significant developments in the retail industry.20 Sep 2025 · 44 min
Dick's $2.4B Foot Locker bet, the Girl Scout brand empire, and behind the scenes of AG1's product researchGabriella Barkho and Melissa Daniels13 Sep 2025 · 54 min
Kraft Heinz splits in two, Starbucks' protein play and what it takes to get on Walmart's shelvesIn this episode, Gabi and Melissa discuss the recent split of Kraft Heinz, the introduction of Starbucks' new protein-focused offerings, and an in-depth interview with the co-founders of the toy…6 Sep 2025 · 44 min
Furniture tariffs, luxury shopping vacations and how consumers spent this summerIn this episode, Gabi and Melissa discuss significant changes in the retail landscape, focusing on recent tariff developments from the Trump administration affecting the furniture sector, and the…30 Aug 2025 · 45 min
Target CEO out, Amazon doubles down on grocery, and Bullish's Mike Duda on scaling founder-led brandsTarget CEO out, Amazon doubles down on grocery, and Bullish's Mike Duda on scaling founder-led brands23 Aug 2025 · 1 h 2 min
On's big earnings, Summerween's surge and why Sprouts is the new proving ground for CPG brandsOn's big earnings, Summerween's surge and why Sprouts is the new proving ground for CPG brands16 Aug 2025 · 44 min
Ikea teams up with Best Buy, Claire's Chapter 11 and how ChatGPT is upending the customer journeyIkea Teams Up with Best Buy, Claire's Chapter 11 and How ChatGPT is Upending the Customer Journey9 Aug 2025 · 41 min
Tariff deals, American Eagle’s ad controversy and the rise of postpartum care marketIn this episode, reporter Julia Waldow joins co-host Melissa Daniels to discuss the evolving U.S.2 Aug 2025 · 53 min
The state of malls & P.F. Candle Co.'s Made in America strategyModern Retail Reporter (Guest)26 Jul 2025 · 50 min
Ulta buys Space NK and Cassey Ho talks fighting dupesA deep dive into the modern retail landscape, focusing on changes, growth strategies, and brand challenges.19 Jul 2025 · 53 min
Modelo beer sales decline & Prime Day deals week gets off to a slow startIn this episode, the hosts discuss the recent decline in beer sales for Constellation Brands, focusing on Modelo and Corona.12 Jul 2025 · 36 min
Dr. Squatch gets bought, Parachute store closures & a mid-year check in on 2025's biggest storiesDr. Squatch gets bought, Parachute store closures & a mid-year check in on 2025's biggest stories28 Jun 2025 · 44 min
Slowing retail sales, cleaner products from Kraft-Heinz, and the rise of private labelIn this episode of *The Modern Retail Podcast*, senior reporters Gabriela Barkho and Melissa Daniels discuss the latest retail trends following May sales data, announcements from major consumer…21 Jun 2025 · 42 min
The Labubu craze, retail employment shifts and headwinds in the home goods sectorIn this episode, Gabi and Melissa discuss two major trends impacting the retail landscape: the viral phenomenon of Labubu dolls and significant shifts in retail employment.14 Jun 2025 · 45 min
Temu U.S. usership plummets, Spirit Halloween cancels season opener, brands go all-in on Dubai chocolate & Stanley 1913's next eraThe Modern Retail Podcast explores the transformative changes within the retail industry.7 Jun 2025 · 49 min
Nike's Amazon return, E.l.f's big Rhode bet, and debunking recession indicatorsNike's Amazon return, E.l.f's big Rhode bet, and debunking recession indicators31 May 2025 · 37 min
Klarna's losses double, Dockers and The Vitamin Shoppe find new buyers & Bansk's chief supply chain officer talks tariffsIn this episode, the hosts discuss recent trends in the retail industry, focusing on Klarna's financial struggles, acquisitions in the sector, and insights from Liran Golan, Chief Supply Chain…24 May 2025 · 57 min
Touchland gets acquired, what's gone wrong with Target & the secret sauce behind brand pop culture collaborationsIn this episode, hosts Melissa Daniels and Gabriela Barkho discuss:17 May 2025 · 46 min
Tariffs hit Mattel, M&A news from Skechers and DoorDash and a look at Mother's Day flower delivery with BouqsTariffs hit Mattel, M&A news from Skechers and DoorDash, and a look at Mother's Day flower delivery with Bouqs10 May 2025 · 48 min
GLP-1 shakeups, the 'Cowboy Carter' effect and the fallout of bird fluGLP-1 shakeups, the 'Cowboy Carter' effect, and the fallout of bird flu3 May 2025 · 44 min
M&A slowdown, Walmart's beauty play and how a U.S. manufacturing boom could create a more circular economyM&A Slowdown, Walmart's Beauty Play, and How a U.S. Manufacturing Boom Could Create a More Circular Economy26 Apr 2025 · 40 min