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The Modern Retail Podcast, page 4
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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Luxury earnings, behind-the-scenes at Chinese factories, and the unexpected industries that tariffs are hitting hardIn this episode of The Modern Retail Podcast, hosts Gabriela Barkho and Melissa Daniels explore the recent earnings report from LVMH, the impact of social media on consumer perceptions of Chinese…19 Apr 2025 · 55 min
Marketers sound off on tariffs and retail strategies, plus how Hanna Andersson built its loyalty programMarketers sound off on tariffs and retail strategies, plus how Hanna Andersson built its loyalty program12 Apr 2025 · 39 min
Rundown: 'Liberation Day' brings a week of tariffs chaos, a TikTok check-in, and LesserEvil sells to HersheyIn this episode of The Modern Retail Podcast, hosts Gabi Barkho and Ana Hansel discuss significant developments in the retail industry, focusing on the announcement of new tariffs, potential…5 Apr 2025 · 26 min
The Honey Pot's Bea Dixon on why 'better-for-you is the new conventional'Bea Dixon, Founder and CEO of The Honey Pot3 Apr 2025 · 34 min
Rundown: Dollar Tree sells Family Dollar, GameStop bets on Bitcoin & H&M's profit plummetsIn this episode, the hosts discuss significant retail news, including:29 Mar 2025 · 18 min
Why Perelel is getting into protein after 5 years of supplement growthGabi Barkho and Melissa Daniels27 Mar 2025 · 34 min
Rundown: Klarna preps for IPO, Edible Brands launches edibles marketplace & an update on Nike's turnaround planIn this episode of the Modern Retail Podcast, hosts Gabi Barkho and Ana Hensel discuss significant updates in the retail landscape, focusing on Klarna's impending IPO and new partnerships, Edible…22 Mar 2025 · 25 min
PopSockets is on a quest to position itself as a lifestyle brandThe podcast focuses on the evolving landscape of the retail industry, featuring discussions on growth strategies, brand developments, economic changes, and interviews with key executives.20 Mar 2025 · 29 min
Modern Retail Rundown: CVS to open micro-stores, beauty sales slow down & apparel brands warn of a weak Q1The Modern Retail Podcast explores the evolving retail landscape, featuring insights from senior reporters Gabi Barkho and Melissa Daniels.15 Mar 2025 · 27 min
How Crown Affair's CEO took the brand into Sephora and beyond to capture more of the hair-care marketHow Crown Affair's CEO took the brand into Sephora and beyond to capture more of the hair-care market13 Mar 2025 · 37 min
Rundown: Neiman Marcus's store closure drama, Forever 21's financial woes and 7-Eleven's attempt to dodge a takeoverIn this episode of *The Modern Retail Podcast*, hosts Anna Hensel and Julia Waldo discuss significant developments in the retail industry, including:8 Mar 2025 · 23 min
How Dropps got its eco-friendly cleaning products into TargetThe Modern Retail Podcast explores the evolving landscape of the retail industry, featuring insights from senior reporters Gabi Barkho and Melissa Daniels.6 Mar 2025 · 35 min
Rundown: Target partners with Champion and Warby Parker, Starbucks overhauls menu & Americans are doom spendingTarget partners with Champion and Warby Parker, Starbucks overhauls menu & Americans are doom spending1 Mar 2025 · 21 min
How Bumpin' Blends has successfully scaled within the aisles of Walmart and CostcoHow Bumpin' Blends has successfully scaled within the aisles of Walmart and Costco27 Feb 2025 · 37 min
Rundown: Nike teams up with Skims, Celsius acquires Alani Nu & Crocs preps for tariffsThis episode of The Modern Retail Podcast features a discussion on significant happenings in the retail industry, including Nike's new collaboration with Skims for women's activewear, Celsius's…22 Feb 2025 · 24 min
How Shinola is emphasizing its American design and manufacturing rootsIn this episode of The Modern Retail Podcast, hosts Gabi Barkho and Melissa Daniels interview Kevin Wertz, the Chief Marketing Officer of Bedrock, which owns the luxury brand Shinola.20 Feb 2025 · 30 min
Modern Retail Rundown: Olipop now valued at $1.85B, Poppi's Super Bowl marketing backlash & January retail layoffsIn this episode, hosts Gabi Barkho and Anna Hensel discuss significant developments in the retail industry, including Olipop's impressive funding round, Poppi's controversial Super Bowl marketing…15 Feb 2025 · 23 min
How Brooks harnessed the run club boom to generate record-breaking revenueIn this episode, hosts Gabi Barkho and Melissa Daniels delve into Brooks Running's remarkable 2024 financial performance, characterized by a 9% year-over-year revenue increase.13 Feb 2025 · 28 min
Rundown: Waffle House's egg surcharge, Chipotle downplays avocado concerns & Gap launches vintage drops seriesIn this episode of the Modern Retail Rundown, hosts Gabi Barkho and Anna Hensel discuss the impact of rising ingredient costs on the retail industry, including Waffle House's new egg surcharge,…8 Feb 2025 · 26 min
Rundown: Brands shuffle import strategies, retail layoffs & Chili's makes a comebackThis episode of The Modern Retail Podcast focuses on significant changes in retail import strategies due to new tariff policies, ongoing layoffs across major companies like Amazon and Kohl's, and a…1 Feb 2025 · 22 min
How Whatnot is pushing social commerce forward amid TikTok's uncertain futureHow Whatnot is pushing social commerce forward amid TikTok's uncertain future30 Jan 2025 · 32 min
Rundown: Theft ring to pay back retailers, TikTok updates and VF Corp layoffsTheft ring to pay back retailers, TikTok updates, and VF Corp layoffs25 Jan 2025 · 23 min
How Renais is trying to make ultra-premium gin popular in the U.S.How Renais is Trying to Make Ultra-Premium Gin Popular in the U.S.23 Jan 2025 · 31 min
Rundown: Joann's second bankruptcy, Walgreens looks for new anti-theft solutions & new FDA health proposalsIn this episode, hosts Gabi Barkho and Kale Guthrie-Weisman discuss Joann's second bankruptcy filing, Walgreens' struggles with product theft and its impact on sales, and new FDA proposals for food…18 Jan 2025 · 30 min