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The Modern Retail Podcast, page 9
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: H&M CEO out, TikTok expands Shop & Amazon's ads business growsH&M CEO out, TikTok expands Shop & Amazon's ads business grows3 Feb 2024 · 29 min
Misfits Market COO Corey Farrell on growth plans post-Imperfect Foods acquisitionThe Modern Retail Podcast explores ways in which the retail industry is evolving and modernizing.1 Feb 2024 · 29 min
Rundown: Macy's turns down buyout bid, Solo Stove's marketing woes, & Etsy's Super Bowl ambitionsRundown: Macy's turns down buyout bid, Solo Stove's marketing woes, & Etsy's Super Bowl ambitions27 Jan 2024 · 30 min
SharkNinja CEO Mark Barrocas on going from infomercials to TikTokIn this episode, the hosts Gabi Barkho and Melissa Daniels interview Mark Barrocas, the CEO of SharkNinja, to discuss the evolution of the company, its innovative approach to product development, and…25 Jan 2024 · 34 min
Rundown: NRF highlights, Hello Bello's new direction & December sales figuresNRF highlights, Hello Bello's new direction & December sales figures20 Jan 2024 · 26 min
AriZona Beverage CEO Abid Rizvi on the current beverage landscapeAriZona Beverage CEO Abid Rizvi on the current beverage landscape18 Jan 2024 · 37 min
Rundown: Nike shakeups, Rent the Runway restructuring & DTC fire salesNike Shakeups, Rent the Runway Restructuring & DTC Fire Sales13 Jan 2024 · 28 min
Jolie CEO Ryan Babenzien on how to market a shower head as a wellness product in the post-DTC eraJolie CEO Ryan Babenzien on how to market a shower head as a wellness product in the post-DTC era11 Jan 2024 · 34 min
Rundown: Price hikes backfire, Shein & Temu suppliers struggles & Peloton's TikTok partnershipPrice hikes backfire, Shein & Temu suppliers struggles & Peloton's TikTok partnership6 Jan 2024 · 31 min
Bombas co-founders David Heath & Randy Goldberg on how the apparel brand bucked the DTC doldrumsBombas co-founders David Heath & Randy Goldberg on how the apparel brand bucked the DTC doldrums4 Jan 2024 · 47 min
Bankruptcies, VC tumult & TikTok: The Modern Retail Podcast year in reviewBankruptcies, VC Tumult & TikTok: The Modern Retail Podcast Year in Review28 Dec 2023 · 42 min
Rundown: Global politics impact retailers, Rite Aid's legal troubles & and the rise of thrifted holiday giftsGlobal politics impact retailers, Rite Aid's legal troubles & the rise of thrifted holiday gifts23 Dec 2023 · 21 min
ButcherBox CMO Kiran Smith on how she overhauled a startup-y marketing teamButcherBox CMO Kiran Smith on how she overhauled a startup-y marketing team21 Dec 2023 · 30 min
Rundown: Macy's buyout bid, Etsy cuts costs & Farfetch woesIn this episode, hosts Gabby Barco and Kale Guthrie-Weissman discuss significant events in the retail industry, focusing on:16 Dec 2023 · 26 min
'Everybody kind of laughed at us': HexClad CEO Daniel Winer on being an early DTC cookware company -- and catching the eye of Gordon Ramsay'Everybody kind of laughed at us': HexClad CEO Daniel Winer on being an early DTC cookware company -- and catching the eye of Gordon Ramsay14 Dec 2023 · 34 min
Rundown: Non-alcoholic White Claw, Amazon slashes apparel fees & NRF walks back retail theft claimsThe Modern Retail Podcast aims to unpack the evolving landscape of the retail industry. In this episode, hosts Gabi Barkho and Kale Guthrie-Weissman discuss various pertinent topics including:9 Dec 2023 · 26 min
'We exist to fail': FirstBuild president André Zdanow on building an innovation arm out of GE AppliancesIn this episode, André Zdanow, president of FirstBuild—a division of GE Appliances—discusses the innovation approach within a large corporate structure.7 Dec 2023 · 36 min
Rundown: Black Friday recap, Shein IPO & Temu's splashy ad strategyIn this episode, hosts Gabi Barkho and Cale Guthrie-Weisman provide a comprehensive overview of retail performance during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales period, discuss Shein's anticipated IPO,…2 Dec 2023 · 30 min
Madhappy CEO Peiman Raf on thoughtfully growing the LA-centric apparel brandIn this episode, Peiman Raf, co-founder and CEO of Madhappy, discusses the growth of the apparel brand known for promoting happiness through its unique product offerings and community-driven approach.30 Nov 2023 · 30 min
Modern Retail Rundown: Thrasio struggles, Amazon gets into car sales & retailers expect muted holiday salesThe Modern Retail Podcast delves into the evolving landscape of the retail industry, with hosts Gabi Barkho and Melissa Daniels discussing the latest headlines, interviewing executives, and analyzing…18 Nov 2023 · 28 min
How Literie built a candle business on specificity and brand partnershipsHow Literie Built a Candle Business on Specificity and Brand Partnerships16 Nov 2023 · 34 min
Modern Retail Rundown: Getir acquires Fresh Direct, TikTok shuts down Creator Fund, Amazon & Meta partner on in-app adsIn this episode, Gabby and Kale discuss three significant developments in the retail and tech landscape:11 Nov 2023 · 24 min
'We wanted to build a brand that was based on a collective perspective': R+Co president Dan Langer on growing a luxury haircare brand'We wanted to build a brand that was based on a collective perspective': R+Co president Dan Langer on growing a luxury haircare brand9 Nov 2023 · 36 min
Rundown: Amazon scraps Style stores, Walmart stores get a facelift & Michaels launches an Etsy competitorRundown: Amazon scraps Style stores, Walmart stores get a facelift & Michaels launches an Etsy competitor4 Nov 2023 · 26 min