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In this episode, guest host Emily Pfeiffer is joined by Mike Salguero, founder and CEO of ButcherBox, a leading DTC brand that delivers humanely raised meat and sustainably sourced seafood to consumers across the U.S. Since launching in 2015, ButcherBox has become B Corporation Certified, signaling the brand’s commitment to using its business as a force for good. In 2020, Mike was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winner by Ernst & Young. During their conversation, Mike shares his story of how a hobby and a quest to transform the American beef industry got him into the business of selling meat through the mail. Mike also reveals how the company continued to grow and keep customers happy during the pandemic despite experiencing challenges related to increased demand, as well as how he turned a national dry ice shortage into a new revenue stream for the company. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Appl

This episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast was recorded live at Groceryshop 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 22, 2022. On the mic this week is guest host Michael LeBlanc, who is joined by Zach Fishbain, Co-Founder & CEO of Spread the Love, a consumer goods company specializing in clean-label nut butters and jams. Zach and his wife Val founded Spread The Love after gifting jars of homemade peanut butter to wedding guests back in 2013. Since then, the self-funded challenger brand emerged as a leader in their category with an omni-channel strategy in commercial food service, online grocery, and traditional retail. Award-winning Spread The Love nut butters are bestsellers on Amazon and Walmart.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Host: Michael LeBlanc, Co-Host of The Remarkable Retail Podcast Produced by Gabriella Bock & Fritz Finlay

This episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast was recorded live at Groceryshop 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 21, 2022. On the mic this week is guest host Jeff Roster, who is joined by Leslie Vesper, Vice President of Brand Marketing at Frito-Lay, to discuss product innovation and trends in CPG, as well as what it means to be consumer-centric in 2022. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Host: Jeff Roster Produced by Gabriella Bock & Fritz Finlay

In this episode, host James Tenser is joined by Daniel Lundh, founder of Lifvs and Storekey. Launched in 2018, Lifvs is a supermarket startup that has deployed 19 autonomous, shipping container-sized grocery stores throughout Sweden. With reduced staff and overhead costs, the Stockholm-based company supplies fresh food, dairy and produce to small communities where full sized grocery stores have historically struggled to remain profitable. James and Daniel had a candid conversation about the state of grocery in Sweden and how Lifvs is bringing fresh food to remote regions throughout the country, as well as why Lundh believes having an autonomous option will be imperative for brick-and-mortar retailers in the years to come. This episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast was recorded live at Groceryshop 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 19, 2022. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Host

This episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast was recorded live at Groceryshop 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 20, 2022. In this episode, host Gabriella Bock sits down with Shai Eisenman, founder & CEO of Bubble Skincare. With high quality ingredients and super fun packaging, Bubble is an affordable new skincare line that is capturing the hearts and wallets of Gen Z. Listen as Shai shares her journey to founding the brand as well her philosophy on skincare and the measures Bubble is taking to stand out in a competitive market. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. - - - - - - Host: Gabriella Bock Produced by Gabriella Bock and Fritz Finlay

This episode of the Rethink Retail Podcast was recorded live at Groceryshop 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Guest hosting this episode is Top Retail Influencer and Director of Strategy at CI&T, Melissa Minkow. Joining her is Tim Simmons, SVP and chief product officer at Sam's Club. Melissa and Tim had a candid conversation after Tim's Monday session, where they spoke about accelerating from an innovation standpoint and how Sam's Club is already thinking about the metaverse. About the guest: Tim Simmons is Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Sam’s Club. In this role, he oversees product management, operations transformation, and the user experience across omnichannel commerce, digital in-club experiences, supply chain, merchandising, and more. Tim joined Sam’s Club in 2015 and has worked in various areas of the business including Membership and Marketing, Operations Transformation and In-Club Product Management and Fulfillment before taking on his current role in 2021. About the host: Meliss

Welcome to “On Becoming a Brand”, a RETHINK Retail exclusive where we dive into the stories that shaped the brands we love — and the people behind them. On today’s episode, host Gabriella Bock hears from from Shawn Nelson, Founder and CEO of Lovesac, a publicly traded, high-end furniture retailer with 160+ showrooms across America. As of recent, the company has experienced 16 consecutive quarters of at least 25 percent net sales growth, and for the quarter ending on May 1, sales jumped 56 percent year over year, to about $129 million. You might also remember Shawn from the 2005 prime-time show “The Rebel Billionaire,” where he outlasted a competitive field of entrepreneurs which included Spanx Founder Sara Blakely, and won a 1-million-dollar investment from Virgin’s Richard Branson. But long before he founded the billion dollar furniture company, Shawn was just your average teenager who thought it would be funny and novel idea to construct a supersized bean bag chair at his childhood home in Utah. An

Digital transformation is impacting all of us in the retail industry, and brick-and-mortar is no exception. The in-store experience itself is now called to change in a way perhaps more radical and extensive than any time in modern history. In this episode host Gabriella Bock explores how to create memorable in-store experiences through digital innovation with guests Ryan Taylor and Bobby Marhamat. Ryan is Head of Retail Product Marketing at T-Mobile. He has over 20 years of experience in retail management at the store, district, territory, and geographic levels, implementing high-level changes to drive successful businesses within those sectors, leveraging analytics and the latest innovations to collaboratively enhance operations at hundreds of stores. Bobby is CEO of Raydiant, an in-store customer experience management provider for brick and mortar retailers. He also has over 20 years of experience in the retail industry, having worked at the executive level with tech companies like Verizon, Revel, and H

In this episode, guest host Venkatesh Shankar sits down with Forerunner Ventures Partner Nicole Johnson to discuss the state of venture capitalism, the trends she's seeing in the DTC and DNVB space, and what she looks for in an executive team when seeking out new potential investments. About the guest: Nicole is a partner at Forerunner Ventures, a leading commerce-focused venture capital firm that supports trailblazing companies like Chime, Dollar Shave Club, Faire, Glossier, Away, Warby Parker, The Yes, Curated, and dozens more. Prior to Forerunner, Nicole worked with SapientNitro, a leading brand and digital strategy consultancy where she supported Fortune 500 retailers on their global retail strategies. Nicole is a graduate of Princeton University and was named one of Forbes Magazine’s 30 under 30 in 2016. About the host: Venkatesh (Venky) Shankar is a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Influencer, a Professor of Marketing and Coleman Chair in Marketing and Director of Research at the Center for Retailing Stud

This episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast is guest hosted by RETHINK Retail Top Retail Influencer and "This Week In Innovation" Host Jeff Roster. Over the last few months, George Mason University's Center for Retail Transformation has conducted several panel discussions with industry thought leaders on a myriad of key trends impacting the retail landscape, such as sustainability, the metaverse, frictionless retail and more. To explore these topics further, Jeff is joined by guests Gautham Vadakkepatt and Ricardo Belmar. Ricardo is recognized retail industry thought leader and the Director Partner Marketing at Microsoft. Gautham is an Associate Professor of Marketing and the Director of the Center for Retail Transformation at George Mason University. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

On this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, host Gabriella Bock is joined by Jill Feldman, Vice President and General Manager at Kids Foot Locker, to discuss Gen Alpha and what's cool for this year's back to school shopping season. Jill also shares more about the company's recently launched interactive "House of Play" stores, as well how Kids Foot Locker is giving back to local communities with its Remix the Culture campaign. About the brand: Kids Foot Locker is the ultimate one-stop-shop for children’s apparel, footwear, and accessories with locations across the U.S. and globally, including its new interactive House of Play stores that recently opened in Florida and Texas. About the guest: Prior to joining Foot Locker, Jill held leadership positions at retailers such as JCPenney, Famous Footwear, and Crate & Barrel, across marketing, merchandising, e-commerce, and product development. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spo

On this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, host Haixia Yu sits down to talk social commerce, live streaming and the creator economy with guest Sophie Frères. Sophie is the co-founder and CEO of LiSA, a SaaS start-up which offers Live and Social Commerce enterprise solutions for the world’s leading e-retailers, marketplaces and brands such as Marks & Spencer, L’Oréal, AVON USA and many more. Sophie is also a guest lecturer at Columbia University on the topics of social and live commerce. Her company, LiSA is on a mission to help e-retail easily transform into social discovery destinations for their communities and enable seamless cross-platform experiences for the entire ecosystem. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode, RETHINK Retail Co-Founder and Managing Director Paul Lewis welcomes Rob Garf, Vice President and General Manager for Retail at Salesforce, to the show to discuss what's in store for Holiday 2022. During their conversation, Rob shares insights from Salesforce's recently released 2022 Holiday Predictions and Holiday Planning Guide for retailers. Hear why retailers that have brick-and-mortar locations are going to grow at a 1.5x higher rate than those without, why retailers are caught playing discount chicken, and why Rob believes "margin will be the Grinch that Stole Christmas." About the guest: With more than 25 years of global retail experience as practitioner, industry analyst, strategy consultant, and software leader, Rob Garf is no stranger to the industry and the challenges retailers face. He currently leads retail strategy, product, and insights—and advises senior executives globally on digital transformation. Rob is also a frequent industry speaker, a member of NRF’s Digital Co

Today's episode is hosted by RETHINK Retail Content Producer and Rocky Mountain climbing enthusiast Fritz Finlay. In this episode, Fritz sits down with Barruch Ben-Zekry, Founder and CEO of Out&Back, a one-stop shop to buy or sell new and used outdoor and adventure gear. The website connects shoppers with brands like Patagonia, Marmot, The North Face, Arc'teryx and many more at an affordable price point, creating a more sustainable, attainable outdoor experience for everyone. Prior to Out&Back, Barruch was Senior Director of New Business Models at VF Corporation (the owner of The North Face, Vans, Dickies, etc.) tasked with building and launching new purpose-led, user-centric businesses. In that role he and his team launched multiple recommerce businesses with VF Brands including The North Face Renewed. Join us as Barruch shares his story of how and why he started the online marketplace in 2019 and what it means to run a company with accessibility and sustainability as core values. If you enjoyed this e

In this episode, host Gabriella Bock sits down with BÉIS President Adeela Hussain Johnson to discuss branding, creative, social media and what's next for this rising star. Adeela is the President of BÉIS, an on-the-go lifestyle brand for people in motion, delivering high quality, functional travel essentials at an accessible price point. Founded in 2018 by actress and entrepreneur Shay Mitchell, BÉIS offers consumers thoughtfully-designed accessories that never ask you to compromise between form and function. Adeela’s 20-year career in finance, business, brand marketing and merchandising ranges from large fortune 50 companies, like Target and Ameriprise Financial, to pre-revenue start-ups. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast was recorded live at Future Stores Seattle on July 14, 2022. In this episode, host Gabriella Bock sits down with Tal Zvi Nathanel, CEO of SHOWFIELDS. Launched in 2019, SHOWFIELDS is a lifestyle discovery store featuring rotating, themed curations of mission driven products, art, and events that can be found "IRL" for the first time. With stores in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, and more on the way, SHOWFIELDS has created a unique opportunity for brands to run measurable retail campaigns in the world's most desirable retail locations. During their conversation, Tal shares the SHOWFIELDS story and reveals some of the magic behind how the company blends art, science and storytelling to create unique and discovery-driven experiences that capture the interest of shoppers. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast was recorded live at Future Stores Seattle on July 14, 2022. Host Gabriella Bock sits down with John Boline, Starbucks' Vice President of Store Design, to talk about all that's happened since he last appeared on the show in 2019. During their conversation, John talks about the pandemic and how the shift to pick up has impacted store design. John also discusses the importance of creating emotional connections with customers and his vision for the Starbucks of the future. If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast is hosted by Deborah Weinswig, Founder and CEO of Coresight Research. Joining the show are Alfred Chang, Co-CEO of Pacsun, and Brieane Olson, President of Pacsun.  Equipped with a strong understanding on the importance of brand relationships, Alfred Chang leads brand creation and incubation with personalities, up-and-coming brands and new opportunities, as exemplified by Pacsun’s partnership with Jerry Lorenzo and his brand, Fear of God.  Brieane Olson is an innovative, tech-centric retail executive who consistently drives brand strength and revenue growth through game-changing merchandising and marketing initiatives. Brieane was instrumental in spearheading livestreaming shopping initiatives and digital first experiences for the brand, as well as creating space for gender neutral apparel through the introduction of a gender neutral Fashion Scholarship Fund collaboration. Brie also cultivated the launch of Pacsun Kids and Colour Range apparel collection which is the

Hello and welcome to “On Becoming a Brand”, a RETHINK Retail exclusive where we dive into the stories that shaped the brands we love—and the people behind them. On today’s episode, host Gabriella Bock hears from Jason McGowan, Founder & CEO of Crumbl Cookies, about how he and his cousin Sawyer Hemsley founded the country’s fastest-growing cookie company. Join us as Jason shares his story about how, after immigrating to the United States with only an 8th grade education, he taught himself to build websites and launched himself into a promising tech career. How does tech relate  to cookies? Jason reveals the methodical approach behind the brand's OG cookie as well as how the company became a near-overnight sensation on TikTok. Register for Future Stores Seattle at: bit.ly/3t67xBW If you enjoyed this episode, please let us know by subscribing to our channel and giving us a 5 star rating us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, Gabriella Bock sits down with Diane Primo, CEO of Purpose Brand Agency, an award-winning, Chicago-based public relations, branding and digital marketing firm. Diane is also the author of several books including the recently published, “ADAPT: Scaling Purpose in a Divisive World,” which provides a framework for mastering corporate purpose and offers readers guidance on how to achieve a more resilient and prosperous business. During their conversation, Diane shares why retailers must cultivate a bias toward action, not just transaction before discussing how social media is shifting culture and enabling consumers to become their own microphones for the purposes they align with. More about the guest: Diane Primo is the only African-American female CEO of a purpose-driven communications agency. Diane’s focus on impact marketing stems from the belief that brands must be relevant, purpose-driven and committed to consumers to be successful today. Diane built he