Retail Gets Real
by National Retail FederationRetail impacts everyone, everywhere, every day. Join the National Retail Federation for authentic, insightful conversations with the industry's most interesting people. Hear retail executives, industry experts, entrepreneurs and influencers discuss trends, their career stories and the future of retail. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.
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Episodes
346. How Kendra Scott delivers on a ‘fashion-for-philanthropy’ vision
27m · PublishedKendra Scott started her eponymous jewelry company in Austin, Texas, 22 years ago with a clear vision in place: to create a fashion-for-philanthropy business. Today, CEO Tom Nolan continues to honor that vision while leading the company to even greater growth and revenues. On today’s show, Nolan talks about how he started his career in classified ad sales, the future of Kendra Scott and how philanthropy is at the heart of everything the brand does.
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345. Gourmet granola and advocacy: A conversation with 2022 America’s Retail Champion Margaret Barrow
0s · PublishedNRF’s America’s Retail Champions program celebrates small retailers who are exceptional champions for retail and the communities they serve. On today’s show, we’re celebrating NRF’s 2022 Retail Champion Margaret Barrow, founder and CEO of It’s NOLA. Barrow talks about starting her plant-based snack company, the impact of mentoring and why she thinks it’s important to advocate for small businesses.
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345. Gourmet granola and advocacy: A conversation with 2022 America’s Retail Champion Margaret Barrow
25m · PublishedNRF’s America’s Retail Champions program celebrates small retailers who are exceptional champions for retail and the communities they serve. On today’s show, we’re celebrating NRF’s 2022 Retail Champion Margaret Barrow, founder and CEO of It’s NOLA. Barrow talks about starting her plant-based snack company, the impact of mentoring and why she thinks it’s important to advocate for small businesses.
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344. The future of AI in consumer experience
23m · PublishedArtificial intelligence is everywhere, and as consumers become more and more comfortable with generative AI, retailers will have to find new and innovative ways to reach shoppers. Jane Cheung, global research leader, consumer industry, IBM Institute for Business Value, joins the show to talk about IBM’s 2024 consumer study, how she got into consumer research and how AI can help improve the experience for both customers and retailers.
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343. How Saks OFF 5TH is crafting customer-centric experiences
26m · PublishedWith 100 stores in the United States and Canada, 4 million loyalty program members and a robust online platform, Saks OFF 5TH continues to reimagine traditional off-price retail with a digital-first model focused on delivering a superior customer experience. On today’s show, President and CEO Rob Brooks discusses his career in retail, his leadership style and what’s next for the company.
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342. Celebrating women in retail
17m · PublishedIn honor of Women's History Month, we're taking a look back at some of our favorite conversations with inspiring and trailblazing women in retail. From how to champion diversity to great career advice and how to grow as a leader, we've highlighted these insights worth resharing from some of retail's smartest people:
• Michelle Gass, CEO, Levi Strauss & Co (#336)
•Jennifer Gandia, Co-owner, Greenwich St. Jewelers (#320)
•Prama Bhatt, Chief Digital Officer, Ulta Beauty (#321)
•Heidi Cooley, Chief Marketing Officer, Crocs (#328)
•Megan Crozer, Executive Vice President & Chief Merchant, Sam's Club (#309)
•Mecca Mitchell, Senior VP & Chief DEI Officer, Burlington Stores (#326)
•Christiane Pendarvis, Co-CEO, Pattern Beauty (#297)
•Theresa Lee, Vice President, HR Talent, Culture, and Strategy, PetSmart (#338)
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341: From Peeps to wreaths: Easter shopping insights with NRF’s Katherine Cullen
12m · PublishedDespite the holiday falling in late March this year, consumer spending this Easter is expected to reach a total of $22.4 billion, according to NRF’s annual survey — the second highest in the survey’s history. On today’s show, Katherine Cullen, vice president of industry and consumer insights at NRF, shares insights from NRF’s latest Easter data, including the top categories and activities consumers are indulging in this holiday season.
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340: 32 ways to order a Big Mac: Leading the digital transformation of McDonald’s
30m · PublishedLive from Retail’s Big Show in New York City—Caleb Pearson, VP of US customer engagement at McDonald's, talks about his career journey, McDonald's extremely popular app and how McDonald's uses digital strategies to keep customers of all generations coming back.
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339. Made By Gather’s Shae Hong on innovation, kitchenware and collaborating with Drew Barrymore
27m · PublishedMade By Gather designs and manufactures kitchenware for a modern generation of makers with premium design, innovative functionality and headline-grabbing collaborations. On today’s show, recorded live from Retail’s Big Show in New York City, Made By Gather’s founder and CEO Shae Hong joins us to talk about his entrepreneurial career path, the philosophy behind his portfolio of kitchenware brands and his exciting partnership with Drew Barrymore.
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338. Improving the front-line associate experience at PetSmart
27m · PublishedPetSmart recently rolled out its new employee-focused communications app, called Central Bark, to give associates a place to share ideas, collaborate, ask questions and troubleshoot. On today’s show, recorded live from Retail’s Big Show in New York City, PetSmart’s Vice President, HR Talent, Culture, and Strategy Theresa Lee joins us to talk about the company’s unique culture and how PetSmart has successfully revamped the front-line experience for its 50,000+ associates.
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Retail Gets Real has 385 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 153:45:14. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 21st 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 3rd, 2024 04:43.