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181 days agoLVMH Is Struggling. Walmart Is Winning. What That Tells Retail Leaders | World Retail Signals
Retail is changing fast and this episode of World Retail Signals captures the key shifts leaders need to watch right now.In this Berlin edition, Ian McGarrigle, Chairman of World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone, Programme Director at World Retail Congress, join the conversati…
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184 days agoLouis Vuitton Is Opening a Hotel. What Does That Mean for Retail? | 5 Things Friday UK
Retail is moving fast, and this week’s Five Things Friday breaks down the brand moves that matter.Alex is joined by Simone, co-founder and CEO of NIFT — Need It For Tonight, a rapid delivery infrastructure business powering retail through a fashion marketplace app and B2B plug…
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184 days agoWalmart Is Betting on Weight-Loss Drugs. Is That the Future of Grocery Retail?
This week on Five Things Friday, Deal is back for a fast-moving conversation on the retail stories shaping the week.The episode starts with Revolve and Coachella, unpacking how event-based e-commerce is turning festivals into shoppable brand ecosystems. From Revolve Festival t…
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186 days agoRetail Media in 2026: What Shoppers Actually Want | Michael Schuh, dunnhumby
This episode is a paid partnership with dunnhumby.What do shoppers actually want from retail media?Read the full research here:https://resources.dunnhumby.com/retail-media-report-2026/That’s the question at the centre of this week’s episode of The Retail Podcast, where I sit d…
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188 days agoMacy's Is Closing Stores. Carrefour Is Opening in Africa. What's Really Happening in Global Retail | World Retail Signals
In this episode of World Retail Signals, co-hosts Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone, Programme Director at World Retail Congress, join Alex to unpack the retail developments shaping leadership thinking across the UK, Europe, Africa and the US.T…
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- 191 days ago
Gymshark Is Opening Gyms. Selfridges Is Going VIP. Is This What Loyalty Looks Like Now?
Retail is undergoing a fundamental shift—from product-driven transactions to experience-led ecosystems.In this episode of 5 Things Friday, we break down the most important retail trends shaping 2026:Gymshark is launching its first physical gym, signalling a move from apparel b…
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- 191 days ago
Zero-Click Shopping Is Here. Here's What Retail Needs to Do Before It's Too Late
AI is fundamentally changing how consumers search, discover, and buy.In this Asia-Pacific edition of 5 Things Friday, we explore the next wave of retail transformation:* The rise of Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) and how AI search is replacing traditional SEO* Why zero-click…
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195 days agoThe New Rules of Retail in 2026: AI, Profitability & the Store's Comeback | World Retail Signals
World Retail Signals breaks down the retail shifts that matter most right now.In this episode, Alex is joined by Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone, Programme Director at World Retail Congress, to explore the trends reshaping global retail — fro…
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198 days agoAdidas x ASOS, Experiential Retail & Uber Eats Loyalty Shift | Five Things Friday
Physical retail isn’t dead, boring retail is.This episode breaks down the smart retail moves winning right now: collabs, pop-ups, experiences, and loyalty that works across ecosystems.In this episode of Five Things Friday, the conversation covers the retail stories shaping the…
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198 days agoAmazon’s New Surcharge, Re-Commerce Growth & The Retail Energy Shock | Five Things Friday APAC
In this episode of Five Things Friday APAC Edition, Ryf Quail, Managing Director of NRF APAC, is joined by Ngai Yuen Low, Managing Director of AEON360, for a sharp discussion on the retail issues shaping the region right now.They unpack Amazon’s planned 3.5% fuel and logistics…
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- 201 days ago
Part 2 Top 10 Most Innovative Retail Stores in the World | From Pop Mart to Louis Vuitton
In Part 2 of this conversation, Matthew Brown — Retail Trend Futurist & Keynote Speaker — joins Alex to break down some of the most innovative retail concepts in the world right now.From Pop Mart in Bangkok and Nespresso’s Flatiron flagship to Restoration Hardware, Gentle …
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201 days agoWorld Retail Signals: AI, Store Reinvention, Loyalty & Retail Trends Across Europe, Asia and the US
Welcome to World Retail Signals, the podcast from World Retail Congress, hosted by Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone, Programme Director at World Retail Congress.In this episode, the conversation spans Europe, Asia and the US, exploring the ret…
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