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• podcast · 4 Sept 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  Target Beauty Studio: Prestige Beauty Comes to 600+ Stores

  Target is bringing 90 prestige, emerging and global beauty brands to more than 600 stores. Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak examine what Target Beauty Studio means for Target, Sephora and Ulta Beauty—and where the customer’s beauty spend could move next.This week’s US retail briefi…

• podcast · 2 Sept 2026 · Trade press

  Pinduoduo Malaysia, Singapore–Johor Bahru RTS and AI Search

  Pinduoduo's expansion in Malaysia is testing how local retailers compete with ultra-low-price cross-border commerce, while the Singapore–Johor Bahru RTS Link could redraw the retail catchment between the two markets.Ngai Yuen Low, Ryf Quail and Alex Rezvan examine the proj…

• news · 28 Aug 2026 · Trade press

  Walmart, Home Depot, American Eagle, Best Buy and Ross Reveal Five New Rules of US Retail

  Walmart is removing friction at checkout, Home Depot is turning stores into rapid-fulfilment hubs, American Eagle is betting on football culture, Best Buy has reached a major zero-waste milestone and Ross is proving that value retail can grow through more than price alone. Tog…

• podcast · 28 Aug 2026 · Trade press

  Walmart Adds Apple Pay as Ross Outpaces TJX on Q2 Comps

  Walmart has started rolling out Apple Pay at select US Walmart and Sam's Club locations, with rollout to all US stores and clubs planned by the end of 2026. Alex Rezvan is joined by Jill Dvorak, Senior Vice President, Content at NRF, for five US retail stories: Home Depot's na…

• news · 27 Aug 2026 · Operator voice · primary theme

  Holland & Barrett Is Designing for the Attention Economy, Not Just the Shopping Trip

  Speaking at EuroShop 2026, Holland & Barrett's Head of Store Design Richard Fisher explains why physical retail now competes with Netflix for attention, and how punk and showbiz design, Tesco concessions and the Cardiff Experience Store are reinventing a 150-year-old wellness …

• news · 24 Aug 2026 · Trade press

  From Shein's €3 Challenge to Fabletics' Global Push: Five Forces Reshaping International Retail

  Cross-border e-commerce is getting more expensive, marketplaces are searching for growth beyond merchandise, India's quick-commerce boom is challenging traditional grocery, global shipping remains unpredictable and Fabletics is betting on stores for its next phase of expansion.

• podcast · 21 Aug 2026 · Trade press

  Five Things Friday UK: Harvey Nichols, Poundland, IKEA & Rapid Delivery

  Five Things Friday UK Edition brings together the retail stories worth knowing this week. Alex Rezvan of The Retail Podcast and Simone Oloman, co-founder of Need It For Tonight, discuss the developments shaping the UK retail industry and what they could mean for retailers, bra…

• news · 11 Aug 2026 · Trade press

  Frasers, Tesco, Nike and FairPrice Reveal the New Battle for Retail Control

  From Frasers Group's pursuit of Hugo Boss and Tesco's quick-commerce expansion to Nike's China recalibration and FairPrice's smart-store platform, five stories reveal that retail's next battle is about controlling the customer relationship.

• news · 7 Aug 2026 · Vendor

  NVIDIA's Vision for AI in Retail: Shopping Assistants, Digital Twins and the Rise of Physical AI

  NVIDIA's Azita Martin on how generative AI, digital twins and physical AI are moving retail from pilots into stores, distribution centres and e-commerce.

• podcast · 1 Aug 2026 · Operator voice

  APAC Retail Trends: China Membership, Vietnam E-commerce & K-Food

  Retail crime is becoming serious enough to affect whether stores can continue operating in parts of Australia. At the same time, Costco is expanding its reach in China through JD.com, Vietnam’s e-commerce market is being shaped by Shopee and TikTok Shop, and functional foods a…

• podcast · 31 Jul 2026 · Trade press

  Is UK Retail Changing Again? Argos, Charlotte Tilbury, ONS, Primark & Skims

  The UK retail industry never stands still. This week Alex and Simone unpack five of the biggest retail stories shaping customer experience, ecommerce, retail technology and consumer behaviour across the UK. In this episode: • Charlotte Tilbury transforms Covent Garden into an …

• news · 30 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  The World's Best Stores Are Converging Around One Idea

  Matthew Brown's latest selection of the world's most innovative stores reveals a clear direction for physical retail. The winners are competing on emotion, hospitality, community and experience.

• podcast · 29 Jul 2026 · Trade press

  US Retail Sales Surge, Walmart’s World Cup Moment and Wonder’s $9B Bet

  US retail sales rose more than 11% year over year in June across the core categories tracked by Retail Dive. But the headline number is only one part of this week’s retail story. Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak examine five developments affecting consumer behaviour, store experien…

• news · 28 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  BM Is Rebuilding the Spanish Supermarket Shoppers Thought Lost

  At its La Finca flagship in Madrid, BM is combining the craft of a traditional market with modern retail technology, local sourcing and specialist fresh food expertise.

• podcast · 24 Jul 2026 · Trade press

  Primark Faces New Pressure as M&S Bets on the Weekly Shop

  M&S is building a bigger proposition around the family weekly shop. Primark is lowering prices as competition for value-conscious fashion customers intensifies. Meanwhile, beauty and luxury brands are moving beyond products and free samples towards experiences, consultatio…

• podcast · 24 Jul 2026 · Operator voice

  UK Retail: M&S Goes Bigger, Primark Cuts Prices & Beauty Gets Personal

  M&S is building a bigger proposition around the family weekly shop. Primark is lowering prices as competition for value-conscious fashion customers intensifies. Meanwhile, beauty and luxury brands are moving beyond products and free samples towards experiences, consultatio…

• news · 23 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  FamilyMart Is Turning the Convenience Store Into a Destination

  FamilyMart has opened FAMIMA PARK AZABUDAI, its first flagship store in Tokyo, as part of a strategy to turn the convenience store into a retail destination.

• podcast · 22 Jul 2026 · Trade press

  Starbucks Korea, Lefties UK, AI Beauty and Adidas Bangkok

  Five global retail stories in one concise briefing: Starbucks Korea’s marketing crisis, retail-crime legislation in Canada and the US, AI-powered beauty at shu uemura, Lefties’ UK launch and Adidas’ community-focused Bangkok store.Five international retail developments in unde…

• podcast · 22 Jul 2026 · Trade press

  Starbucks Korea, AI Beauty Mirrors and Lefties’ UK Launch

  Starbucks Korea’s Tank Day promotion led to public backlash and an unusual company-wide response. What should international brands learn from the mistake? Alex Rezvan and Jill from the National Retail Federation examine five stories influencing global retail: Starbucks Korea a…

• news · 22 Jul 2026 · Operator voice

  H2O Retailing Rebuilds Japanese Retail Around Unified Commerce

  H2O Retailing Corporation is modernising its technology foundations to connect data, AI, stores and human service around a single customer relationship.

• news · 21 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  M&S, Aldi and Holland & Barrett Reveal Retail's Growth Strategy

  From destination flagship stores to experiential activations and culturally relevant marketing, the UK's leading retailers are proving that growth today depends on creating experiences customers want to be part of, not simply transactions they need to make.

• podcast · 21 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  Milan's Retail Shift: Community, Culture & Curated Luxury (Video)

  Experience alone isn't enough.On the next stop of our Road to NRF Europe, The Retail Podcast arrives in Milan to explore how one of Europe's fashion capitals is redefining luxury retail.If Madrid showed us retail as a destination and London demonstrated experiential re…

• podcast · 21 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  Milan's Retail Shift: Community, Culture & Curated Luxury Video

  Milan has long been recognised as one of the world's luxury capitals, but what makes its retail experience so distinctive? In this episode of The Retail Podcast, we explore how Milan moves beyond experiential retail to focus on something even more valuable—curation. Walking th…

• podcast · 17 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  M&S Pantheon, the World Cup Spending Effect and Aldi Goes Baldi

  What does M&S’s investment in its renewed Oxford Street flagship tell us about the future of physical retail? Simone Oloman and Alex Rezvan examine the new M&S Pantheon format and the growing need for stores to become places customers actively choose to spend time in. …

• podcast · 17 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  M&S Bets on Oxford Street, Aldi Goes Baldi and the FIFA Effect

  M&S has renewed almost 100,000 square feet of retail space on Oxford Street. Aldi temporarily became Baldi for Pitbull. Holland & Barrett created a wellness pub.Simone Oloman and Alex Rezvan discuss what these stories reveal about destination stores, cultural relevance…

• news · 17 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  Pomelo Built Stores Around Mobile, Not the Other Way Around

  Pomelo pioneered a mobile-first omnichannel retail model in Southeast Asia, using physical stores to support e-commerce and reduce purchase anxiety.

• news · 16 Jul 2026 · Trade press

  Uniqlo, Zara and FamilyMart Reveal New Rules of Global Retail

  Uniqlo, Zara and FamilyMart show how disciplined expansion, omnichannel stores and experience-led retail are rewriting the playbook for global growth.

• podcast · 15 Jul 2026 · Trade press

  Uniqlo, Shein and FamilyMart: Global Retail’s New Playbook

  Uniqlo is expanding, Shein is approaching a possible Hong Kong listing, and FamilyMart is transforming the convenience store into a fashion and cultural destination.Alex and Jill also discuss Onitsuka Tiger, Inditex’s omnichannel model and what international retail events reve…

• podcast · 15 Jul 2026 · Trade press

  Uniqlo’s Global Surge, Shein’s IPO Test and FamilyMart’s Reinvention

  Uniqlo is reporting strong international momentum. Shein is moving closer to a possible Hong Kong listing while facing a leadership transition and continuing legal scrutiny. FamilyMart, meanwhile, is attempting to transform the convenience store into a destination for food, fa…

• news · 15 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  Ingka Centres: "We Are a Meeting Place, Not a Shopping Centre"

  At Shoptalk Europe 2026, Ingka Centres' Kajsa Gihan argued the future of physical retail is not shopping - it is meeting places people choose to spend time in.

• podcast · 14 Jul 2026 · Vendor · primary theme

  Inside London's Most Innovative Retail Experiences Before NRF Paris (Video)

  Retail is changing faster than ever—and London is showing what the future looks like.Ahead of NRF Europe, we take you on a retail roadshow through one of the world's most influential shopping destinations to explore how leading brands are transforming the in-store experience. …

• podcast · 14 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  Inside London's Most Innovative Retail Experiences Before NRF Paris

  Retail is changing faster than ever—and London is showing what the future looks like. Ahead of NRF Europe, we take you on a retail roadshow through one of the world's most influential shopping destinations to explore how leading brands are transforming the in-store experience.…

• podcast · 13 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  RH London, Harvey Nichols & the Future of Luxury

  Luxury retail is evolving beyond products and this week's World Retail Signals explores exactly why.Alex is joined by Ian and Niamh from the World Retail Congress to discuss the biggest retail developments shaping the industry today.In this episode:RH London's new flag…

• podcast · 13 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  RH London, Harvey Nichols & the Future of Luxury

  Luxury retail is evolving beyond products and this week's World Retail Signals explores exactly why. Alex is joined by Ian and Niamh from the World Retail Congress to discuss the biggest retail developments shaping the industry today. In this episode: RH London's new flagship …

• news · 8 Jul 2026 · Operator voice · primary theme

  Why 5 Million People Still Visit SM Supermalls Every Day Despite the Rise of E-commerce

  SM Supermalls President Steven Tan explains why customer-first innovation, inclusivity and community experiences continue to fuel double-digit growth across one of the world's largest mall operators.

• podcast · 7 Jul 2026 · Operator voice · primary theme

  How SM Supermalls Serves 5 Million Shoppers Every Day | Steven S. Tan President

  Can physical retail still outperform e-commerce?In this exclusive interview recorded live at NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific, Steven S. Tan, President of SM Supermalls, explains why physical shopping centres continue to thrive by putting customers at the centre of…

• podcast · 7 Jul 2026 · Operator voice · primary theme

  How SM Supermalls Serves 5 Million Shoppers Every Day | Steven S. Tan President

  Can physical retail still outperform e-commerce? In this exclusive interview recorded live at NRF 2026: Retail's Big Show Asia Pacific, Steven S. Tan, President of SM Supermalls, explains why physical shopping centres continue to thrive by putting customers at the centre of ev…

• podcast · 26 Jun 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  Lacoste, Nadine Merabi, Wimbledon Pop-Ups, JD Sports & Disney Collectibles: This week in UK Retail

  This week on Five Things Friday UK Edition, Alex is joined by Simone Oloman, co-founder and CEO of For Tonight / Neft, a rapid delivery business for retailers, to unpack five retail stories from a quieter but still revealing week in UK fashion, lifestyle and consumer culture.F…

• podcast · 26 Jun 2026 · Trade press

  Lacoste, Nadine Merabi, Wimbledon Pop-Ups, JD Sports & Disney Collectibles: This week in UK Retail

  This week on Five Things Friday UK Edition, Alex is joined by Simone Oloman, co-founder and CEO of For Tonight / Neft, a rapid delivery business for retailers, to unpack five retail stories from a quieter but still revealing week in UK fashion, lifestyle and consumer culture. …

• podcast · 19 Jun 2026 · Trade press

  Meta Glasses, Walmart Drones & Retail's Biggest Shifts This Week

  Retail innovation continues to accelerate. In this episode of Five Things Friday USA, Joe and Jill explore five major stories shaping the future of commerce: • Meta's expanding partnership with Best Buy and the rise of AI-powered smart glasses • Walmart's aggressive drone deli…

• podcast · 19 Jun 2026 · Trade press

  Meta Glasses, Walmart Drones & Retail's Biggest Shifts This Week

  Retail innovation continues to accelerate.In this episode of Five Things Friday USA, Joe and Jill explore five major stories shaping the future of commerce:• Meta's expanding partnership with Best Buy and the rise of AI-powered smart glasses• Walmart's aggressive drone…

• podcast · 19 Jun 2026 · Operator voice

  How Brands Reach Gen Z Without TikTok + Coach's Retail Masterclass

  What happens when brands can no longer rely on social media to reach younger consumers? In this week's Five Things Friday UK, retail expert Simone Oloman, Co-Founder and CEO of NIFT, joins us to discuss one of the biggest questions facing retail marketers today: how brands sta…

• podcast · 19 Jun 2026 · Trade press

  The Retail Trends Reshaping APAC: Pomelo, Temu, Miniso & More

  This episode of Five Things Friday explores major retail developments across APAC and global markets. Ruth Kewell and Alex discuss Pomelo's mobile-first retail model in Southeast Asia, the worsening retail conditions in Australia, and the international expansion of Chinese ret…

• podcast · 19 Jun 2026 · Trade press

  The Retail Trends Reshaping APAC: Pomelo, Temu, Miniso & More

  This episode of Five Things Friday explores major retail developments across APAC and global markets. Ruth Kewell and Alex discuss Pomelo's mobile-first retail model in Southeast Asia, the worsening retail conditions in Australia, and the international expansion of Chinese…

• news · 17 Jun 2026 · Trade press

  Peter Ruis: John Lewis Is Betting on AI, Resale and Expert Service

  At Shoptalk Europe 2026 in Barcelona, John Lewis Managing Director Peter Ruis said Britain's most recognisable retailer is no longer competing with other department stores but with specialist brands, social platforms, AI search engines, marketplaces and tech giants.

• podcast · 17 Jun 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  Madrid’s Retail Shift: Lessons From the Street, Not the Boardroom

  Madrid isn’t just a tourist destination. It is becoming a retail destination.In this episode, we explore how Sephora and Calvin Klein are using street-level activations in Madrid to create community, experience and engagement.What does this reveal about the future of physical …

• podcast · 17 Jun 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  Madrid’s Retail Shift: Lessons From the Street, Not the Boardroom

  Madrid is famous for tourism, culture, tapas and beautiful architecture. But walk through Gran Vía and another story starts to appear. In this episode of The Retail Podcast, we explore how Madrid is evolving from a tourist hotspot into a serious retail destination. From Sephor…

• podcast · 16 Jun 2026 · Operator voice

  How AI, Data and Hospitality Are Rewiring Retail in Japan

  Recorded live at NRF APAC 2026, this episode features Toru Koyama, Executive Officer & Head of IT and Digital Promotion Group at H2O Retailing Corp., and Executive Officer & GM of Digital Innovation Division at Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores, Inc. In this conversatio…

• podcast · 16 Jun 2026 · Operator voice

  How AI, Data and Hospitality Are Rewiring Retail in Japan

  Recorded live at NRF APAC 2026, this episode features Toru Koyama, Executive Officer & Head of IT and Digital Promotion Group at H2O Retailing Corp., and Executive Officer & GM of Digital Innovation Division at Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores, Inc. In this conversatio…

• podcast · 29 May 2026 · Trade press

  UK Retail Shake-Up: Ocado, Lidl, M&S Safety & Brand Collabs and a big thank you to COACH UK

  In this episode of Five Things Friday UK, Alex and Simone discuss major shifts across UK and European retail. Topics include Ocado’s growing role as a grocery technology platform, Lidl overtaking Morrisons, M&S’s staff safety initiative with WalkSafe, and the role of store…

• podcast · 26 May 2026 · Operator voice · primary theme

  Retail vs Netflix: Why Stores Are Fighting for Attention

  Retail is no longer just competing for customer spend. It is competing for attention. In this episode of Podcast Sessions, Richard Fisher, Head of Store Design at Holland & Barrett, joins us live from the EuroShop floor to explore how physical retail is changing in the att…

• news · 25 May 2026 · Trade press

  Alex Baldock on Currys, AI and Retail's Industrial Revolution

  Outgoing Currys CEO Alex Baldock on why AI is the biggest general purpose technology since steam power, the retailer's 75% UK share in AI laptops, and how 'home of AI' translates to colleagues, SMBs, and stores.

• podcast · 15 May 2026 · Trade press

  Why M&S, Topshop, H&M & Vogue Are Winning Fashion Culture Again

  Why are heritage fashion brands suddenly winning again? This episode explores how M&S, Topshop, H&M, Vogue and Laura Ashley are using experiential retail, collaborations and nostalgia marketing to reconnect with younger audiences. Topics include: M&S’s Ibiza runway…

• podcast · 15 May 2026 · Operator voice

  Retail Crime, AI Commerce & Why Stores Are Expanding Again

  AI is reshaping commerce. Retailers are investing in stores again. And organized retail crime has become one of the industry’s biggest policy priorities. This week, Jill Dvorak from the National Retail Federation joins Five Things Friday - USA Edition to discuss: The latest or…

• news · 14 May 2026 · Trade press

  Fressnapf's Torsten Toeller on Building a €5B Pet Empire

  Fressnapf founder Torsten Toeller built one of Europe's largest pet retail empires from a single store funded with 50,000 German marks. At the World Retail Congress, he reflected on 36 years of franchising, vertical integration, costly missteps, and why the future of pet care …

• podcast · 1 May 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  Retail’s Experience Era: Longchamp, Claire’s Comeback & AI’s Reddit Problem | 5 Things Friday UK

  This week on 5 Things Friday UK edition, we break down the retail stories shaping the high street, physical stores, discovery, customer experience, AI, and the future of retail. The episode starts with a spotlight on Positive Retail, described in the conversation as a more cur…

• podcast · 20 Apr 2026 · Trade press

  Retail Crime, JD.com, Carrefour Africa & Macy’s Closures | 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. …

• podcast · 17 Apr 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  The Future of Retail: Gymshark Gyms, Selfridges VIP Strategy & Loyalty Reinvented

  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…

• podcast · 13 Apr 2026 · Trade press

  World Retail Signals: The New Rules of Retail (AI, Stores, Profit)

  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 — fr…

• podcast · 10 Apr 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  Adidas 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 t…

• podcast · 7 Apr 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  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…

• podcast · 7 Apr 2026 · Trade press

  World 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 re…

• podcast · 3 Apr 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  Retail Trends UK: Selfridges Pop-Ups, Dyson’s Bold Move, New Look & Peachy Den

  Retail is evolving fast and this week’s UK retail breakdown covers the strategies brands are using to stay relevant, drive footfall, and win customers. We unpack five key retail stories shaping the industry right now: Selfridges’ Golden Goose pop-up turning retail into theatre…

• podcast · 31 Mar 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  The Future of Retail Stores: Global Flagships, Store Formats & Retail Innovation

  Retail is changing fast, and store formats are evolving even through crisis. In this episode of the Retail podcast, Alex sits down with Matthew from Echo Chamber to unpack what the best physical stores in the world are doing differently right now. Drawing on nearly three decad…

• podcast · 20 Mar 2026 · Trade press

  Target Bets on AI, Amazon Gets Faster, OpenAI Checkout, Clinique & Nuuds Five Things Friday US

  In this episode of Five Things Friday US Edition, we break down five retail and commerce stories shaping the week. We cover Target’s $6 billion turnaround push, including store refits, price cuts, and a bigger AI focus; Amazon’s expanded one- to three-hour delivery rollout acr…

• podcast · 19 Mar 2026 · Vendor

  5 Retail Shifts Reshaping Asia | Baby Bunting, India, Eid & AI

  Edition of Five Things Friday, Ryf Quail and Yuen Low, Managing Director, AEON360, break down five retail developments shaping Asia right now. This episode covers: Baby Bunting’s store-of-the-future turnaround Why frontline retail roles are being redesigned India’s acceleratin…

• podcast · 13 Mar 2026 · Trade press

  5 Things Friday UK: SHEIN Xcelerator, John Lewis AI, Whole Foods Expansion & Retail Store Trends

  It’s Friday 13 March, and this week’s Five Things Friday UK Edition breaks down the retail stories worth watching right now. In this episode, we cover: SHEIN opening up its infrastructure to other brands through SHEIN Xcelerator John Lewis pushing into AI-powered shopping and …

• podcast · 12 Mar 2026 · Vendor

  Retail Anywhere: AI Smart Kiosk Selling Products 24/7

  Recorded live from the show floor at EuroShop, this episode features Vahan Vardanian, Founder and CEO of Kerpak, demonstrating an AI-powered autonomous retail platform that can transform almost any cabinet, fridge, freezer, or kiosk into a 24/7 unattended store. The idea behin…

• podcast · 10 Mar 2026 · Trade press

  Retail Strategy Is Changing Fast: What Footfall, Sales Data & Experience Reveal

  How is data reshaping retail strategy? In this episode of The Retail Podcast, Alex sits down with Mark Bruce, a data and insights leader with experience spanning the shop floor, landlord-side retail operations, and portfolio analytics, to unpack what the data is really saying …

• podcast · 6 Mar 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  Molly-Mae, M&S, Greggs & EE: 5 Retail Moves Reshaping the High Street | Five Things Friday

  Retail is moving fast, and this episode breaks down five of the clearest signals shaping the high street right now. Alex and Simone Oloman, Co-Founder of Need It For Tonight, unpack Molly-Mae’s International Women’s Day activation, Marks & Spencer’s new Putney store format…

• podcast · 3 Mar 2026 · Trade press

  How Accessibility Impacts Bounce Rate, Basket Value, and Brand Trust

  Retailers talk about UX. They talk about conversion. But too many still ship digital experiences that a huge part of the population simply can’t use. In this episode of the Wonderful Retail Podcast, Marion Ranvier (Executive Director, @Contentsquare Foundation) explains why di…

• podcast · 13 Feb 2026 · Trade press

  Liberty x Bridgerton, Quiz Retail Goes Bust & Beauty Pop-Ups | Five Things Friday

  Liberty London meets Bridgerton, Quiz enters administration, and pop-ups are taking over the UK high street — this week's Five Things Friday covers the retail stories that matter. In this episode, Alex and Simone break down five major retail and fashion stories shaping the UK …

• podcast · 13 Feb 2026 · Trade press

  Luckin Hits 30,000 Stores | Sephora’s K-Beauty Pivot | Why Seoul is the New Retail Capital | Five Things Friday

  Retail is shifting fast across Asia-Pacific and this week’s Five Things Friday unpacks the signals every operator, brand and investor needs to watch. Low Ngai Yuen MD AEON360 & Ryf Quail (Managing Director, NRF Retail’s Big Show APAC & Middle East) joins the conversati…

• podcast · 10 Feb 2026 · Operator voice · primary theme

  How Marine Layer Wins Conscious Consumers: Retail Experience, Sustainability & Women in Leadership | NRF

  At NRF, we sat down with Alyssa Hampton and Corinne Suarez, senior retail leaders at Marine Layer, to break down what’s actually driving success in modern retail. Marine Layer has built a fast-growing retail business by focusing on conscious consumers, low-pressure in-store ex…

• podcast · 6 Feb 2026 · Trade press · primary theme

  Five Things Friday UK: Retail Tech, Reformation Stores, UAE Malls & What’s Next for UK Retail

  In this edition of Five Things Friday UK, Alex and Simone break down the most important retail and brand signals shaping the future of shopping right now. From Reformation’s quietly embedded in-store technology to luxury pop-ups in Dubai malls, this episode explores what actua…

• podcast · 3 Feb 2026 · Operator voice

  Why "Local" is a Business Model, Not a Marketing Slogan | BM

  How does a regional retailer scale to 86 stores in 7 years? We go on-site at BM’s La Finca flagship in Madrid with Regional Director José to uncover the "Anti-Commodity" playbook that is redefining grocery retail in Spain.In this episode, we explore:The 4 Pillars of BM: Why Fr…

• podcast · 9 Dec 2025 · Operator voice · primary theme

  How Place Vendôme Became a Top 3 Luxury Mall in the Middle East | Shane Eldstrom (CEO, United Developers)

  In this episode, recorded at MAPIC in Cannes, we sit down with Shane Eldstrom, CEO of United Developers, the company behind Place Vendôme in Qatar – a project that has already become the #3 shopping centre for high-end fashion in the entire Middle East, just a few years after …

• podcast · 2 Dec 2025 · Operator voice · primary theme

  Inside Europe’s Retail Property Boom: Ian Sandford on Debt Markets, Placemaking & F&B Trends

  Recorded live at MAPIC 2025 in Cannes, this episode features a rare deep-dive with Ian Sandford, President of Eurofund Group, one of Europe’s most influential retail property operators. With more than €2B in assets across Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany and the UK, Eurofund si…