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podcast · 12 Oct 2026 · Trade press
Nike Sales Decline and the Prime Day Rush | Jill Dvorak, NRF
Jill Dvorak, SVP Content at NRF, on Prime Day, Walmart's $300m bulky-item hub and the Nike sales decline in China. Is early discounting growing holiday demand or just moving it?Alex Rezvan, Host of The Retail Podcast, and Jill Dvorak, SVP Content at NRF, cover the week'…
news · 7 Oct 2026 · Trade press
Al-Futtaim's One Commerce Backbone Is Built for Agentic Retail
Al-Futtaim runs around 30 digital storefronts from one shared commerce backbone. At NRF Europe, Eric Meulien explained how that architecture let the Dubai group scale without replatforming, and why product data, 15-minute delivery and AI shopping agents are now testing it.
news · 24 Sept 2026 · Operator voice
M&S Food Put Its Entire Range on Machine Learning
M&S Food spent four years moving forecasting, replenishment and allocation onto RELEX. At NRF Europe, Susan Massicot explained why the hard part was not the technology.
news · 15 Sept 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
NRF Europe 2026 Day 1 Recap: Five Sessions Shaping Retail
NRF Retail's Big Show Europe 2026 opened in Paris with five sessions on supply chain transformation, cross-border commerce, marketplace expansion and Debenhams' digital reinvention.
podcast · 11 Sept 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
Inditex & Zara, H&M & COS, JD.com, Google + Australian Retail | Five Things Friday
JD’s robotics plan raises a practical question: can automation handle the exceptions that make fulfilment difficult? Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak examine the costs, the people, and the operational test behind the ambition.This Five Things Friday International Edition also cover…
news · 11 Sept 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
Primark Bets on Home Delivery Without Abandoning the Store
Primark is preparing to offer home delivery in Great Britain for the first time, backed by a newly acquired automated fulfilment facility in Sheffield. The strategic question is whether the value retailer can add e-commerce convenience without undermining the store economics t…
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…
podcast · 28 Aug 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
M&S Moves European Fulfilment to Zalando; John Lewis Launches Sports & Wellness
Marks & Spencer is moving its European ecommerce fulfilment to Zalando's ZEOS platform across 22 continental European markets. Alex Rezvan and Simone Oloman, Co-founder and CEO of NIFT, examine what the partnership means alongside five other UK retail developments from the…
podcast · 28 Aug 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
M&S Moves European Ecommerce Fulfilment to Zalando
Marks & Spencer is using Zalando's ZEOS platform for European ecommerce fulfilment across 22 continental European markets.Alex Rezvan and Simone Oloman, Co-founder and CEO of NIFT, cover six UK retail stories: M&S and Zalando's European fulfilment partnership; …
news · 24 Aug 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
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
The International Briefing: 5 Global Retail Stories to Know SHEIN, JD.com, India, Shipping & Fabletics
What should global retail leaders be paying attention to right now?In this edition of The International Briefing, Jill Dvorak, Senior Vice President, Content at NRF, joins Alex Rezvan to unpack five developments from across the international retail industry.Europe: What could …
podcast · 21 Aug 2026 · Trade press
The International Briefing: SHEIN, JD.com, India, Shipping & Fabletics
The International Briefing examines five developments shaping retail around the world—and what they mean for industry leaders. Jill Dvorak, Senior Vice President, Content at NRF, joins Alex Rezvan for this edition. Europe’s €3 parcel charge A new charge on low-value parcels en…
news · 21 Aug 2026 · Trade press
NIFT Is Betting on 90-Minute Fashion Delivery as UK Retail Rethinks Convenience, Value and Resale
NIFT is expanding its rapid-delivery model with a 12,000 sq ft logistics hub at Westfield London. Co-founder and CEO Simone Oloman explains why faster local fulfilment could give fashion brands a new route into London, as UK retail rethinks value, luxury consolidation and resale.
news · 14 Aug 2026 · Vendor
ReturnPro's Sender Shamiss: Retail's $890 Billion Returns Problem Has Become a Margin Opportunity
ReturnPro CEO and co-founder Sender Shamiss argues that retail's $890 billion returns problem is now a margin opportunity, spanning prevention, fraud detection, intelligent routing and recommerce.
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 · 28 Jul 2026 · Trade press
5 Things Friday: WAIC 2026, JD.com's EU Bid & Decathlon's Uber Eats Move
AI is moving beyond individual productivity tools. The more important question is whether companies will redesign their operating models around it. In this edition of Five Things Friday: APAC Edition, Ryf Quail and the panel examine five developments connecting technology, mar…
news · 1 Jul 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
Alcampo and Ocado: Grocery Ecommerce Runs on Partnership
Carlos Pedreira Freire and Gregor Ulitzka explain how operational excellence, customer trust and deep collaboration are driving the next phase of online grocery growth in Spain.
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 · 17 Jun 2026 · Trade press
The Global Retail Briefing: UK, GCC, Dubai & Luxury Expansion
Global retail is moving fast and this first international briefing looks beyond the US to track where the biggest growth stories are happening. In this episode, we cover Frasers Group’s reported $2 billion takeover bid for Hugo Boss, JD.com’s UK expansion through Joybuy and it…
podcast · 9 Jun 2026 · Trade press
Unauthorized Sellers Are Killing Retail Margins
Unauthorized sellers can quietly destroy retail margins. In this episode of The Retail Podcast, Alex speaks with Megan Harman, founder of Thorn Crest, about how unauthorized sellers, counterfeits, dupes, broken case packs, copycat products, and weak reseller agreements can ero…
podcast · 29 May 2026 · Trade press
NRF 2026 APAC Agenda: The Retail Sessions to Watch
Ryf Quail joins Alex to walk through the NRF 2026 APAC agenda just before the show opens in Singapore. This episode is a practical guide to the sessions, speakers and themes shaping this year’s event, from AI-powered supply chains and retail media to omnichannel, luxury, malls…
news · 18 May 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
Strait of Hormuz Oil Shock and AI Boom Reshape Global Retail
Deloitte economist Dr Kalish set out how Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, rising inflation and an AI-fuelled investment surge are reshaping the global economic backdrop for retail.
podcast · 10 Apr 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
Amazon’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…
podcast · 10 Apr 2026 · Operator voice · primary theme
Amazon’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 logistic…
podcast · 3 Apr 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
5 Things Friday APAC: Oil Shock, Supply Chains & Why Big Brands Are Suddenly at Risk
This week’s Five Things Friday breaks down a growing global retail crisis and why it’s much bigger than consumer confidence.We unpack how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are triggering a ripple effect across Asia Pacific retail, impacting everything from energy costs …
podcast · 3 Apr 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
5 Things Friday APAC: Oil Shock, Supply Chains & Why Big Brands Are Suddenly at Risk
This week’s Five Things Friday breaks down a growing global retail crisis—and why it’s much bigger than consumer confidence. We unpack how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are triggering a ripple effect across Asia Pacific retail, impacting everything from energy costs…
podcast · 11 Mar 2026 · Vendor
The End of Retail Firefighting: Building the "Retail Nervous System"
Discover how to bridge the gap between retail planning and execution in this interview with Costas Malamas, CEO of Dataviva. We discuss the "Retail Nervous System" and how a single unified system can handle everything from long-term analytics to real-time purchase or…
podcast · 6 Feb 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
IKEA vs. Puma: How APAC Giants are Solving the Retail Supply Chain Crisis
Retail in APAC is hitting a breaking point where "freshness" is no longer a luxury it's a survival requirement. Ryf Quail and Yuen Low break down why traditional 6-month order cycles are killing brands and how AI agents are fundamentally changing how consumers di…
podcast · 6 Feb 2026 · Trade press · primary theme
IKEA vs. Puma: How APAC Giants are Solving the Retail Supply Chain Crisis
Retail in APAC is hitting a breaking point where "freshness" is no longer a luxury it's a survival requirement. Ryf Quail and Yuen Low break down why traditional 6-month order cycles are killing brands and how AI agents are fundamentally changing how consumers discover product…
podcast · 7 Oct 2025 · Operator voice
How Best Buy’s Supply Chain Chief Sees AI Transforming Retail - Mark Irvin with NRF’s Jill Dvorak & Alex Rezvan
AI, upskilling, and the future of intelligent supply chains — live from NRF Europe.At NRF Europe, Jill Dvorak sits down with Best Buy’s Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, Mark Irvin, and Alex Rezvan from The Retail Podcast to explore how artificial intell…
podcast · 29 Aug 2025 · Trade press
Five Things Friday: US Retail - Walmart AI, Travis Kelce, American Eagle, Gap & Best Buy
US retail news: Walmart marketplace AI and next‑day delivery, Gap’s denim push, Best Buy’s refurb engine, Cracker Barrel’s logo U‑turn, plus A&F × NFL. Subscribe for weekly retail strategy.American Eagle’s latest ambassador buzz & denim warsGap’s creative burst and the…
podcast · 6 Aug 2025 · Vendor
How Computer Vision is Transforming Retail Operations: UK Supermarket Morrisons Case Study
In this episode, we explore how Focal Systems is driving innovation in retail with cutting-edge AI and computer vision technology. Discover how Focal Systems partnered with UK grocery giant Morrisons to streamline stock control, boost on-shelf availability, and enhance custome…
podcast · 1 Aug 2025 · Trade press
AI Audio at Auchan, EU Customs Reform, Carrefour’s Autonomous Stores, Europe’s Ecommerce Habits & Inditex’s Lefties Gamble | Five Things Friday EU
This week on Five Things Friday EU Edition, host Alex from The Retail Podcast is joined by co-host Alexandra Boisson, Retail Tech & eCommerce Specialist at Business France. Together, they explore Europe’s retail landscape highlighting game-changing AI innovations, pivotal …
podcast · 18 Jul 2025 · Trade press
Five Things Friday EU: Carrefour AI Accelerator, Pinterest Commerce, RFID Expansion, and Amazon’s Beauty Push
Join Alex Rezvan and Alexandra Boisson for another engaging Five Things Friday EU edition. This week, we explore:Carrefour’s innovative "Store Me Up" startup accelerator, aiming to redefine in-store AI experiences.Pinterest’s AI-driven partnership with La Redoute, cr…
podcast · 8 Jul 2025 · Vendor
Nagarro’s Rahul Mahajan: AI Demand Planning, Knowledge Graphs & Humanized Personalization
How a €1 B digital‑engineering firm uses generative AI and agent tech to reinvent retail supply chains and CX.18 000 engineers, €1 B revenue, 50+ patents—Nagarro’s Global CTO Rahul Mahajan explains how generative AI, vector databases and knowledge graphs are reshaping demand p…
podcast · 26 Jun 2025 · Trade press
APAC Retail 2025: Mobile Wallet Boom, Same-Day Delivery Costs, Country Road Turnaround
Mobile wallets now power 73 % of APAC e-commerce checkouts, same-day shipping prices hit record lows, and Australia’s Country Road Group faces a 93 % profit plunge. In this Five Things Friday episode, Alex (The Retail Podcast) joins Ryf Quail (Managing Director, NRF APAC) and …
podcast · 30 Apr 2025 · Vendor · primary theme
How Retailers Can Win the Battle Against Returns with ReturnPro CEO Sender Shamiss
Returns are costing retailers nearly $900 billion annually—and the problem is accelerating.In this episode, Sender Shamiss, CEO and co-founder of ReturnPro, joins The Retail Podcast to expose the operational chaos, financial impact, and future-facing solutions around retail re…
podcast · 14 Apr 2025 · Vendor · primary theme
Trust Place: The Saviour of Luxury Goods?
Didier Mattalia, co-founder and CEO of Trust-Place, joins Alex on The Retail Podcast to explore how digital passports transform traceability and customer relationships post-purchase. Discover how luxury and premium brands across fashion, home furnishings, electronics, and mobi…
podcast · 2 Apr 2025 · Operator voice
Driving Marketplace Innovation at Kingfisher
In this episode, David Gomez Cardona steps into the studio to discuss his global journey in e-commerce, logistics, and digital transformation. He highlights how Kingfisher—parent company of B&Q, Castorama, Brico Dépôt, and Screwfix, continues to strengthen its omnichannel …
podcast · 10 Feb 2025 · Trade press
AI in Retail: How Executives Are Embedding AI
📢AI is transforming retail from supply chain to customer experience. In this episode, Jane Cheung, Global Research Leader at IBM, shares insights from a study of 5,000 executives on how AI is being embedded across retail operations.00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 02:15 - A…
podcast · 9 Jan 2025 · Operator voice · primary theme
Revolutionizing Retail: Insights from Tesco’s Transcend
Join us as we dive into Tesco’s groundbreaking supply chain solution, Transcend, with CEO Oliver Ward. Discover how data-driven tools, streamlined operations, and customer-centric strategies are reshaping retail globally. Learn how retailers can scale online operations, optimi…
podcast · 8 Jan 2025 · Operator voice · primary theme
How To Transform Supply Chains for a Resilient Future
In a rapidly evolving business landscape, supply chains are facing unprecedented challenges. The transformation is not only driven by technological advancements but also by the need to adapt to shifting global dynamics. In this article, we'll discuss the critical factors that …
podcast · 9 Sept 2024 · Vendor · primary theme
Sustainability and Retail Supply Chains
Event that was mentioned by Eric: https://tradebeyond.com/events/2024-global-sourcing-day/ The Future of Retail Supply Chains: Insights from TradeBeyond Navigating the Future of Retail Supply Chains: Insights from Eric Linxweiler In an era of rapid change and increasing comple…
podcast · 2 Feb 2023 · Vendor · primary theme
NRF2023 Future of Shipping with CEO of Shipium, Jason Murray 19 years at Amazon, where he spent most of his time as a VP building the tech stack powering Prime
The future of shipping and e-commerce could be said to be the future of retail. Creating value in the sometimes disconnected supply chain process helps retailers offer fast, free, and on-time shipping delivery, which is often an area that is overlooked due to its complexity.We…
podcast · 25 Jan 2023 · Vendor · primary theme
NRF 2023 Thompson Brockmann, VP of Operations, talks us through Tompkins Robotics demo
A great demonstration of the power of robotics in the supply chain Thompson Brockmann, VP of Operations, talks us through Tompkins Robotics demo. Tompkins Robotics: A Global Leader in Robotic Automation ofDistribution and Fulfillment Operations In today's fast-paced business w…
podcast · 29 Apr 2020 · Trade press
Post COVID-19 A New Normal Part 1 of 3 (5 Minute Digest)
What is this New Normal in Retail, who does it apply to. What should you be building as the waves of this pandemic sweeps through the economy, do you have the right partners in place for your supply chain or business, will you be able to tap into the new normal and what could …