EcomFuel Founder on 2026 Industry Trends
In this episode, Andrew, founder of the EcomFuel community, breaks down the 2026 E-commerce Trends report based on surveys of 300 mid‑to‑large DTC brands. The four headline findings are: massive AI adoption with no clear financial edge yet; Amazon’s share of revenue slipping back to 2017 levels despite more sellers; near‑universal reliance on paid traffic, where success hinges on high‑margin, low‑overhead models; and record‑high gross margins but record‑low net margins due to rising ad costs and other pressures. Andrew also notes a shift toward manufacturers and durable, niche brands while drop‑shipping and hybrid models decline.
How Regional Grocers Can Win With Fresh Over The Next Decade | 5IM
Jeremy Levine, senior director at Alvarez & Marsal’s Consumer & Retail Group, explains why fresh departments are a strategic priority for regional grocers, driven by consumer shifts toward healthier, protein‑rich diets and away from processed foods. He highlights that fresh...
Bed Bath & Beyond Buys The Container Store, Aerie Vs. AI & Has QVC Run Out Of Time? | Fast...
The episode covers three major retail headlines: Bed Bath & Beyond’s $150 million acquisition of The Container Store and its plan to create dual‑branded stores, Aerie’s “100 Aerie Real” pledge to ban AI‑generated models in its marketing featuring Pamela Anderson, and QVC’s alarming going‑concern...
E639: Maybe Credit Card Points AREN’T Going Away?
In this episode the host warns Amazon sellers about two looming cash‑flow threats: Amazon’s new policy to stop credit‑card payments for advertising and the DD7 payment schedule that delays payouts until seven days after delivery. He explains that the credit‑card...
Best Way to Segment a Catalog for AI Platforms
In this brief episode of Voices of Search, host Jordan Cooney chats with Katie Morrow, Director of Managed Services at ProductsUp, about the optimal way to segment product catalogs for AI platforms. They discuss how the choice of segmentation depends...
Key Themes at SXSW 2026 with Omnicom's Greg Brown
In this episode, Omnicom SVP of Innovation Greg Brown breaks down the six strategic themes from Omnicom’s SXSW 2026 recap, highlighting the shift from a reach‑driven economy to a trust‑driven, AI‑infused landscape. He explains how brands must move from traditional...
Department Store Reinvention: Old Rules Vs. New Success | Reimagining Retail
In this episode of Reimagining Retail, host Susie David‑Kenyon and analysts Rachel Wolf and Paul Briggs dissect the myth that department stores are dead, exploring how the format must evolve to stay relevant. They debate definitions, noting that modern department...
What Stephen Barnes Learned From His First Year as Owner of IJO
In this episode of In The Loop, Stephen Barnes reflects on his first year as owner of IJO, one of the jewelry industry's largest buying groups. He notes that ownership has given him full financial decision‑making authority, but the day‑to‑day...
Geofencing Turns Real-World Visits Into Targeted Digital Ads with Chris Seminatore
In this episode, Chris Seminatore, founder of Get Geofencing, explains how location‑based advertising—geofencing—captures a phone’s GPS signal to serve programmatic ads to users who physically visit specific places, turning real‑world foot traffic into highly targeted digital campaigns. He shares how...
What Advertisers Actually Need From Commerce Media Measurement | Behind the Numbers Special Edition Podcast
In this special edition of the eMarketer "Behind the Numbers" podcast, senior analyst Arielle Fager leads a panel with Jack Newper of Purdue Farms and Matt Barresi of Kimberly‑Clark to dissect the growing gap between retail media spend and measurement...
Mondelez Overhauls Its $3.5 Billion Digital Commerce Strategy in Era of AI Search
Mondelez is revamping its $3.5 billion digital commerce platform to meet the rise of AI‑driven, agentic search, after learning retailers expect 30% of traffic to be agentic by 2028. The company unblocked bot crawlers, rebuilt sitemaps, and optimized site speed to...
SPONSORED EPISODE: Path to Stable Inventory & Price Transparency as Potential Car Buyers See Uncertain World
In this sponsored episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, host Nick Zulovich talks with James Virgo, SVP and Managing Director of GWC Warranty, about the current used‑car market. Virgo notes that pricing has stabilized after pandemic‑driven spikes and that falling...
Apparel on DoorDash Is the Next Big Shift | Fast Five Shorts
The episode discusses DoorDash's expansion into apparel, with four brands—Urban Outfitters, Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, and Rally House—set to launch on the platform in spring 2026, following Foot Locker's recent debut. Hosts Chris and Jenna argue that this move reflects...
REI vs Employees | Fast Five Shorts
The episode examines the REI union’s decision to authorize a boycott of the retailer’s flagship anniversary sale after REI declared an impasse in contract talks and began cutting wages and benefits. Hosts discuss how the boycott, which could affect both...
Aldi Hands Over Ecommerce to Instacart | Fast Five Shorts
Aldi has partnered exclusively with Instacart to power its newly redesigned website and mobile app, using Instacart’s Storefront Pro platform to deliver AI‑driven product discovery, shoppable recipes, and rapid delivery or curbside pickup. Hosts discuss how this move lets Aldi...
What to Expect At Shoptalk Europe 2026: A Conversation With Adam Plom | 5IM
In this episode, Adam Plom, Vice President and Head of Content for Shoptalk Europe, previews the upcoming Shoptalk Europe conference in Barcelona (June 9‑11, 2026). He highlights the event’s pan‑European scope, bringing together retailers, brands, tech, investors and media across...
Faye McLeod on Luxury World-Building, One Window at a Time
In this episode, Imran Ahmed talks with former Louis Vuitton visual image director Faye McLeod about her 16‑year career designing store windows, facades, and runway sets that turn public streets into democratic stages. McLeod shares how a childhood accident taught...
Michael Kors' Store Makeover: Jet Set for a New Era - Where We Buy #377
In this episode of Where We Buy, host James Cook chats with Kevin Vong, SVP of Global Store and Workplace Experience at Capri Holdings, about Michael Kors' evolving "jet set" store concept, highlighted by a new Rockefeller Center location featuring...
My Recommendation on How To Do Product Seeding
In this 7‑minute episode, the host breaks down product seeding as a systematic funnel rather than a one‑off giveaway, emphasizing its role in generating user‑generated content, social proof, and valuable signal about which creators truly drive results. He outlines a...
The Future of Grocery: Introducing GroceryLab with FMI's Doug Baker
In this episode, Doug Baker, Vice President of Industry Relations at the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), discusses the grocery sector’s lag in technology adoption and introduces Grocery Lab, a hands‑on, cross‑functional event slated for June 2‑4, 2026 in Detroit’s historic...
E638: The 5 Silent Giants Killing It on Amazon
In this episode, host Dave highlights five Amazon‑dominant brands that quietly generate over $100 million each year, ranging from supplement pioneer Mary Ruth Organics to legacy beauty giant L’Oréal, cleaning‑product specialist Wayman Brands, niche appliance‑cleaner maker Active Official, and historic coffee...
3 Consumers Retailers Must Know in the AI Era | Reimagining Retail
In this episode of Reimagining Retail, host Susie David‑Canyon and analysts Karina Lam and Sky Cannavis unpack the three emerging consumer archetypes in the AI era: the traditional human shopper, the futuristic AI‑driven agent, and the hybrid human‑AI shopper who...
Commerce Riff with Sri & PVSB - March 31, 2026
In this 14‑minute Commerce Riff, hosts Peter (PVSB) and Sri discuss four major news items: Dollar General’s appointment of J.J. Fleeman, formerly of Ahold Delhaize USA, as CEO to accelerate its grocery push; the potential merger between spirits giants Pernod...
The Hidden Ecommerce Revenue Killers Eating Your Margins with DJ Sprague
In this episode, hosts David Shomer and Ken Wilson sit down with e‑commerce expert DJ Sprague to expose the "10 hidden revenue killers" that can drain up to 37.9% of a brand’s profit, from payment‑processor fees and false declines to...
The In-Store Unlock: Retail Media's Next Stage | Behind the Numbers Special Edition
In this special edition of the eMarketer podcast, analyst Sarah Marzano explains why U.S. retail media has been built for e‑commerce rather than physical stores, despite stores accounting for over 80% of sales. She highlights the massive $70 billion retail‑media spend...
Amazon Is Using Local Grocers to Win Delivery Faster | Fast Five Shorts
The episode examines Amazon's expanding partnership with regional grocers like Winn‑Dixie, now covering the Tampa Bay area, and its rollout of one‑hour and three‑hour delivery for over 90,000 products nationwide. Hosts discuss how Amazon leverages its superior logistics to monetize...
Instacart’s Smart Cart Uses AI to Watch Your Every Move | Fast Five Shorts
The episode examines Instacart’s new Caper Cart, now equipped with NVIDIA Jetson edge AI devices that combine cameras, scales, and location tracking to identify items in real time and create a constantly updated "grocery world model." Hosts argue the technology...
Amazon’s “Shop Direct” Lets You Buy Anywhere Without Leaving | Fast Five Shorts
The episode breaks down Amazon’s expanded ShopDirect feature, which now lets third‑party brands feed product data into Amazon’s search and the Rufus AI assistant, directing shoppers either to the brand’s site or allowing Amazon’s AI to complete the purchase on...
Advertising in Everyday Moments with DoorDash's Vassili Samolis
In this episode, VP of Product Vassili Samolis of DoorDash discusses how the company has evolved from a restaurant‑delivery service into a high‑growth commerce media platform that delivers groceries, everyday essentials, and even flowers in moments of high intent. He...
The One with Central Perk - Where We Buy #376
In this episode, host James Cook talks with Phil Colicchio, co‑founder of Central Perk Coffee Company, about turning the iconic Friends coffee shop set into a real‑world brand. Phil explains how a chance licensing deal with Warner Bros., a complex...
Is Your $3,000 Handbag Worth It? Tanner Leatherstein Has the Answer.
In this episode Imran Ahmed talks with Tanner Leatherstein, a leather‑tanning prodigy turned viral content creator, about his unconventional journey from a family tannery in Turkey to truck‑driving, consulting, and finally dissecting luxury handbags on social media. Tanner explains how...
The Strategy Trap: Why Great Plans Fail at Execution
In this episode of Commerce Beyond Borders, host Renee Hartman and co‑host Chris Baker sit down with retail veteran Kevin Artel, author of *The Strategy Trap: Why Companies Fail at Execution and How to Get It Right*. Artel explains his...
E637: Can You Trust Amazon Keyword Tool Estimates? We Found Out.
In this episode the Econ Crew team evaluates how trustworthy Amazon keyword and sales estimate tools are, focusing on Helium 10 and Jungle Scout. By comparing actual search volume data from Brand Analytics for three of their own brands to...
Ecommerce: The Stock Mistake Killing Your ROAS
In this episode the Hamasley Brothers dive deeper into the 80/20 rule, focusing on how a small subset of SKUs drives the majority of revenue and ROAS for e‑commerce brands. They explain why stockouts of those critical products can dramatically...
Drinkable Sunscreen, Protein Mac, and Killer Brownies
In this episode of The Curious Consumer, hosts Nate and Jenna chat with Shemin Ross, third‑generation owner of Killer Brownie, about the brand’s evolution from a regional bakery staple to a national CPG powerhouse now in over 15,000 retail locations,...
What European Luxury Can Learn From American Fashion
In this episode of The Debrief, senior editor Diana Pearl explains why European luxury houses are in a slump while American brands like Coach, Ralph Lauren, and Tory Burch are thriving. She argues that U.S. brands succeeded by refocusing on...
Amazon Wants To Be The Web's Search Bar, Ulta's Back & Vizio TVs Are Now Walmart Stores | Fast Five
The episode revisits former OmniTalk co‑host Carter Jensen, who now leads The Uncommon Business, a startup helping brands navigate AI. The hosts dissect Amazon’s expanded Shop Direct program, which now ingests third‑party product feeds and lets shoppers buy directly via...
Arvo Platform Builds Bridge Between Farmers and Online Shoppers
In this episode of Real Agriculture, Whitney Shaw of Arvo and Sam Jenkins of Punch Card Systems discuss Arvo, an online farmer's market platform that connects local producers directly with consumers. Arvo was conceived to replace informal listings on sites...
The Ruthless Forecast: How We Hold 7-Figure Brands Accountable
In this episode, host Richard Gaffin and Joy Sharma discuss the Profit Engineer seven‑figure system, a framework that combines rigorous forecasting, strategic planning, and execution to hold seven‑figure eCommerce brands accountable. They explain how the system uses AI‑enhanced forecasts to...
The Ultimate Revive-Al: Allison Lee with Jenny Fielding
In this episode, co‑founder and CEO Alison Lee walks through Revive’s evolution from a fitting‑room tech startup (originally called Hamster) to a full‑stack virtual tailoring, refurbishment, and resale platform that helps fashion brands cut returns, recover damaged inventory, and sell...
AI Doesn't Replace Human Judgment in Retail Real Estate - Where We Buy #375
In this episode, James Cook talks with Paul Sill, head of JLL’s Visionary Insights Group, about how data‑driven analytics can guide retail and restaurant site selection while avoiding the trap of mistaking correlation for causation. Sill explains how their predictive...
How Gymshark Took on the Sportswear Giants - Carly Natalizia
In this episode of Uncensored CMO, Chief Commercial Officer Carly Natalizia breaks down how Gymshark has scaled its commercial engine to challenge industry giants like Nike and Adidas. Drawing on her 25‑year career—from finance at MBNA and Virgin Money to...
How Dick’s Sporting Goods Hit #3 On The App Store | Fast Five Shorts
The episode explains how Dick’s Sporting Goods’ app surged to #3 on the Apple App Store’s free chart, not because of its retail brand but due to a viral AI‑related news cycle involving Anthropic’s Claude. The boost was driven by...
The Future Of Warehouse Inventory Is Flying | Fast Five Shorts
The episode discusses Kroger's deployment of Corvus Robotics' autonomous inventory drones, called Corvus 1, in sub‑freezing warehouse environments to perform cycle counts without human intervention. Hosts Chris and Jen highlight how the drones operate without Wi‑Fi, markers, or infrastructure changes,...
Costco Takes A Stand On Tariffs | Fast Five Shorts
Costco CEO Ron Backris announced that any tariff refunds the company receives will be passed directly to members through lower prices and greater value, pledging full transparency on how the savings are applied. The statement came after a U.S. Court...
Walmart Is Digitizing 4,600 Store Shelves | Fast Five Shorts
Walmart is rolling out digital shelf label technology to all 4,600 U.S. stores, creating the largest electronic shelf label deployment ever. The system, supplied by Vusion, lets associates change prices via a mobile app and includes Stock‑to‑Light and Pick‑to‑Light features...
Expanding What's Possible for Retail Execution with FORM's David Gottlieb & Jeff Wrona
In this episode, David Gottlieb (CRO of Form) and Jeff Wrona (VP of Product, Image Recognition at Form) discuss the strategic merger of Form and Trax Retail, highlighting how the combined platform delivers best‑in‑class task management and computer‑vision capabilities for...
How Vessi Sells Waterproof Shoes
In this episode, Vessi’s Director of E‑commerce, Ray, explains how the D2C waterproof sneaker brand grew from a Kickstarter launch to double‑digit annual growth by focusing on a lightweight, breathable Diamond‑knit technology and a community‑first marketing strategy. He highlights the...
S07.EP04 - Designers Don’t Build Brands with Kevin Finn
In this episode, Kevin Finn argues that designers alone cannot build brands; a brand is a "recognizable reputation" formed through long‑term customer relationships, trust, preference, and identity, not just logos or visual systems. He distinguishes brand (the business’s ongoing relevance...
A Grand Opening That Drew a Crowd
The episode recounts the host’s experience attending the grand opening of Coburn's Market and Table flagship store in Plymouth, Minnesota. It highlights the store’s flagship experience, featuring multiple restaurant options, an ice cream shop, and a strong emphasis on fresh,...