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  1. Stores & Formats

Kurt Geiger is ‘Going Big in North America’ with Plans for 50 U.S. Stores

British footwear and accessories label Kurt Geiger has unveiled plans to bring its London verve across the pond in a big way. Following the opening of its first U.S. store, at the Mall at Millenia in Orlando in early 2024, the brand has opened its next three U.S. stores at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden […]
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  1. Retailer Media

The Role of Private Label in Driving Brand Retail Media Investment with Omnicom Commerce’s Jacquelyn Baker

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Jacquelyn Baker, CEO of Omnicom Commerce, a Flywheel Commerce company. Omnicom Commerce consists of Tracy Locke, Hagarth & TPN agencies. Specializing in designing compelling brand experiences for both owned andthird- party (3P) retail environments, Omnicom Commerce blends brand building with commerce, driving discovery, loyalty, and conversion […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

2025 Provocative Predictions for Retail’s Future: Part 1

A Dozen Provocative Predictions for Retail’s Future, Plus 5 “Wild Card” Prognostications! In the first of two episodes, Steve lays out his first six predictions for retail in 2025. But first, we start with a look at the latest retail news from the past couple of weeks, including an early result on Holiday consumer spending, […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Why Creators are Creating a New World of Commerce

More than 50% of brands plan to increase budget spend on creators in 2025. While brand execs across categories agree that creators help boost awareness and product consideration, their tactical goals and priorities vary.  During this episode of Retail Remix, Rodney Mason of LTK and Frank Dudley of Northwestern University dig into their latest research […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Andrea Leigh of Allume Group: 3 Ways To Drive Shopper Loyalty Today

“Loyalty is huge and can drive an enormous amount of growth for a brand.” — Andrea Leigh, Founder and CEO, Allume Group Stanley Cup. Barbie. Apple. What do all these brands have in common? Fiercely loyal customers. These companies breathe rarefied air. Achieving customer loyalty is the Holy Grail, but it is still elusive for […]
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  1. Retail Operations

Omnichannel success in fresh & baked with Bimbo bakeries Omar Haque

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Omar Haque, VP & GM of omnichannel at Bimbo bakeries. He is a CPG executive with over 20 years of experience across all things digital – CPG, eCommerce, DTC, Online Grocery, Retail Media, Omnichannel. Over the last 12+ years, first at Colgate Palmolive and now at Bimbo […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

The Age of Immersive Commerce with 5 New Digital’s Michael Zakkour – Part 1

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Michael Zakkour, Founder & Chief Strategist of 5 New Digital, a consulting firm that focuses on short-term engagements that empower our clients to quickly break down the walls between online and offline commerce to reimagine how retail, D2C, technology, supply chain, content, and consumption must work […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

The Age of Immersive Commerce with 5 New Digital’s Michael Zakkour – Part 2

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Michael Zakkour, Founder & Chief Strategist of 5 New Digital, a consulting firm that focuses on short-term engagements that empower our clients to quickly break down the walls between online and offline commerce to reimagine how retail, D2C, technology, supply chain, content, and consumption must work […]
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  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers

Brewbound Podcast: Barrel One Collective Execs Discuss Deal That Merged Harpoon and Smuttynose

Leaders of the newly former Barrel One Collective shared their vision for the new platform, which was formed from the merger of Harpoon Brewery’s parent company Mass. Bay Brewing and Smuttynose’s home of FinestKind Brewing. Dan Kenary and Steve Kierstead explained how the platform came together and how open they are to adding to the […]
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  1. Associates & Employees

Shaping food policy and retail industry advocacy with FMI CCO Mark Baum

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by FMI CCO Mark Baum. FMI, the food industry association, provides leadership to retailers and wholesalers of food, beverage, and consumer products, along with their manufacturer/supplier trading partners, by facilitating growth and collaboration, and promoting their role in feeding families and enriching lives. Find Mark Baum on Linkedin […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

It’s Not the Luck of the Irish: Primark Does Retail Right with Kevin Tulip (E)

In this special encore bonus episode, we update and revisit the story of Primark, the Dublin-based retail giant with 450 stores across 17 countries. We initially spoke to Primark’s US President, Kevin Tulip, in the spring of 2023, and we discussed the brand’s steady push into the American market and its ambitious plans for the […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

What Makes Thrive Market’s Marketing Team Thrive?

Amina Pasha has been in the CPG space for more than 20 years. While a good portion of that time was with P&G, her career went into new, exciting territory when she joined The Honest Company, a challenger brand that, from the beginning, doubled down on its mission and values.  She has spent the last […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Navigating Retail’s Uncertain Horizon: Get Ready for Season 10!

If we had to pick a couple of words to describe the last few years, “volatile” and “uncertain” are very likely to be at the top of anyone’s list. What words and themes will define this next year? Chaos? Clarity? Prosperity? Purpose? Will struggling retailers at long last make the bold leaps they must, or […]
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

2024 Omnichannel Retail Recap with Flywheel’s Emma Irwin

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Emma Irwin from Flywheel digital to recap all things omnichannel & retail in 2024. Emma is also host of the podcast ‘Commerce collective’. Find Emma Irwin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-irwin-b950a397/Find Flywheel on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flywheel-digital/posts/?feedView=allFind Flywheel online: https://www.flywheeldigital.com/Find the ‘Commerce collective’ podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-commerce-collective-podcast/id1633426767 Here’s what we discussed :  […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Brewbound’s Most Listened To Podcast Episodes of 2024

The Brewbound Podcast in 2024 featured a mix of interviews with industry heavyweights, analysis and a new roadshow component with stops at the California Craft Beer Summit in Sacramento, the Craft Brewers Conference in Las Vegas and the National Beer Wholesalers Association’s Annual Convention in San Diego.
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  1. Data & Insights

Retail Media 2024 recap with Andrew Lipsman – Media, Ads + Commerce

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by industry analyst Andrew Lipsman. With a decade plus of observing and analyzing the omnichannel market and retail transformation, he is arguably one of the most revered analysts of our time. We have a deep dialogue on the year that passed us by and who the retail media […]
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  1. Retail Operations

Breaking Silos and Driving Omnicommerce in Your Organization | DSI

“Coming with that vision of ‘We’re global, we’re telling you what to do and we know best,’ does not work.” — Diana Macia, Director of Global Omnicommerce Capabilities, Kellanova Building a truly omnichannel organization requires establishing a strategic vision, cultivating buy-in, breaking silos, and fostering collaboration. In the best of circumstances, accomplishing all these things […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

How M&M’S Sweetened the Digital Experience with Composable Commerce

Mars, Inc. has embarked on a digital transformation that encompasses ecommerce experience and in-store activation. Throughout this journey, which began with the M&M’S brand, the company has successfully embraced experience innovation that has composable technology and agile processes at the center of it all.  During this episode of Retail Remix, Kyle Barz of Mars, Inc., […]
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  1. International

Retail media & measurement standards with IAB’s Jeff Bustos

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Jeff Bustos, VP of measurement addressability. This episode takes on the questions on the industry of what’s the latest on retail media, is it growing and is standardization and metrics a way of life now? Find Jeff Bustos on Linkedin here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/bustosjeffrey/ Find IAB on Linkedin […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

2024 Retail Predictions Unpacked (Part 2)

We wrap up Season 9 with Part 2 of taking account of Steve’s 2024 retail predictions. Our second batch include: 7.  Neiman Marcus and Saks merge. 8. Nordstrom goes private. 9.  Apple’s “Vision Pro” is a big nothing burger…for now 10.  Sustainability schizophrenia hits a new high. 11.  Bailing still doesn’t fix the hole among […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Brewbound Podcast: Brewers Association Picks a New CEO, A Brewbound Live Recap & the 2024 Person of the Year

The Brewbound team breaks down the choice of Bart Watson as the Brewers Association’s next president and CEO, recaps the 2024 Brewbound Live business conference and catches up with the outlet’s 2024 Person of the Year, Highland Brewing president Leah Wong Ashburn.
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  1. Media & Marketing

David’s Bridal Acquires Wedding Media Brand, Launches Pearl Media to Create ‘Ultimate Inspiration Network’

David’s Bridal has acquired wedding media brand Love Stories TV and is launching into retail media with the debut of the Pearl Media Network. Engagement and wedding planning timelines are getting longer, according to Signet, with couples dating for 3.25 years on average before proposing. Additionally, the average length of an engagement is now between […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

2024 Retail Predictions Unpacked (Part 1)

We’re all about accountability on the Remarkable Retail podcast, so as we bring this season to a close once again it’s time to grade Steve on 2024 predictions. In part 1 we dig into six of his baker’s dozen of retail prognostications, which include: 1. The bifurcation of just about everything accelerates. 2. For many brands, […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Top 10 DSI 2024 Content Picks | DSI

The Digital Shelf Institute (DSI) is dedicated to providing ecommerce leaders with the encouragement, insights, and fuel needed to succeed in digital commerce.  Whether you’re listening to our unparalleled podcast series, reading our groundbreaking research, or looking for actionable insights from industry leaders, we’ve got you covered.  As 2024 closes, here are the DSI’s top […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Why CarMax Has Revved Up AI Innovation

You may think shopping online for a car (especially a used car) is overwhelming, even frustrating. But Jim Lyski is trying to change that.  As EVP and Chief Growth & Strategy Officer for CarMax, Jim has helped drive the company’s AI efforts, which span various touch points and all stages of the buying journey. Listen […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Social Media Masterclass with Acorn’s Hunter Poole

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Hunter Poole, VP of brand partnerships with Acorn – a social media partnerships agency. Hunter discusses today’s social media vehicles, their roles for brands and where we are as an industry with digital leadership in this space. Follow Hunter Poole on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunterpoole/Follow Acorn on Linkedin […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Talking today’s leadership, earnings releases and M&A with Britain Ladd

The CPG Guys are joined by independent consultant Britain Ladd. This is Britain’s 3rd appearance on the show. We recorded this on Dec 10 and this is about as real time a topics and an episode could be. Follow Britain Ladd at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittainladd Follow and subscribe to ‘No retreat, no surrender’ : https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/no-retreat-no-surrender-6929753812693901312/ To […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

How to Engage SNAP Shoppers: 3 Strategies for Retailers and Brands

By: Sally Lyons Wyatt, Global EVP & Chief Advisor, Consumer Goods & Foodservice Insights Consumers who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits wield tremendous spending power at retail and are a critically important segment to food and beverage brands. Approximately 18% of U.S. households used SNAP in 2024, and those households spent 26% more […]
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  1. Holiday & Events
  2. Holiday & Events

Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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  2. Data & Insights
  3. Technology & Innovation
  4. Trends & External Forces

2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth

IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […]
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  1. Data & Insights
  2. Technology & Innovation

AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now

There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […]
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  1. Media & Marketing
  2. Department: Consumer Durables
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  4. ESG
  5. Media & Marketing
  6. Data & Insights
  7. Shopper & Customer
  8. Trends & External Forces
  9. Holiday & Events
  10. Merchandising
  11. Operations & Supply Chain
  12. Stores & Formats

Some retailers would benefit from a TikTok ban in 2025

TikTok Shop took the market by storm in just two years. The social media platform sold more merchandise than Sephora [LVMUY] in late 2024 according to Earnest credit card data. TikTok Shop also handily outperformed during the 2024 holiday season. But a potential ban could result in brands losing access to a vital marketing and […]
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