Podcasts about Kohl

Mark Kohl spent his early career shaping stories from behind the camera—directing major productions, earning awards, and building a life that looked complete on the outside. But privately, he was fighting a decade-long battle with alcoholism that no amount of success could mask.He tried everything the traditional system told him to try:Ten years of therapy, hundreds of AA meetings, five rehabs. But none of it reached the source. None of it created real change.Mark wasn't seeking enlightenment. He was trying to survive. Everything shifted when he turned to natural psychedelics—ceremony-grade mushrooms, sound frequencies, intention, and ancient practices that touch the nervous system in ways modern methods rarely do. These weren't escapes; they were gateways.Tools that softened the trauma, broke old patterns, and helped rebuild a life from the inside out.For the first time, something worked.And with that awakening came a realization: The modern healing system is designed to manage dysfunction, not resolve it. People need tools that transform at the level of frequency—mind, body, identity, and consciousness.That realization became the blueprint for Frequency.THE FREQUENCY ECOSYSTEM: Mark built Frequency not as a brand but as a new model of human healing—a system that blends ancient medicine, modern neuroscience, quantum principles, and real-world integration.Today, Frequency includes:Frequency BrandCeremony-grade psychedelic tools, sound-informed formulations, and nervous-system products designed for the mind, body, and subconscious to actually change.Frequency HouseA separate company and nature-based sanctuary in Topanga—created as a true home for healers, guides, and facilitators to bring clients, host events, and practice their modalities with intention.Frequency TV (Coming Soon)A conscious FAST channel sharing positive global storytelling, mystical-meets-scientific education, and original programming designed to elevate rather than numb.https://frequencycaps.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

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Auf welcher Schule geht es nach den Ferien weiter? Diese Frage stellt sich Autor Rüdiger Kohl gerade zusammen mit seinem Sohn. Eine Wunschschule gibt es. Aber was, wenn es ganz anders kommt?

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, breaks down Kohl's rollout of its new Deal Bar to all 1100 plus stores. Chris and Anne debate whether this value forward merchandising move can meaningfully impact performance or if it is simply table stakes in today's retail environment. ⏩ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/2_dIsTGWqJQ #Kohls #RetailTurnaround #StoreStrategy #RetailNews #OmniTalk

Welcome Back to Make Mine Multiversity: A Marvel Podcast! Each episode we'll be looking at Marvel books, old and new! We discuss fun Marvel comics, Marvel news, Marvel history and, now, are putting the "mine" back into Make Mine Multiversity.Welcome to the first official episode of 2026! I've got some wild episodes for y'all this year. For those who're new, each month I talk with a guest about a Marvel comic that's memorable to them. Sometimes they're personally meaningful, sometimes it's "I read this a few months ago and its still sticking around."This month I'm welcoming on letterer extraordinaire Clayton Cowles (pronounced like Coals or Kohl's.) We're talking "New Avengers" (2005) #27-37, which I probably said was from 2004 because that's when the first issue was first on stands. But who am I to argue with cover dates and the Marvel Wiki?For some bonafides, Clayton is the Eisner-award winning letterer of so many books. You probably know him from most Kieron Gillen joints: "The Wicked + the Divine," "The Power Fantasy," "Journey Into Mystery," "Eternals" Vol. 5, "Die." Did you know he does both "Batman" books? What about "Star Wars?" "Helen of Wyndhorn?" Thompson & co.'s sadly now ended "Birds of Prey?" So many great books!Next time, we should be reading the original "Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars" from 1984! All twelve issues. Get ready for a fun one folks. You can find it collected as "Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars" or on Marvel Unlimited.Elias can be found writing here at eliasrwrites.ghost.io. Clayton can be found wherever comics are sold, on Bluesky @claytoncowles.bsky.social, and via his newsletter. Our theme music is “Excelsior” by Carol Romo and our audio editor is me, Elias. If the episode is too quiet or, maybe, too loud, or even too full of page turning foley, blame him.The show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, (Stitcher is apparently dead and buried) and other places so please subscribe!

Wisconsin companies including Kohl's and Milwaukee Tool are suing for compensation over the money they've spent due to Trump's tariffs.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Grocery Dealz and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Lowe's beats Q4 earnings expectations with $20.58 billion in revenue and 1.3% comparable sales growth, but shares fall more than 4% as the housing market's "lock-in effect" and conservative full-year guidance weigh on investor sentiment.MAC Cosmetics enters Sephora's U.S. stores and Sephora at Kohl's beginning March 2nd.Wonder announces plans to open more than 100 Texas locations by end of 2027.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights.Be careful out there!

Are you providing your patients with a 5-star treatment? It starts with your front office. Kiera breaks down what a full rollout of peak client care looks like, identifying five different points to utilize as soon as that patient walks through the door (or calls). Episode resources: 5 Star Treatment Planning Document Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment  Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera. And today, I am so excited. Today is gonna be one of my absolute favorite topics, and it is getting more patients to say yes to treatment. You guys, I obsess about this, and I talk about it a lot, and I just feel that these are some really good things. And so I wanted to go through our five-star treatment planning process with you today, so that way you guys are able to help more patients say yes, be able to maximize your practice.   Because at the end of the day, a patient who comes into your practice, they want to do dentistry. There is a treatment coordinator that I worked with for years and she always says like, Kiera, my thoughts are when I go in and I treatment plan, like the reason is patients are gonna say yes to me because they're at the practice, they want to get this help. And I just think having that mindset helps so much. And so this is a five-star treatment planning and we've actually created it for the entire practice. And   one I'm gonna go through is,   specific and then we actually broke it down for our front office team, our clinical team and our doctors of this process of five star treatment planning. And what's really fun is when we implement this into a practice, we do a full rollout with the team. And then what we do is actually once they complete it, they actually get to check off their stars. And there's actually way you can become five star certified in Dental A Team. So if you're new to the podcast, welcome. I'm Kiera. Dent really is my last name. I'm obsessed with all things dentistry and I'm obsessed with teams and doctors having their best life possible.   Our team is so committed to you, to your practice, to making sure that you are thriving and not just surviving. And so really giving you guys tips and tricks that you can go implement into your practice to help more patients say yes, to be able to help your team be so thorough and so productive and really making life easier. So we love to hear from you. I love pen pals. You can always reach out Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. And if you're ever curious of, I wonder what consulting could look like in my practice.   Be sure to book a call. It's complimentary. We go through your practice with you. We assess your practice. We give you a roadmap, whether you work with us or don't, to make sure that you are always being able to positively impact your team, your life, and your community. Because our goal is to positively impact the world of dentistry in the greatest way possible. So with that, five-star treatment planning. So these are the quick five stars that we go. And like I said, then it's broken down more in depth of what each department needs to do. ⁓   The first one is going to be more for front office team members. And it also can be for clinical team if we're actually having them present treatment in the back. And so the first star is when we go into it, we're going to smile and assume the yes. So before we even walk into the room, we have confidence. We know that we're going to go into it. We know that we're going to have patients say yes to us and we smile.   We are going to assume that the patient wants to do dentistry. Why are we going through and saying like, my gosh, this is a big case. my gosh. I don't know if they're going to accept. my gosh. my gosh. Stop that. Why are we doing that? There's absolutely no reason to do that. Patients are at the dental practice and just because they don't love the dentist doesn't mean that they don't want to have healthy mouths and healthy teeth and being able to have confidence. I say our mouths are the coolest thing ever. We get to smile with them. We get to talk with them. We get to eat with it.   Like there's so much value to it. Like it truly is, I think, the gateway to our confidence. It's the gateway to our health. And so being able to help patients have that. So I'm always going to assume, like my mantra is, everyone says yes to Kiera and there's always a solution and we will find it together. So we go in and we have that and we're going to assume the yes. We also gonna use what I call the three E's and that is edification, empathy and energy. So I'm gonna watch the patient and I'm going to edify the doctor, which is star number two.   I'm going to have empathy for what they're going through and not just assume it's run of the mill, just because it's a crown for us, doesn't mean that that might be life altering for our patients. But we're not going to put negativity out there. We're still going to be able to have empathy and positivity for them and help them see that this is the best place for them to get their treatment done and then making sure our energy matches. You guys, I come in really high. I have a lot of energy. So many people are like, Kiera, we want to consult with you because we love your energy and our team needs that. Well, guess what? Our whole team has to have that because this is who I am.   And sometimes you need to have energy and like, need to get too excited on the podcast and I need to rally you. But for some of you, I remember there was a doctor who's like, Kiera, you're like a little much for my team. And my team's more like, hey, how are you? Well, guess what? That team is actually a better fit with Britney Stone. Britney is a much better match energy wise than I am. And so just making sure that we mimic and mirror the patient across from us. So star number one is smile and assume the yes before we even walk into it.   Star number two is we want to rave about the doctor and repeat a perfect handoff. So we want our patients to feel like they're on the winning team. And I think about it, if I'm going in like, I'm going in for surgery. And if that treatment coordinator who's presenting to me, so I've met the doctor, they've diagnosed the treatment to me. Okay, so all that needs to happen before we get to this spot. But the doctor told me, Carrie, you need to come back for surgery. If that front office person that I'm talking to about my financials said to me, gosh Carrie, you're so lucky.   ⁓ Dr. Kressler is absolutely incredible and you're going to get such great care. I've seen him do this surgery multiple times. I know you're in the best hands and truly I'm here to make sure that you're taken care of. We're super excited for you and I know you're going to have great results. Like even me saying that I feel this whoosh of like confidence of OK, got it like I am making the absolute best decision I possibly can. And so this is what we do. So number start number one is smile and assume the S use our three E's. Number two is rave about the doctor. Help them see that we're on the winning team.   and use that perfect hand up. It'd be like, awesome, Kiera, you are so lucky. Dr. Jones is so incredible. He's done this treatment so many times and we're gonna get you taken care of. Dr. Jones wants to see you back for a crown. We need to get you scheduled in about two weeks. We need to do about 30 minutes and we're also gonna get your cleaning scheduled for that. This is gonna be amazing. Doctor is incredible. And then we move to the third star, is schedule the appointment first and give two options. We wanna get the commitment.   So a lot of times treatment coordinators will like come in like, how was your visit today? Meh, I'm at the dentist. Why don't we control this narrative? I'm going to smile like, Hey, it's so great to see. I'm so excited to get you helped out. Dr. Jones is so incredible. You've made a great choice. And I know he's going to take great care of you. We're to get you scheduled for that crown in two weeks. It's going to take us about 30. It's going to take us about an hour and a half. I hope a crown's not 30 minutes. It's going to take us about an hour and a half. And we're also going to get that cleaning scheduled. perfect. First things first, let's get you scheduled.   I've got Monday or Wednesday, which works best for you. That's when Dr. Jones does all of their crowns. I've got Monday or Wednesday, which works best for you. The reason I wanna move right into scheduling is because this is gonna help me get a commitment. And I believe that words are free and we should use them to our advantage. So when I'm going through this, let's just make it very easy for the patient. We smile and assume the yes, we rave about our doctor and talk about our perfect handoff, and then we move right into scheduling. Now the patient might be like, well, I wanna know what this is going to cost. I say, absolutely.   I want you to feel so solid and rock solid confident moving forward. Dr. Jones is extra busy. So we always just make sure we get you on the schedule, make sure we get that appointment set. I'm to go over all the financials. I want you to be super confident with that. But we'll just get you scheduled since the schedule is so busy. I've got Monday or Wednesday, which works best for you. Now, if they push back again, don't stress, talk to them. But this way they're able to see the flow, how we're going to do this. Because for me, what I'm also doing on that is I'm putting emphasis of we are doing treatment. And the question is how we want to pay for it, not the question of are we doing treatment or not.   I'm not forcing a patient, I'm not making them doing it, but sequence does matter when it comes to treatment planning. And you guys, I am a dang good treatment coordinator. 50, 60, $70,000 cases paid in full same day. It is not something that is hard, but it is something that's finesse. And I do believe that it's an art, not a like set in stone science. It's an art, it's a feathering. It's a reading the patient, it's understanding. And I'm giving you guys literally how I do this and how it's worked for so many practices.   practices we've been able to add multiple millions annually by doing this process. So we schedule first, get them scheduled. Then after that, we're going to present the total treatment. So star number four is point to the amount. I don't say it out loud saying 10 grand is very loud and obnoxious and obtrusive. Pointing to it doesn't feel as bad. And I'm going to use the art of silence. So that's star number four in our five-star treatment planning. So once the patient's scheduled, we're gonna present the treatment, all right? So we're gonna go through that crown and that cleaning.   It looks like it's going to be this amount. This is what your insurance is estimated. I'm pointing with my fingers. I go down and your out of pocket total will be blank this when we see you on Wednesday. What questions do you have for me? I want you to be super confident moving forward. And then I zip my lips and I'm silent. And the patient usually will say, perfect. Nope, no questions. I'll see you then. Or they'll say, ⁓ I'm curious about that. Like that was a little bit more than I was thinking. Do you have any options? I promise you they will say that.   But instead of me right here, which is where I think most treatment coordinators and failing goes wrong is when they say, ⁓ my gosh, so do you have questions about financing or do you have any questions about this? One, I don't ever want a patient to say no to me. So I don't ever use the questions of do you want to, or do we want to do this, or do you have questions? I say, what questions do you have for me? Let's get you scheduled, not do you want to schedule? And these are just small little nuances, but if you watch yourself and you listen to yourself and doctors, same thing in your exams.   and clinical team members, same thing when we're back there. We're so obsessed with this like quick, yes, no, yes, no, yes, no, I wanna get you in and out versus I want to actually solve, I want to actually schedule patients and I want to actually be thorough with my patients. So what questions do you have? Words are free, use them to your advantage, use the art of silence and don't talk, zip your lips, but people get nervous and they don't want you to break up with them and they don't wanna be rejected so they start talking and they're like, my gosh, we can talk about finances, we can talk about, do you actually wanna just for free?   This is how discounts come about. This is how doctors are like, my gosh, I just gave that, it's a way for free. Stop talking. Let them process and let them ask, what questions do you have for me? I want you super confident moving forward. And I stop and I smile. And I truly do. And I might feel awkward, that's okay. But remember, I'm assuming the yes, they're going to say yes to me. Why wouldn't they say yes to me? And my second mantra is there's always a solution. And we together, me and this patient are going to find it because my job is to make them healthy, happy, and like total full care of health.   So then we go on to star number five, and that is over objections, okay? So objections do come, but objections to me are like, just remember that they need more information. We haven't educated them on something. That's all it is. They're not rejecting you. And so I say, go beyond the no with air quotes two times. And I do it as an S because I just want to find out and I want to dig to the root. I'm not forcing these patients, but 99 % of the time an objection just means I need to educate them more. I need to answer their questions. I haven't filled them in on something and that's all it is.   So we become a word ninja, we go past it, let's find a solution. And then if I've gone past it two times and I've really done my best, then I schedule them on a two, two, follow-up. So I call them in two days, two weeks, two months. So no matter what, they're still gonna talk to me and I'm going to make sure that they get the success. So that's our five star.   And when you start tracking it, we track it as well. We look to see our patterns and it helps our treatment coordinators get better and better. So now you're like, well,   But Kiera, that's great. Now let's talk about the objections. Cause I got my fifth star. My fifth star means I got to go past objections twice. Well, let's talk about some objections. Number one is a lot of people do think about just insurance. So they're like, okay, well, what about insurance? I like to explain that insurance is a coupon. So like just like Kohl's cash or coupons at the store. Well, you still want to buy the carrots, even though they're not on sale. And so what we do is we use our insurance and we maximize every single penny of it. but we also don't want to just wait on insurance and have insurance dictate because it's never going to be cheaper.   or more predictable than it is today. So we wanna make sure that we your treatment taken care of, you're worth it, you deserve it. And we're gonna squeeze every single dang penny out of that insurance company that we can. But we just have to recognize that dental insurance is different than medical insurance. And dental insurance is a coupon, medical insurance, we pay our deductible and they cover everything else. So that's why, and so our job is to help you out with this. We're gonna get you scheduled for this. I've got Monday or Wednesday, which works best. And we're gonna make sure that you're taken care of with that. Schedule.   If they're like, I need to check my work schedule. Fantastic, no problem. I, Kieran, you gotta be careful, use your words. I, Kieran, would hate to forget about you. The truth is, I literally will. I've got like 100 patients coming today. So I would hate to forget about you and let you slip through the cracks. Let's just pop you on the schedule and if that doesn't work when you get home, me a call and I'll happily change it for you. That's it. Then you're like, okay. If I say, oh John, I would hate for you to forget about this, he'll be like, I'm not gonna forget. But if I'm like, oh, I would hate to forget about you, patient's like, yeah.   Don't forget about me, Keir, put me on that schedule. It's all about psychology and making these patients feel like VIPs. I truly believe our patients are VIPs. I love them so much and I want them to get the best dental care possible. So that's what I'm gonna do for schedule or for work. Now if it's cost, I remind them and truth be told, it will never be cheaper or more predictable than it is today. So let's get you scheduled, let's figure this out, let's work through the solutions. I have so many solutions with you. Like let's work through it. What solutions do you have? Like this didn't happen overnight, we don't have to solve it overnight.   We do need to get going on it so it doesn't get worse. We present the other side of the problem. This is what happens if we choose to wait. And I just want you to know your options, you're worth it. Let's get this taken care of. There's always ways that we can work on cost. You guys, there's thousands of ways. We can do less treatment. We can split it up. We can do layaway, whatever your practices processes are. But usually it's not cost. Usually it's fear. And I'll say, let's talk about it. Do we have savings or do we wanna talk about third party financing?   I'm not gonna give them care credit to go home and apply for. Let's just apply right now. Let's find out what our options are. Let's see what we've got here that we were able to find out. And then like, I don't want you to have to go home and make this hard. Let's make this easy to where you feel confident and we're able to find the solution for you.   How many times do we actually spend the time to do that? To me, that's VIP care. I can't tell you how many times I've watched treatment coordinators like, here's the application, go home and do it. Well, guess what? They're not. That's hard. Let's make this easy for them. Let's find the easiest way for them to say, yes, that's VIP customer service. And I know you might be like, here, I'm so busy. Guess what? This is the fastest, easiest way to fill your schedule. How many of you want to make phone calls to fill that schedule? I don't. I'd much rather sit here and do five minutes of care credit with you rather than chasing you down, trying to do care credit, figuring it out. That's way harder.   Choose our heart here. And then spouse. Spouse like, need to talk to my spouse. Absolutely. I 100 % want you to chat with your spouse. What questions you think that they'll have? I want to make sure that you're fully prepared and confident to answer those. Well, I think they'll want to know about costs. I think they'll want to know about the... They'll tell you. They will tell you. Or if they're like, oh no, I'm like, hey, I really hate to try and like relay things to my spouse that I don't know about. I'm happy to get them on a phone call so that way we can talk about this openly. I'm here as a resource for you.   more than happy to do that with you. Now there's two ways you can do this. There's pressure or there's like confidence of I'm genuinely wanting to help you out. And truth be told, like I know this is so much easier. I think in all of treatment planning, I'm thinking how's the easiest way for this patient to say yes. How's the easiest way for me to help them. And this is where we're going to go. These are how I'm going to go past these objections. And I think for so many of us, we just want to like one and done. I did my job, check the box versus like it's outcomes over activity.   my outcome, I'm trying to get as many patients scheduled as possible, not the activity of I presented treatment plans. It's very different. So if I know my goal is not just to present treatment plans, my goal is to have like 80 % success. Well, then I'm going to look at this and I'm going to work through this and I'm going to check off all five stars and I'm going to become an expert. But realizing that I have to continually improve on treatment planning is going to be a great piece for you.   So this is the five-star treatment planning. And like I said, we have it for every single position. This was more of a front office. We have it for doctors. We have it for clinical team members, but this is a great way for you guys to increase your case acceptance, help more patients. And remember, 80 % of treatment planning is psychology, 20 % skill. So when we go through this, I think this is going to really be able to help you guys, guide you guys. And I know it will because I've done it for so many practices. So let's do it for yours. And if you need help, there are practices where we literally just do treatment planning consultations.   We consult them, we work with the front office team members, and what we do is we listen to the treatment plans, we help them out. And I've done this with many offices for multiple years. And it's crazy because in those practices, they're like, what happened? You guys also became like so successful and people were noticing that. And they're like, well, it all started when we hired this consultant and they've added multiple millions, but dollars are nice. Lives changed is better. And how many lives have we been able to help? How many people we've been able to help?   because we chose to be word ninjas, we chose to use our words to the best of our ability. We chose to listen and to see and to look at the results we're getting and change our processes and not be so set and like, well, this is what I do. I tell everyone that we coach, I don't actually care. There's no script. Like, yes, you guys can have this email us. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com   But more than that, what I care about is that you're able to help these patients and that we get the outcomes, the results. We're after results. We're not after the task. So if your results are crushing it,   You don't need to change anything, but if they're not and we're not getting the results we want, then change. And I would hope that you and your practice take on that none of us are perfect. All of us are here to expand, to grow, to evolve. And that's what we're here to do. We're here to help and serve more patients. So reach out if we can help you guys. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Go implement this, go change more people's lives, go become treatment planning masters. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.  

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, Quorso, and Veloq, Chris and Anne were live from eTail West in Palm Springs as they discussed: Carrefour signing a sweeping strategic partnership with Vusion to digitize all of its hypermarkets and supermarkets in France by 2030 (Source) Kohl's rolling out its new Deal Bar concept to all 1,100+ stores nationwide (Source) Walmart launching Scintilla In-Store, a new real-time mobile data platform for supplier field reps (Source) Gap Inc. officially launching Encore, a unified cross-brand loyalty program spanning Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta (Source) Burger King President Tom Curtis personally fielding calls and texts from customers at his work number (Source) There's all that, plus mysterious ghost sightings, Thin Mints in the freezer, and a nerd laugh that Anne was not quite ready to deliver on camera. Music by hooksounds.com #RetailNews #SmartStore #Carrefour #VusionGroup #WalmartData #Scintilla #KohlsDealBar #GapEncore #BurgerKing #RetailTech #RetailPodcast #OmniTalk #RetailFastFive #RetailInnovation #LoyaltyPrograms

The department store industry just witnessed one of its most dramatic collapses. When Saks Global filed for bankruptcy in early 2026, it marked the end of an ambitious—but fatally flawed—attempt to merge two luxury retail icons. For Terry Lundgren, former Chairman and CEO of Macy's, and Jan Rogers Kniffen, one of retail's most respected strategists, the failure was inevitable. "Putting two very weak financially organizations together will not make anything other than one big financially weak organization," Lundgren warned before the deal even closed. In this episode of The Retail Pilot, host Ken Pilot brings together two industry veterans who've navigated mergers, bankruptcies, and retail transformation for decades. They reveal what killed Saks Global, why some department stores will survive while others won't, and what the retail landscape will look like in 2026 and beyond.In this episode you'll learn:Why the Saks Global and Neiman Marcus merger was "DOA" from the beginning and what red flags signaled the collapseHow Terry Lundgren successfully executed one of retail's most successful acquisitions: the May Department Stores deal that created a national Macy's footprintWhy department stores aren't broken—just overleveraged—and how the right balance sheet can save the modelThe "My Macy's" strategy: How localized assortments and 70 district buying teams drove billion-dollar growthThe marketplace opportunity: How third-party sellers can expand assortments without inventory riskWhy physical stores still matter and how to make them "fun" again with experiential retail, restaurants, and curated galleriesWalmart's dominance: How they're "firing on all cylinders" and taking market share from Target, Kohl's, and JCPenneyAmazon's retail store struggles and why they should "buy somebody that has stores and let them run it"The future in 10 years: Which department stores will survive (spoiler: Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, and Dillard's)What it takes to save Saks and Neiman Marcus: A "white knight with deep pockets" and a long-term visionThis episode is essential listening for retail operators managing consolidation and change, investors evaluating the department store sector, vendors navigating complex retail partnerships, and anyone seeking to understand the forces reshaping American retail from two executives who've been at the center of it all.Don't forget to subscribe to The Retail Pilot podcast for more conversations with retail industry leaders and visionaries shaping the future of commerce.If you missed our last episode, where Lizanne Kindler, CEO of Knitwell Group, shares how she leads eight iconic fashion brands generating over $6 billion in revenue and successfully integrated three separate companies into one unified powerhouse, be sure to tune in.Connect with Ken:-Follow Ken Pilot Ventures on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How do you redesign the most visited e-commerce webpage in the world? Rahul Chaudhari helped reshape the Amazon homepage during his years as a product leader there, before becoming VP of Product and Technology at Kohl's. In this episode, Rahul shares: Amazon's “customer backwards” approach - and how he used it to unlock half a billion dollars of value on the Amazon homepage The secret to product adoption: leverage existing customer habits to unlock new opportunities And how Amazon and Google raised the bar for digital experiences so high that now every other product pays the price Links Rahul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-chaudhari/ Chapters 00:00 Intro: Rahul's journey from marketing to product 03:08 Why “mid” digital experiences no longer work 07:35 Rebuilding the Amazon homepage “hero” to be customer-backwards 12:48 Experimentation + adoption metrics: measuring what actually matters 14:20 Adoption > clicks: Defining the right success metrics 18:41 AI and the future of retail: Rethink the business model, not the tools 21:50 Agentic shopping: What happens when ChatGPT becomes the homepage? 23:30 From keyword search to intent-based shopping 25:57 AI needs containers, not just models 30:29 Will AI level the playing field for small retailers? 33:16 Conclusion Follow LaunchPod on YouTube We have a new YouTube page! Watch full episodes of our interviews with PM leaders and subscribe! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket's Galileo AI watches user sessions for you and surfaces the technical and usability issues holding back your web and mobile apps. Understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com.Special Guest: Rahul Chaudhari.

The 46th annual meeting of the Wisconsin FFA Alumni brought historic high marks for membership. Pam Jahnke discusses the accomplishments and what's ahead with Tari Costello, executive director of the group. Costello says they've gained 2,000 more members in the past year, as well as 10 new alumni chapters statewide. Nick Lowe is pleased to see the numbers. Lowe is a life-long member of the Stoughton FFA and Stoughton FFA Alumni. He explains how his parents helped inspire his engagement with FFA, and how he elevated his activities to the state level. Another blustery day for Wisconsin with winds whipping up to 35 miles per hour. Stu Muck says the winds should settle down later this week but not before some lumpy precipitation moves through. The Mid-West Farm Report has partnered with the Professional Dairy Producers for their annual business conference coming up March 4-5. Ben Jarboe highlights some of the top shelf conversations that will be offered, including Dr. David Kohl. Kohl, Professor Emeritus of Ag Finance and Small Business Management at Virginia Tech, will speak on building a resilient dairy business. Resilient, nimble dairy operations often have three to six different revenue streams. Kohl says diversification strategies discussed will include value-added creameries, agritourism, special events, cattle genetics sales, methane digesters, and consulting services. First time attendees could score free admission courtesy of the Mid-West Farm Report. Just text your name and email address to 877-301-3276. Valued at more than $400!Markets are still trying to figure out what the tariff conversations mean for agriculture. With the Supreme Court denying President Trump's tariff's, but then the president deploying another round of tariffs under a different measure - everyone's confused. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend, tries to sort through what we know now. Also, beef consumption remains well supported by consumers despite higher prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auf dem CDU-Parteitag in Stuttgart wird die Diskussion über eine neue Steuerreform eine Rolle spielen. Auch über ein Social-Media-Verbot werden die Delegierten diskutieren. Friedrich Merz hat höheren Steuern auf Spitzeneinkommen und Erbschaften erneut eine Absage erteilt.[01:32]ZDH-Präsident Jörg Dittrich fordert durchgreifende Reformen - vor allem bei den Sozialabgaben. Er macht einen konkreten Vorschlag zum Umgang mit Krankmeldungen: Karenztage einführen und gleichzeitig eine längere Lohnfortzahlung für schwer Erkrankte vereinbaren. Er appelliert an die Koalition, jetzt durchgreifende Reformen anzugehen, und erinnert an die Kanzler Adenauer, Kohl und Schröder. „Was wollen Lars Klingbeil und der Bundeskanzler, die einst im Geschichtsbuch dereinst über ihre Regierungszeit im Geschichtsbuch stehen haben?“[08:47]Der Hackerangriff auf die Deutsche Bahn macht deutlich, dass Deutschland ein Ziel für Angreifer im Cyberraum ist. BSI-Präsidentin Claudia Plattner erklärt: Als wirtschaftlich starkes Land sei Deutschland lukrativ für Erpressung im Netz, als Technologiestandort attraktiv für Spionage – und außerdem werde versucht, die öffentliche Meinung aus dem Ausland zu manipulieren. Das BSI arbeitet an einem „Cyberdome". Die digitale Sicherheitskuppel soll Bürger und Unternehmen schützen: Ein automatisches System soll das deutsche Netz umspannen, Angriffe in Echtzeit erkennen und abwehren.[16:58]Hier geht es zur Anmeldung für den Space.TableTable Briefings - For better informed decisions.Sie entscheiden besser, weil Sie besser informiert sind – das ist das Ziel von Table.Briefings. Wir verschaffen Ihnen mit jedem Professional Briefing, mit jeder Analyse und mit jedem Hintergrundstück einen Informationsvorsprung, am besten sogar einen Wettbewerbsvorteil. Table.Briefings bietet „Deep Journalism“, wir verbinden den Qualitätsanspruch von Leitmedien mit der Tiefenschärfe von Fachinformationen. Professional Briefings kostenlos kennenlernen: table.media/testenHier geht es zu unseren WerbepartnernImpressum: https://table.media/impressumDatenschutz: https://table.media/datenschutzerklaerungBei Interesse an Audio-Werbung in diesem Podcast melden Sie sich gerne bei Laurence Donath: laurence.donath@table.media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Es gibt viele Gemüsearten, die ihr einmal pflanzt, und die ihr dann jedes Jahr einfach wieder ernten könnt. Völlig genial, weil es die Gartenarbeit fast halbiert. Mehrjähriges Gemüse ist ideal für Gartenanfängerinnen und Gartenanfänger und für Menschen, die nicht so viel Zeit für den Garten haben. Grünspargel kennt ihr sicher, aber wie sieht es aus mit Guten Heinrich, Erdbeerspinat oder ewigem Kohl? Wir sprechen hier darüber, was es gibt und wie ihr schnell zur ersten Ernte kommt. Viel Spaß im Garten!

Kohl, Senföle und sekundäre Pflanzenstoffe. Tonspur Wissen erklärt, warum Kohlrabi und Rotkohl echte Gesundheitsbooster sein können.

In this conversation, Ricky Ho (CEO of SourceReady) shares his journey as a tech entrepreneur and the insights he has gained in the realm of product sourcing for small businesses. Ricky has spent seven years building in supply chain tech. He previously founded Treelab and now leads SourceReady, backed by $4.5M from investors including the former CTO of Alibaba, the former COO of Flexport, and Peter Diamandis. Brands like Ralph Lauren, Kohl's, and Lidl, along with emerging D2C brands, already use SourceReady to scale their product sourcing with confidence and speed.Ho discusses the challenges faced by small business owners, the role of AI in simplifying sourcing processes, and the emerging product categories that present opportunities for entrepreneurs. Ricky also delves into the intricacies of fundraising and the importance of leveraging attention in the creative economy.KeywordsAI, product sourcing, small business, entrepreneurship, supply chain, creative economy, fundraising, e-commerce, trends, market insights

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Grocery Dealz and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Kohl's rolls out its new front-of-store "Deal Bar" (a collection of items priced under $10) chainwide, as the struggling department store tries to re-engage value-conscious shoppers.Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer-owned supermarket cooperative in the U.S., partners with AI-powered loyalty platform Eagle Eye to completely overhaul its legacy point-of-sale system.IKEA announces 10 new U.S. store openings for 2026, including Los Angeles' first city-center location and Oklahoma's first store.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights.Be careful out there!

Anna has spent her entire career building brands. Her passion, insight, and desire to understand every nuance of each business she works on have resulted in close relationships and brand-defining work. Before founding FEARLESS Strategic Marketing, she was a Client Leader at Leo Burnett for nine years and at Energy BBDO and BBDO Worldwide for nineteen years, leading North American and Global Brands.She has worked across multiple categories and with brands at every size and stage of growth, partnering with PepsiCo Food & Beverages, Starbucks, SodaStream, KIND Snacks, Frito Lay, Procter & Gamble, MARS, Nintendo, Kohl's, Ulta Beauty, The Chicago Cubs, and more.She has a particular passion for challenger brands, which she defines as brands with ambitions bigger than their budgets. Anna has won every creative and effectiveness award multiple times, including Cannes Lions, Effie's, D&AD's, Emmy's, Clio's, WARC's, and The Jay Chiat Awards.Throughout her career, Anna has been known for being a trusted, valued, strategic advisor to the CMO and CEO, for building powerful, distinctive brands that drive long-term growth, and for creating genuine, authentic partnerships and friendships with those she works with while also having some fun along the way.  Anna lives outside of Chicago in the northwest suburbs with her husband Tom of 20 years and their three sons, Roman, 18, Leo, 17, Dominic, 14, and her dog Bandit (yes, she is outnumbered!). Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform.Stay connected with us:Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin!Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!

 Zwycięstwo konserwatystów w wyborach w Japonii oraz wyraźny mandat dla nowej premier, Sanae Takaichi, zaskoczyły wielu obserwatorów. O przyczynach tego sukcesu, kondycji japońskiej polityki i możliwych konsekwencjach międzynarodowych mówił na antenie Radia Wnet historyk z Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego, prof. Jakub Polit.Silna osobowość w kraju rotacyjnych premierówProfesor zwrócił uwagę, że w japońskiej polityce stabilność przywództwa należy do rzadkości.„Premierzy Japonii zmieniają się jak w karuzeli. Swego czasu rządzący przez lat 14 kanclerz Kohl powiedział, że jest zmęczony poznawaniem kolejnych premierów Japonii, których bodajże siedmiu się zmieniło podczas jego kadencji.”Nowa premier – jak podkreślał Polit – postawiła wszystko na jedną kartę. Zdecydowała się na przyspieszone wybory, mimo że jej partia nie miała wcześniej stabilnej większości.„Postawiła wszystko na jedną kartę i wygrała. W Japonii, gdzie wszystko przebiega wedle zasady konsensusu, nie drażnienia innych, to wymaga pewnego rodzaju siły woli, ażeby się postawić.”W jego ocenie mamy do czynienia z „bardzo silną osobowością”, co w japońskich realiach politycznych jest zjawiskiem wyjątkowym.„Japońska Thatcher”? Raczej lider gotowy na niepopularne decyzjeW mediach pojawiły się porównania nowej premier do Donalda Trumpa czy Margaret Thatcher. Polit studzi jednak takie analogie, wskazując, że chodzi raczej o styl przywództwa niż kopiowanie konkretnych programów.„To po prostu jest porównanie do silnych liderów, którzy mają odwagę podjąć niepopularną decyzję i tutaj rzeczywiście tak jest.”Kluczowe znaczenie może mieć kwestia bezpieczeństwa oraz ewentualna zmiana dotychczasowej, skrajnie pacyfistycznej konstytucji Japonii. Zdaniem historyka obecna sytuacja międzynarodowa podważa sens dotychczasowej doktryny.„Pacyfistyczna konstytucja miała być zachętą dla całego świata do rzucenia broni. Kiedy się okazało, że jest to niemożliwe, że kontynent nie tylko nie podąża za wyspami, ale się zbroi, no to okazuje się, że nie pasuje ona do obecnych realiów.”Tajwan i napięcia z ChinamiNajbardziej wyrazistym elementem nowego kursu jest stanowisko wobec Tajwanu. Premier Takaichi stwierdziła, że wyspa jest kluczowa dla bezpieczeństwa Japonii. To wywołało ostrą reakcję Pekinu.„Znana była ostatnia awantura odnośnie wypowiedzi pani Takaichi odnośnie Tajwanu, o której powiedziała to, co wiedzą wszyscy, ale nikt nie odważył się mówić. Mianowicie wyspa jest niezbędna dla japońskiego bezpieczeństwa i w interesie Japonii jest jej obrona.”Reakcja chińskiego konsula – jak relacjonował Polit – była wyjątkowo brutalna.„Powiedział, że osobie, która w ten sposób mówi, należy rozbić jej głupi łeb. Trzeba powiedzieć, że nawet odnośnie retoryki komunistów chińskich były to słowa wręcz niesłychane.”W szerszej perspektywie chodzi o kontrolę nad dostępem do Pacyfiku. Zdaniem historyka przejęcie Tajwanu przez Chiny oznaczałoby zasadniczą zmianę równowagi sił w regionie.„Usadowienie się tutaj Chińczyków oznacza pozostawienie Japonii na łasce chińskiej, a Tajwan jest tutaj wyspą kluczową.”Czy mamy do czynienia z początkiem nowej, konserwatywnej epoki w Japonii? Prof. Polit pozostaje ostrożny.„Dotychczasowa praktyka nie nastraja optymistycznie. Gabinety w Japonii trwały, jak wiadomo, krótko. Zależały od układu sił wewnątrz samej partii rządzącej.”Jednocześnie przyznaje, że nowa premier „jest postacią dobrze rokującą i sympatyczną” oraz że sam „byłby pozytywnie zaskoczony, gdyby był to jakiś długofalowy przełom”./fa

Kohl war keineswegs der gemütliche Pfälzer, als den man ihn gerne gesehen hat. Er hatte die „langen Linien“ vor Augen und wusste sehr genau, was er wollte, etwa bei der Frage der deutschen Einheit.

In dieser Folge von Green Voices spricht Nike mit David Baumann, Ökokisten-Inhaber und Sprecher des bundesweiten Verbands Ökokiste e.V., über ökologische Landwirtschaft, regionale Wertschöpfung und darüber, was gute Lebensmittel wirklich ausmacht.David bringt die Perspektive eines bundesweiten Netzwerks aus Bio-Lieferbetrieben ein, die gemeinsam für kurze Wege, transparente Strukturen und eine nachhaltige Lebensmittelversorgung stehen. Er spricht über persönliche Verantwortung, die Bedeutung verlässlicher Partnerschaften mit Erzeuger:innen und darüber, wie Wertschätzung für Lebensmittel entsteht, wenn Herkunft, Anbau und Verarbeitung nachvollziehbar bleiben. Gemeinsam geht es um Saisonalität, regionale Kreisläufe, Bio im Supermarkt versus Bio in unabhängigen Strukturen, den Einsatz von Pestiziden, Transparenz in der Lebensmittelindustrie und die Marktmacht großer Handelskonzerne.Die Folge macht deutlich: Ernährung ist keine private Nebensache, sondern eine gesellschaftliche Frage. Wer bewusst einkauft, stärkt Strukturen, die ökologische Landwirtschaft, faire Preise und resiliente Versorgung ermöglichen. Praktische Einordnungen zur Lebensmittelqualität, ein winterliches Rezept mit Kohl und Rüben sowie ein Achtsamkeitsimpuls zum bewussten Essen runden die Episode ab. Eine inspirierende Folge über Verantwortung, Haltung und darüber, wie Ernährungssouveränität im Alltag Gestalt annimmt. Alle News & Infos zum Podcast: Website: www.oekokiste.deInstagram: @oekokiste.deFacebook: Ökokiste e.V.Website Studio36: https://studio36.berlin/podcasts/green-voices/Instagram Studio36: https://www.instagram.com/studio36.berlin/LinkedIN Studio36: https://de.linkedin.com/company/studio36berlinInstagram Nike Wessel: https://www.instagram.com/nike_wessel/ Danke, dass du bei dieser Folge zugehört hast!Wir freuen uns, wenn ihr den Podcast teilt und uns eine Bewertung gebt. Um keine der neuen Folgen zu verpassen, aktiviert die Glocke und folgt uns auf Instagram. Schickt uns Liebesbriefe, Feedback und Anfragen an: info@studio36.berlin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is time to get ready for Valentine's Day in Star Wars style. Jay has plenty of fashion and lifestyle finds perfect for that special someone in this edition of "World Between Worlds."   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: An R2-D2 baby onesie from Get It Here Imports, A Star Wars Droids sound story book, More items to spoil the babies in your life from Copper Pearl, A Love-Letter Inspired Game called "Jabba's Palace," A charity drive from cosplayer MariettaArt, Valentine's Day cards with a Star Wars twist from Love Pop, Star Wars chocolates from The Truffle College, Some romantic socks from Rock Em, Star Wars jewelry from Star Wars Fine Jewelry and Girl's Crew, Valentine's Day Star Wars gear available at Kohl's, Kitchen towels you can find on eBay, Star Wars wine glasses and drinkware from JoyJolt, Williams Sonoma, Corkcicle, and Etsy, and Some ideas for celebrating at home including a fleece blanket, ideas at the official Star Wars website, and Star Wars Everyday by Ashley Eckstein. For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out episode 989.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Julie: Deep listening.Haiti often makes headlines for its challenges—from political instability to natural disasters—but behind those stories are resilient, talented people with untapped potential. In this episode of Superpowers for Good, Julie Colombino-Billingham, Founder and CEO of Deux Mains, an affordable luxury goods company manufacturing ethical products in Haiti, shares her inspiring story. Julie's work demonstrates how business can be a force for good, especially in one of the most economically challenged countries in the Western Hemisphere.Julie didn't arrive in Haiti to start a business. After the devastating 2010 earthquake, she deployed as a trained disaster responder to help with relief efforts. What began as a short-term mission turned into a life-changing journey. “The women of Haiti were so strong, so brave, and so courageous,” Julie explained. “I really just wanted to be like them…I ended up staying and living there for five years and starting this business.”Deux Mains, which means “two hands” in French, is a testament to the power of collaboration and perseverance. The company manufactures luxury handbags, wallets, and other leather goods using deadstock leather and materials from responsible tanneries. These products, crafted by Haitian artisans earning a fair wage, are now sold in major retailers like Nordstrom and Kohl's. Despite the country's instability, Deux Mains continues to thrive. “The business is not only growing but flourishing under the leadership of my Haitian colleagues,” Julie said.Beyond exporting chic handbags, Deux Mains has a significant local impact. Last year, they manufactured and distributed 10,000 pairs of leather school shoes for Haitian children. The factory, powered entirely by solar energy, employs 45 full-time staff and serves as a model for sustainable development in Haiti.Julie's story is one of transformation—both personal and collective. Her journey highlights how listening to the needs of a community can inspire lasting change. “A woman said to me, ‘Hey, white lady, I don't want water. I need a job,'” Julie recalled. That moment shifted her perspective from short-term aid to creating long-term economic opportunities.Deux Mains proves that ethical fashion can make a global impact while empowering local communities. Julie's vision serves as a powerful reminder that meaningful change begins when we listen, act with purpose, and invest in people.tl;dr:Julie Colombino-Billingham founded Deux Mains after witnessing Haiti's resilience following the 2010 earthquake.Deux Mains creates ethical, sustainable luxury goods while employing Haitian artisans earning a living wage.The company's solar-powered factory produces products sold globally, including in Nordstrom and Kohl's.Julie credits her success to listening deeply to community needs, focusing on long-term economic impact.The episode highlights Julie's superpower of listening, offering actionable tips for cultivating this skill.How to Develop Deep Listening As a SuperpowerJulie's superpower is her ability to listen deeply and empathetically, enabling her to understand and act on the real needs of others. Reflecting on her early days in Haiti, she shared a pivotal moment: “A woman said to me, ‘Hey, white lady, I don't want any water. I need a job.'” That simple yet profound statement transformed Julie's approach, shifting her focus from short-term disaster relief to launching Deux Mains, a business creating sustainable jobs for Haitians. Listening, as Julie explained, “revolutionized my experience and my participation.”Julie shared a story that exemplifies her superpower in action. Early in her time in Haiti, she grew frustrated with the mess in the factory, asking, “Why is everything always a mess here?” Her Haitian business partner, Jolina, calmly replied, “We don't have any garbage cans.” This moment reminded Julie to step outside her own frame of reference and truly listen to her colleagues. By addressing such a simple, overlooked need, she cultivated a culture of collaboration and respect that continues to define Deux Mains.Tips for Developing Deep Listening:Believe that everyone in the room has valuable insights to contribute.Step outside your own perspective to understand others' realities.Ask open-ended questions to uncover underlying needs and concerns.Build trust by acting on the feedback you receive.Practice humility when faced with solutions that challenge your assumptions.By following Julie's example and advice, you can make deep listening a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Get Your Copy!Guest ProfileJulie Colombino-Billingham (she/her):Founder/CEO, Deux MainsAbout Deux Mains: Deux Mains is a fair trade leather goods brand creating timeless handbags in Haiti to provide dignified jobs and opportunity for local artisans. Founded on the belief that fashion can create lasting social impact, Deux Mains combines ethical production, sustainable materials, and thoughtful design.Website: deuxmains.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/DeuxMainsDesignsBiographical Information: Job creation activist, Julie Colombino-Billingham is the founder of Deux Mains, a fair-trade fashion business that draws upon the indigenous wisdom of the Haitian people to produce luxury leather handbags and accessories for international markets, and school shoes for local children. Under Billingham's leadership, the past decade+ has been a dramatic evolution from earthquake recovery into a fashion-forward brand garnering international partnerships with the United Nations, Kenneth Cole, Eileen Fisher, USAID, the Clinton Foundation, and most recently, Nordstroms. Her work to generate high quality employment opportunities in Haiti has been recognized by way of: WE Empower UN SDG Challenge, (2025) global finalist, the Southern Living Beauty Award (2018), finalist in the Digicel Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2017), selection as the Martin Bell Scholar (2016), allowing her to complete her MBA from Rollins Crummer Graduate School of Business. “From Loss to Legacy,” (released November 4, 2025), is Julie's memoir which depicts the revolutionary approach to disaster aid and business development that she designed in Haiti. Personal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/julie.colombinoInstagram Handle: @juliecolombinoThe Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, is proud to have been named a finalist in the media category of the impact-focused, global Bold Awards.Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include rHealth, and Make Money with Impact Crowdfunding. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Cameron Neil, Lend For Good | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Justin Starbird, The Aebli Group | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Mike Green, Envirosult | Nick Degnan, Unlimit Ventures | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on February 17th at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details. Upgrade to Impact Membership today!SuperCrowdHour February: This month, Devin Thorpe will be digging deep into my core finance expertise to share guidance on projections and financial statements. We're calling it “Show Me the Numbers: Building Trust with Financial Clarity.” Register free to get all the details. February 18th at Noon ET/9:00 PT.Superpowers for Good Live Pitch: The top-raising Reg CF campaign of 2025 won the June 2025 Superpowers for Good Live Pitch. We're taking applications for the March 17, 2026, Live Pitch now. There is no fee to apply and no fee to pitch if selected! Apply here now!Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.10 Years of Reg CF: How It Started vs. How It's Going: Join the CfPA on Feb 11, 2026, for a special anniversary webinar reflecting on a decade of Regulation Crowdfunding. 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Haben Sie diesen Winter noch Lust auf Kohl und Kartoffeln? Genussexperte Helmut Gote jedenfalls nicht. Stattdessen begeistert er Moderatorin Carolin Courts mit überraschender Winterküche auf Italienisch. Delizioso! Von WDR 5.

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No intro music. No outro music. Let's get to it.Sharing The Stage returns this time with an official name and the beginning of a semi-regular release schedule, kicking off with Episode 3.Your hosts Ian Scene and Kohl Ashby of Classic Jack are joined by a special guest from Feverlust and The Persistent Divide, Skaught Parry.With multiple viewpoints represented, the conversation dives into several major current events, including what's unfolding in Minnesota, the situation surrounding Venezuela's liberation, and whether Greenland is truly up for grabs.Rather than presenting expert analysis, the goal of Sharing The Stage is to create a space for open and honest discussion. Musicians talking through real-world issues from different perspectives, asking questions, challenging assumptions, and trying to better understand the world around us. Sounds cliché, I know, but it's true.We will leave the rest for you to hear.Whether you listen to learn, reflect, disagree, or follow the conversation, we hope you enjoy this thoughtful and wide-ranging discussion.

Cory talks about going to the movies and the cost of it, Jordan Addison is back in trouble, Hawk shops at Kohl's

Kelvin Davis is an author, model, speaker, and advocate for body positivity and modern masculinity. He is the founder of Notoriously Dapper and one of the first Big & Tall style influencers, as well as the first Black Big & Tall model for GAP and Target.Kelvin is the NAACP Image Award–nominated author of Notoriously Dapper: How to Be a Modern Gentleman and is anticipating the release of his newest book, Be a Good Man, Not a Nice Guy: A Guide to True Masculinity (January 6, 2026). In this work, he challenges the belief that men must be passive, approval-seeking, or emotionally restrained to be accepted in relationships and life.Through storytelling and practical insight, Kelvin encourages men to build confidence, set boundaries, and step into authenticity and emotional strength. His work helps redefine what healthy masculinity looks like for today's world.Kelvin has worked with brands including Nike, JCPenney, Target, Kohl's, Reebok, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Coors, and has been featured in The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Vice, HuffPost, and Glamour.Thank you so much for listening! If you would like to see more from Kelvin Davis, you can find them here: https://www.instagram.com/kelvindavis/https://www.facebook.com/notoriouslydapper/https://www.tiktok.com/@notoriouslydapper?lang=enThis episode is sponsored by Columbia Family Chiropractor: https://www.cfcforhealth.com https://www.instagram.com/columbiafamilychiropracticIf you would like to follow us, we are on everything at Here For The Health Of It Podcast:https://www.instagram.com/hereforthehealthofitpodcasthttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hereforthehealthofit

In dieser Folge geht es um einen Wagen, dem die Schwerelosigkeit über alles geht. Denn nichts war den Mercedes-Entwicklern beim Entstehen der Baureihe W 220 so wichtig wie die Eleganz des Auftritts und der Abstand zur klotzigen Form des Vorgängers. Pünktlich zum Ende der Ära Kohl erschien damals eine neue S-Klasse, die allmählich ins klassische Alter kommt und heute mehr polarisiert als früher. Ist der W 220 nun ein Sammlerstück von morgen oder nicht? Darüber diskutieren diesmal Frank Otero Molanes, Jens Seltrecht und Christian Steiger.Executive Producer: Christoph Falke & Ruben Schulze-FröhlichProjektleitung: Lukas HambrechtSounddesign & Produktion: Fabian SchäfflerMarketing und Ansprechpartner: Bastian SchonauerCopyrights Cover: www.oldtimer-markt.de Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die deutsch-französische Städtepartnerschaft ist im Geist der Völkerverständigung entstanden. Doch der Erfolg rechtsnationaler Parteien wie des Rassemblement National bedroht den grenzüberschreitenden Austausch. Und es fehlen junge Engagierte. Kohl, Hélène; Philippot, David www.deutschlandfunk.de, Hintergrund

These days, ‘home' means more than just four walls. It's where people reset, gather, and express who they are—raising the bar for what they expect from the brands that help shape those spaces. Consumers are no longer just buying décor—they're investing in meaning, memory, and moments that last. Research continues to show that people are spending more time at home than they did pre-pandemic, elevating expectations around how spaces should feel, function, and inspire. The stakes are high: brands that understand the emotional ecosystem of home can build loyalty that outlasts any single trend.So, what does it take to design products and experiences that genuinely resonate? How can a brand deliver joy, nostalgia, and functionality with sustainable resonance?These questions are at the heart of this episode of Retail Refined, hosted by Melissa Gonzalez, featuring Katherine Finder, Chief Merchandising Officer of Anthropologie Home. Together, Gonzalez and Finder explore how Anthropologie Home creates meaningful moments through thoughtful design, intentional partnerships, and immersive experiences—while staying commercially grounded and true to the brand's DNA.Key takeaways…How Anthropologie Home approaches the idea of home as an emotional ecosystem, balancing aesthetics, function, and long-term relevance.Why partnerships—from Ruggable to New York City Ballet to Hotel Anna + Bel—can deepen, rather than dilute, brand identity.How designing for joy, ritual, and memory transforms seasonal collections into lasting, collectible moments.Katherine Finder is a seasoned retail executive and brand builder with decades of experience leading merchandising, product development, and brand strategy across apparel, home, and accessories. Currently Chief Merchandising Officer of Anthropologie Home, she is known for driving brand clarity, building emotionally resonant products, and growing businesses across startups, specialty retail, and large-scale enterprises—including leading a $7B proprietary brand portfolio at Kohl's and delivering company-leading results. Her career spans leadership roles at Kohl's, Pottery Barn, Gap, Lands' End, and Burt's Bees Baby, with a track record of portfolio transformation, cross-category expertise, and people-centered leadership.

Smith becomes the all-time leader in Big Ten Assists, Fletch finds his groove and TKR wears Winter in The Kohl Center Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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When every day in November is "Black Friday," does the actual day lose its power? This debate reveals something fascinating, even when retailers stretch deals across a month, buying confidence still peaks on the two core days, creating a logistics advantage without diluting the psychology.Join hosts Chuck Moxley and Nick Paladino as they debate whether Black Friday still matters when it's been stretched from a single day into an entire month-long event. Sparked by Chuck's LinkedIn post about walking through Kohl's in mid-November seeing "Black Friday Exclusive" signs everywhere, the conversation explores why consumers remain skeptical of early deals even as they snap them up, how spreading sales across November solves crushing logistics problems for retailers trying to maintain two-day shipping promises, and why the core days still drive peak conversion despite weeks of promotions. Nick shares his terrifying experience working Best Buy's Black Friday floor in 2009 Alabama when customers literally ran through the doors. He also brings actual sales data showing conversion rates and revenue rise the moment November 1st sales launch, debunking Chuck's assumption that extended promotions dilute results. The data proves retailers get incremental lift throughout November while consumer skepticism still funnels peak confidence to core days. Chuck counters by dissecting why brands like Walmart now need novelty stunts (mac and cheese TVs that sold out instantly) and Target's mystery bag gimmicks to recreate urgency that scarcity naturally provided. They trace Black Friday's evolution from a 2005-onwards phenomenon to today's reality where many retailers operate at a loss on the day itself, turning it into a brand-building loyalty play rather than the profitability milestone its name suggests.Key Actionable Takeaways:Spread promotional periods to manage logistics without losing psychological impact - Extended Black Friday sales let retailers handle order volume smoothly while consumer skepticism keeps the core days meaningful, with buying confidence still peaking on actual Black Friday/Cyber Monday regardless of when deals startLayer exclusive scarcity mechanics over broad sales to maintain urgency - When discounts lose their power through month-long availability, add limited-quantity novelty items that create genuine FOMO and drive store traffic on peak daysAccept that promotional days may now be brand investments, not profit drivers - Many retailers operate at a loss on Black Friday itself; treat these tent-pole events as customer acquisition and loyalty-building opportunities rather than expecting immediate profitability from the day's transactionsJoin the conversation on Chuck's LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/chuckmoxley_black-friday-doesnt-mean-black-friday-anymore-activity-7396604576533078016-VpgN?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACxCBJIBkJ2HEkFHwNUNKGOk_M2daoi5Md4 Want more tips and strategies about creating frictionless digital experiences? Subscribe to our newsletter! https://www.thefrictionlessexperience.com/frictionless/Download the Five Step Site Speed Target Playbook: http://bluetriangle.com/playbookNick Paladino's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/npaladino Chuck Moxley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckmoxley/Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:00) Chuck's Kohl's experience(02:30) The LinkedIn post(03:15) Buying confidence still peaks on core days(04:15) Does stretching sales dilute the moment?(05:30) Consumer skepticism vs. actual buying behavior(06:00) The logistics advantage of month-long promotions(08:15) Nick's 100% Black Friday shopping strategy(11:30) Cyber Monday origins and evolution(14:15) Why Cyber Monday became the bigger online day(16:00) Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday deals(20:45) The shift from in-store chaos(22:15) Nick's Best Buy Black Friday war stories(23:35) Modern scarcity tactics(26:00) Black Friday origins(27:00) Conclusion

What if store cameras were one of retail's most underused growth assets? In this episode, Martin Bailie (Advisory Board, RETHINK Retail) sits down with Karissa Price, Chief Customer Officer at Dragonfruit AI, and Randy Meadows, Retail Advisor to Dragonfruit AI and former SVP of Asset Protection at Kohl's, to explore how video AI is transforming retail beyond loss prevention. Key takeaways: - Most retailers already have the infrastructure - the opportunity is how they use it - AI is changing the economics of video across stores and supply chain - Buy-in happens when multiple teams see shared ROI - The real shift is moving from passive footage to actionable decisions

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A day after US troops seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Washington has imposed sanctions on six more ships said to be carrying Venezuelan oil. Also: President Zelensky focuses on the fate of Donetsk; NATO cautions against European complacency over Russia; Kohl eyeliner achieves the status of 'Intangible Cultural Heritage'; Open AI strikes deal with Disney; FIFA is urged to review World Cup ticket prices; Austria passes controversial law on head coverings; whales are filmed hunting with dolphins; and Snoop Dogg becomes an Olympic coach.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Jim and Lauren ring in the holidays with a very merchy episode of I Want That Too, recorded just after Lauren's family Polar Express adventure. From Disney Visa mailers and annual passholder calendars to Stitch-heavy gift guides, they dig into how Disney is trying to steer your holiday shopping. • Disney's “Home for the Holidays” Disney Rewards Insider issue and the surprise AP calendar reveal a full-court press of plush, Stitch, cruises, and watch-list marketing aimed at shaping your seasonal shopping. • Stitchmas dominates both online and in-park displays, with plush, pajamas, and matching family sets claiming a massive share of holiday floor space. • Disney Parks Blog releases multiple holiday gift guides spotlighting games, books, Frozen favorites, Zootopia tie-ins, and Lorcana must-haves for fans of all stripes. • While Disney pushes big-ticket items like the $399 LEGO castle, Jim and Lauren highlight personal picks including Dick Van Dyke's new book, Disney-branded Crocs, the Tokyo Disney Mickey gnome, and the classic monorail set. • Despite limited Cars Land holiday merch in the parks, Jim notes stronger Cars Christmas selections at Kohl's, Walmart, and BoxLunch, plus his near-purchase of Target's leftover 2021 Winter Series die-casts. • A listener tip confirms the red truck Mickey popcorn bucket sells out nightly at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, creating steep eBay markups. • Looking ahead, Zootopia 2's box office success is backed by a large retail program, while Pixar's Hoppers gets a lighter rollout as Disney gears up for major Toy Story 5 merchandising. • 2025's Toy Story and Tangled anniversary lines show mixed traction, as Jim previews everything from collector dolls to Woody's Clint Eastwood-inspired poncho look and recommends watching for Twice Upon a Year markdowns. HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Lauren Hersey - IG: @lauren_hersey_ | X: @laurenhersey2 FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Unlocked Magic, your go-to source for top-tier deals on Disney and Universal trips, offering discounted tickets and planning tools to make your next Central Florida vacation even more magical. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris, Anne, and Chad Lusk from A&M Consumer and Retail Group pitch their retail movie ideas in this segment sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and Quorso. Chris envisions "Shein: Sac le blue!!!" featuring Paris protests, Chad creates a Black Mirror-style thriller about Neo's terrifying robot servant with human controllers, while Anne wants true crime investigations of mysterious CEO departures at Kohl's and Kroger. Which retail headline belongs on the big screen? For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/ApiGWRByxIY #retailmovie #shein #neorobot #kohlsCEO #krogerCEO #retaildrama #retailheadlines

C dans l'air du 8 décembre 2025 - Trump lâche l'Europe, le Kremlin jubile...Sous pression américaine, Volodymyr Zelensky est reçu aujourd'hui à Londres par le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer, en présence du président Emmanuel Macron et du chancelier allemand Friedrich Merz. Objectif : faire le point et peser sur les négociations en cours en Floride entre les Ukrainiens et les Américains. Les discussions qui se déroulent aux États-Unis interviennent dans le cadre du plan américain visant à mettre fin à la guerre déclenchée voilà bientôt quatre ans par la Russie. Les Européens entendent peser sur les discussions depuis plusieurs semaines et éviter la rupture avec une administration américaine qui multiplie les gestes hostiles.Ainsi, les États-Unis ont dévoilé vendredi dernier leur nouvelle stratégie de sécurité nationale. Dans ce document de 33 pages, qui trace leurs priorités de politique étrangère, Washington est d'une violence inédite vis-à-vis des Européens. Cette nouvelle doctrine américaine salue la montée en puissance des « partis européens patriotiques » – situés à l'extrême droite de l'échiquier politique – et justifie son ingérence dans les affaires européennes au prétexte de la préservation de l'identité et des valeurs du Vieux Continent. Celui-ci est présenté comme menacé « d'un effacement civilisationnel », en raison notamment de l'immigration, de la « censure » de la liberté d'expression ou encore de l'« asphyxie réglementaire ».Le document stratégique, qui reprend finalement les propos énoncés à Munich en février 2025 par le vice-président américain J. D. Vance, marque un tournant historique amorcé depuis le retour de Donald Trump à la Maison-Blanche.Au sein de l'UE comme à Londres, les réactions se veulent mesurées pour ne pas creuser davantage un fossé de plus en plus béant. Berlin a ainsi réagi promptement via son ministre des Affaires étrangères, Johann Wadephul, estimant que l'Allemagne n'avait pas besoin de « conseils venant de l'extérieur », notamment sur « la liberté d'expression » ou « l'organisation des sociétés libres ».Mais les sujets de friction se multiplient : l'amende de 120 millions d'euros infligée par Bruxelles à X, le réseau social d'Elon Musk, pour manquement aux règles européennes, suscite la colère de Washington. Elon Musk lui-même a appelé dans un tweet au démantèlement de l'Union européenne. Il a également répondu « c'est à peu près ça » à un message d'une utilisatrice comparant l'UE à l'Allemagne nazie et la qualifiant de « quatrième Reich ». « Cela fait partie de la liberté d'expression que nous chérissons dans l'UE, et qui permet les déclarations les plus folles », a réagi la porte-parole de la Commission européenne, Paula Pinho.Nos experts :- Gallagher FENWICK - Journaliste, spécialiste des questions internationales, auteur de Volodymyr Zelensky : l'Ukraine dans le sang - Vincent HUGEUX - Journaliste indépendant, essayiste, spécialiste des enjeux internationaux- Pierre HASKI - Chroniqueur international - France Inter et Le Nouvel Obs- Laure MANDEVILLE - Grand reporter - Le Figaro, autrice de L'Ukraine se lève - Hélène KOHL ( en duplex) - Journaliste – Le Podkast

C dans l'air du 8 décembre 2025 - Trump lâche l'Europe, le Kremlin jubile...Sous pression américaine, Volodymyr Zelensky est reçu aujourd'hui à Londres par le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer, en présence du président Emmanuel Macron et du chancelier allemand Friedrich Merz. Objectif : faire le point et peser sur les négociations en cours en Floride entre les Ukrainiens et les Américains. Les discussions qui se déroulent aux États-Unis interviennent dans le cadre du plan américain visant à mettre fin à la guerre déclenchée voilà bientôt quatre ans par la Russie. Les Européens entendent peser sur les discussions depuis plusieurs semaines et éviter la rupture avec une administration américaine qui multiplie les gestes hostiles.Ainsi, les États-Unis ont dévoilé vendredi dernier leur nouvelle stratégie de sécurité nationale. Dans ce document de 33 pages, qui trace leurs priorités de politique étrangère, Washington est d'une violence inédite vis-à-vis des Européens. Cette nouvelle doctrine américaine salue la montée en puissance des « partis européens patriotiques » – situés à l'extrême droite de l'échiquier politique – et justifie son ingérence dans les affaires européennes au prétexte de la préservation de l'identité et des valeurs du Vieux Continent. Celui-ci est présenté comme menacé « d'un effacement civilisationnel », en raison notamment de l'immigration, de la « censure » de la liberté d'expression ou encore de l'« asphyxie réglementaire ».Le document stratégique, qui reprend finalement les propos énoncés à Munich en février 2025 par le vice-président américain J. D. Vance, marque un tournant historique amorcé depuis le retour de Donald Trump à la Maison-Blanche.Au sein de l'UE comme à Londres, les réactions se veulent mesurées pour ne pas creuser davantage un fossé de plus en plus béant. Berlin a ainsi réagi promptement via son ministre des Affaires étrangères, Johann Wadephul, estimant que l'Allemagne n'avait pas besoin de « conseils venant de l'extérieur », notamment sur « la liberté d'expression » ou « l'organisation des sociétés libres ».Mais les sujets de friction se multiplient : l'amende de 120 millions d'euros infligée par Bruxelles à X, le réseau social d'Elon Musk, pour manquement aux règles européennes, suscite la colère de Washington. Elon Musk lui-même a appelé dans un tweet au démantèlement de l'Union européenne. Il a également répondu « c'est à peu près ça » à un message d'une utilisatrice comparant l'UE à l'Allemagne nazie et la qualifiant de « quatrième Reich ». « Cela fait partie de la liberté d'expression que nous chérissons dans l'UE, et qui permet les déclarations les plus folles », a réagi la porte-parole de la Commission européenne, Paula Pinho.Nos experts :- Gallagher FENWICK - Journaliste, spécialiste des questions internationales, auteur de Volodymyr Zelensky : l'Ukraine dans le sang - Vincent HUGEUX - Journaliste indépendant, essayiste, spécialiste des enjeux internationaux- Pierre HASKI - Chroniqueur international - France Inter et Le Nouvel Obs- Laure MANDEVILLE - Grand reporter - Le Figaro, autrice de L'Ukraine se lève - Hélène KOHL ( en duplex) - Journaliste – Le Podkast

C dans l'air du 8 décembre 2025 - Trump lâche l'Europe, le Kremlin jubile...Sous pression américaine, Volodymyr Zelensky est reçu aujourd'hui à Londres par le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer, en présence du président Emmanuel Macron et du chancelier allemand Friedrich Merz. Objectif : faire le point et peser sur les négociations en cours en Floride entre les Ukrainiens et les Américains. Les discussions qui se déroulent aux États-Unis interviennent dans le cadre du plan américain visant à mettre fin à la guerre déclenchée voilà bientôt quatre ans par la Russie. Les Européens entendent peser sur les discussions depuis plusieurs semaines et éviter la rupture avec une administration américaine qui multiplie les gestes hostiles.Ainsi, les États-Unis ont dévoilé vendredi dernier leur nouvelle stratégie de sécurité nationale. Dans ce document de 33 pages, qui trace leurs priorités de politique étrangère, Washington est d'une violence inédite vis-à-vis des Européens. Cette nouvelle doctrine américaine salue la montée en puissance des « partis européens patriotiques » – situés à l'extrême droite de l'échiquier politique – et justifie son ingérence dans les affaires européennes au prétexte de la préservation de l'identité et des valeurs du Vieux Continent. Celui-ci est présenté comme menacé « d'un effacement civilisationnel », en raison notamment de l'immigration, de la « censure » de la liberté d'expression ou encore de l'« asphyxie réglementaire ».Le document stratégique, qui reprend finalement les propos énoncés à Munich en février 2025 par le vice-président américain J. D. Vance, marque un tournant historique amorcé depuis le retour de Donald Trump à la Maison-Blanche.Au sein de l'UE comme à Londres, les réactions se veulent mesurées pour ne pas creuser davantage un fossé de plus en plus béant. Berlin a ainsi réagi promptement via son ministre des Affaires étrangères, Johann Wadephul, estimant que l'Allemagne n'avait pas besoin de « conseils venant de l'extérieur », notamment sur « la liberté d'expression » ou « l'organisation des sociétés libres ».Mais les sujets de friction se multiplient : l'amende de 120 millions d'euros infligée par Bruxelles à X, le réseau social d'Elon Musk, pour manquement aux règles européennes, suscite la colère de Washington. Elon Musk lui-même a appelé dans un tweet au démantèlement de l'Union européenne. Il a également répondu « c'est à peu près ça » à un message d'une utilisatrice comparant l'UE à l'Allemagne nazie et la qualifiant de « quatrième Reich ». « Cela fait partie de la liberté d'expression que nous chérissons dans l'UE, et qui permet les déclarations les plus folles », a réagi la porte-parole de la Commission européenne, Paula Pinho.Nos experts :- Gallagher FENWICK - Journaliste, spécialiste des questions internationales, auteur de Volodymyr Zelensky : l'Ukraine dans le sang - Vincent HUGEUX - Journaliste indépendant, essayiste, spécialiste des enjeux internationaux- Pierre HASKI - Chroniqueur international - France Inter et Le Nouvel Obs- Laure MANDEVILLE - Grand reporter - Le Figaro, autrice de L'Ukraine se lève - Hélène KOHL ( en duplex) - Journaliste – Le Podkast

C dans l'air du 8 décembre 2025 - Trump lâche l'Europe, le Kremlin jubile...Sous pression américaine, Volodymyr Zelensky est reçu aujourd'hui à Londres par le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer, en présence du président Emmanuel Macron et du chancelier allemand Friedrich Merz. Objectif : faire le point et peser sur les négociations en cours en Floride entre les Ukrainiens et les Américains. Les discussions qui se déroulent aux États-Unis interviennent dans le cadre du plan américain visant à mettre fin à la guerre déclenchée voilà bientôt quatre ans par la Russie. Les Européens entendent peser sur les discussions depuis plusieurs semaines et éviter la rupture avec une administration américaine qui multiplie les gestes hostiles.Ainsi, les États-Unis ont dévoilé vendredi dernier leur nouvelle stratégie de sécurité nationale. Dans ce document de 33 pages, qui trace leurs priorités de politique étrangère, Washington est d'une violence inédite vis-à-vis des Européens. Cette nouvelle doctrine américaine salue la montée en puissance des « partis européens patriotiques » – situés à l'extrême droite de l'échiquier politique – et justifie son ingérence dans les affaires européennes au prétexte de la préservation de l'identité et des valeurs du Vieux Continent. Celui-ci est présenté comme menacé « d'un effacement civilisationnel », en raison notamment de l'immigration, de la « censure » de la liberté d'expression ou encore de l'« asphyxie réglementaire ».Le document stratégique, qui reprend finalement les propos énoncés à Munich en février 2025 par le vice-président américain J. D. Vance, marque un tournant historique amorcé depuis le retour de Donald Trump à la Maison-Blanche.Au sein de l'UE comme à Londres, les réactions se veulent mesurées pour ne pas creuser davantage un fossé de plus en plus béant. Berlin a ainsi réagi promptement via son ministre des Affaires étrangères, Johann Wadephul, estimant que l'Allemagne n'avait pas besoin de « conseils venant de l'extérieur », notamment sur « la liberté d'expression » ou « l'organisation des sociétés libres ».Mais les sujets de friction se multiplient : l'amende de 120 millions d'euros infligée par Bruxelles à X, le réseau social d'Elon Musk, pour manquement aux règles européennes, suscite la colère de Washington. Elon Musk lui-même a appelé dans un tweet au démantèlement de l'Union européenne. Il a également répondu « c'est à peu près ça » à un message d'une utilisatrice comparant l'UE à l'Allemagne nazie et la qualifiant de « quatrième Reich ». « Cela fait partie de la liberté d'expression que nous chérissons dans l'UE, et qui permet les déclarations les plus folles », a réagi la porte-parole de la Commission européenne, Paula Pinho.Nos experts :- Gallagher FENWICK - Journaliste, spécialiste des questions internationales, auteur de Volodymyr Zelensky : l'Ukraine dans le sang - Vincent HUGEUX - Journaliste indépendant, essayiste, spécialiste des enjeux internationaux- Pierre HASKI - Chroniqueur international - France Inter et Le Nouvel Obs- Laure MANDEVILLE - Grand reporter - Le Figaro, autrice de L'Ukraine se lève - Hélène KOHL ( en duplex) - Journaliste – Le Podkast

This week, Meredith and Cassandra chat about the winter inventions that helped us survive the cold - from the classic hand muff to heaters, ice scrapers, remote starts, and shovels. It's a quick, fun look at how these cold-weather creations came to be. omehow bed bugs made their way into the conversation, too. We give a shout-out to one of our #1 fans, Shannon, and Meredith love Lauren Conrad clothes at Kohl's.Info from this episode:

The latest edition of the retail industry's leading podcast features an in-depth conversation with Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market and Vice President of Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores, who shares Amazon's rapidly expanding grocery ambitions. Already surpassing $100 billion in gross sales, Amazon is leaning into grocery as a strategic category driven by frequency, loyalty, Prime stickiness, and the potential to unite all household purchasing into a seamless digital and physical ecosystem.Buechel explains how Amazon is transforming grocery shopping—a category in which consumers currently visit four to five retailers a month—into a single, unified experience. With more than 1,000 same-day grocery delivery locations today scaling to 2,300 cities, store-level innovations such as Whole Foods Daily Shop formats, and the integration of perishables directly into Amazon baskets alongside electronics or apparel, the company is erasing long-standing channel barriers. He also outlines the “one grocery” operational vision: unified supply chains, technology stacks, and customer journeys across banners, while preserving the brand trust and standards that Whole Foods customers demand.The episode opens with co-hosts Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc breaking down early holiday results. This year's hottest retail storyline, however, may be the sudden emergence of agentic AI. Tools such as Amazon's Rufus and ChatGPT are now influencing search and conversion decisions, helping fuel what the hosts dub “the most agentic Christmas yet.” With traffic gains from AI agents multiplying, the shift from traditional search to intelligent assistants is poised to accelerate dramatically in 2026.The discussion then turns to Kohl's, and the decision to name interim CEO Michael Bender to the permanent position. The hosts frame this as symptomatic of a deeper issue: a retailer with declining relevance in a shrinking total addressable market.On the heels of new quarterly earnings reports they also spotlight the theme of “profitless prosperity”—brands reporting modest sales improvements but sliding EBITDA as tariffs, promotions, and supply chain pressures erode margin—the overarching message: top-line growth is not victory unless gross profit dollars follow.The episode concludes with the remarkable rise of Google's AI game, and Sears inexplicably still operating a handful of stores (though likely not for much longer). SPECIAL OFFER for our listeners! SAVE 20% on registration for the all new Shoptalk Luxe event in Abu Dhabi January 27-29.For more info go to https://luxe.shoptalk.com/page/get-ticket and then register using our special code : RRLUXE20 About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Plus: The White House defends Steve Witkoff over reports he advised a Russian official on how to approach President Trump over a Ukraine peace plan. And shares of Kohl's and Abercrombie & Fitch trade higher after both retailers posted strong earnings. Daniel Bach hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PREVIEW — Elizabeth Peek — The Two-Track American Economy: Retail Gains vs. Job Anxiety. Peakcharacterizes the American economy as a bifurcated system with starkly divergent outcomes. Upper-income earners express confidence regarding net worth and stock market performance. Conversely, substantial cohorts remain anxious about labor market conditions, evidenced by negative ADP private sector employment gains and college graduates facing difficulty securing positions. Positive retail indicators, notably Kohl's raising earnings guidance, provide counterbalancing economic optimism. 1885 Ohio River

Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David Faber drilled down on the AI trade: Alphabet on the cusp of hitting a $4 trillion market cap for the first time — with Meta shares also moving higher. The parent of Facebook is reportedly considering using Google AI chips in its data centers. Nvidia shares fell sharply on that report. Hear what Cramer said about selling the stock now. Also in focus: What Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC about the Fed, what's extending Oracle's stock slump, Kohl's soars as part of a retail earnings parade, reaction to September inflation and retail sales data released after being delayed due to the government shutdown.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus: Novo Nordisk's stock slumps after its said semaglutide didn't slow Alzheimer's disease in two late-stage clinical trials. And former Fox News host Tucker Carlson has launched a precious-metals company. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. An artificial-intelligence tool assisted in the making of this episode by creating summaries that were based on Wall Street Journal reporting and reviewed and adapted by an editor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 5 things you need to know before the stock market opens today: airports expect the busiest day of the holiday travel week to be the Sunday after Thanksgiving, DOGE has been officially dissolved ahead of schedule, Kohl's is keeping its interim CEO on as CEO proper, the FBI is investigating a hack of SitusAMC, a technology vendor for real estate lenders, and Eli Lilly has become the first health care company to reach a $1 trillion market cap. Squawk Box is hosted by Joe Kernen, Becky Quick and Andrew Ross Sorkin.  Follow Squawk Pod for the best moments, interviews and analysis from our TV show in an audio-first format. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.