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Are you a woman going through a divorce who can't afford a lawyer? Did you know you can use AI to help defend yourself?Listen in as our host, Diane Rolston, sits down with Anna Lissansky, founder of Alice in Legal Wonderland, a platform specifically built for the people the legal system has completely forgotten about.Diane met Anna at Web Summit when she boldly ran up and pitched herself, and the conversation that followed is one you need to hear.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The staggering reality of what a contested divorce actually costs and why most women in the disadvantaged position just give up and walk away from what they're entitled toWhy Anna represented herself through a three-year process, including an 11-day trial and what gave her the confidence to do itThe hallucination problem: why you can't just use ChatGPT for legal matters and what Anna built to solve itThe legal strategy Anna used that most lawyers deliberately avoid and how it dramatically changed the shape of her trialThe moment she corrected the judge three times in court and why having the right tools made that possibleWhy there are over 700 AI tools built for lawyers but barely a dozen for the people who actually need help mostThe "forgotten middle": who falls through the cracks of the legal system and why legal aid isn't the answer for most womenWhat to say from day one of your case if you're using AI and how transparency actually protects youThe simulation feature coming to Alice: how it will help you make informed decisions before spending years and thousands of dollars finding out the hard wayAnna's final message about lawyers, judges, and the accountability gap nobody talks aboutAnna's Bio:Ana Lissansky has always been an early adopter of technology. Recently, as a single mother navigating a contested divorce, she began using AI tools to support her case because she could not afford a lawyer while facing her ex's legal team. She self-represented during an 11-day trial and learned firsthand that AI can sometimes generate inaccurate information. That experience inspired her to launch Alice in Legal Wonderland, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping self-represented litigants use AI more effectively and responsibly. She is currently building partnerships with verifiable AI companies that prioritize accuracy and transparency by admitting when they “don't know” instead of generating false information.Anna's Social Media links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lissanskyWebsite: https://www.aliceinlegalwonderland.comSign up to Alice in Legal Wonderland's waitlist and receive 2 months free access: https://www.aliceinlegalwonderland.comThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action.Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:www.dianerolston.comThe Dynamic Women® Podcast is an Award-Winning action-focused lifestyle and leadership podcast full of stories and strategies to help women design their success and unleash their “Dynamic Woman”. You can learn from the experts how to get clarity, build confidence, and get into action on your biggest goals and dreams.Thanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to our Facebook group athttps://www.facebook.com/groups/DynamicWomenGlobalClubWith this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women® that we hope to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and boost their lives in all areas especially business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot to our team team@dianerolston.com and you may receive something in the mail!

It's so exciting to be back at Web Summit interviewing last year's pitch winners.You are going to want to listen up to hear about the future of colour. Our host, Diane Rolston sits down with Roya and Sarah, the two co-founders of Lite-1, a company using microorganisms to revolutionize one of the most pollutive industries you've probably never thought about.Listen to learn these key takeaways:The shocking truth about the colour industry: why over 85% of the colours in everything you wear, eat, and use every day are made from something most people never considerWhy even the "natural" and plant-based alternatives aren't actually solving the problem, and the performance compromise brands are being forced to makeHow two designers with no formal science backgrounds forced their way into biology labs and built something that didn't exist anywhere in the world yetThe honest answer when Diane asked if being a woman made the journey harder, and what Roya says they've become numb toThe first-of-its-kind black: what makes Lite-1's version completely differentWhy big clients are coming to them right now (unusual for an early-stage startup) and what's causing the overwhelming demandThe platform approach: how one single production strain is allowing them to achieve multiple colors and enter different industries fasterWhere Sarah found unexpected personal growth Roya's proudest momentTwo final messages for every woman building something hardGuests' Bio: Roya Aghighi:Award-winning biodesign leader bridging design, science, and commercialization. A pioneer of interdisciplinary innovation in Canada, reshaping how advanced materials are developed and brought to market.Sarah Graham:International biodesign leader working at the intersection of fashion, material science, and biotechnology. As Chief Innovation Officer at Lite-1, she translates complex science into scalable, sustainable innovation.Roya and Sarah's Social Media links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lite-1/This show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. After leading hundreds of events and programs in her two businesses, speaking on international stages, being a published author while raising two young children, Diane Rolston knows all about work/life balance and getting things done! As an Award-Winning Coach and the CEO and founder of Dynamic Women®, a global community of women, her purpose is to unlock the greatness in others. Diane works with professionals all over the world to provide clarity, confidence, and action. Visit my website and Sign Up for my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER and you'll get FREE tips on how to live a dynamic life:www.dianerolston.comThe Dynamic Women® Podcast is an Award-Winning action-focused lifestyle and leadership podcast full of stories and strategies to help women design their success and unleash their “Dynamic Woman”. You can learn from the experts how to get clarity, build confidence, and get into action on your biggest goals and dreams.Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/DynamicWomenGlobalClub With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women® that we hope to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and boost their lives in all areas especially business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot to our team team@dianerolston.com and you may receive something in the mail!

Are you heading out to a big event, conference, convention, association meetup, or summit like Web Summit? Then you don't want to miss this episode as our host, Diane Rolston, covers her tips for pre, during, and post event success. She is recording from the Web Summit podcasting booth after interviewing amazing female founders, and she's sharing exactly how to get the most out of any event based on her experience as energy levels, goals, and business needs change.Listen to learn these key takeaways:PRE-EVENT: How to use conference apps strategically, finding the right people to connect with and crafting your one-chance connection messageThe napkin vs. bib approach: why "here's my business, book a call" messages get ignored and what actually works insteadHow to organize your schedule before you arriveWhy you must define your goals and intentions before going: Diane's two reasons for attending Web Summit and how clarity creates better ROIDURING THE EVENT: The time and energy management strategyThe connection tool everyone missesThe photo strategy that gets speakers' attention: taking selfies, sending them on LinkedIn with context, and why event coordinators love seeing thisPOST-EVENT: The three-part follow-up strategy most business owners completely wasteThe 10-24-7 ruleThe 12-3-1 implementation frameworkThe quote card story: how Diane went from idea to finished product during a workshop break by messaging her Virtual Assistant in real-timeThe ninja tip? Don't implement everything yourself. Message your Virtual Assistant during the event, add tasks to your project management tool as you hear ideas, and get things done while others are still taking notes.WORKSHOP: Register for Diane's free workshop “Build Your Business & Reach Your Goals with the Help of a Virtual Assistant”:https://VirtualAssistantEventMay21.eventbrite.ca VA Made Easy starts at just 10 hours/week - no full-time staff, no office, no computer to buy. Email team@dianerolston.com for the next session if the date has passed.Want to be invited to join Diane's NEW high-level, like-minded group of women? Email her at diane@dianerolston.com.Do you prefer reading blogs or watching videos?Read Diane's blogs here: https://www.dianerolston.com/blogWatch Diane's videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDianeRolstonThis show's host, Diane Rolston, is called THE Expert on Being Dynamic and living a Dynamic Life. She specializes in coaching high-achieving women who want to be successful AND satisfied. She is a Certified Professional Coach, International Speaker, 11-time Author, and host of the five-time award-winning Dynamic Women Podcast, ranked in the top 2.5% of podcasts.Diane has been recognized with multiple awards for her professional accomplishments and for the powerful impact she has on the women she inspires and empowers. Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield describes her as “an amazing woman” doing “incredible work helping women develop holistic lives of balance.”Through her program, VA Made Easy, she helps entrepreneurs go from task overwhelm to business ease by hiring and training Virtual Assistants for them while also providing proven systems, processes, and strategies for success.Outside of her work, Diane is a mother of two, a soccer player, and a stand-up comedy rookie, always embracing new challenges and personal growth.You're invited to reach out to Diane and visit her website: www.dianerolston.com Check out what Diane is up to and other opportunities here: linktr.ee/dianerolstonConnect with me on your favourite social platform:https://www.facebook.com/LifeCoachDianehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianercoaching/https://twitter.com/DianeRCoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/coachdianerolston/https://www.youtube.com/user/DianeRolstonCoachingPersonal Email: diane@dianerolston.comDiane believes we are not defined by our titles or our roles. Instead, we are more powerful and happy when we can be who we are. This brought out her book Dynamic You™, based on a successful program, where she reveals the secret code to confident, wealthy, and successful women and leads women to unleash the Dynamic Woman™ in them!Grab your copy of Diane's autographed Dynamic You™ Book at a special Discount:https://www.dianerolston.com/store/p3/Autographed_Dynamic_You%E2%84%A2_Book.htmlThanks for listening!It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast!With this podcast, we are building an international community of Dynamic Women®. We aim to inspire more women to unleash their dynamic selves and enhance their lives across all areas, particularly in business. If you know someone who would benefit from this message or would be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us give you more of what you want, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts and other apps goes a long way! If you do, send a screenshot along with your mailing address to our team team@dianerolston.com and you'll receive something in the mail!

Premier David Eby says he wants B.C. to embrace artificial intelligence to generate economic and job growth. But what guardrails need to be in place to protect us from the pitfalls of AI? Tech journalist Andy Baryer joined the show.

Retail isn't dying — it's polarising.In this week's episode of Five Things Friday, we unpack the biggest shifts shaping retail right now, from shrinking UK retail square footage to the rise of AI-powered shopping agents.We discuss:Why mid-market retail is under pressureTed Baker's return through SelfridgesAnthropologie opening in Coal Drops YardAmazon joining the Universal Commerce ProtocolWhy AI assistants may soon do your grocery shoppingPret A Manger experimenting with drive-thru retailThis episode explores how premium retail, convenience, experiential shopping, and AI infrastructure are redefining commerce in 2025.If you work in retail, ecommerce, consumer brands, or tech — this is essential listening.Topics CoveredRetail trends 2025AI commerceTed Baker revivalAnthropologie expansionAmazon & agentic commerceUK retail property trendsExperiential retailFuture of shopping Simone is the co-founder and CEO of NIFT, the infrastructure powering instant delivery for retail through checkout integrations and an on-demand delivery marketplace.#Retail #Ecommerce #AICommerce #TedBaker #RetailTrends #Amazon #Anthropologie #FutureOfRetail #FiveThingsFridayYouTube Chapters00:00 Intro & Welcome00:01 Family updates & no-travel week00:15 What is Five Things Friday?01:15 Simone/NIFT02:02 UK retail square footage shrinking for first time02:32 Why retail is polarising into value vs premium03:41 AI agents may soon do your shopping04:26 Ted Baker returns via Selfridges Manchester05:33 Why heritage brands are repositioning instead of disappearing07:24 Anthropologie opens at Coal Drops Yard08:17 Why experiential retail locations are winning09:28 Google launches Universal Commerce Protocol10:11 Amazon joins the future of AI commerce infrastructure11:02 Pret A Manger launches drive-thru concept11:59 Closing thoughts

This week on 5 Things Friday UK edition, we break down the retail stories shaping the high street, physical stores, discovery, customer experience, AI, and the future of retail.The episode starts with a spotlight on Positive Retail, described in the conversation as a more curated, “posh TK Maxx” approach to giving unsold fashion stock a second life without leaning into chaotic discount culture. The discussion then moves to Longchamp's Sloane Square pop-up, a beach-club-style activation built around music, drinks, games, workshops, and summer holiday energy — a strong example of why physical retail has to offer something the internet cannot.The conversation also covers the reported return of Claire's to UK high streets, with plans mentioned in the episode for 50 stores, before moving into takeaways from World Retail Congress in Berlin. Topics include CEO perspectives on AI, customer experience, retail engagement, ASOS collaborations, the role of Reddit in AI training, and whether retailers should be paying closer attention to Reddit and community-driven search behaviour.The episode wraps with store visits and retail models from Europe, including Action's frugal operating model, the question of whether AI removes organisational “fluff,” and examples from OBI, QVC live shopping, NRF Europe, and HOFF's Madrid flagship store.Linkshttps://positive-retail.com/https://www.nrfbigshoweurope.com/en/about/event-overviewhttps://www.instagram.com/reels/DXuOaYxggjU/Chapters00:00 Introduction to 5 Things Friday UK00:27 Meet Simone and Need It For Tonight01:15 Positive Retail and a different future for fashion02:12 Overproduction, discounting, and retail's race to the bottom02:36 The “posh TK Maxx” model of curated discovery03:49 Longchamp's Sloane Square beach-club pop-up04:26 Why physical retail needs emotion and atmosphere05:21 Claire's planned return to UK high streets06:06 World Retail Congress in Berlin06:32 CEOs on AI, customer experience, and retail engagement06:51 ASOS, collaborations, and sell-out retail moments07:13 Reddit, AI training, and retail discovery08:33 Who actually uses Reddit?09:45 Inside Action's frugal European retail model10:33 Centralised operations, SKUs, and efficiency11:00 Is AI just removing organisational fluff?11:24 Action opening one store a day11:52 OBI, garden retail, and store experience12:13 QVC and the move into live shopping12:37 NRF Europe, London, Milan, Amsterdam, and Paris13:24 HOFF's Madrid flagship store13:49 Pulse, London plans, and new social content14:14 Closing remarks

Retail is changing fast and this episode of World Retail Signals captures the key shifts leaders need to watch right now.In this Berlin edition, Ian McGarrigle, Chairman of World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone, Programme Director at World Retail Congress, join the conversation to unpack the signals shaping the global retail landscape.The episode opens with the pressure facing the luxury sector, following LVMH's reported first-quarter sales decline and growing questions around whether luxury brands have fully adjusted to a changing consumer reality. The discussion explores pricing fatigue, the changing definition of luxury for younger consumers, the impact of Asia and the Middle East on growth expectations, and why craftsmanship, trust, and perceived value are now central to the luxury conversation.The conversation then turns to Sephora, one of the bright spots within the broader luxury and beauty landscape. The hosts discuss why Sephora's customer experience, format, and leadership have helped the brand stand out in a rapidly evolving health, beauty, and wellness market.Niamh then highlights the ongoing struggle facing department stores globally. Once the anchor of city centres and major shopping destinations, many department stores are now being forced to rethink their role. The episode explores how surviving players are shifting toward curation, hospitality, services, memberships, and deeper customer experiences — including examples such as Selfridges and new premium access models.Finally, the episode looks at Walmart's move into GLP-1-related retail ecosystems and the broader opportunity for retailers to build connected journeys around customer needs. From health and wellness to pet care, the discussion points to a bigger strategic shift: retailers must move beyond selling isolated products and start building ecosystems of services, adjacencies, and ongoing customer relationships.Chapters00:00 Welcome to World Retail Signals from Berlin00:41 Meet Niamh Stone and Ian McGarrigle01:10 The retail signals shaping the week01:28 Luxury retail under pressure after LVMH results02:16 Is luxury facing a deeper pricing and value challenge?03:19 What luxury means to a new generation of consumers04:49 Why Sephora is a standout growth story06:06 The global challenge facing department stores07:01 How department stores can reinvent through experience and curation08:03 Selfridges, premium memberships, and VIP retail spaces09:06 Culture, tradition, and deeper connection in Asian department stores09:53 Selfridges leadership at World Retail Congress10:16 Walmart, Amazon, and the move toward connected retail journeys10:37 Walmart's GLP-1 ecosystem strategy11:06 Why retailers need to build beyond the store11:58 Retail adjacencies, pet care, services, and customer ecosystems12:56 Closing thoughts from Berlin

This week on Five Things Friday, Deal is back for a fast-moving conversation on the retail stories shaping the week.The episode starts with Revolve and Coachella, unpacking how event-based e-commerce is turning festivals into shoppable brand ecosystems. From Revolve Festival to Gap's Hoodie House and Rhode World, the discussion explores why the strongest brand activations are no longer just about visibility — they are about merging entertainment, experience, creators, and frictionless commerce.The conversation then moves into retail media and shopper technology, using new dunnhumby research to question whether shoppers really want “whiz-bang” retail tech or whether they are looking for better personalization, stronger value exchange, and more relevant relationships with retailers.Next, the hosts examine agentic commerce in grocery, including why grocery may be one of the first categories where AI-assisted shopping can make practical sense: repeat purchases, structured inventory, lower consideration, and clear basket-building opportunities.Chapter Timestamps00:00 Intro: Deal is back for Five Things Friday00:38 Revolve, Coachella and event-based e-commerce01:21 Shoppable festival experiences and Instagram commerce02:07 Coachella brand activations: PacSun, Gap and Rhode03:26 Event-based retail and the shrinking path from “see it” to “buy it”03:45 dunnhumby research on retail media and shopper technology04:32 Personalization, data exchange and what shoppers actually want05:13 Why grocery is a strong fit for agentic commerce05:57 Instacart, ChatGPT and full-checkout grocery shopping06:45 Walmart's commerce strategy and GLP-1 health services07:51 Walmart's Sparky AI assistant and assisted recommendations09:18 Gap, Victoria Beckham and the affordable luxury push10:27 Source articles and closing thoughtsSource links mentionedRevolve:https://www.revolveclothing.es/clothing/br/3699fc/?navsrc=mainVogue Business / Coachella brand activations:https://www.vogue.com/article/coachellas-big-brand-renaissancedunnhumby Retail Media Report 2026:https://resources.dunnhumby.com/retail-media-report-2026/how-do-shoppers-feel-about-the-future-of-retailWalmart GLP-1 support services:https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2026/04/16/walmart-expands-access-to-weight-management-support-services-for-customers-on-or-exploring-glp-1sThe Guardian / Victoria Beckham and Gap:https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/20/victoria-beckham-gap-

Retail is moving fast, and this week's Five Things Friday breaks down the brand moves that matter.Alex is joined by Simone, co-founder and CEO of NIFT — Need It For Tonight, a rapid delivery infrastructure business powering retail through a fashion marketplace app and B2B plugin.This episode covers Louis Vuitton's immersive Mayfair “hotel” pop-up, why luxury brands are leaning into experience-led marketing, how brands are activating around the London Marathon, Clarks' move into marketplace retail, ASOS' latest results, and the growing cost pressures facing UK retailers.The key theme: brands can no longer just show up. They need to become part of the moment.In this episode:Louis Vuitton's Mayfair pop-up experience and why it is a marketing moment, not just a retail momentThe shift from traditional event sponsorship to brands becoming part of the eventLondon Marathon activations from brands including Vaseline, New Balance, Wintergreen Sport and AppleClarks' move beyond footwear into an online marketplace with brands including Adidas, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger and Hugo BossWhat Clarks can learn from Next's multi-brand platform strategyASOS' mixed results, improved adjusted EBITDA and narrowing lossesWhy Middle East conflict, supply chain pressure and rising costs remain critical concerns for retailFeaturing:SimoneCo-founder and CEO, NIFT — Need It For TonightWatch for a sharp breakdown of where retail, fashion, luxury and event marketing are heading next.Chapters00:00 Introduction and welcome to Five Things Friday00:35 Meet Simone, co-founder and CEO of NIFT — Need It For Tonight01:25 Louis Vuitton's new Mayfair “hotel” pop-up experience02:20 Immersive luxury retail and theatrical brand activations03:18 Why the Louis Vuitton pop-up is a marketing moment03:46 Luxury slowdown, FOMO and the need to repair the customer relationship04:10 London Marathon week and event-led retail marketing05:06 Marathon brand activations from Wintergreen Sport, Apple and others05:55 Why brands need to become part of the event06:25 Clarks launches its first online marketplace07:04 Why Clarks is expanding beyond shoes07:22 Marketplace retail strategy and the Next comparison08:21 ASOS results, revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth09:14 UK GMV growth and retail cost pressures10:11 Why retailers may need to prepare for a difficult winter10:41 Rising retail costs and how brands can respond11:02 Logistics, delivery and final thoughts with Simone

This episode is a paid partnership with dunnhumby.What do shoppers actually want from retail media?Read the full research here:https://resources.dunnhumby.com/retail-media-report-2026/That's the question at the centre of this week's episode of The Retail Podcast, where I sit down with Michael Schuh, Global Head of Media at dunnhumby.There's a lot of noise in retail media right now. A lot of talk about networks, monetisation, adtech stacks and measurement. But this conversation goes somewhere more useful: back to the shopper.Built around dunnhumby's latest research, we get into what customers are really saying about trust, relevance, personalization, savings, and why so much of the industry still feels upside down when it comes to in-store media.A few things that stood out:shoppers are open to sharing data, but only when the value is obviouspersonalization works best when it reflects actual behaviour, not lazy assumptionssavings and relevance still matter enormouslyif most engagement still happens in-store, why is so little media investment going there?Michael brings the data. I try to bring the questions retail leaders are already asking behind closed doors.If you work in retail, grocery, shopper marketing, media, loyalty or digital transformation, this is well worth your time.If you enjoy the episode, subscribe to The Retail Podcast for more conversations with the people shaping the future of retail.#RetailMedia #RetailMediaNetworks #Retail #GroceryRetail #dunnhumby #Personalization #ShopperMarketing #RetailInnovation #CommerceMedia #InStoreMedia

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In this episode of World Retail Signals, co-hosts Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone, Programme Director at World Retail Congress, join Alex to unpack the retail developments shaping leadership thinking across the UK, Europe, Africa and the US.The conversation opens with the rise in shop crime across the UK and Europe, and why retailers are increasingly framing it not just as shrink, but as a serious worker safety issue. The episode explores how retailers are responding through store-level security investment, AI-enabled monitoring, and stronger collaboration with governments and law enforcement.The discussion then turns to the UK consumer electronics and home appliances sector, including strong results from AO and leadership change at Currys, before examining the implications of JD.com's Ceconomy move and what it could mean for the European retail landscape.Other themes include:Why retailers such as Uniqlo and Sephora are re-entering markets with sharper positioningGymshark's experiential expansion in the USCarrefour's franchise-led growth in Africa, including Nigeria and GhanaThe “story of two halves” in US retail, where Macy's store closures sit alongside expansion from TJ Maxx and Trader Joe'sThis episode is a sharp look at retail strategy, physical store investment, international expansion and the signals retail leaders should be watching now.Subscribe for more analysis from World Retail Signals and World Retail Congress.Chapter timestamps00:00 Introduction00:41 Shop crime rises across the UK and Europe01:03 From shrink to retail worker safety01:37 Security investment, AI monitoring and police collaboration02:10 AO growth and Currys leadership transition03:26 JD.com, Ceconomy and consumer electronics competition04:36 Uniqlo and Sephora re-enter markets with stronger positioning05:17 Gymshark expands with experiential retail in the US06:45 Carrefour grows in Africa with Nigeria franchise partnership08:52 Macy's closures vs TJ Maxx and Trader Joe's expansion10:14 Are department stores really in decline?10:55 Why physical retail investment still matters11:15 Closing remarksHost bioIan McGarrigle is Chairman at World Retail Congress and co-host of World Retail Signals, where he tracks the trends, operators and market shifts shaping global retail.Niamh Stone is Programme Director at World Retail Congress and co-host of World Retail Signals, bringing perspective on the strategic themes and executive conversations driving the sector.

AI is fundamentally changing how consumers search, discover, and buy.In this Asia-Pacific edition of 5 Things Friday, we explore the next wave of retail transformation:* The rise of Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) and how AI search is replacing traditional SEO* Why zero-click commerce is reshaping customer journeys and reducing friction* China's rapid retail and technology expansion into Southeast Asia* How super apps like WeChat and Alipay are redefining loyalty and ecosystems* The growth of experiential retail brands like Chagee (霸王茶姬) across Asia-PacificWe also break down the most important shift:

Retail is undergoing a fundamental shift—from product-driven transactions to experience-led ecosystems.In this episode of 5 Things Friday, we break down the most important retail trends shaping 2026:Gymshark is launching its first physical gym, signalling a move from apparel brand to community-driven experience platform.Selfridges is doubling down on ultra-premium retail with its exclusive VSP ecosystem, blending luxury, access, and loyalty.Vodafone and Three are rolling out co-branded retail stores, rethinking the role of the high street.We also explore the macro shift in consumer behaviour:Shoppers are splitting into essential vs discretionary spending—forcing brands to rethink how they create value, loyalty, and engagement.If you're in retail, ecommerce, brand strategy, or marketing—this episode gives you a clear view of what's coming next.⸻

From streaming royalties to AI tools: how musicians are navigating a rapidly changing industryArtificial intelligence is reshaping the music industry, but not always in the ways people expect. Researchers at the Oxford Internet Institute have been speaking with musicians across several countries about life in the streaming era and how AI fits into their creative work. Many artists say they are using AI as a practical tool, for example to overcome writer's block or experiment with new ideas, while still believing that human emotion and authenticity remain central to music. Using artificial intelligence to break communication barriers for deaf communitiesAI is also being used to tackle accessibility challenges. At Web Summit Qatar, the Polish company Migam showcased technology designed to translate spoken language into sign language in real time. The aim is to make digital platforms - from streaming services to video calls - more accessible for millions of deaf users around the world, demonstrating how AI could expand communication as well as creativity.The programme is presented by Ania Lichtarowicz.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast--6924871/support.Production manager: Liz TuohyEditor: Ania Lichtarowicz  Somewhere on Earth Productions UK Ltd. We're a UK based production company creating podcasts and branded content that bring stories, places and people into focus. We're all ex-BBC so the quality of the content is excellent and quality of the sound is amazing.

World Retail Signals breaks down the retail shifts that matter most right now.In this episode, Alex is joined by Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone, Programme Director at World Retail Congress, to explore the trends reshaping global retail — from AI-driven discovery and stronger store leadership to sustainability, profitability, and the return of physical retail.They unpack why search is changing, why frontline teams matter more than ever, and why retailers are shifting from chasing scale to driving more value per customer.A sharp weekly take on the signals shaping retail next.Here's an even tighter version if you want it more YouTube-native:World Retail Signals is your weekly read on the biggest shifts in global retail.Alex is joined by Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone, Programme Director at World Retail Congress, to unpack AI-driven discovery, store performance, sustainability, profitability, and the retail trends leaders need to watch now.A fast, focused look at what's shaping retail next.

In this episode of Five Things Friday APAC Edition, Ryf Quail, Managing Director of NRF APAC, is joined by Ngai Yuen Low, Managing Director of AEON360, for a sharp discussion on the retail issues shaping the region right now.They unpack Amazon's planned 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge, why that move could redefine platform economics, and how shipping is shifting from a hidden backend cost to a visible commercial lever.The conversation also explores the rise of re-commerce across APAC, with strong growth in smartphones, electronics, fashion resale, and luxury, plus the role of Gen Z and government policy in accelerating adoption.They then turn to returns, customer trust, and why return policies matter even more during periods of uncertainty and cash preservation.The episode closes with a broader debate on fuel dependency, supply shocks, government response, renewable strategy, inflation-aware retail journeys, and how retailers can stay aligned with changing customer realities.Topics coveredAmazon's 3.5% fuel and logistics surchargeWhy shipping is becoming a core retail costRe-commerce growth in APACPrivate label, value-seeking customers, and trade-down behaviorReturns as a trust and margin battlegroundPower Retail and Click Frenzy liquidation in AustraliaEnergy disruption and what it means for retailRenewable strategy and operational resilienceInflation-aware CRM and customer journey design#Retail #Ecommerce #APAC #Amazon #Recommerce #ReverseCommerce #RetailStrategy #Logistics #Returns #NRFAPAC #AEON360Chapter timestampsThese are drawn from the topic shifts in the transcript.00:00 Intro: Five Things Friday APAC Edition00:31 Amazon's 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge02:14 Customers trading down and the rise of re-commerce03:54 Returns, trust, and cash preservation in uncertain times05:11 Power Retail and Click Frenzy liquidation in Australia06:53 Why this podcast started: spotting retail shifts early07:30 Global e-commerce scale and retail channel reality08:12 Sustainability, renewable materials, and retail transition08:48 Fuel dependency and the coming energy shock10:35 How retailers should respond to inflation and stress11:36 Government intervention, fuel prioritization, and market differences13:23 Closing thoughts: renewables, resilience, and standing with customers

Physical retail isn't dead, boring retail is.This episode breaks down the smart retail moves winning right now: collabs, pop-ups, experiences, and loyalty that works across ecosystems.In this episode of Five Things Friday, the conversation covers the retail stories shaping the week — from Adidas and ASOS taking their collaboration into physical retail, to the continued rise of experience-led stores, regional expansion, pop-up strategy, and loyalty programs becoming more flexible and currency-like.The episode opens with Simon, co-founder and CEO of Need It For Tonight, who explains how the business powers instant retail delivery through both a marketplace app and a rapid delivery checkout plugin for retailers.From there, the discussion moves through five standout themes:Adidas x ASOS expanding womenswear collaboration into physical retailWhy more brands are borrowing each other's channels instead of owning everything themselvesWhy physical retail still works when the experience is strongNew store and pop-up concepts from Boots, FatFace, and RefyWhy Nectar points being used on Uber and Uber Eats could signal a major shift in loyalty strategyThis episode is a sharp snapshot of what modern retail looks like right now: more collaborative, more experiential, more local, and more integrated into everyday customer behavior.Chapter timestamps00:00 Intro and rough start to Five Things Friday00:17 Guest intro: Simon from Need It For Tonight00:32 What Need It For Tonight does: instant delivery infrastructure for retail00:51 Adidas and ASOS expand their womenswear collaboration01:15 Why physical retail matters for a digital-first brand like ASOS01:36 Brands borrowing each other's channels instead of owning everything02:18 Bigger baskets: full looks, accessories, and considered audience strategy02:46 Why physical retail is performing when experience is strong03:42 The rise of third spaces and brands expanding beyond London03:50 Boots launches a more premium opticians concept04:08 Different ways brands are selling the same category through experience04:52 FatFace expansion in regional locations05:23 Refy's Soho pop-up and turning customer service into an experience06:13 Nectar points can now be used on Uber and Uber Eats06:44 Why loyalty is starting to behave more like currency07:29 Why this is smart for both Sainsbury's and Uber08:08 What's coming next week and closing thoughts#Retail #Ecommerce #RetailStrategy #Loyalty #PhysicalRetail #BrandCollabs #ExperientialRetail

Welcome to World Retail Signals, the podcast from World Retail Congress, hosted by Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone, Programme Director at World Retail Congress.In this episode, the conversation spans Europe, Asia and the US, exploring the retail signals shaping decision-making right now. The discussion covers the reinvention of physical stores, the rise of data and loyalty ecosystems, how AI is being applied across retail, the growing importance of customer-first innovation, and the evolving impact of recommerce, demand planning and consumer behaviour.Key themes in this episode include:Why the physical store must evolve beyond a transactional spaceHow retailers are rethinking store formats and omnichannel experiencesThe growing role of loyalty, retail media and AI-driven personalizationWhy retailers must balance personalization with consumer trustWhat leaders in Asia are signaling about the future of AI in retailHow AI could help tackle overproduction and wasteWhy every AI decision should be measured against customer valueRetail insights from the US, including GLP-1-driven consumer behaviour shifts, recommerce, and the future of demand sensingIf you work in retail leadership, strategy, innovation, stores, ecommerce, customer experience, supply chain or brand growth, this episode gives you a sharp view of the ideas shaping the sector now.Hosts:Ian McGarrigle – Chairman, World Retail CongressNiamh Stone – Programme Director, World Retail CongressSubscribe for more global retail insight from World Retail Signals.Chapter Timestamps00:00 Welcome to World Retail Signals00:01 Meet Niamh Stone00:01 Meet Ian McGarrigle00:02 Europe signal: reinventing the physical store00:03 Ikea and the shift to smaller city-centre formats00:04 Loyalty ecosystems, data and retail media00:05 Asia signal: AI and the future of retail00:06 Project B, lifestyle and sport-meets-retail00:07 Using AI to reduce overproduction and waste00:08 The customer-first test for AI in retail00:09 US retail signals from Shoptalk00:10 GLP-1s, consumer behaviour and recommerce00:11 Personalized stores, changing formats and demand sensing00:12 Closing thoughts#Retail #RetailTrends #AI #WorldRetailSignals #RetailInnovation #Omnichannel #RetailMedia #Loyalty #Recommerce #PhysicalRetail

In Part 2 of this conversation, Matthew Brown — Retail Trend Futurist & Keynote Speaker — joins Alex to break down some of the most innovative retail concepts in the world right now.From Pop Mart in Bangkok and Nespresso's Flatiron flagship to Restoration Hardware, Gentle Monster, and Louis Vuitton's immersive Shanghai concept, this episode explores how leading brands are transforming physical retail into something far bigger than a store.Topics covered in this episode include:experiential retailflagship store innovationhospitality in retailsocial-first store designstorytelling through physical spaceretail trends shaping Gen Z and Gen Alphathe future of luxury and lifestyle retailMatthew explains why the most successful stores today are built around immersion, surprise, local relevance, and shareability — and why Asia continues to set the pace for retail innovation globally.Brands and concepts discussed include Pop Mart, Nespresso, Restoration Hardware, Gentle Monster, Louis Vuitton, Zara, and Lefties.If you work in retail, brand, customer experience, design, innovation, or commercial strategy, this episode is packed with practical insight and standout examples.#RetailInnovation #MatthewBrown #FutureOfRetail #StoreDesign #ExperientialRetail #LuxuryRetail #CustomerExperienceChapter Timestamps00:00 Pop Mart and Asia's social-first retail model00:47 Why the Pop Mart Bangkok flagship stands out01:35 Local design, hospitality, and retail theatre02:22 Nespresso's Flatiron flagship in New York03:10 The basement lounge, vinyl, and hidden speakeasy03:46 Bringing coffee to life through scent and storytelling04:26 Restoration Hardware and aspirational lifestyle retail06:01 How Gentle Monster inspired a new flagship vision07:06 Inside House Nowhere and immersive concept retail08:41 Why Gentle Monster was ranked number two09:07 Louis Vuitton's standout retail spectacle in Shanghai10:46 Can retail keep getting more innovative?11:06 One store that just missed the top ten11:33 Closing thoughts

Retail is evolving fast and this week's UK retail breakdown covers the strategies brands are using to stay relevant, drive footfall, and win customers.We unpack five key retail stories shaping the industry right now:Selfridges' Golden Goose pop-up turning retail into theatrePrada activating experiential retail in LondonPeachy Den expanding with a strong community-led strategyNew Look investing in omnichannel “omni hub” storesDyson entering outlet retail to capture value-driven shoppersFrom experiential retail and community-first brands to outlet strategy and in-store tech, this episode breaks down what's actually working—and why.If you're in retail, eCommerce, or brand strategy, this is your weekly signal check on where the industry is heading.

This week's Five Things Friday breaks down a growing global retail crisis and why it's much bigger than consumer confidence.We unpack how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are triggering a ripple effect across Asia Pacific retail, impacting everything from energy costs to supply chains, packaging, and investment markets.Key topics include:Why 60% of Asia's energy dependence on the Middle East is a ticking time bombHow rising oil prices are hitting retailers across operations—not just consumersThe hidden supply chain crisis: freight costs, shipping disruptions, and delayed inventoryWhy plastic packaging costs are quietly destroying marginsThe shift in consumer behavior: trading down from premium to essentialsThe emerging investment freeze—and how strong brands are becoming vulnerableWe also explore a real-world case where a well-known retail group faces recapitalisation challenges, highlighting how even high-performing brands can be caught in a macroeconomic storm.⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro & Five Things Friday setup01:14 – The global crisis and retail impact begins01:37 – Why this is an “all of business” problem02:02 – Asia's dependence on Middle East energy02:23 – Energy costs and retail operations impact02:47 – Supply chain disruption and freight costs02:59 – Packaging costs and margin pressure03:28 – Economic slowdown and consumer behaviour shifts03:50 – Regional differences across Asia Pacific04:13 – Investment shock and market reaction04:33 – Case study: Retail group under pressure05:13 – Debt, recapitalisation, and market timing risk05:33 – Private equity opportunity in distressed brands06:27 – Why strong brands are suddenly vulnerable07:22 – NRF conversations and industry sentiment08:02 – Global vs regional impact differences09:15 – SaaS, stock markets, and investor nervousness09:49 – Inflation, interest rates, and consumer behaviour10:10 – What happens next if the crisis continuesThis episode is essential listening for:Retail leaders, brand operators, investors, and anyone trying to understand where global commerce is heading next.

US retail just crossed $1 trillion in a single holiday season. First time in history.In Episode 1 of the ITAB Group Podcast, recorded LIVE at EuroShop 2026 from the ITAB Group stand, Alex Rezvan sits down with Jill Dvorak — SVP Content at the National Retail Federation (NRF) — fresh off the ITAB Speaker's Corner keynote.This is the first in an exclusive series of conversations recorded with every keynote speaker from the ITAB Stage at EuroShop 2026 — one of the most concentrated collections of senior retail thinking captured at a single event.00:00 — Welcome & introduction01:30 — The K-shaped economy: 10% of earners now represent 50% of US spend03:45 — Why US retail hit $1 trillion in holiday 2025 — and what it means06:00 — Retail resilience: from COVID to tariffs, why the sector keeps growing08:30 — AI in retail: why you must test with KPIs before you scale11:00 — Where does AI live in a retail organisation? (Every department, it turns out)13:30 — Loss prevention: the silent margin killer draining store performance17:00 — Store formats evolving to protect margin, not just improve experience20:30 — The one-SKU store model making a comeback23:00 — What Jill observed shopping in Germany vs the US26:00 — Final reflections from EuroShop 2026━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Retail is changing fast, and store formats are evolving even through crisis. In this episode of the Retail podcast, Alex sits down with Matthew from Echo Chamber to unpack what the best physical stores in the world are doing differently right now.Drawing on nearly three decades of studying retail, Matthew explains why the top end of physical retail keeps getting more immersive, more inspiring, and more operationally sophisticated. The conversation spans global retail hotspots including Seoul, Bangkok, Madrid, Melbourne, Dublin, and New York, and explores how beauty, fashion, food, and department-store concepts are all pushing the in-store experience forward.This episode covers:why Asia is leading retail innovationwhy Madrid is emerging as a standout city for new retail formatshow value brands are creating premium-looking experienceswhy flagship stores need more than product to winwhat brands can learn from MECCA, Donnybrook Fair, Lefties, Hoff, and a new concept department store in New Yorkwhy the “push for posh” is forcing the mid-market to evolve or disappearIf you care about store design, customer experience, retail strategy, and the future of physical retail, this conversation is packed with ideas worth stealing.Featured in this episode: Echo Chamber, global retail trends, flagship strategy, immersive store design, store format innovation, Madrid retail, beauty retail, food retail, department store reinvention.Chapter timestamps00:00 Cold open: Zara Serrano almost makes the list00:00:22 Why store formats are changing globally00:01:25 Meet Matthew from Echo Chamber00:02:18 Where store formats are heading now00:03:07 Why retail keeps getting more immersive00:03:29 Asia, Seoul, Bangkok, and Madrid as innovation hubs00:05:34 MECCA Melbourne and the modern beauty flagship00:07:09 Donnybrook Fair and food retail done right00:08:30 Lefties Madrid and the “push for posh”00:10:20 Why premium value is crushing the mid-market00:11:11 Hoff Madrid and building retail around culture and community00:14:12 New York's concept department store experiment00:15:45 Does experiential retail actually convert?

World Retail Signals is a new global retail intelligence show co-produced by The Retail Podcast and World Retail Congress — a monthly look at the top retail narratives shaping executive thinking around the world.This prelude episode goes behind the scenes of World Retail Congress 2026, happening in Berlin, April 2026. Host Alex Rezvan is joined by Ian McGarrigle, founder and chair of World Retail Congress, to discuss:→ Why Berlin was chosen as the 2026 host city (and what Zalando has to do with it)→ The theme for WRC 2026: Retail's Roadmap to 2030→ How retail has shown extraordinary resilience across 20 years — financial    crash, e-commerce disruption, Covid, and now AI→ What aspiring retail executives will take from the Congress→ The short-term vs long-term pressures facing retail CEOs right now→ Why geopolitics, inflation, and technology are converging in 2026⏱️ CHAPTERS━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━00:00 Introducing World Retail Signals01:30 Who is Ian McGarrigle?03:20 The origin story of World Retail Congress06:10 20 years of retail: resilience as the constant09:45 Why Berlin for WRC 2026?13:00 What young retail executives will gain from the Congress17:30 WRC's Accelerator Programme for rising leaders20:45 Retail's Roadmap to 2030 — the theme for this year24:30 What CEOs will leave Berlin thinking about27:00 Preview of World Retail Signals weekly show

In this episode of Five Things Friday US Edition, we break down five retail and commerce stories shaping the week.We cover Target's $6 billion turnaround push, including store refits, price cuts, and a bigger AI focus; Amazon's expanded one- to three-hour delivery rollout across more cities and suburbs; and OpenAI's pivot away from direct in-app checkout toward partner-led commerce rails.We also get into Clinique's campaign featuring Tara and Hunter Woodhall, and why the brand's social approach feels aligned with its identity, plus Nuuds' wholesale expansion into Nordstrom and what it says about DTC brands, physical retail, repeat customers, and distribution strategy.If you follow retail news, ecommerce strategy, AI in commerce, consumer trends, brand marketing, and omnichannel growth, this episode gives you a fast, useful read on what matters now.Topics in this episode:Target turnaround strategyAI in retailAmazon fast delivery expansionOpenAI checkout pivotClinique brand marketingNuuds x NordstromDTC to wholesaleRetail customer acquisition and repeat purchase behavior00:00 Intro: Five Things Friday US Edition00:36 Target's $6B turnaround push: AI, price cuts, and store refits02:26 Amazon expands one- to three-hour delivery04:04 OpenAI shifts checkout toward partners05:24 Clinique's campaign with Tara and Hunter Woodhall07:49 Nuuds expands into Nordstrom10:14 OutroLinks mentioned in the episode are below.Target AI / turnaround storyhttps://www.linkedin.com/news/story/target-puts-ai-at-the-center-of-its-6b-turnaround-push-7096604/Amazon fast delivery expansionhttps://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-fast-delivery-ordersOpenAI checkout / commerce pivothttps://www.digitalcommerce360.com/2026/03/06/openai-shifts-checkout-plans-agentic-commerce-strategy/?utm_source=chatgpt.comTarahttps://www.instagram.com/_taarra_/Nuudshttps://www.instagram.com/nuuds/reels/https://www.glossy.co/ 

is week's 5 Things Friday is a fast, solo rundown of the biggest stories shaping UK retail right now.With a lot happening across the market, this episode covers five standout updates: JD.com launching Joybuy in the UK, Amazon facing fresh competition, Alexa+ and Amazon's next AI push, Tesco increasing pay for frontline store colleagues, The Perfume Shop expanding its beauty recycling and refill push, and Greggs sponsoring the UK edition of Saturday Night Live with a free sausage roll activation in London.In this episode: • JD.com expands Joybuy across the UK and other European markets • What it could mean for Amazon and last-mile delivery • Alexa+ and Amazon's latest smart assistant upgrade • Tesco raises pay for hourly-paid store workers • The Perfume Shop pushes refillable products and empty bottle returns • Greggs leans further into culture-led brand marketingThis is a quick, opinion-led snapshot of the retail stories worth watching now.Chapters00:00 Intro00:00:48 JD.com launches Joybuy in the UK00:02:59 Amazon upgrades Alexa with Alexa+00:04:05 Tesco increases frontline worker pay00:04:39 The Perfume Shop expands beauty recycling and refill00:05:27 Greggs sponsors Saturday Night Live UK activation00:06:11 Wrap-up and next week's schedule#UKRetail #RetailNews #Amazon #JDcom #Joybuy #Tesco #Greggs #AlexaPlus #ThePerfumeShop #RetailTrends

Edition of Five Things Friday, Ryf Quail and Yuen Low, Managing Director, AEON360, break down five retail developments shaping Asia right now.This episode covers:Baby Bunting's store-of-the-future turnaroundWhy frontline retail roles are being redesignedIndia's accelerating retail growth storyHow Ramadan and Eid are being shaped by food and hospitalityWhy AI literacy is becoming essential in retailOne of the biggest takeaways from this conversation: retail leaders need to stop thinking about frontline teams only as a labor cost and start designing roles that improve conversion, basket size, loyalty, and customer experience.The episode also looks at how store design can deliver measurable payback, why India feels like one of the most exciting retail markets in the world right now, and how festive spending is shifting toward broader lifestyle and hospitality-led experiences.If you work in retail strategy, store operations, customer experience, merchandising, or digital commerce across Asia-Pacific, this episode gives you a sharp snapshot of where the market is moving.Chapters00:00 Intro00:00:46 Top five things moving the needle in Asia00:01:05 Baby Bunting's store-of-the-future concept00:03:34 The payoff: sales lift, margin, basket growth, payback00:05:18 Why frontline retail roles are changing00:07:17 Experience-led service and hospitality examples00:08:12 Tech-enabled frontline efficiency00:08:31 Hiring for personality, recommendations, and insight00:09:18 Why India's retail market is surging00:12:48 Ramadan, Eid, and hospitality-led festive spending00:14:27 When Eid and Lunar New Year begin to converge00:15:02 Retail AI glossary and final thoughtsComment below: what's the biggest retail shift you're seeing in your market right now?

In this episode of The Retail Podcast, we sit down with Gauri Sarma, Founder of Be Athletica, to unpack how she's building a sportswear brandABOUT THIS CHANNEL Welcome to the official channel of The Retail Podcast, your hub for global retail intelligence.Whether you are an executive refining your strategy, a vendor connecting with major players, or an innovator tracking the latest tech, this channel connects you to the pulse of the industry.What to expect:Expert Analysis: Breaking down insights from major global conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, Web Summit, MAPIC; Euroshop and EuroCIS.Diverse Perspectives: Hosted by a rotation of industry veterans and regional experts (APAC, US, EU).Actionable Strategy: We move beyond the headlines to discuss real ROI, digital transformation, and the future of commerce—from AI agents to luxury fashion and grocery trends.As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, we help you cut through the noise to find what actually works in modern retail.

Anna Radulovski | Global CEO WomenTech NetworkAnna Radulovski is an award-winning founder, investor, startup mentor, and author of Chief in Tech: How Women Are Breaking the Silicon Ceiling and Leading with Impact.She is the Founder & Global CEO of WomenTech Network, a global community spanning over 150,000 members across 179 countries. Anna is also the visionary behind the Women in Tech Global Conference, the Chief in Tech Summit, and the Startup & Innovation Summit (SIS)—flagship platforms renowned for advancing diverse leadership and fostering inclusive innovation in tech.Anna has spoken in Fortune 50 boardrooms and on global stages including TechEx North America in Silicon Valley and the Dublin Tech Summit. She has also led high-impact engagements alongside major events such as Web Summit, MWC Barcelona, and official United Nations gatherings—sparking bold conversations around inclusive leadership, ethical innovation, and the future of technology.As a trusted startup mentor and angel investor, Anna has supported over 100 early-stage founders, guiding them in strategy, growth, and leadership development. She serves on the boards of Coding Girls and Executive Women in Tech (EWIT), and is a Director at the Founder Institute, where she actively mentors the next generation of global tech leaders.Featured in Forbes, Bloomberg TV, and Fortune, Anna is recognized as a leading voice in technology, whose insights continue to empower professionals and reshape the landscape of leadership.Amplifying the voices of 15 million women in tech worldwide.

It's Friday 13 March, and this week's Five Things Friday UK Edition breaks down the retail stories worth watching right now.In this episode, we cover:Links mentionedSHEIN Xcelerator – https://sheinxcelerator.com/John Lewis TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@johnlewis/video/7614188535574285590John Lewis TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@johnlewis/video/7614188535574285590Otiumberg Reels – https://www.instagram.com/otiumberg/reels/Footasylum at Silverburn – https://www.shopsilverburn.com/shop/footasylum/Asda George concept rollout – https://corporate.asda.com/newsroom/2026/26/02/asda-kicks-off-10-store-george-concept-rollout-with-peterborough-relaunchWhole Foods new store openings – https://www.wholefoodsmarket.co.uk/newstoreopeningsWaitrose Haslemere transformation – https://www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk/media-centre/latest-news/2026/23868Exploring London TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@exploringlondon/video/7616363419817495830What gets discussedSHEIN Xcelerator is positioned as a platform giving brands access to SHEIN's supply chain, logistics, fulfillment, and direct customer reach. The episode frames the opportunity clearly, but also asks the harder question: does speed and scale outweigh the reputational trade-off?John Lewis is discussed through the lens of AI-powered shopping and social commerce, while Waitrose is highlighted for its multi-million-pound Haslemere transformation, including upgraded service counters, redesign work, and bakery improvements.The episode also touches Otiumberg's in-person retail play, Footasylum's Silverburn presence, George at Asda concept expansion, Whole Foods' London growth, and Tesco Mobile's “frozen” Clubcard-price-themed froyo activation. Footasylum is listed at Silverburn Glasgow, and Whole Foods UK is actively promoting new store openings.Chapters00:00 Intro: Friday the 13th and opening banter00:01 Meet Simone Oloman and Need It For Tonight00:02 SHEIN Xcelerator and the supply chain debate00:05 John Lewis, AI shopping and TikTok beauty00:06 Otiumberg's physical retail move00:07 Footasylum, giant store formats and shopping centres00:07 George at Asda concept stores00:08 Whole Foods opening six new London stores00:09 Waitrose store transformation and bakery growth00:10 Tesco Mobile froyo pop-up at King's Cross00:11 Wrapping up and next week in Brussels#Retail #UKRetail #JohnLewis #SHEIN #WholeFoods #Asda #Footasylum #TescoMobile #RetailNews #RetailStrategy #StoreFormats #SocialCommerce #AIShopping #Logistics #Ecommerce

Welcome to Five Things Friday – USA Edition.Each week we break down the most important signals shaping retail in the United States in under 15 minutes.This week Jill Dvorak joins the conversation to unpack major shifts across AI commerce, value retail expansion, festival marketing, celebrity entrepreneurship, and global brand strategy.In this episode we discuss:• ChatGPT pausing “agentic commerce” and what it means for retailers• Why off-price retailers like Ross, TJX and Burlington are expanding rapidly• Primark's US growth strategy and the rise of value retail• How brands like PacSun are using festival culture to reach Gen Z• Paris Hilton's 11:11 Media initiative supporting women entrepreneurs• Uniqlo's community-driven retail strategy, from Formula 1 collaborations to local cultural partnershipsThe conversation explores how retailers are navigating AI disruption, shifting store formats, experiential marketing, and new consumer behaviors.About the ShowFive Things Friday is a fast-paced retail briefing highlighting the five biggest retail developments each week.Hosted conversations focus on retail innovation, consumer trends, ecommerce, AI, logistics and brand strategy.Key Retail Topics CoveredAI shopping and agentic commerceOff-price retail growth in the USPrimark US expansion strategyFestival marketing and Gen Z retail engagementCelebrity entrepreneurship and retail fundingUniqlo collaborations and community retailChapters00:00 Introduction – Five Things Friday USA00:00 Jill Dvorak returns to the show00:00 ChatGPT pauses agentic commerce and AI shopping00:01 Why AI commerce is difficult to scale00:02 Why retailers benefit from the pause00:02 AI glossary for retail leaders00:03 Off-price retail expansion in the US00:03 Ross planning 110 new stores00:04 TJX, Burlington and BJ's growth strategy00:04 Smaller store formats replacing mall anchors00:04 Primark expanding across the US00:05 Festival season and brand marketing00:06 PacSun's strategy at music festivals00:07 Building brand relevance with Gen Z00:08 Paris Hilton supporting women entrepreneurs00:09 Retail initiatives through 11:11 Media00:10 Uniqlo collaborations with Disney and Formula 100:10 Uniqlo's New York community partnerships00:11 Why Uniqlo balances staples and culture00:11 Episode wrap-up and closing

Recorded live from the show floor at EuroShop, this episode features Vahan Vardanian, Founder and CEO of Kerpak, demonstrating an AI-powered autonomous retail platform that can transform almost any cabinet, fridge, freezer, or kiosk into a 24/7 unattended store.The idea behind autonomous retail is simple:take the store to where the customer already is.For years retailers focused on getting customers into stores. But with AI-powered retail infrastructure, brands can now place products exactly where they are needed.In this quick demo, Kerpak shows how a customer can:• Tap a bank card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay• Open a smart retail cabinet• Take the products they want• Close the door and walk awayComputer vision AI detects what was taken and processes the purchase automatically.The system uses NVIDIA GPU-powered edge processing, meaning product detection happens directly on the device, ensuring real-time performance and GDPR compliance.This technology enables retailers and brands to deploy stores anywhere customers need them.About the GuestVahan Vardanian is Founder and CEO of Kerpak, a company developing autonomous retail infrastructure powered by computer vision and edge AI.

Discover how to bridge the gap between retail planning and execution in this interview with Costas Malamas, CEO of Dataviva. We discuss the "Retail Nervous System" and how a single unified system can handle everything from long-term analytics to real-time purchase orders and price changes.Say goodbye to "firefighting" and duplication of effort. Costas explains how Dataviva acts as a 24/7 planning and analytics engine that doesn't just suggest moves—it executes them.

How is data reshaping retail strategy?In this episode of The Retail Podcast, Alex sits down with Mark Bruce, a data and insights leader with experience spanning the shop floor, landlord-side retail operations, and portfolio analytics, to unpack what the data is really saying about retail right now.They discuss why experience-led retail continues to grow, why value-led operators are winning, why the mid-market is under pressure, and how landlords and tenants can work more collaboratively through sales data, footfall data, lease data, and affordability analysis.Mark also explains why quarterly reporting is no longer enough, how daily data helps property owners spot risks earlier, and why experiential retail should be judged on more than simple sales per square foot.In this episode:00:00 Why the mid-market is under pressure00:23 Welcome to The Retail Podcast + guest intro00:54 Mark Bruce's retail and property background01:47 What property owners need from retail data02:09 Why landlord-tenant collaboration matters03:15 The trust barrier around sharing sales data03:58 Turnover-rent models and shared incentives04:25 Global reach and property types supported05:13 What the data is showing across retail markets05:59 Why experience-led retail keeps growing06:47 How consumer caution is driving value07:05 What “value” means now and why mid-market brands struggle08:16 Why F&B fits the experience economy09:04 How to think about ROI in experiential retail10:12 Why experience increases asset attractiveness11:18 How daily sales, footfall, and lease data work together12:49 Spotting risk before a retailer exits13:14 Who this solution is built for14:00 How much data tenants actually share15:04 The key question landlords should be asking16:00 What the golden quarter revealed16:45 How data flags distress months in advance17:56 London HQ, New York office, global footprint18:15 OutroThis conversation is for anyone interested in:retail strategy, retail analytics, shopping centres, malls, footfall trends, experiential retail, F&B strategy, consumer behaviour, property owners, landlords, leasing, and data-driven decision-making.Guest: Mark BruceMark's background includes shop-floor retail roles with brands including River Island, Primark, and Republic, followed by landlord-side work with British Land, including support around Meadowhall and wider portfolio data and insight work.

Kevin Cooney sits down with Stefano Fallaha, CEO of Podeo at Websummit in Qatar to discuss practical advice on how to build a brand in 2026! Kevin started posting on social media in 2020 and posted 10 videos a day every day for the first year. This built the foundation to give a ton of analytics on what works best and most importantly what didn't work at all. Kevin triple'd down on what was performing best online to build a massive social media branding business. Kevin Cooney: https://www.instagram.com/kevincooneyy/  Ashley DeMato: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_demato/ 

Another great interview for Web Summit 2025, where I speak with Avery Pennarun of Tailscale, a product I use all the time to connect to my remote machines. 100s of amazing Mac apps Looking to supercharge your Mac with 100s of apps to choose from and one low monthly price? Take a look at Setapp from MacPaw. https://go.chrischinchilla.com/setapp For show notes and an interactive transcript, visit chrischinchilla.com/podcast/To reach out and say hello, visit chrischinchilla.com/contact/To support the show for ad-free listening and extra content, visit chrischinchilla.com/support/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oz is at the Web Summit in Qatar this week, and he’s taking you with him. This episode was recorded live on stage with Wired’s global editorial director Katie Drummond. Katie and Oz talk about what it’s like to cover this moment, from DOGE and tech titans in the White House to AI’s rapid ubiquity. Katie also shares why Americans need to wake up to what is happening outside the US to discover the future of technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

--Loja RESUMIDO (camisetas, canecas, casacos, sacolas): https://www.studiogeek.com.br/resumido/--Faça sua assinatura!https://resumido.cc/assinatura--Amanda Graciano é cofundadora da Trama e especialista em Inteligência Artificial. Trabalha ajudando empresas a inovar, usar tecnologia de forma prática e gerar resultados reais. Tem mais de dez anos de experiência no ecossistema de startups e foi uma das líderes da expansão do Cubo Itaú, que cresceu de 190 para 420 empresas e movimentou mais de R$ 5 bilhões em investimentos.No RESUMIDO #349: Amanda lidera consultorias e programas de adoção de IA. É colunista do MIT Technology Review Brasil e do Estadão, escreve as newsletters "IAê!" e "Antes do Café", com mais de 40 mil assinantes. É TEDx Speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice e palestrante em eventos como SXSW, Web Summit e RD Summit.--Ouça e confira todos os links comentados no episódio: https://resumido.cc/

Today's guest is someone I first came across on the Irish People in VC list—and I'm really glad I reached out. Because it turns out Maureen Haverty has one of the most fascinating jobs you can imagine: helping build the future of space. As a Principal at Seraphim Space, the world's leading space-focused VC firm, she invests globally in technologies pushing the boundaries of what's possible —and shaping the future of space startup investment.Maureen began her career in nuclear engineering, earning a PhD from the University of Manchester before making the leap into startups. At Apollo Fusion, she survived a hard pivot into space, ultimately becoming COO and steering the company through a $150M acquisition by Astra. That experience—what she calls a startup “baptism by fire”—now informs how she backs early-stage founders as both investor and board director. Her insights have been featured in The Times, and she'll soon take the stage at Web Summit to speak on “Space as a Strategic Frontier.”Key Takeaways“Build just enough”: Space startups win by testing early and often, not waiting for perfection.Kill fewer dreams: Rigor matters—but so does nurturing half-formed ideas.Get to space ASAP: In-orbit validation creates trust and unlocks massive growth.From Gantt charts to fast loops: High-performing teams test weekly, not quarterly.Customer conversations still matter: Even in space, talking to users beats assumptions.Additional InsightsWhy VC funding in space is shifting toward earlier MVPs.The hidden costs of acquisition for startup culture and speed.How Starship may reshape what's possible—size, cost, and assembly in orbit.The role of government contracts in fostering a competitive space ecosystem.Episode Highlights00:00 – Episode RecapMaureen Haverty shares how balancing rigor with creativity helped her evolve from nuclear engineer to space startup COO to VC. The key? Learning when to test, when to build, and when to let wild ideas breathe.01:35 – Guest Introduction: Maureen HavertyBarry introduces Maureen Haverty, Principal at Seraphim Space and advocate for grounded rigor in an industry literally aiming for the stars.03:35 – Learning When Not to Kill IdeasMaureen reflects on being labeled a “dream killer” and how she transformed that mindset to foster innovation with constructive rigor.07:34 – Applying Rigor Without Stifling InnovationHow Apollo used just-enough testing, internal prototyping, and diverse team strengths to build better, faster.13:54 – Rethinking MVPs in Space StartupsWhy even space companies now push to generate early revenue and test hardware pre-launch.18:19 – Customers Want Something They Can SeeBuilding a physical, testable product—even a crude one—outperforms pitch decks every time.20:32 – The $70M Lesson of In-Space TestingHow one flight test flipped customer hesitation into a flood of contracts.26:12 – Surviving the Shift from Prototype to ProductionThe real scaling challenge: maintaining culture and customer trust while redesigning for scale.30:15 – The Hidden Power of Primes and PolicyWhy space remains deeply shaped by government buyers—and how that's changing with new VC-backed players.35:33 – Starship and the Future of SpaceMaureen shares what could shift when larger...

Derek Champagne talks with Rohit Agarwal, CEO of The Weather Company. Rohit Agarwal is the CEO of The Weather Company, the world's most accurate forecaster. In this role, Rohit is responsible for setting the strategic vision that spans the company's digital consumer properties, including The Weather Channel app and weather.com, as well as its enterprise business across media,advertising, aviation, defense, and a variety of other industries. He stands behind the belief that high-performing teams are critical to innovation, growth, and impact, and diverse backgrounds and thinking benefit the end customer.Prior to joining The Weather Company, Rohit was the chief product and revenue officer at SoundCloud, the world's largest online community of artists, bands, DJs, and audio creators, where he led the vision, strategic execution, and revenue. This included overseeing business and product strategy, delivery and operations, design, product marketing, and growth. Through Rohit's leadership, SoundCloud refactored the product, doubled its subscriber base, and meaningfully improved its ads business, leading the company to its first profitable year in its 16-year history.Rohit previously served as chief product and growth officer at CNN. Throughout his career, he has driven 2-3x user and revenue growth across leading companies in industries including music (Last.fm, CBS), media(CNN/WarnerMedia, The Economist, Bild), banking (HSBC), B2B SaaS (Trustpilot, Akamai), and consumer internet (AOL). Rohit is a frequent speaker at leading conferences (Google I/O, SXSW, CES, RISE, WebSummit, Product Summit), an active advisor and investor in startups, and launched his own startup in the past. He is also a committed supporter of diverse and inclusive education initiatives – both as a board member of the Smithsonian's Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and as a board member of Leap Year, a unique program based in metro Atlanta dedicated to improving college access and early adolescent reading skills to under-represented youth.Rohit lives in Atlanta with his wife and two daughters. An avid sports fan, he also enjoys playing soccer and tennis, painting, and cooking, and he acknowledges that his creative endeavors make him a better leader.Business Leadership Series Intro and Outro music provided by Just Off Turner: https://music.apple.com/za/album/the-long-walk-back/268386576

In less than a decade, OnlyFans says it has grown into a business earning $7 billion a year. The digital platform is known for letting its 4 million creators share exclusive – often NSFW – content with more than 400 million paying users. So far, creators have earned $25 billion using OnlyFans. CEO Keily Blair revealed what's next for the brand with host Jeff Berman live on stage at Web Summit in Lisbon. Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textReputation travels faster than personal branding when the right people vouch for you. That idea sits at the core of our conversation with Evolve Commerce Club founder Carlos Monteiro, who traces a path from helping Danish companies enter Brazil to building an invite-only network of senior leaders across 48 markets. We dig into how perspective, generosity, and consistent follow-through transform one-off intros into compounding trust—and why that matters most for executives navigating career transitions.We unpack the early stumbles and the breakthrough: focusing on seasoned professionals who once represented a company but now need to represent themselves. Carlos explains how Evolve's paid club delivers tangible value with curated matchmaking, private expert sessions, and monthly off-the-record circles designed for honest asks, not pitches. As member outcomes grew, companies began commissioning targeted dinners and private workshops, giving the community a clear monetization path without sacrificing signal quality.We also get practical about tools and tactics. Despite doubts in parts of Europe, WhatsApp won because it's where people already are, driving daily engagement with minimal friction. Looking ahead, Evolve is investing in an AI agent to summarize profiles, automate thoughtful check-ins, and surface timely connections as careers evolve—augmenting human judgment rather than replacing it. Along the way, members are self-organizing meetups from Lisbon to Dubai, proving the culture is strong enough to scale.If you're a senior leader in transition or a connector at heart, you'll find a playbook for building trust-first networks: vet carefully, reward generosity, meet members where they are, and let results speak louder than branding. Subscribe, share this with a colleague who's rethinking their network strategy, and leave a review to tell us what part of the conversation you want us to go deeper on next.This episode was recorded in the official podcast booth at Web Summit (Lisbon) on November 12, 2025. Check the video footage, read the blog article and show notes here: https://webdrie.net/from-reputation-to-results-how-a-global-invite-only-commerce-club-scales-trust/..........................................................................

We hear how a free online encyclopaedia, run by volunteers, became one of the internet's most popular sites.Co-founder Jimmy Wales tells about the ideals which helped him build the site, and the challenges its now facing, from AI to political criticism.Presenter: Chris Vallance Producers: Hannah Bewley and Niamh McDermott(Image: Jimmy Wales photographed at Web Summit 2022 at the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. Credit: Getty Images)

How do we move quantum computing from scientific milestone to measurable business value? It's not an easy question to answer. When I first started covering this tech even the physicists charged with building such machines doubted the feasibility of the whole idea. That's no longer the case today, but the bar for quantum, especially compared to AI, remains almost impossibly high. This episode was taped before a live audience at Web Summit, Europe's largest tech conference, in Lisbon, Portugal.We Meet:  Alice & Bob Co-founder & CEO Théau Peronnin Planqc Co-founder & CEO Alex Glaetzle  Credits:This episode of SHIFT was produced by Jennifer Strong with help from Emma Cillekens. It was mixed by Garret Lang, with original music from him and Jacob Gorski. Art by Meg Marco.

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Send us a textChatGPT-5.1 launches with “friendlier” tone and personality options, Apple's new Digital ID for U.S. passports, iPhone Pocket accessory announced, Jason reports from Web Summit, and we literally discuss quantum computing.Get Primary Tech Pins! $5 off with promo code BATTERYOFFAd-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads------------------------------Sponsors:CleanMyMac - Try 7 days free and use my code PRIMARYTECH for 20% off at clnmy.com/PrimaryTechnology1Password: Learn more at: 1password.com/primarytech------------------------------Links from the showApple Almost Fixed the Worst Thing About the Podcasts App. There's Just 1 Big ProblemApple's Losing Its Podcast Legacy — Why It Matters, and How to Save ItTouching GrassmacOS 26.2 adds new ‘Edge Light' feature for better video calls - 9to5MacGPT-5.1: A smarter, more conversational ChatGPT | OpenAIApple rolls out Digital ID in Apple Wallet for U.S. passportIntroducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and carry iPhone - AppleHow are you styling the Issey Miyake x Apple iPhone Pocket?Hannah Fry on Quantum Computing - YouTubeDisney is losing over $4 million a day in revenue on the YouTube TV blackout | The VergeGemini for TV is coming to Google TV Streamer starting today | The VergeThreads targets podcastersNetflix might make its own video podcasts Valve enters the console wars | The VergeSupport the show