Ep. 107 - Marketing in the Age of AI
AI dramatically compressing timelines, revolutionizing customer understandings.
Retail Media Takes Center Stage at Cannes Lions
Retailers like Walmart Connect are turning Cannes Lions into a crucial platform for retail media growth, forging omnichannel partnerships and showcasing closed-loop advertising solutions.
Walmart vs Amazon: Battle for Your Smart TV Shopping Experience
Retail media is entering the living room as Walmart and Amazon take radically different approaches to turning smart TVs into shoppable storefronts, signaling a seismic shift in how and where consumers make purchase decisions.
The “Made in USA” Marketing Strategy: A Comprehensive Overview
U.S.-based brands often rely on global supply chains for essential components
Walmart Renews Push into Convenience Store Format
Retail giant pushes expansion of sites, many formerly operated by agreement with Murphy Oil
Beer at a Crossroads: How Retailers Are Adapting
Broader alcohol market also in flux
Michaels Eyes Market Expansion with Acquisition of Joann Brands, IP
Retailers positioning as primary destination for former Joann customers
Economic Pressures Prompt Early Back-To-School Shopping
Despite pressures, back-to-school spending expected to show resilience
Coupons Go Digital: Retailers Face New Battleground Over Savings Access
Traditional open coupons focus on reach, while loyalty discounts focus on retention and personalization
Walmart Debuts Sparky AI Assistant for Customers
Tech represents next step toward agentic AI-driven portals
Amazon Surpasses Walmart in Apparel, But Market Remains Fragmented
Majority of clothing purchases still spread across department stores, discount chains, digital brands
Ep. 103 - Street-Level Shelf Tours: One Man's 30-Country Retail Adventure
Cultural differences impact everything from store design to merchandising approaches.
Growth of Retailers in Podcast Advertising
Podcast audiences offer unique opportunity for retailers to engage consumers.
Footwear Industry Faces a Converging Storm
Shoe companies navigate complex terrain to stay competitive.
Brand Revivals, Global Bets, and Experiential Pivots: The New Playbook for Specialty Retailers
Strategic brand expansions target new demographics