December 2, 2022 There is a major transformation underway in retail advertising. Maybe it’s not an echo of Mad Men, but instead, really Smart People changing up the ad models. Advertisers are on track to spend more than $41 billion on retail media networks this year. That’s a hefty increase of 31 percent and the outlook is rosy: $52 billion by 2023. Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan as they investigate the demise of third-party data collection, the ineffectiveness of network TV advertising, and why Amazon is losing market share – all of which opens the floodgates for retail media networks. Listen and learn!
November 25, 2022 Kanye West’s plummet as an influential force has become legend. And he is not alone. Celebrities can flameout as quickly as they amass hundreds of thousands of fans and followers. So, how do brands safeguard their reputations, and what do they do when influencers go off the rails? Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist as they tackle the difficult and controversial trend of influencers guilty of hate speech and inappropriate behavior…and what brands should do about it.
November 18, 2022 Where are malls headed? And how are they surviving today in a disruptive marketplace? Legendary mall developer Bill Taubman joins Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan to go behind the curtain to reveal how malls can be more relevant, discuss the trend of creative lifestyle centers and mixed-use spaces…and the fate of the enclosed mall. This candid conversation may surprise you! Listen and learn how the evolution of the mall reflects the changes in consumer attitudes and values.
November 11, 2022 Consumers vote with their wallets and this holiday is no exception. Commerce Signals just released its Holiday Spending Predictions report and its president, Andy Mantis, joins Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist, to deconstruct the predicted winners and losers this holiday spending season.
November 4, 2022 The journey to digital transformation is an adventure on a steep learning curve. What does it take to prepare your team and implement the strategies and tools to move forward? Janice Wang, CEO of Alvanon joins Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist as they discuss the challenges, risks and rewards of digitizing the fashion industry and what that means for retailers.
October 28, 2022 True that pre-loved can be re-loved in the circularity market. And true that resale addresses environmental concerns. And amazing that the resale market will nearly double in size by 2030. Yes, but: Resale pioneers thredUP and the RealReal have never made a profit. Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist as they discuss how resale can do good and do well at the same time.
October 21, 2002 Call it crafted with pride in the U.S. or right sourcing production back to America, brands are looking for faster, more responsive, agile, and sustainable supply chains. Moving manufacturing back from foreign shores could control over-production and reduce the environmental impact of the current global supply chain, but the economics need to work. Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist as they weigh the risks and rewards of domestic manufactured products. With inflation up to 8.2%, the big question is: Will consumers pay more for Made in America?
October 14, 2022 A surplus of inventory plus rising inflation make for a grim outlook as we head into the holidays. Metrics tools of the past are not relevant to forecast and benchmark in today’s disruptive marketplace. Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist, as they deconstruct the challenges facing retailers through the end of the year. AI and predictive analytics help deliver insights in real-time, just in time for the holidays. But the gamble of getting it right is enormous. Some retailers have figured it out, but others are left behind stuck in the past.
October 7, 2022 McKinsey recently released research that reveals 63% of U.S. retail store managers plan to leave in the next 3-6 months. Why? They don’t feel in control of their day. Information overload, micromanagement, demotivation – they are overwhelmed. Join guest Julian Mills, CEO of Quorso, with Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan, TRR’s chief strategist as they dig into why retail is facing a crisis in delivering a seamless, high-quality customer experience when the link between omnichannel frontend and a unified employee backend is broken. Store ops technology can help, but at the moment it’s out of date and a hindrance. Listen now and find out why.
September 30, 2022 Holiday sales are starting in October with Black Friday culminating the frenzy as the top shopping day. This year is different now that the post-pandemic haze has lifted. The Fed raised interest rates and that is sure to impact holiday shopping starting with early price cuts. Add to that inflationary price tags on food and packaged goods along with higher home energy costs, and you have perfect storm fronts in all directions. Join Robin Lewis and Shelley E. Kohan as they predict what holiday 2022 may look like. It’s the first back-to-normal holiday post-pandemic; people are geared up to celebrate, but likely to spend less.
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