Podcast Categories: Retail Innovation

Transforming Retail with Norm de Greve, General Motors | EP84

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In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to Norm de Greve, Global CMO of General Motors, and former CMO of CVS Health, about transforming industries, retailers and companies, and the role marketing plays. They discuss: How to keep the shopper with you as you manage dramatic change The importance of protecting the shopping experience during transformation ... Read more

The Power of Pets on the Future of Retail with HABRI | EP75

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to Lindsey Braun, Vice President of Research & Operations at HABRI (the Human Animal Bond Research Institute) about the power of pets to positively impact the health and wellbeing of people – and retail. They discuss: The science behind the pet–human connection and the power pets have to change ... Read more

Retail Loyalty Programs with Mara Sipzener, CVS | EP73

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann WSL’s CEO and Chief Shopper talks to Mara Sipzener, General Manager of Loyalty at CVS Pharmacy about what’s driving all the recent activity and upgrades to retail loyalty programs. They discuss: What shoppers expect to be loyal today Why CVS, Walmart, Target Bath & Body Works, and others have upgraded ... Read more

Happy Retail with CPG Categories, with Craig Dubitsky | EP71

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to Craig Dubitsky, founder of Happy™ products, about his recent launch of Happy™ Coffee, his partnership with Robert Downey Jr., and how philanthropy is embedded in reinventing the category at retail. They discuss: What it takes to be a serial entrepreneur (a clue: it’s being obsessed with people) How ... Read more

Innovating Beauty Retail – A Latin View with the WSL team | EP70

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to WSL Retail Strategy Consultant, Elia Auchane, and Retail Innovation Manager, Allie Chilicki, about curating a Retail Safari® at the inaugural Cosmoprof Miami event. And the power of connecting in store and on the convention floor. They discuss: A behind-the-scenes view to customizing the perfect Retail Safari® Best-in-class retailers in ... Read more

Building a “Magic” Health Care Box with Alex Gourlay | EP69

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to Alex Gourlay, Executive Chair of Holland & Barrett, the UK’s leading wellness retailer, and formerly Executive Vice President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance, and President of Walgreens about the future of health care retailing. They discuss: The generational opportunities in health care (from food to ... Read more

Reinventing Luxury Beauty Retail on the Corner with Maly Bernstein | EP67

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to Maly Bernstein, CEO, Bluemercury, the luxury specialty beauty retailer, about her vision for the future of beauty retail and how her strategy is coming to life neighborhood by neighborhood. They discuss: What makes Bluemercury shoppers unique The focus on personalized skincare – both products and services The importance ... Read more

A Retailer’s Lifelong Journey to Wellness with Muriel Gonzalez | EP64

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to Muriel Gonzalez, President, The Vitamin Shoppe about how the pandemic brought her out of retirement to lead the transformation of street corner vitamin shop into a model of 21st century wellness. They discuss: The keys to transforming a store for fitness jocks into one for anyone on a ... Read more
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