Retail Innovation Archives - WSL Strategic Retail

The Future of Brands, Retail, Innovation, and Work with Joanna Jensen | EP87

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to Joanna Jensen, founder of Child’s Farm, the British multi-award winning, baby and child personal care brand that took leadership of the category from behemoth Johnson’s Baby. They discuss: How to take on the biggest brand and win. Why passion so often leads to disruptive brand and retail innovation. ... Read more

Women’s Wellness – Opportunities, Challenges and What’s Next, with Catherine Magee, Playground | EP86

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to Catherine Magee, co-founder of Playground, the sexual health and wellness brand, about the opportunities and challenges facing this newly emerging area of women’s health. They discuss: How sexual health and wellness is the last frontier of overall health and wellness. That 60 million women in the US suffer ... Read more

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

A Vision for the Local Healthcare Store in a Digital Age with Michael Wysong | EP81

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to Michael Wysong, CEO of Care Pharmacies about the challenges and opportunities to deliver health care at retail in the future. They discuss: How to deliver more personalized, local health care the way people need and want it in times of great complexity Learning from diverse operators, with unique ... Read more

How to build a joyful Gen Z beauty retail experience with Claudia Lloreda | EP76

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to Claudia Lloreda, founder and general manager of Blush Bar, the Latin American beauty specialty retailer about creating a unique beauty experience for Gen Z shoppers. They discuss: How to create a unique beauty retail experience for Gen Z, by challenging the established order Why sustaining a clear shopper-led ... 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

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