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How To Grow a Specialty Retail Business in Chaotic Times with Anna Harman | EP91

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to Anna Harman, CEO and co-founder of Studs, the specialty ear piercing and earring retailer, with 33+ stores and e-commerce site, founded in 2019 just in time for Covid. They discuss: Going from corporate law to Walmart innovation lab to opening Studs. Creating a unique brand ecosystem through quality ... Read more

The Next Revolution in Shopper Insights with Keith Sleight | EP90

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to Keith Sleight, expert in “shopping understanding”, who most recently lead the Shopper Centre of Excellence at Unilever, about the state of shopper insights and where it’s headed. They discuss: The biggest changes in the shopper research field over the last five years How “connected commerce” has changed how ... Read more

Investing in the Future of Retail – Where, Why, How with Diana Melencio | EP89

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to Diana Melencio, partner at XRC Ventures, an investor in the early-stage intersection of consumer behavior and technology, and its investment approach in the health, beauty, and technology sectors. They discuss: How XRC finds opportunities (one way: scraping the web) The touchpoints of the consumer journey that have become ... Read more

AI Transforms Innovation…In Real Time. Right Now. With Justin Honaman, AWS | EP88

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In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to Justin Honaman, Head, Worldwide Retail & Consumer Goods Business Development at Amazon (AWS) about innovation and what expertise -- technology and people driven -- is required to build a modern company. ‘If you're in the business and you think AI is just an IT thing, you are missing ... Read more

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

A Preview of 2025. AI, Tech, Culture and More, with Justin Honaman, AWS | EP85

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann, WSL’s CEO and Chief Shopper talks to Justin Honaman, Head of Worldwide Retail & Consumer Goods Business Development for Amazon Web Services. They preview 2025, and what winning companies are doing – and need to do – to capitalize on the latest technology…and other things. They discuss: The continuing tension around ... 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

Retail 2030 – A Framework for Growth with Jacqueline Windsor, PwC | EP83

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to Jacqueline Windsor, partner in Strategy and Deals for the Consumer Market and UK Head of Retail, PwC, London about the differences and similarities between the UK and US consumer and retail markets, and where to find growth in the coming years. They discuss: Unlocking the power of consumer ... Read more

Gen A – White Space Opportunity or Not…(Yet)? with Candace Corlett | EP82

In this episode: Wendy Liebmann talks to WSL’s president, Candace Corlett about the emerging Gen A population, and other opportunistic shopper segments that can drive much needed retail growth in the near future. They discuss: The size of the Gen A cohort. What makes them unique Whether Gen A is ready for prime-time shopping or ... Read more