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02/24/2026

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The connected store is no longer interesting — it’s essential.🎙️ On the latest episode of Rethink Retail, Martin Bailie ...
12/17/2025

The connected store is no longer interesting — it’s essential.

🎙️ On the latest episode of Rethink Retail, Martin Bailie sit down with Jerome Hamrit and Thaddeus Segura of VusionGroup to discuss how real-time data, ESLs, computer vision, and platform thinking are reshaping retail ex*****on, retail media, and shopper experience.

From Walmart to Carrefour, this conversation breaks down what it really takes to build a live, data-driven store.

🎧 Listen now - https://rethink.industries/podcast/jerome-hamrit-and-thaddeus-segura-the-connected-store/

🎙️Beyond the Store - Building the Business Case for Video AI in RetailWhat if store cameras were one of retail’s most un...
12/16/2025

🎙️Beyond the Store - Building the Business Case for Video AI in Retail

What if store cameras were one of retail’s most underused growth assets?

In this episode, Martin Bailie (Advisory Board, RETHINK Retail) sits down with Karissa Price, Chief Customer Officer at Dragonfruit AI, and Randy Meadows, Retail Advisor to Dragonfruit AI and former SVP of Asset Protection at Kohl’s, to explore how video AI is transforming retail beyond loss prevention.

Key takeaways:
- Most retailers already have the infrastructure - the opportunity is how they use it
-AI is changing the economics of video across stores and supply chain
- Buy-in happens when multiple teams see shared ROI
- The real shift is moving from passive footage to actionable decisions

🎧 A must-listen: https://rethink.industries/podcast/beyond-the-store-building-the-business-case-for-video-ai-in-retail/

📍 Join Dragonfruit AI at NRF Big Show for their Big Ideas session, “From Video to Value: Turning Cameras into Retail Growth Engines.”

12/16/2025

AI is now the shopper — and the seller.
We’ve entered Agentic Commerce, where product discovery starts with AI agents… not search bars.

To win, retailers must be the first trusted source these agents recommend by:
• Delivering accurate, intent-driven product data
• Ensuring real-time pricing + inventory
• Strengthening marketplace + retail media strategies

The race for AI-driven discovery is on — and early leaders will define the future.

🔗 Don't miss your chance to catch Anne-Claire Baschet from Mirakl, in her upcoming webinar "Winning in the Age of Agentic Commerce": https://info.mirakl.com/agentic-ai-bcg-webinar?utm_medium=3p&utm_source=rethink&utm_campaign=aibcgwebinar&utm_content=rethinkpromo

12/12/2025

At Groceryshop 2025, host Kirat Anand talks with Trevor Sumner, CEO of iGenie.ai, about the future of consumer insights — and why survey-based research is getting disrupted fast.

They discuss:
- How iGenie turns billions of real consumer signals into real-time brand, trend, and product insight
- Why top CPGs like Unilever, Clorox, Bayer, and Coca-Cola are shifting to AI-driven data
- How innovation cycles shrink from 12–18 months down to 2–3 months

🎧 Listen here → https://rethink.industries/podcast/ai-powered-consumer-insights-for-the-new-retail-era/

12/09/2025

Host James Tensor sits down with The Zero Proof CEO Sean Goldsmith to break down the business behind the non-alcoholic beverage boom — and why retailers are rapidly expanding shelf space to meet demand.

They discuss:
- NA shoppers spend more per year than alcohol-only shoppers
- Wellness + inclusivity are reshaping the adult beverage aisle
- Why NA is growing 30–50% YoY while alcohol remains flat

🎧 Listen here → https://rethink.industries/podcast/the-zero-proof-the-business-of-going-alcohol-free/

Cyber threats aren’t evolving, they’re accelerating. 🚨In this new AiR Podcast episode, Renee Hartmann sits down with Ken...
12/08/2025

Cyber threats aren’t evolving, they’re accelerating. 🚨

In this new AiR Podcast episode, Renee Hartmann sits down with Kenneth Ogami, CISSP, Industry Leader for Retail & Hospitality at Palo Alto Networks, to unpack the new language of retail resilience.

Kenneth brings 20+ years of hands-on retail security experience — from securing Westfield’s digital ecosystem to helping luxury brand Amiri scale securely through hypergrowth. His message is clear: compliance is no longer enough - resilience is the strategy.

Key takeaways:
- The retail attack surface has expanded dramatically across omnichannel, IoT, and connected store ecosystems.
- AI is accelerating threats through deepfakes, automated fraud, and sophisticated social engineering.
- Zero Trust is emerging as a business enabler — reducing risk while simplifying operations.
- Fragmented security stacks are holding retailers back; unified visibility is now essential.
- AI agents are reshaping future operations, requiring new security mindsets and governance.

🎧 Listen now and future-proof your retail organization - https://rethink.industries/podcast/beyond-compliance-the-new-language-of-retail-resilience/

Special thanks to Palo Alto Networks for making this episode possible.
Visit their NRF booth #3956 to see how top retailers are building cyber resilience that scales.

12/05/2025

What happens when automation, speed, and smart fulfillment collide in the grocery industry?

In this episode of the Global Retail Leaders Podcast by RETHINK Retail, host Theo sits down with Petr Lizner of Rohlik Group - one of Europe’s fastest-growing online grocers, to walk us through how Rohlik’s blend of automation hardware and in-house software is redefining what modern grocery can achieve.

They explore:
- How Rohlik scales high-efficiency online operations across multiple countries
- How scalable automation can work in the online grocery environment
- The surprising fulfillment metrics, like near-zero commercial shrink, that online models can outperform offline retail on.

Listen to the full episode: https://rethink.industries/podcast/rohlik-group-leading-online-grocery-growth/

12/01/2025

On this episode of Rethink Retail, host Matt Mueller speaks with Michael Del Pozzo, President of PepsiCo North America, about PepsiCo’s next chapter of transformation — from breakthrough innovations to a more unified, resilient organization.

They explore:
- How PepsiCo blends consumer insight, creativity, and speed
- Major launches like Pepsi Prebiotic and the Lay’s 100-year brand refresh
- Why “One PepsiCo” is unlocking new collaboration and growth

🎧 Listen here → https://rethink.industries/podcast/how-pepsico-is-accelerating-innovation-growth/

11/26/2025

On this episode of “Building a Modern Food Brand,” host Christina Downey sits down with Matthew Newman, CCO at It's Skinny Pasta, to talk about the hard choices founders must make early — and why focus, discipline, and a clear go-to-market strategy matter more than saying “yes” to everyone.

🎧 Listen here → https://rethink.industries/podcast/its-skinny-building-a-modern-food-brand/

Matthew shares:
- Why startups must define where they want to live — and hold firm
- How It’s Skinny reset its core strategy before scaling
- The breakthrough behind their new low-carb, low-calorie rice innovation

11/25/2025

Retail innovation isn’t just about new tech — it’s about understanding why we build it.

In this Rethink Retail: Global Retail Leaders episode, Alex Baker speaks with Uttam Kumar, Engineering Manager at American Eagle on:
✨ AI that anticipates customer needs — not just suggests products
✨ Lessons from 17+ years transforming in-store & digital experiences
✨ The human side of digital transformation — aligning people, not just platforms
✨ Why engineers must bridge business and tech to drive true innovation

🎧 Tune in here → https://rethink.industries/podcast/engineering-the-future-of-ai-and-customer-experience/

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Don’t be on the tail end of retail. In this evolving industry, it’s crucial for retailers to stay diligent in anticipating consumer trends and innovations in commerce. RETHINK Retail aims to inspire this transformation by equipping decision-makers with reliable insights to conquer this industry head-on.

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