The RetailWire Podcast
Welcome to The RetailWire Podcast, the show that gives you the latest insights and analysis from the world of retail, straight from some of the industry's top thought leaders.Each episode, we'll explore the latest news, trends, and challenges facing retailers, brands, and retail tech solutions.Whether you're a retailer looking to stay ahead of the curve, or a supplier trying to navigate the ever-changing retail landscape, we’ve got you covered.
Episodes
In this episode, Lavina Suthenthiran speaks with Tarek Müller, co-founder and CEO of About You and SCAYLE, about how AI is reshaping every stage of commerce. From the shift in product discovery away from traditional search toward AI assistants, to the potential for in-conversation purchasing, they explore what this means for brands, platforms, and margins. The conversation also covers how retailers can adapt their content and data ...
With 83% of shoppers now willing to let algorithms help them select presents, and nearly three-quarters trusting AI as much as a friend, retailers face both new challenges and unprecedented opportunities. We’ll unpack what this means for marketers navigating tighter budgets, shorter shopping windows, and evolving definitions of “value.”
From building emotional connections in an automated world to creating standout experiences that m...
In this episode we explore how responsible sourcing and surplus management are helping retailers and brands drive value, protect their image, and advance sustainability at scale.
Key topics discussed:
How 4Everyware connects brands and retailers to create circular value
Balancing profitability and sustainability in surplus and overstock management
Protecting brand reputation while redistributing goods responsibly
The growing role of log...
In this episode of the RetailWire Podcast, produced in partnership with Leaders of Trade, retail expert Jaap Van Vreden shares how connecting category management, private label, and procurement can turn operational silos into engines of growth.
Key topics discussed:
The biggest growth challenges facing retailers today
Why integrating category management, private label, and procurement matters
The hidden costs of staying siloed
How priva...
In this episode, Are Traasdahl, founder of Crisp, Spring Capital, and Arkade, joins Chase Binnie, CEO of RetailWire, for an in-depth conversation about the rise of Northwest Arkansas as a new global hub for retail innovation.
They explore why global tech founders are choosing Bentonville over the coasts, how Arkade is helping later-stage companies connect directly with retailers and suppliers, and what “patient capital” really means...
Our guest, Mikkel Freiesleben, Country General Manager at Wolt Market who was a speaker at the Leaders of Trade Summit in Copenhagen, shares insights on scaling teams, building culture, and leveraging technology to redefine the modern grocery experience.
We discuss:
Building company culture and maintaining engagement while scaling rapidly
Key strategies for balancing speed, quality, and productivity in grocery operations
How technology...
Rad who is a strategic leader in digital innovation and operational excellence shares his insights on:
How AI is reshaping customer experience, operations, and business models
The most promising AI use cases in retail and CPG—and how to scale them
What “next-generation retail operations” really look like
Real-world examples of AI and data delivering measurable impact at Flaconi
The evolution of omnichannel, personalization, and consumer...
Brand Collaborations with Hanna Andersson's Chief Product Officer
In this episode of the RetailWire Podcast, the host interview Kara Carter, the Chief Product Officer from Hanna Andersson. The discussion delves into the importance of collaboration, storytelling, and customer connection in retail. The guest shares insights into the brand's history, the significance of founder-led companies, and personal experiences with brands like D...
In this episode of the RetailWire podcast in partnership with Leaders of Trade, we explore how ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is reshaping the retail industry as a core driver of sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness.
We're joined by Maria Gutierres, General Manager of Mars Wrigley, Nordics, who brings over 20 years of experience at Mars and a deep understanding of how global brands can lead with purpose with...
In this episode of the RetailWire Podcast, host Lavina Suthenthiran, Head of Marketing at RetailWire, sits down with Cornelia Reitinger, a leading expert in Retail Media Networks, to explore how data-driven advertising is transforming the way retailers and brands engage with shoppers.
Join us as we break down the dynamic world of Retail Media Networks, retailer-owned advertising platforms powered by first-party data that enable high...
In this special episode of the RetailWire podcast, Lavina Suthenthiran sits down with Yvonne Magnusson, a veteran retail and FMCG leader with over 30 years of experience driving digital transformation, operational turnarounds, and sustainable growth. Yvonne who is currently board director of Waynes Coffee Sweden and MAIAUNIVERSE shares her deep expertise in navigating retail’s rapid evolution through AI and digitalisation, the chal...
In this episode of the RetailWire Podcast, we sit down with Nikki Frisz, Senior Director of Marketing at Dollar Shave Club, to explore how the brand is bringing customers directly into the creative process.
To launch its improved razor, Dollar Shave Club invited 23 real members to form Order of the Blades — a tongue-in-cheek “ad agency” that helped write billboards, slogans, and jingles for the campaign. The result blends profession...
On this episode of the RetailWire Podcast, Lavina Suthenthiran speaks with Jörg Bauer, a seasoned retail and real estate executive known for driving strategic change and leading digital and sustainable transformation at scale. Former CREO and CEO of Kaufland CR and GLOBUS CR, Jörg offers a deep dive into what ESG means for modern retail across Europe.
As part of our special speaker spotlight series in partnership with the Leaders of...
Host:
- Chase Binnie – Entrepreneur, media executive, and host of the RetailWire Podcast.
Guest:
- Scot Wingo – Founder of ReFiBuy, ChannelAdvisor, serial entrepreneur, and e-commerce thought leader.
Topics Covered:
- Why Agentic Commerce is moving faster than anyone expected
- How GenAI search is siphoning organic traffic away from Google
- The shift from search engines → answer engines → shopping engines
- ChatGPT’s leaked chec...
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In this episode, we sit down with Stephanie Cartin, co-founder of Entreprenista, to explore how community is becoming the most powerful engine for growth in modern business. Stephanie shares her journey from launching a social media agency to building one of the most trusted platforms for women entrepreneurs.
If you’re building a brand, launching a prod...
Get ready to revolutionize your retail strategy with insights from Karen Halpern, Director of Retail and Hospitality Product Marketing at Priority Software. Discover how the integration of advanced technologies like AI and mobile are reshaping both online and in-store shopping experiences. Karen shares her personal anecdotes to illustrate the persistent challenges retailers face in connecting these channels and how even midsize ret...
Join Matt Roche, CEO of EXTOLE, as he shares the frustrations with digital marketing that inspired the creation of a platform freeing brands from reliance on Google and Amazon. Learn how EXTOLE integrates with Shopify and Salesforce, turning loyal customers into powerful brand advocates through seamless referral and ambassador programs. In conversation with Melissa Minkow, Matt explores the power of authentic customer referrals, et...
Unlock the mysteries of email marketing with Brian Cardona of AtData and RetailWire BrainTrust host Mark Price, as we dissect the role of email addresses in the digital marketing landscape. Our discussion peels back the layers of how these digital identifiers are reshaping customer engagement strategies, especially with the shift in traditional metric visibility due to Apple's Mail Privacy Protection. If you've ever wondered about ...
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