The Modern Retail Podcast

Rundown: UPS acquires Happy Returns, Unilever offloads Dollar Shave Club & Sears attempts a comeback

CPG veteran Justin Gold on how he's advancing Rudi's Bakery's product pipeline

Rundown: HomeGoods gives up on e-commerce, Walmart eyes digital growth & Goop goes mass market

August co-founder Nadya Okamoto on growing a period care brand with the help of TikTok

Introducing The Return Season Two

Rundown: Netflix's retail ambitions, Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day gains traction & food companies plan for weight loss drugs

Monica + Andy CEO Monica Royer on expanding the children's apparel brand

Rundown: Ride Aid faces delisting, Cooler Screens sues Walgreens & former Etsy sellers launch a competitor

Korres co-founder Lena Korres on expanding a Greek skin-care company internationally

Rundown: FTC vs. Amazon, Target store closures & changes at Peloton

Neurosonic CEO Juha Suoniemi on building a global brand that sells relaxation

Rundown: Seasonal retail hiring commences, Instacart finally goes public & H&M charges for returns

Waterdrop CEO Martin Murray on exporting a European beverage brand to the U.S.

Rundown: TikTok Shop officially launches, Birkenstock files for IPO & Target strikes Kendra Scott partnership

Sisterly Tribe founder Kristin Hars on building a yoga lifestyle brand based in Europe

Rundown: Flexport C-suite drama, Draper James acquired & Walmart lowers its starting wages

Skandinavisk founder Shaun Russell on making a lifestyle brand from candles

Modern Retail Rundown: Walmart's urban problem, Amazon's latest vision for Whole Foods & shakeups at Tonal

This podcast episode explores the challenges faced by major retailers like Walmart and Amazon in urban centers, particularly in the grocery and fitness industries. It discusses the closures of Walmart stores in underserved areas and analyzes the factors contributing to their struggles. The episode also delves into Amaz...