The Modern Retail Podcast

PopSockets is on a quest to position itself as a lifestyle brand

Modern Retail Rundown: CVS to open micro-stores, beauty sales slow down & apparel brands warn of a weak Q1

How Crown Affair's CEO took the brand into Sephora and beyond to capture more of the hair-care market

Rundown: Neiman Marcus's store closure drama, Forever 21's financial woes and 7-Eleven's attempt to dodge a takeover

How Dropps got its eco-friendly cleaning products into Target

Rundown: Target partners with Champion and Warby Parker, Starbucks overhauls menu & Americans are doom spending

This podcast episode of "The Modern Retail Rundown" analyzes recent developments in the retail industry. The hosts discuss Target's new partnerships with Champion (athleisure line) and Warby Parker (in-store shop), analyzing their strategic implications for Target's sales in struggling categories. They then cover Sta...

How Bumpin' Blends has successfully scaled within the aisles of Walmart and Costco

Rundown: Nike teams up with Skims, Celsius acquires Alani Nu & Crocs preps for tariffs

How Shinola is emphasizing its American design and manufacturing roots

Modern Retail Rundown: Olipop now valued at $1.85B, Poppi's Super Bowl marketing backlash & January retail layoffs

How Brooks harnessed the run club boom to generate record-breaking revenue

Rundown: Waffle House's egg surcharge, Chipotle downplays avocado concerns & Gap launches vintage drops series

How Modern Animal is using technology to make pet care more customer-centric

Rundown: Brands shuffle import strategies, retail layoffs & Chili's makes a comeback

How Whatnot is pushing social commerce forward amid TikTok's uncertain future

Rundown: Theft ring to pay back retailers, TikTok updates and VF Corp layoffs

How Renais is trying to make ultra-premium gin popular in the U.S.

Rundown: Joann's second bankruptcy, Walgreens looks for new anti-theft solutions & new FDA health proposals

How THC-infused beverage brand Cann is capitalizing on Dry January

Rundown: J.C. Penney merges with Sparc, Amazon's new retail ad service & Target doubles down on wellness