The Modern Retail Podcast

Rundown: July retail sales bounce back, beauty brands bootstrap their businesses & eTail East comes to Boston

Why Miniluxe thinks franchising is the key to growth and a better nail industry

Rundown: Mars explores Kellanova acquisition, ThredUp exits Europe & an Apple store gets its first union contract

How eyewear brand Revo is reinventing itself

Rundown: Fast casual earnings, Etsy's loyalty program launch & Howard Schultz's olive oil investments

How Nespresso is revamping its stores to market itself as a premium coffee brand

Rundown: Kroger & Albertsons pause merger, L Catterton interested in Mattel & the rise of 'Amazombies'

This podcast episode delves into the intricate dynamics of corporate acquisitions and e-commerce challenges, emphasizing the ongoing talks between L Catterton and Mattel amidst the company's struggles beyond its iconic products, while also exploring the emerging issue of "Amazombies"—the phenomenon where Amazon custome...

How Tecovas is extending beyond cowboy boots to become a Western wear lifestyle brand

Rundown: Another record Prime Day, Limited Too is back & Pacsun gets into men's athleisure

This podcast episode explores the success of Amazon Prime Day, with record-breaking sales and a focus on purchasing household staples. The shift in consumer behavior during Prime Day is discussed, with an emphasis on consumer packaged goods and price-conscious shopping. The impact of Prime Day on the retail landscape i...

How Celsius rebranded itself to be a premium wellness energy drink

Rundown: Athletic Brewing raises $50M, Nike brings back veteran exec & Costco raises membership fee

Lucky Energy's growth strategy focuses on virality & convenience stores

Modern Retail Rundown: Amazon is reportedly launching a Temu-like section, Fancy Food Show takeaways & Walgreens store closures

This podcast episode explores Amazon's response to emerging players like Shein and Temu by launching a discount section on its website, offering cheap items shipped from China. This move aims to attract customers and keep up with the competition in the ever-changing retail landscape. The episode also discusses Amazon's...

How Babylist is building a media empire for new parents

Modern Retail Rundown: Slowing U.S. retail sales, Thrasio's comeback & Care/of troubles

How Squared Circles is hoping to build the next generation of food & wellness brands

Rundown: Shein raises prices, TikTok tests image search & GLP-1 drugs boost supplements sales

How Repurpose built a brand around eco-friendly disposable products

Rundown: Shopify marketing shifts, Walmart Health losses & Poppi faces lawsuit

This podcast episode discusses Shopify's recent updates and branding strategies, focusing on the company's doubling down on branding and the success of the Shop app. It also explores Shopify's integration of Shopify Plus with the main Shopify platform, their strategy of using specific tools like ShopPay to attract bran...

How fast-fashion backlash gave ThredUp a marketing edge