Is Email Dead? Debunking the Myth with Ben Jackson, Klaviyo MD EMEA
Ben Jackson of Klaviyo explains why email still outperforms, how regional channel preferences are shifting (Germany loves WhatsApp, Nordics swear by SMS), and where AI genuinely moves the needle for r...
29 Jul 202518min
Ulta Beauty’s UK Launch, Target’s Back-to-School, Retail AI, Cannabis Drinks & Walmart’s Tween Fashion
Ulta Beauty enters the UK, Target goes big on back-to-school, AI hits a trust challenge, cannabis beverages gain ground, and Walmart eyes tween fashion. Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak (SVP of Content, NR...
25 Jul 202518min
Circular Fashion, Topshop’s Comeback & Currys’ AI: 5 Retail Shifts Shaping the UK
Nostalgia meets innovation from swaps to smart service.Resale is mainstream, loyalty looks like an airline, and Topshop is back.In this Five Things Friday – UK Edition, Alex Rezvan and Simone Oloman b...
25 Jul 202515min
Retail Crime Surge, Marketplace Power, and APAC’s AI-Driven Retail Revolution
From safe rooms to social commerce, we unpack what’s shaping the APAC retail landscape now.Recorded live during Australia’s largest retail conference, this episode of Five Things Friday – APAC Edition...
24 Jul 202521min
Why Twilio Says Personalization Is Broken | NRF APAC 2025 Debrief
Live from NRF APAC, The Retail Podcast brings you exclusive access to Twilio’s 2025 State of Customer Engagement Report. This isn’t theory—it’s what leading global brands are actually doing on the gro...
22 Jul 20256min
Five Things Friday EU: Carrefour AI Accelerator, Pinterest Commerce, RFID Expansion, and Amazon’s Beauty Push
Join Alex Rezvan and Alexandra Boisson for another engaging Five Things Friday EU edition. This week, we explore:Carrefour’s innovative "Store Me Up" startup accelerator, aiming to redefine in-store A...
18 Jul 202512min
Five Things Friday UK: Topshop’s Return, John Lewis vs M&S Clash & Pop-up Highlights
On this week’s Five Things Friday UK, Alex Rezvan and Simone Oloman dissect the most impactful developments shaping retail: Topshop’s major comeback, Studio Seven’s London pop-up, the escalating rival...
18 Jul 202513min
Five Things Friday: Consumer Mobility, Asian Loyalty Shifts, and Rapid Commerce Trends in APAC
Ryf Quail returns energized from New Zealand to join Alex Rezvan in dissecting fascinating retail shifts across APAC. They delve into consumer mobility, the impact of currency fluctuations on shopping...
17 Jul 202517min
