Macy's Is Closing Stores. Carrefour Is Opening in Africa. What's Really Happening in Global Retail | World Retail Signals
In this episode of World Retail Signals, co-hosts Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone, Programme Director at World Retail Congress, join Alex to unpack the retail develo...
20 Apr 11min
Gymshark Is Opening Gyms. Selfridges Is Going VIP. Is This What Loyalty Looks Like Now?
Retail is undergoing a fundamental shift—from product-driven transactions to experience-led ecosystems.In this episode of 5 Things Friday, we break down the most important retail trends shaping 2026:G...
17 Apr 13min
Zero-Click Shopping Is Here. Here's What Retail Needs to Do Before It's Too Late
AI is fundamentally changing how consumers search, discover, and buy.In this Asia-Pacific edition of 5 Things Friday, we explore the next wave of retail transformation:* The rise of Answer Engine Opti...
17 Apr 15min
The New Rules of Retail in 2026: AI, Profitability & the Store's Comeback | World Retail Signals
World Retail Signals breaks down the retail shifts that matter most right now.In this episode, Alex is joined by Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone, Programme Director ...
13 Apr 13min
Adidas x ASOS, Experiential Retail & Uber Eats Loyalty Shift | Five Things Friday
Physical retail isn’t dead, boring retail is.This episode breaks down the smart retail moves winning right now: collabs, pop-ups, experiences, and loyalty that works across ecosystems.In this episode ...
10 Apr 8min
Amazon’s New Surcharge, Re-Commerce Growth & The Retail Energy Shock | Five Things Friday APAC
In this episode of Five Things Friday APAC Edition, Ryf Quail, Managing Director of NRF APAC, is joined by Ngai Yuen Low, Managing Director of AEON360, for a sharp discussion on the retail issues shap...
10 Apr 14min
Part 2 Top 10 Most Innovative Retail Stores in the World | From Pop Mart to Louis Vuitton
In Part 2 of this conversation, Matthew Brown — Retail Trend Futurist & Keynote Speaker — joins Alex to break down some of the most innovative retail concepts in the world right now.From Pop Mart in B...
7 Apr 11min
World Retail Signals: AI, Store Reinvention, Loyalty & Retail Trends Across Europe, Asia and the US
Welcome to World Retail Signals, the podcast from World Retail Congress, hosted by Ian McGarrigle, Chairman at World Retail Congress, and Niamh Stone, Programme Director at World Retail Congress.In th...
7 Apr 12min
