EP107: Beyond the Screen: Why Humanity is Retail’s Secret Weapon in 2026 with Wendy Liebmann and Guests
As we transition into 2026, the retail landscape is being reshaped by two powerful, seemingly opposite forces: the rapid ascent of autonomous AI and a growing hunger for authentic human connection. In...
17 Mars 16min
EP106: The Future of Beauty: K-Beauty, Viral Fragrances, and the TikTok Effect
This podcast episode of Future Shop features WSL’s Wendy Liebmann and Elia Auchane as they recap their recent trip to Cosmoprof North America in Miami. Together, they explore the shifting landscape of...
12 Feb 32min
EP105: TikTok Shop, Agentic AI, and the Future of Retail Trust with Kelsie Johnston
Join host Wendy Liebmann as she sits down with Kelsie Johnston, a retail strategist with a career spanning Macy’s, Walmart, Coty, and most recently, TikTok. In this episode of Future Shop, Kelsie brea...
28 Jan 38min
EP104: Retail’s Next Act: Human Connection in an AI World with Christi Geary
In this episode of Future Shop, Wendy Liebmann sits down with Christi Geary, EVP at Advantage Marketing Partners, to explore the evolving landscape of retail and the enduring power of the human connec...
5 Jan 37min
EP103: Agentic AI vs. Human Connection: The Future of Retail Explained with Andy Murray
In this episode of Future Shop, Wendy Liebmann sits down with retail veteran Andy Murray to dissect the conflicting forces impacting the modern shopper. From the bifurcated "K-shaped" economy to the r...
17 Dec 202540min
EP101: How to Build a Brand with Purpose, one Retailer at a Time with April Showers
In this episode, Wendy Liebmann sits down with April Showers, the founder of Afro Unicorn®, a brand born from purpose, community, and the need for representation. They discuss how April’s personal pa...
29 Okt 202534min
EP100: How America Shops® in Chaos. What’s Worth It Now?
In this milestone episode, Wendy Liebmann celebrates 100 episodes of Future Shop with WSL’s newest Director of Research & Insights, Rich Kaminski. Together, they unpack the latest How America Shops® i...
7 Okt 202532min
