Retail Sound Bites From Kantar Consulting

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Synopsis

The Retail Sound Bites podcast series provides a provocative view of global retail trends, business issues, and other shopper and retail related news.

Episodes

  • Episode 56: Hot headlines in retail with Melissa Daniels

    20/03/2024 Duration: 01h48s

    In episode 56 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss recent retail headlines with Melissa Daniels, senior reporter, at Modern Retail. This episode also features Doug Hermanson, Kantar's principal economist, who sheds light on the current macroeconomic state of the retail industry. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn  

  • Episode 55: Global mergers and acquisitions with Dave Marcotte and Paida Mugudubi

    06/03/2024 Duration: 52min

    In episode 55 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss global mergers and acquisitions with David Marcotte, senior vice president, and Paida Mugudubi, head of retail insights, at Kantar. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn

  • Episode 54: Balancing Act: GLP-1 Breakthroughs and the Impact on CPGs

    21/02/2024 Duration: 01h01min

    In episode 54 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and the forecasted implications on the food and beverage industries with Leigh O’Donnell, head of shopper and category insights, and Patricia Gregory, global analytics lead, at Kantar. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Learn more about GLP-1, other injectable medication usage, and shopper attitudes in our latest study GLP-1 & Injectable Medications. Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn

  • Episode 53: Ten principles for customer-centric in-store communication​

    07/02/2024 Duration: 59min

    In episode 53 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss ten principles for customer-centric in-store communication with Andy Murray, Founder & CEO of bigQuest Advisory, Inc. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn

  • Episode 52: NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show key learnings and innovations

    24/01/2024 Duration: 57min

    In episode 52 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss innovations found at the National Retail Federation: The Big Show 2024 with Amar Singh, senior director at Kantar. This episode also features Doug Hermanson, Kantar's principle economist, who provides an update on the current macroeconomic state and the impacts on retail. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn

  • Episode 51: Challenger brand disruption: Digital deep dive into QSRs with Cynthia Vega and Serene Wilson

    10/01/2024 Duration: 49min

    In episode 51 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss challenger brand disruption, Kantar's Brand Glee research, and what was driving this growth in the Digital Age.     Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Find the Brand Glee report here: https://www.kantar.com/campaigns/brand-glee 

  • Episode 50: A look back at 2023 and our hottest topics

    13/12/2023 Duration: 45min

    In episode 50 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, review the top 5 Retail Sound Bites episodes for 2023. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. https://foodinstitute.com/foodservice/rash-of-restaurant-bankruptcies-festers/ https://www.modernretail.co/operations/ghost-kitchens-are-making-a-post-pandemic-pivot-to-survive/ https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/consumer-trends/cost-conscious-consumers-trade-down-restaurants-c-stores?utm_source=Marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NL_RB_Daily_12-04-23_09:00&LID=31047835&sp_eh=b916528510a241cbec1185fc235c72e6cf716cffb6f5a37ecbac71a5fe4804c8&mkt_tok=NTYxLVpOUC04OTcAAAGP1FSLxOpf0k4BB_D-b8vtIVfAoqcN3dlb3jbG_ceS2nVzEoJ01zREmrXBUjcvwLgq4ybFfBUd_TDii4uPklfGzA864QCywnfC_eXxT6-oCxINUIsx https://www.cnbc.com/2023/12/11/macys-receives-5point8-billion-buyout-offer-sources-say.html​ https://www.retailtouchpoints.c

  • Episode 49: A closer look at Latin American retail with David Marcotte and Willem Schol

    30/11/2023 Duration: 01h47s

    In episode 49 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the current landscape and future forecasts of Latin American retail Willem Schol, Board of Director Member, Management Consultant and Founder and President of America Retail, and David Marcotte, SVP, at Kantar. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar’s Retail Sound Bites Podcast. https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/black-friday-spending-was-strong-how-people-pay-for-gifts-is-upending-retailers-e783ba2e?mod=retail_news_article_pos1 https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/some-retailers-scaling-back-self-checkouts-1.7034047 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/24/business/what-is-black-friday.html https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/consumer-trends/lower-grocery-inflation-pulling-consumers-away-restaurants-study-finds Instacart Debuts New Discovery Tools for Emerging Brands | Progressive Grocer  https://www.reuters.com/breakingviews/b

  • Episode 48: The GLP-1 Revolution: Retail Health Unveiled with Leslie Thomas and Cathy Watkins

    15/11/2023 Duration: 57min

    GLP-1 drugs are gaining popularity as an innovative solution to weight loss. With almost 43% of the US population being obese, this presents a strategic opportunity for the healthcare industry. Only 20% of Semaglutide users experience side effects, and the significant advertising spending by Rx manufacturers is driving demand for this new class of weight loss drugs. In episode 48 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss GLP-1 medications and their influence on the retail landscape with nurse practitioners Leslie Thomas and Cathy Watkins lead the Signature Image Medical Spa in Atlanta, GA. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar’s Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn https://www.signatureimageatlanta.com/ OpenAI’s new GPTs now let uses create custom version

  • Episode 47: Examining Retail Media Networks with Andy Murray and Dr. Rodney Thomas

    02/11/2023 Duration: 37min

    In episode 47 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the Sam Walton College of Business' new retail media networks research study and the reports findings with Andy Murray, CEO of bigQuest, and Dr. Rodney Thomas, Director of the Undergraduate Supply Chain Management Program and an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management in the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. Read the report here: https://walton.uark.edu/customer-centric-leadership/blog/retail-media-networks-2023.php#downloady Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar’s Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn

  • Episode 46: Don't forget about Baby Boomers with Julia Wilkinson and Melissa Davies

    01/11/2023 Duration: 49min

    In episode 46 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss Baby Boomers, snacking and breakfast occasions, loyalty, and more with Julia Wilkinson, Head of Insights, and Melissa Davies, Director, Consumer Insights, at Kellanova. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar’s Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn Our white paper details the six retail themes identified for navigating a path to growth during a period of economic volatility and rapid digital acceleration. Dive into each theme with greater detail and clear, actionable implications. Download here: https://www.kantar.com/campaigns/retail-in-2024-and-beyond https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/commercial/strip-malls-are-the-new-king-of-retail-real-estate-313c885c https://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2023/walmar

  • Episode 45: Best-in-class customer marketing with Erin Hannon

    18/10/2023 Duration: 48min

    In episode 45 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss best-in-class customer marketing and innovation in the beverage alcohol industry with Erin Hannon, Senior Director, Customer Marketing and Activation at the E&J Gallo Winery. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar’s Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn Our white paper details the six retail themes identified for navigating a path to growth during a period of economic volatility and rapid digital acceleration. Dive into each theme with greater detail and clear, actionable implications. Download here: https://retailiq.kantar.com/retail2024whitepaper https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/16/rite-aid-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-slowing-sales-opioid-litigation.html​ https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/rite-aid-ban

  • Episode 44: DE&I for customer-focused brands with Kent Montgomery

    05/10/2023 Duration: 48min

    In episode 44 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss DE&I initiatives and innovation with Kent Montgomery, Senior Vice President, Industry Relations & Multicultural Development at PepsiCo, North America. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar’s Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn Coles introduces body-worn cameras to fight theft and violence in stores | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site Britain’s shoplifting spree forces retailers to fund police crackdown (afr.com) SAM I am: Security robot roams the sidewalks at Crocker Park - cleveland.com https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/technology/instacart-public-ads.html?searchResultPosition=20 https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/walmart-goes-all-in-on-africa-147e6ef0?mod=retail_more_article_pos6 https:

  • Episode 43: Advancing digital capabilities with Vince Jones

    20/09/2023 Duration: 58min

    In episode 43 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss expanding omnichannel capabilities, AI's impact to the digital shelf, DTC, and more with Vince Jones, SVP, General Manager and Head of Ecommerce at PepsiCo. Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar’s Retail Sound Bites Podcast. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/technology/instacart-public-ads.html?searchResultPosition=20 https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/walmart-goes-all-in-on-africa-147e6ef0?mod=retail_more_article_pos6 https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-announces-prime-big-deal-days-2023-date​ https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-big-deal-days-faq  

  • Episode 42: Consumer-first focus with Cherie Leonard

    06/09/2023 Duration: 46min

    In episode 42 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss consumer-first approach to brand management, sustainability, and more with Cherie Leonard, Director of Insights, North America at Colgate-Palmolive. Have a topic you'd like to have covered? Contact us: Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn https://adage.com/article/marketing-news-strategy/gen-zs-cpg-buying-habits-and-ad-preferences-revealed-tinuiti-study/2512616?utm_source=ad-age-wake-up-call-thursday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20230823&utm_content=hero-headline https://www.consumeraffairs.com/finance/comparing-the-costs-of-generations.html https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/late-night-traffic-rising-fast-food-chains/691853/ https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2023/09/05/why-tennessee-based-tractor-su

  • Episode 41: The state of CPGs and retail with John Carroll

    23/08/2023 Duration: 50min

    In episode 41 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the future of the CPG and retail industries with John Carroll, President of Acosta Group's Digital Commerce and Advanced Analytics. Have a topic you'd like to have covered? Contact us: Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn Kantar's Retail Media Networks Benchmarking Study https://progressivegrocer.com/qr-codes-family-dollar-help-shoppers-make-better-self-care-decisions https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-cuts-dozens-of-house-brands-as-it-battles-costs-regulators-3f6ad56d?page=1 https://finance.yahoo.com/news/retail-theft-walmart-home-depot-target-detail-unacceptable-amount-of-crime-172928039.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAALw_DxlKfP_eU6cy5dzfAUcZk1ClzFej62SgRb

  • Episode 40: How to lead a successful challenger brand with Bruce Kramer

    09/08/2023 Duration: 01h10s

    In episode 40 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss how to lead a successful challenger brand with Bruce Kramer, SVP, North American Consumer Division, Wahl Clipper. Kantar’s principal economist Doug Hermanson also joins for Commerce Compass, providing real-time macroeconomic updates in retail. Have a topic you'd like to have covered? Contact us: Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn P&G Trimming SKUs As Part of Collaborative Commerce Strategy | Consumer Goods Technology More consumers are shopping multiple grocers to find the lowest prices, report finds | Grocery Dive Does Sam Altman Know What He’s Creating? - The Atlantic https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/01/walmart-pushes-into-in-stores-advertising-as-new-revenue-driver.html https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/01/tech

  • Episode 39: Retail's truth finder Field Agent with Rick West

    26/07/2023 Duration: 57min

    In episode 39 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss shopper marketing and Field Agent, solutions let you audit stores, drive trial, generate reviews, and connect with shoppers, with CEO and co-founder Rick West. Kantar’s principal economist Doug Hermanson also joins for Commerce Compass, providing real-time macroeconomic updates in retail. Have a topic you'd like to have covered? Contact us: Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn Four digital strategies accelerating private label growth (kantarretailiq.com) Field Agent | Solutions for Today's Retail Challenges https://www.linkedin.com/posts/consulting-by-kantar_four-digital-strategies-accelerating-private-activity-7086710048432783361-tLil?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop https://plumshop.com/p/sho

  • Episode 38: Amazon Prime Day 2023

    12/07/2023 Duration: 43min

    In episode 38 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, take on Prime Day 2023 with guests Anna Brennan, senior analysts, Paida Mugudubi, global head of retailer insights, and Colombe Bommelaer, senior director of category insights at Kantar. Have a topic you'd like to have covered? Contact us: Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn

  • Episode 37: Eastern European retail with Natasa Djurdjevic

    28/06/2023 Duration: 58min

    In episode 37 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss recent retail trends and innovations in the Eastern European markets with Natasa Djurdjevic. Have a topic you'd like to have covered? Contact us: Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast Barry's contact information: barry.thomas@kantar.com Barry's LinkedIn Rachel's contact information: rachel.dalton@kantar.com Rachel's LinkedIn Roda Mega Store, Belgrade Serbia – One of the most innovative merchandising stores in the world.

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