We’re halfway through 2025, and retail is riding a wild mix of breakthroughs, challenges, and shifting shopper habits.
In this special mid-year episode, host Andrew Smith (ThinkUncommon) is joined by top retail experts Neil Saunders (GlobalData Retail), Jerry Sheldon (IHL Services), and Sucharita Kodali (Forrester Research) to unpack:
The biggest retail stories and consumer shifts so far
Which tech is delivering real impact (and which is still just hype)
Smart strategies to protect margins and run leaner ops
Advice for the months ahead
🎧 Tune in now for candid insights and practical takeaways to help you navigate the rest of 2025.
Special thanks to VusionGroup and Kyndryl for making this episode possible!
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Targeting Geospatial Data's Role in the Store of Tomorrow
In this new episode of Retailer Tech Tips, we explore how geospatial data is redefining store planning, logistics, and customer experience in real time.
🧠 Learn how top retail experts use foot traffic, heat maps, and location intelligence to:
- Pick smarter store locations
- Personalize local offers
- Streamline inventory
- And design stores that actually work
Featuring:
- Michael Klein (RCA Advisory Council Member)
- Jake Osborne Business Development Executive at Kyndryl
- Thaddeus Segura, Product Senior Vice President at VusionGroup
Special thanks to Vusiongroup and Kyndryl for making this episode possible.
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The $800B Opportunity Reshaping Retail Sustainability
In this episode of Rethink Retail, host Marie Driscoll sits down with Amrita Bhasin, CEO at Sotira, a leading voice in reverse logistics, to explore how AI, overstock management, and sustainability are transforming the future of retail.
Reverse logistics is now an $800 billion global industry, yet remains one of the most under-discussed pillars of modern commerce.
With e-commerce return rates as high as 50%, and growing concerns over landfill waste, brands are urgently seeking smarter solutions for excess inventory.
🎯 Key Topics Covered:
- What reverse logistics actually means and why it matters
- The environmental and financial costs of overstock, returns, and incineration
- Why traditional outlet models are misleading
- AI-powered liquidation platforms and the future of inventory automation
Join the conversation with our global retail community at www.globalretailleaders.com
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Redefining Trust in Online Jewelry Retail
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Marcella’s Mission to Disrupt Fashion
Nick Harbaugh talks with Shira Libhaber of Marcella, one of America’s fastest-growing fashion brands.
Shira dives into how the company combines timeless design, global expansion, and next-gen tech to create a scalable yet purpose-driven model.
📍 Timestamps:
(0:30) Shira joins live from ShopTalk Europe
(1:02) Marcella’s backstory: from Etsy to high-growth brand
(2:02) Tackling innovation as retail lead
(4:06) Expanding to Europe: UK, France, Germany
(6:08) Purpose in action: design, sustainability, education
(7:10) Fit tech & optimizing customer experience
(9:44) Advice for retail innovators
Join the conversation with our global retail community at www.globalretailleaders.com
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