Retail Corner: New Normal in Retail Technology & Business

In this episode of the Retail Corner podcast, Kristi Weiler, Head of Merchandising Analytics & Pricing at Hanna Andersson, dives into the complexities of brand management. She discusses how a brand is more than just a name—it embodies the values, mission, and unique qualities that set a company apart. About our guest, Kristi Weiler: As the Head of Merchandising Analytics and Pricing for Hanna Andersson, Kristi is a data-driven and results-oriented leader responsible for strategic initiatives that grow market share and deliver profitable comp growth. Prior to joining the Hanna Andersson team, Kristi had a 24-year career at Gap, Inc. in various roles of progressively increased responsibility across inventory management, buying, and e-commerce. As an avid student of the customer, Kristi brings a wealth of experience across the product-to-market ecosystem, a passion for spearheading digital innovation to enhance customer experiences, and a drive for conversion funnel optimization. Living in the San Francisco Bay Area, Kristi is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys time in the outdoors with her family. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiweiler Website: Hanna Andersson, the leading premium children and baby apparel brand. About Retail Corner Podcast: Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com

We're excited to welcome Roy Lugasi, co-founder and co-CEO of Stork, to the Retail Corner Podcast. In this episode, he’ll share his expertise on the unique challenges and opportunities facing luxury brands in the digital era, from preserving exclusivity to enhancing the online customer experience. Join us as Roy offers valuable insights into the strategies driving the future of luxury retail. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in luxury and e-commerce. About our Guest, Roy Lugasi: Roy Lugasi is the co-founder & co-CEO of Stork, the AI-powered digital warehouse for luxury retail. Stork is the only B2B2C solution offering suppliers and sellers of luxury goods greater visibility, access, and control throughout the global supply chain by leveraging AI and real-time insights to future-proof luxury wholesale. As a visionary entrepreneur, Roy has a passion for developing transformative technologies that disrupt the status quo. Roy previously co-founded Weepo, another successful technology startup, with Tamilla Nagim and Shmulik Chicvashvili. That same leadership team went on to build Stork in 2020 to address the blind spots between suppliers and sellers of luxury goods all over the world. Roy lives in New York City with his wife and children. Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roy-lugasi-a995b065/ Website: https://www.stork.inc/ About Retail Corner Podcast: Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com

Welcome to this week's Retail Corner podcast! Today, we're diving deep into the world of inventory management with a special guest, Umesh Cooduvalli, Business Development Executive at Sensormatic. Umesh will be sharing invaluable insights on how RFID technology is revolutionizing the retail industry. Get ready to discover how this innovative solution can help retailers boost efficiency, reduce losses, and elevate the overall customer experience. About our guest, Umesh Cooduvalli: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umesh10/ Website: https://www.sensormatic.com/   About Retail Corner Podcast: Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com

On this episode of Retail Corner Podcast, we are thrilled to have Scott Voigt, the CEO of FullStory. With his extensive experience and visionary leadership in the realm of digital experience intelligence, Scott will shed light on the pivotal role of behavioral data analytics and sentiment analysis in retail. He will explore how understanding customer behavior and emotions can unlock unprecedented value for retailers, driving enhanced customer satisfaction, improved conversion rates, and long-term loyalty. Tune in to gain valuable insights from one of the industry's leading experts on leveraging data to transform the retail experience.   About Scott Voigt: Scott Voigt has enjoyed helping early-stage software businesses grow since the mid-90s, when he helped launch and take public nFront—one of the world's first Internet banking service providers. Prior to co-founding Fullstory, Voigt led marketing at Silverpop before the company was acquired by IBM. Previously, he worked at Noro-Moseley Partners, the Southeast's largest venture firm, and also served as COO at Innuvo, which was acquired by Google. Scott teamed up with two former Innuvo colleagues, and the group developed the earliest iterations of Fullstory to understand how an existing product was performing. It was quickly apparent that this new platform provided the greatest value—and the rest is history. Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA from the Wharton School. He currently lives in Atlanta with his wife and two children and spends his free time exploring a late-in-life passion for lacrosse in an “old man lacrosse league.” Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmvoigt/ Website: https://www.fullstory.com/ About Retail Corner Podcast: Guest Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com

In today's episode of the Retail Corner Podcast, we feature Stephen Kaufman, Chief Product Officer at Inriver, as he delves into the transformative impact of Generative AI in the retail sector. Kaufman discusses how this cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing product information management solutions, offering innovative ways to enhance and streamline retail operations. About our guest, Stephen Kaufman: As Chief Product Officer for Inriver, Stephen is responsible for driving product innovation, delivery, customer value, and strategic product road mapping. Prior to Inriver, he served as the Chief Product Officer at Esko where he led a global SaaS product team providing best-in-class tools for workflow, content management, digital asset management, and collaboration. Stephen has over 25 years of executive technology leadership experience in both CPO and CTO roles. Previously, Stephen was the founder, CTO, and CPO of Blue Software. He also served as CTO for Schawk Inc., where he led a team that was awarded the ComputerWorld Honor Laureate for Visionary Applications. In 2023, Stephen was also certified in the field of AI in “Designing and Building AI Products and Services” from MIT. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephentkaufman/ Website: https://www.inriver.com About Retail Corner Podcast: Guest Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com  

Tune in to the latest episode of the Retail Corner Podcast, where we feature Paul Fredrich, Chief Product Officer at Ordergroove. Paul delves into the critical factors that drive the success of subscription-based businesses and shares essential strategies for maximizing subscriber lifetime value (LTV), and much more. About our guest, Paul Fredrich: As the Chief Product Officer, Paul leads the strategy, design, and execution of Ordergroove’s innovative commerce solutions. Paul’s passion is commerce and designing ground-breaking products that delight end-users and deliver business results. Paul started his career as an entrepreneur, which prepared him for a succession of product management positions at PayPal and Zong (a provider of frictionless mobile payment solutions that was sold to PayPal in 2011). Most recently, Paul was the VP of Product at Contently, which grew to an Inc. 100 company in less than 4 years. Paul is a native of Berlin, Germany, and holds a Diplom-Kaufmann from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Paul and his wife relocated to the US in 2007, settling in San Francisco and moving across the country to New York in 2012. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulfredrich/ Website: https://www.ordergroove.com/ About Retail Corner Podcast: Guest Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com

Tune in to hear from https://linkedin.com/in/garyangel1 Website: https://digitalmortar.com About Retail Corner Podcast: Guest Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com

In this engaging podcast episode, Kacey Bengtson, the esteemed Director of Retail at Cheekwood, offers invaluable insights into the dynamic world of visual merchandising in tourism retail. With her wealth of experience, Kacey delves into the art of crafting compelling retail displays that captivate customers and drive sales. She discusses the importance of strategic placement, cohesive themes, and storytelling through product arrangement to create immersive shopping experiences. About our guest, Kacey Bengtson: Kacey Bengtson has been the Retail Director at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens since 2020. Prior to working at Cheekwood, she managed Retail Operations at two other major Nashville tourist destinations - The Hermitage Hotel and Hatch Show Print (inside the Country Music Hall of Fame). Kacey was also a Visual merchandiser at Magnolia, in Waco, Texas. Working in tourism-retail for over 10 years has made Kacey an expert on experiential retail and customer connection, as well as product curation and visual merchandising. As a member of the Museum Store Association, Kacey shares her skills and unique perspective on visual merchandising with other Museum Retail professionals as a speaker at multiple MSA conferences. Her passion for designing well-curated retail spaces with unique products is something she enjoys sharing, and she continues to train others on the best buying and merchandising practices. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaceyafd/ Website: https://cheekwood.org/ About Retail Corner Podcast: Guest Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com

With a career dedicated to revolutionizing the retail experience, Chris Todd, CEO of Theatro, is here on the Retail Corner Podcast to discuss the groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven wearable technology for frontline staff. As the head of Theatro, a leading innovator in this field, Chris brings unparalleled insights into how AI is not just transforming operations but also elevating customer engagement to new heights. About our guest, Chris Todd: Chris is responsible for leading Theatro’s overall direction, strategy, and growth. Chris is a “roll up your sleeves” type of leader who is passionate about the strategy of a business. Chris believes that most every idea can be a winner. It’s all about figuring out the strategic angles to drive success! As a co-founder, Chris has been instrumental in guiding Theatro from an early innovative concept into a fast-paced growth company. Chris has 25+ years of experience in senior executive positions with small start-ups and large multinationals in a diverse array of industries, including software, networking, and apps for leading hardware and software companies including Cisco Systems, AppTrigger, Metaswitch, Extreme Networks, and Newbridge Networks. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-todd-98b134b/ Website: https://www.theatro.com About Retail Corner Podcast: Guest Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com  

Tune in to the Retail Corner Podcast for an enlightening discussion featuring Ram Venkataraman, CEO of Kibo, as he delves into the essence of effective retail leadership and strategies to empower teams for success. Ram explores the pivotal roles of reward-centric and responsibility-centric individuals within companies, highlighting their potential to either elevate or hinder organizational outcomes. About our guest, Ram Venkataraman: Ram has spent more than 25 years of his career working in software companies that range from bootstrapped startups to public companies. He has held senior executive positions for more than a decade, driving product and technology functions. Prior to Kibo, he was at NCR, where Ram was the CTO of the NCR payment platforms. He has a bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering from the University of Mumbai. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramvenkataraman/ Website: https://kibocommerce.com/   About Retail Corner Podcast: Guest Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com  

Tune in to hear Eric Shoykhet, CEO of Link Money, discuss the groundbreaking "Pay by Bank" payment method. Discover its distinctions from conventional options like credit cards and e-wallets, and explore the benefits it brings to merchants and consumers alike. About our guest, Eric Shoykhet: Eric Shoykhet is the founder of Link Money and Atom Finance, venture-backed software companies that collectively have raised $100 million. Link Money is focused on scaling its bank-based payment method in the US that allows merchants to dramatically cut processing costs, reduce fraud, and drive down churn. Previously, he was an investor at Governors Lane, an event-driven hedge fund. Prior to this, he worked in the restructuring and reorganization group at Blackstone. Eric graduated from the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business at the University of Pennsylvania with degrees from both the Wharton School and the College of Arts and Sciences. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericshoykhet/ Website: https://link.money   About Retail Corner Podcast: Guest Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360   Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com  

Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind the scenes of the retail world and gain valuable insights into the crucial role of investigative platforms in maintaining integrity and security within the industry. Tune in to the Retail Corner podcast for an enlightening discussion with Tony Paixao, VP of Investigative Platforms at Verensics, on the forefront of retail forensics. About our guest, Tony Paixao: Tony has over 14 years of experience working in the investigative space within the public and private sectors. Passionate about raising standards by leaning into evidence-based practices. Education: MS in Forensic Psychology from ASU BS in Justice Studies from JMU Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonypaix%C3%A3o/ Website: http://www.verensics.com   About Retail Corner Podcast: Guest Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360   Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com  

In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the world of omnichannel order fulfillment in retail with a special guest, Darpan Seth. Darpan is the CEO & co-founder of Nextuple, a visionary leader at the forefront of retail innovation. In this episode, Darpan shares invaluable insights and innovative strategies for optimizing omnichannel order fulfillment processes. Whether you're a seasoned retailer or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge to help you navigate the complex landscape of modern retail. About our guest, Darpan Seth: Darpan Seth is the co-founder and CEO of Nextuple. He brings over 25 years of leadership experience in optimizing omni-channel fulfillment networks to the retail and grocery industries. At Nextuple, he has led the company’s vision and strategy since 2017. Nextuple, a cloud-native order & inventory management firm, empowers brands, retailers, grocers, convenience store chains, and B2B businesses to optimize omnichannel fulfillment networks and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Darpan previously held executive and leadership roles at Expicient, Publicis, Sapient, and Sterling Commerce (an IBM company). As the founder of Expicient, a globally recognized omni-channel services firm specializing in inventory and order management systems (OMS), Darpan's leadership led to its acquisition by Publicis.Sapient. He played a pivotal role in helping clients achieve accelerated global growth by realizing their omnichannel business and IT vision. Darpan holds a Bachelor of Education (BE) in Computer Science and a Master of Science (MS) in Mathematics from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategy and Marketing from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darpanseth Website: https://www.nextuple.com/ About Retail Corner Podcast: Guest Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360   Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com  

Tune in to the latest episode of our podcast as we sit down with Ziv Fass, the CEO & co-founder of Package.AI, a groundbreaking company, is revolutionizing last-mile delivery solutions for the retail industry through the power of artificial intelligence. In this insightful discussion, Ziv shares his expertise on how AI is reshaping the landscape of retail logistics, optimizing delivery routes, enhancing customer experiences, and ultimately driving efficiency in the crucial last leg of the delivery journey. About our guest, Ziv Fass: Ziv Fass is the CEO and co-founder of Package.ai, an AI-based platform transforming last-mile delivery from a cost center to a customer engagement gold mine, leading to 10X growth in brand loyalty, advocacy, and customer lifetime value. Ziv holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business and has decades of experience envisioning and building customer-centric communication software, including various product leadership roles at Microsoft and Skype. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zivfass/ Website: https://package.ai About Retail Corner Podcast: Guest Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360   Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com  

In today's episode, Shiraz Ritwik of LatentView explores a fascinating intersection: the convergence of data-driven strategies within the realms of retail and consumer goods. As the Head of BFSI, CPG, and Hospitality Growth, he had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the transformative power of harnessing data to drive decision-making and innovation in these industries. About our guest, Shiraz Ritwik: Shiraz is an accomplished business consultant and analytics professional, currently heading BFSI & CPG Growth at LatentView Analytics. With a global footprint in the US, EMEA, and India, he has been instrumental in helping Fortune 100 companies drive business impact in diverse sectors like BFSI, telecom, retail, and CPG. In his current role at LatentView Analytics, he leverages his expertise to drive AI/ML transformation for Fortune 500 organizations, aiding them in achieving their data & AI objectives. His extensive knowledge of marketing strategy, supply chain analytics, strategic sourcing, and IT outsourcing and offshoring has been pivotal in shaping his career. Shiraz is a trailblazer in effectively building and deploying future-proof data strategies for the financial services sector. Additionally, his proficiency in converting data into actionable insights has reshaped the CPG sector’s approach toward innovation. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sritwik/ Website: https://www.latentview.com/ About Retail Corner Podcast: Guest Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360   Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com