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Retail is back in force. Alex reports from Cannes at MAPIC on why capital is returning to physical retail. Simone unpacks the new John Lewis Christmas advert and how sentiment sells. We cover CBRE’s data, MINISO’s Bond Street bet, retail parks’ quiet surge, and why athleisure keeps compounding. The 5 stories 1. John Lewis Christmas advert 2025: Why nostalgia + vinyl is the most effective emotional shortcut this season. 2. MAPIC takeaways (CBRE): Investment is thawing; leasing momentum improves; prime rents keep edging up as footfall normalizes. 3. MINISO on Bond Street: Tourist gravity, pop‑culture IP, and an experience‑first flagship moment. 4. Retail parks’ resurgence: Value + access + parking = resilient openings and low vacancy. 5. Athleisure’s resilience: Demand holds; big‑box footwear/apparel remains a habit, not a fad. 🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/ 💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 -------- Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.* If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you. ➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities. Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail. *Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.* -------- 📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/ 📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com -------- 🔗 References: -------- ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome from Cannes 01:45 – Story 1: John Lewis Christmas advert (why it lands) 05:10 – Story 2: MAPIC/CBRE: retail is back 09:00 – Story 3: MINISO opens on Bond Street 11:45 – Story 4: Retail parks are quietly winning 13:30 – Story 5: Athleisure keeps compounding 15:00 – Wrap & what to watch next -------- #TheRetailPodcast # # #

Asia’s retail landscape is evolving faster than anywhere else on Earth—and this episode brings you the inside view. Host Alex Rezvan sits down with Ryf Quail, Managing Director of NRF APAC, and Low Ngai Yuen, former Chief Merchandise & Marketing Officer at AEON Malaysia, board member at GDEX and OCK Group, and award-winning creative leader, to explore:  • The rise of Chinese retail expansion across Southeast Asia  • Why super apps like Grab, WeChat, and Alipay are reshaping loyalty and payment ecosystems  • How influencer marketing is evolving into a listed industry  • The future of responsible sourcing and supply chain transformation  • The intersection of culture, experience, and intelligence in modern retail Yuen also shares her vision for empowering women through her NGO WOMENgirls and reflects on storytelling, sustainability, and digital creativity. This is Asia’s story—fast, mobile-first, and deeply human. 🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/ 💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 -------- 🎧 Listen to The Retail Podcast on your favorite platform: -------- *Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.* If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you. ➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities. Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail. *Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.* -------- 📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/ 📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com -------- ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Credits 00:42 – Who is Low Ngai Yuen? From AEON to advocacy 01:24 – Ryf Quail on APAC retail trends 03:09 – China’s new retail push across Southeast Asia 05:28 – Super Apps: Asia’s loyalty revolution 08:30 – The data debate: Online vs offline insight 10:06 – Malaysia’s influencer IPO: Content as capital 11:18 – Gen Z and the content-driven retail economy 13:13 – AI, authenticity & responsible storytelling 13:55 – Sustainable sourcing: Raising regional standards 17:15 – Rethinking corporate responsibility in Asia 18:10 – Menopause retail & social innovation 18:51 – Alex on culture, experience, and intelligence 19:30 – Final reflections from Ryf 19:55 – Outro & thank-yous -------- #TheRetailPodcast #RetailPodcast #FiveThingsFriday #RetailTrends #NRFAPAC #SuperApps #RetailAsia #AEON #GDEX #WOMENgirls #RyfQuail #LowNgaiYuen #RetailLeadership #DigitalTransformation #APACRetail #CultureCommerceIntelligence

AI, Merchandising & the Next Era of Retail with Noah (何诺亚) HerschmanAI isn’t replacing retail jobs — it’s enhancing them. In this episode of The Retail Podcast, host Alex Rezvan speaks with Noah (何诺亚) Herschman, Retail & Ecommerce Senior Executive and Global AI Strategist, about how artificial intelligence is transforming merchandising, pricing, and product lifecycle management.Noah has shaped ecommerce since the 1990s, with senior leadership roles at Amazon, eBay, Groupon, Staples, and nearly a decade at Microsoft as Retail Industry Architect. Now at Intel, he helps global retailers harness agentic AI to make smarter, faster, and more creative merchandising decisions. 🎯 Key topics:How AI augments (not replaces) human creativity in merchandisingWhat the “Merchandiser of the Future” looks likeWhy retailers miss real cultural signals (like K-Pop trends)The new era of intelligent forecasting and price elasticityBuilding trust in data and the rise of “agentic AI” assistants. 🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/ 💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 -------- -------- *Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.* If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you. ➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities. Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail. *Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.* -------- 📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/ 📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com -------- ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Why AI won’t replace creativity00:25 – Alex introduces the episode01:10 – Noah’s retail background03:30 – The hub of retail: getting assortment and pricing right05:08 – Human creativity meets AI analysis06:33 – Why retailers miss cultural signals07:30 – The merchandiser of the future10:29 – Agentic AI and scenario planning12:00 – Outcomes and financial implications14:15 – How AI transforms “open-to-buy” and promotions15:47 – Closing thoughts and next steps -------- #TheRetailPodcast #  #RetailPodcast #AIinRetail #Merchandising #RetailInnovation #Ecommerce #RetailStrategy #IntelAI #RetailNewsAI #FutureOfRetail

The week’s six stories that shaped U.S. retail culture, told fast and with context. Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak (NRF) open with Rosalía’s “Berghain” — a genre-bending track with Björk and Yves Tumor that shows how culture still drives commerce. Then come the hard numbers: Amazon’s plan to cut ≈ 30 000 corporate jobs (Reuters) and what it signals for hybrid work, efficiency, and morale. Next, Calvin Klein’s Reels-first storytelling proves how emotional minimalism beats perfection in branding. They examine TikTok’s potential $14 billion Oracle-led divestment, and what a new owner could mean for algorithms and Shop visibility. Holiday season brings optimism with JCPenney’s “It’s What They Thought That Counts” campaign — reframing value around thoughtfulness — and finally Primark’s accelerating U.S. expansion, where tactile, affordable retail wins against fast-fashion fatigue. 🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/ 💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 -------- -------- *Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.* If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you. ➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities. Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail. *Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.* -------- 📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/ 📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com -------- 🔗 References: Calvin Klein Reels: https://www.instagram.com/calvinklein/reels/ JCPenney Holiday Campaign: https://corporate.jcpenney.com/2025/10/28/jcpenney-reminds-america-that-this-holiday-season-its-what-they-thought-that-counts/ Primark U.S.: https://www.primark.com/en-us Amazon Cuts (Reuters): https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/amazon-targets-many-30000-corporate-job-cuts-sources-say-2025-10-27/ TikTok for Business: https://ads.tiktok.com/business/en-US Rosalía “Berghain” official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htQBS2Ikz6c -------- ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & intro 00:00:34 – Rosalía “Berghain”: culture sets the shelf 👉 Watch video 00:04:23 – Amazon targets ≈ 30 000 corporate cuts (Reuters) → article 00:06:26 – Calvin Klein | Storytelling through Reels → instagram.com/calvinklein/reels/ 00:08:13 – TikTok | The algorithm in the spotlight → ads.tiktok.com/business/en-US 00:09:45 – JCPenney | “It’s What They Thought That Counts” → corporate.jcpenney.com release 00:11:56 – Primark | Value retail’s American rise → primark.com/en-us 00:14:21 – Wrap & sign-off -------- #TheRetailPodcast #Rosalia #Berghain #Amazon #CalvinKlein #TikTok #JCPenney #Primark #NRF #RetailPodcast #FiveThingsFriday #RetailTrends #HolidayRetail #CulturalCommerce #USRetail

Topshop leans into Millennial nostalgia with Cara Delevingne; New Look fires up “Club New Look,” targeting scale with a £30m digital push; and ASOS takes a ten‑day Carnaby Street pop‑up mainstream with 200+ curated pieces and partner brands. We examine whether pop‑ups create momentum, how loyalty must move beyond discounts, and why nostalgia only works when balanced with Gen Z culture cues. Bonus: a culture lens on Rosalía’s “Berghain” and what her fashion‑first storytelling means for retail discovery. Related video mentioned: Rosalía — “Berghain” (Official): https://youtu.be/htQBS2Ikz6c?si=E65oy0YY9svYzEtB 🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/ 💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 -------- *Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.* If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you. ➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities. Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail. *Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.* -------- 📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/ 📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com -------- ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Cold open, mic check 00:00:50 — Intro & setup 00:07:46 — Topshop & nostalgia: why bringing back Cara Delevingne matters (millennial memory + brand reboot).  ASOS plc 00:09:44 — “We’re rolling” moment 00:09:58 — ASOS Carnaby Street pop‑up: dates (7–16 Nov), 200+ pieces, partner brands (AllSaints, Carhartt WIP, Good American), Topshop/Topman edits, ASOS Collective & ARRANGE; early access for ASOS.WORLD members.  ASOS plc TheIndustry.fashion 00:12:31 — Pop‑ups: moment vs. momentum (what converts after the confetti) 00:15:03 — New Look “Club New Look”: first‑ever loyalty scheme; 25% welcome online discount; soft‑launch 500k sign‑ups; 800k target; part of the £30m digital acceleration.  Fashion Network TheIndustry.fashion 00:17:27 — Loyalty that sticks: tiering + experiences blanket discounts (design principles) 00:18:48 — Culture lens: Rosalía’s “Berghain”—archival fashion references, cross‑genre collab power, and discovery loops.  Harper's BAZAAR 00:19:27 — Why nostalgia alone won’t keep the lights on; balance with Gen Z cultural entry points (collabs, creators, drops).  Vogue Business 00:21:28 — Wrap and next steps -------- 🔗 References: Lawreence (IG): https://www.instagram.com/lawreencee__/?hl=en Outcast Clothing (IG): https://www.instagram.com/outcastclothing/?hl=en Outcast Clothing (site): https://outcast-clothing.com/ New Look (site): https://www.newlook.com/uk Topshop (site): https://www.topshop.com/gb/topshop Rosalía — “Berghain” official link: https://youtu.be/htQBS2Ikz6c?si=E65oy0YY9svYzEtB -------- #Rosalia,#Berghain,#ASOS,#CarnabyStreet,#OutcastClothing,#NewLook,#ClubNewLook,#Topshop,#CaraDelevingne,#UKRetail,#FashionBusiness,#RetailTrends,#GenZ,#MillennialNostalgia,#RetailPodcast,#RetailStrategy,#FashionMarketing,#ExperientialRetail,#RetailInnovation,#CulturalCommerce #theretailpodcast

Rituals’ Richard Lems reveals how the brand designs slow shopping at scale—lighting, layouts, and refits that reuse ~60% of furniture—plus the Oxford Street flagship and Mind Oasis. About this episode We cover global consistency, the system of rolling improvements, sustainability baked into fixtures, and creative leadership habits you can steal tomorrow. Guest: Richard Lems, Executive Director, Format & Design — Rituals. 🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/ 💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 -------- *Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.* If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you. ➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities. Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail. *Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.* -------- 📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/ 📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com -------- 🔗 References: -------- ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Cold open & hook 00:00:58 Intro: Why Rituals designs for calm 00:02:22 Global brand ambition beyond Europe 00:03:01 “Slow shopping paradise”: lighting, pace, materials 00:04:16 Evolution, not revolution: the two‑year roll‑back 00:05:07 Every store matters: refits + system consistency 00:05:19 Oxford Street flagship & Mind Oasis 00:06:22 Standardize first, localize later 00:06:43 Exporting ideas: Advent calendars & category traction 00:09:02 Always in stores: continuous improvement culture 00:09:48 Brand builders, not just retailers 00:10:27 Sustainability by design 00:11:10 Refits that reuse ~60% of furniture 00:12:46 Keeping creativity alive at scale 00:13:54 Supermarket lessons: pathing, hero placement 00:15:04 China insights: shallow/wide layouts to invite entry 00:16:20 Two‑second brand clarity 00:17:30 Culture and ‘dinos’: why Rituals scales 00:18:43 Oxford Street invite & close -------- #TheRetailPodcast #Rituals #RetailDesign #ExperientialRetail #MindOasis #StoreDesign #Bcorp #Sustainability #GlobalRetail #SlowShopping

Five Things Friday — Gap’s London Comeback, Morrisons’ ESL Rollout, AllSaints Pop‑Ups, DFS x Pinterest, Gen Beta Today’s agenda: five moves reshaping UK retail—and what to do next. NEWS FLASH LINE‑UP • Gap returns to London with three stores (Covent Garden, White City, Wembley) before Christmas. • Morrisons partners with VusionGroup to digitise pricing across all 497 supermarkets using ESLs. • AllSaints opens three UK pop‑ups (Bristol Cribbs Causeway now open; Battersea Power Station & Stratford next). • DFS teams with Pinterest on a gamified “What’s Your Thing? Collage Quest” that turns inspiration into shoppable boards. • Fashion is already talking about “Gen Beta” (babies born from 2025) — signalling a culture‑first decade ahead. 🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/ 💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 -------- 🎧 Listen to The Retail Podcast on your favorite platform: -------- *Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.* If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you. ➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities. Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail. *Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.* -------- 📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/ 📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com -------- 🔗 References: -------- ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Cold open & welcome 00:06 – It’s Five Things Friday (Friday, 24 October 2025) 00:36 – Vibe check & banter 00:58 – Host intro: Alex 01:21 – Co‑host intro: Simon Hart (Need It Tonight) 01:45 – Format + audience milestone 02:29 – Story 1: Gap is back (3 London stores via Next) 05:42 – Story 2: Morrisons x VusionGroup: 497 stores go digital (ESLs) 07:00 – Story 3: AllSaints: three UK pop‑ups (Bristol, Battersea, Stratford) 08:21 – Story 4: DFS x Pinterest “What’s Your Thing? Collage Quest” 10:03 – Story 5: Fashion starts planning for Gen Beta 12:18 – Big idea: Retail at the Speed of Culture 13:13 – Next week: in‑store men’s personal shopping activation 16:12 – Wrap & sign‑off --------• https://www.next.co.uk/shop/brand-gap-0?p=1#0 • https://www.morrisons-corporate.com/media-centre/corporate-news/morrisons-partners-with-vusiongroup-to-digitize-pricing-across-its-entire-supermarket-estate/?utm_source=chatgpt.com • https://fashionunited.uk/news/retail/allsaints-plots-three-pop-up-store-openings-across-uk/2025101684429?utm_source=chatgpt.com • https://www.allsaints.com/women.html • https://es.pinterest.com/pin/560346378659689774/ • https://www.dfs.co.uk/inspiration/pinterest-whats-your-thing-quest?epik=dj0yJnU9eEM0eGtZN18yZC1NUnN2RldkdC1TNEtYUlB2YVR2bUkmcD0wJm49UTUteVZwR1NnYzN4WEZQSXRCR2xkdyZ0PUFBQUFBR2o1NGNV • https://cadanews.org/1916/news/the-greatest-generation-to-gen-beta/ DISCLAIMERS • Facts current as of Friday, 24 October 2025. This show is independent commentary; no sponsorships were accepted. • Chapters are approximate and based on the live conversation. #Retail #Ecommerce #UKRetail #Gap #Morrisons #AllSaints #DFS #Pinterest #VusionGroup #GenBeta

This episode dives into the mechanics of AI-powered personalization with Cédric Chéreau, Co-Founder of Eagle AI (ex-Untie Nots). Eagle AI’s platform delivers scalable, signal-based personalization that predicts behaviour and nudges loyalty — generating 7:1+ ROI and unprecedented digital engagement. Cédric and Alex discuss: • What personalization really means in 2025 • How gamification boosts engagement without gimmicks • Why pragmatic AI often outperforms big “innovation” projects • How Eagle AI achieves 7:1–20:1 ROI with minimal friction • Why retailers must act now rather than wait for the next hype cycle 🔗 Guest: Eagle AI 🎙️ Host: The Retail Podcast Referenced topics: Personalization in grocery and beauty retail Predictive AI for offer relevance SaaS integration for signal-based personalization ROI optimization and customer lifetime value

In this USA edition of Five Things Friday, Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak, SVP of Content at NRF, decode the five major stories shaping the retail landscape—from Target’s nostalgic fashion comeback to Walmart’s partnership with OpenAI. A rapid-fire discussion of innovation, curation, and AI’s growing role in everyday retail. Topics Covered: • Target x Woolrich collaboration • Ulta Beauty + Mirakl’s curated marketplace • Walmart + OpenAI partnership for AI-first shopping • Levi’s strong Q3 and store expansion • Amazon’s QuickSuite and AI “employee teammate” Hosts: Alex Rezvan, Founder & Host, The Retail Podcast Jill Dvorak, SVP of Content, National Retail Federation Referenced Articles: Target x Woolrich: Target Press Ulta Beauty Marketplace: Ulta Investor Relations Walmart + OpenAI: Walmart Corporate News Levi’s Store Expansion: Retail Dive Amazon QuickSuite: Chain Store Age

Simone Oloman joins Alex Rezvan to unpack how authenticity, community, and creativity are rewriting retail influence — from Prada’s cinematic London takeover to Morrisons’ 1-hour grocery promise. It’s Friday — and retail never sleeps. In this week’s episode of Five Things Friday, Alex Rezvan and Simone Oloman, co-founder of Need It For Tonight, explore five major shifts shaping the week in retail: 1️⃣ The new face of influence — Why real voices, not million-follower celebrities, are shaping consumer trust. 2️⃣ Campus culture meets commerce — Hollister, the University of Texas, and how student-athletes are becoming micro-media brands. 3️⃣ Prada Mode London — A two-day immersive cinema turns shopping into cultural theatre. 4️⃣ Morrisons Now — The grocer joins the rapid delivery race with one-hour grocery fulfilment from 158 stores. 5️⃣ Walmart x Mirakl & Ted Baker’s comeback — Marketplaces evolve and activewear returns to the high street. This episode blends optimism with reality — from community-first creators to heritage brands reinventing relevance. 🔗 Further Reading: Prada Mode London — Pradasphere Morrisons Now Launch — Corporate Site John Lewis x Russell & Bromley Partnership Business of Fashion – College Influencers 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: The Retail Podcast / Five Things Friday 🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/@theretailpodcast 🍎 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/ 💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1 -------- 🎧 Listen to The Retail Podcast on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FZsZp81QzAfbBdeKhLt4g Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-retail-podcast/id1461457532 -------- *Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.* If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you. ➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities. Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail. *Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.* -------- 📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/ 📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com -------- 🔗 References: -------- ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 🎧 Welcome & 90,000 Views Celebration 01:20 💬 The Truth About Influencers 03:15 🎓 Campus Creators: Hollister & College Athletes Hollister’s partnership with the University of Texas shows how brands are transforming students into trusted creators — not just audiences. 05:21 🎥 Prada Mode London: When Retail Becomes Cinema Prada turns King’s Cross Town Hall into a surreal, two-day film experience — a cultural reimagining of shopping as spectacle. 07:33 🛒 Morrisons Now: Grocery in One Hour The UK grocer races into rapid delivery with “Morrisons Now” — real-time tracking, local fulfilment, and 420-store expansion. 09:06 🌐 Walmart, Mirakl & John Lewis’ Marketplace Shift Retail heavyweights evolve their online experiences: Walmart’s AI-powered marketplace and John Lewis’ “House of Brands” featuring Russell & Bromley. 10:47 👟 Ted Baker Returns — In Activewear Ted Baker launches its first-ever activewear line and prepares a high street comeback for 2026. From tailoring to training gear. 12:30 🔁 Closing Reflections: Quality, Circularity & Community Alex and Simone wrap with a reflection on where retail influence and lifestyle are heading next. -------- #TheRetailPodcast #RetailPodcast, #FiveThingsFriday, #RetailInnovation, #InfluencerMarketing, #PradaMode, #MorrisonsNow, #TedBaker, #JohnLewis, #RetailNews, #SimoneOloman, #AlexRezvan    

Alex (The Retail Podcast) and Ryf Quail (Director, NRF APAC) break down this week’s APAC headlines: Galeries Lafayette launches in Mumbai (with Delhi next), a surge of Chinese F&B brands expands into Singapore, and Porsche reports a Q3 delivery dip led by China and North America amid intensifying EV competition. They also explore lululemon Singapore’s retail-meets-wellness studio concept and why experiential formats are resetting the playbook for premium retail in Asia. Topics this week • Galeries Lafayette → India: Mumbai flagship now open; Delhi next; 250+ brands under one roof via Aditya Birla partnership. • Chinese F&B → Singapore: Luckin, Mixue, ChaPanda, Nong Geng Ji and more chase stable demand and regional visibility. • Porsche Q3: Deliveries soften, led by China and North America; value-driven EV competition reshapes luxury auto demand. • lululemon Singapore: Retail-meets-wellness format (yoga/Pilates studios inside the flagship) as an experience blueprint. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:18 Five Things Friday 01:23 Guest teaser 03:11 lululemon Singapore 05:34 Galeries Lafayette in India 07:25 Chinese F&B in Singapore 10:00 Porsche Q3 11:33 Wrap Further reading • Lululemon’s retail-meets-wellness concept in SE Asia: https://observatory.sg/lululemons-first-ever-retail-meets-wellness-concept-store-in-se-asia/?utm_source=chatgpt.com • Aditya Birla (partner): https://www.adityabirla.com/businesses/ • Galeries Lafayette (official): https://www.galerieslafayette.com/ • Reuters on Chinese F&B in Singapore: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinese-food-beverage-firms-flock-singapore-first-step-expansion-drive-2025-10-12/?utm_source=chatgpt.com • Porsche China: https://www.porsche.cn/china/en/   🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/ 💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1   -------- *Welcome to the official channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.* If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you. ➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities. Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail. *Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.* -------- 📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/ 📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com #TheRetailPodcast #Retail #APAC #Luxury #India #Singapore #China #NRF #FNB #Porsche #Ecommerce #ExperientialRetail

🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/   💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!   ✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1   If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you. ➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.   Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail. *Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.* -------- 📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates. https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/ 📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com   -------- Show Notes: Guest: Ghadi Ali — Fashion & Retail Consultant; Jury Member at the Saudi Retail Forum; Top 50 Global Inspirational Women in Retail What we cover: • The KSA retail snapshot under Vision 2030   • Trend #1: Omnichannel expectations and pharmacy execution   • Trend #2: From price wars to experience-led retail   • Trend #3: Data & AI powering decisions, inventory, and personalization   • Serving older shoppers without forcing tech   • No‑tech CX pillars: communication, transparency, easy returns   • Trend #4: Sustainability—mindset vs price sensitivity   • Trend #5: Localization: “tradition meets tomorrow” Quotes: • “Offline or online, the goal is a seamless journey.” — Ghadi   • “Personalization works when customers raise their hand.” — Alex   • “Design for inclusion: not everyone wants to ‘go digital.’” — Ghadi Links: • Connect with Ghadi: <LinkedIn> | <Website>   • Five Things Friday (host): <Website> | <Newsletter> | <LinkedIn>   • Mentioned: Vision 2030 (KSA), Gymshark Regent Street, B‑Corp certification Credits: Host: Alex  •  Guest: Ghadi Ali   Disclaimer: Views are the guests’ and hosts’ own.  -------- ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Intro: Five Things Friday x Saudi Retail 00:47 Meet Ghadi Ali: background, mission, recognition 01:51 KSA market snapshot & Vision 2030 02:33 Fastest growth: e‑commerce & Gen Z 02:55 Trend #1: Omnichannel expectations 03:51 Pharmacy example: one‑hour delivery 04:20 Omnichannel maturity vs challenges 05:36 Trend #2: Customer experience as differentiator 06:28 Store experiences that wow 08:03 Ramadan retail moments in‑store 09:12 Trend #3: Data & AI powering retail 09:54 Personalization: opt‑in matters 12:11 Serving older shoppers without tech 13:00 No‑tech CX: comms, transparency, returns 13:46 Shopping missions > silos 16:22 Trend #4: Sustainability—mindset vs price 17:20 Fast fashion tension & B‑Corp culture 18:55 Trend #5: Localization: tradition meets tomorrow 20:23 Closing & Riyadh visit shout‑out -------- #TheRetailPodcast #Retail, #SaudiArabia, #Vision2030, #Omnichannel, #CustomerExperience, #DataAnalytics, #AI, #Sustainability, #Localization, #FashionRetail, #GCC, #RetailPodcast, #FiveThingsFriday

🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/ 💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below! ✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast.    / @theretailpodcast   -------- 🎧 Listen to The Retail Podcast on your favorite platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6FZsZp8... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... -------- Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers. If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you. ➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities. Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail. Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail. -------- 📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates.   / the-retail-podcast   📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com -------- 🔗 References: 5 Things Friday with Simone Oloman In this episode, Simone and I dive into five standout stories reshaping retail, tech, and culture. We discuss: A bold breast cancer awareness campaign The surge of video + live shopping in retail The ongoing battle against shoplifting / shrink Oura’s luxury concept at Harrods Grocery retail’s price war ahead of the holidays Links & Resources “FT article on live shopping / retail trends” — Financial Times Harrods Technology & department link (for the concept / tech space) ASDA’s first ever charity TikTok shop news Lidl’s press release on slashing prices for customers ASOS Live shopping / video commerce announcement About the Hosts Alex — Retail thought leader, helping brands amplify their voice, especially on LinkedIn Simone Oloman — Co-founder & CEO, Need for Tonight -------- ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & welcome 00:55 – Story #1: Breast cancer awareness campaign 02:21 – Story #2: Live shopping inside apps 03:31 – Story #3: Shoplifting / shrink prevention 06:04 – Story #4: Oura’s concept space at Harrods 07:49 – Story #5: Grocery pricing & recruitment moves 09:46 – Wrap-up & closing -------- #TheRetailPodcast #Retail, #ASOS, #Harrods, #Asda, #Lidl, #TikTokShop, #RetailInnovation, #LiveShopping, #RetailMedia, #CustomerExperience, #RetailPodcast, #SimoneOloman, #RetailNews, #Ecommerce, #DigitalTransformation, #SocialCommerce, #GroceryRetail, #LuxuryRetail, #RetailTrends

AI, upskilling, and the future of intelligent supply chains — live from NRF Europe. At NRF Europe, Jill Dvorak sits down with Best Buy’s Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, Mark Irvin, and Alex Rezvan from The Retail Podcast to explore how artificial intelligence, personalization, and collaborative learning are redefining the global supply chain. Mark reveals how Best Buy is upskilling teams for the AI era, partnering across industries to innovate faster, and reshaping the customer experience through predictive logistics and real-time personalization. From agent-based shopping to inventory positioning, this conversation uncovers what’s next for retail’s operational backbone. Best Buy, Mark Irvin, Alex Rezvan, Jill Dvorak, NRF Europe, retail innovation, AI in supply chain, logistics, retail technology, predictive analytics, supply chain transformation, personalization, retail media, customer experience, NRF Big Show Episode Notes: Recorded live at NRF Europe 2025 Hosted by Jill Dvorak (NRF) with Alex Rezvan (The Retail Podcast) Guest: Mark Irvin, EVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer, Best Buy Topics: Upskilling, AI readiness, personalization, future of fulfillment #RetailPodcast #NRFEurope #BestBuy #AIinRetail #SupplyChainInnovation #RetailNewsAI #RetailLeadership    

Alex and Jill go live for the first time to break down this week’s top retail stories. Shopify launches checkout inside ChatGPT for its 1M merchants, Walmart removes synthetic dyes and 30 ingredients from private label foods, Amazon doubles down with a new “Amazon Grocery” brand under $5, and Pop Mart takes Labubu to Times Square in 2026. We also look ahead to the Golden Quarter: early holiday promos from Amazon, Target, and Walmart, the impact on Black Friday/Cyber Monday, and why consumer demand looks flat but resilient. Topics covered: AI meets commerce: Shopify + ChatGPT Walmart’s health-driven reformulation Amazon’s private label expansion Pop Mart’s Times Square flagship Holiday season timing shifts 🔗 Sources linked in show notes. 🔗 References & Sources Buy in ChatGPT Amazon Prime Big Deals Days Target Circle Week Walmart Early Deals Pop Mart Times Square Walmart Removes Synthetic Dyes Keywords for Apple Search Optimisation Retail trends 2025, Shopify ChatGPT checkout, Amazon grocery private label, Walmart food reformulation, holiday shopping forecast, Black Friday 2025, Pop Mart Labubu

Five Things Friday — UK Edition with Simone Oloman & Alex. This week’s five: 1) Boots’ first fragrance-only boutique at Broadgate, London (opens 23 Oct 2025). 2) Designers at Debenhams returns (AW25) with Ashish; Kim Cattrall fronts the campaign. 3) Søstrene Grene posts record results; UK is the standout growth driver. 4) NikeSKIMS launches as a new women’s brand: performance credibility meets culture. 5) Laura Ashley returns to bricks & mortar: 10,000 sq ft flagship at Lakeside. References: - Boots newsroom (fragrance-only concept): https://www.boots-uk.com/newsroom/news/boots-reveals-its-first-ever-fragrance-only-concept-store/ Disclosure: Opinions are ours. Not investment advice. #Retail #UKRetail #FiveThingsFriday #Boots #NikeSKIMS #LauraAshley

This week on Five Things Friday, Alex and Simon unpack the retail stories shaping headlines and boardrooms: Shein sparks backlash with a London pop-up designed for independents Amazon Fresh shutters physical grocery stores—pivoting tech into airports and e-commerce UK retail sales decline for the twelfth month straight, according to the CBI Starbucks retrenches: closing UK stores while doubling down on experience-led formats Primark trials in-store clothing repair, raising questions on sustainability vs. greenwashing H&M Group shutters stores worldwide, while Arket opens on London’s King’s Road Burberry turns heads at London Fashion Week with its Burberry Portraits campaign on TikTok & Instagram   The retail landscape is contracting, experimenting, and redefining luxury for the next chapter. ⏱️ Chapters:0:00 – Intro & Riyadh luxury preview 2:49 – Shein’s controversial London pop-up 4:31 – Amazon Fresh pulls the plug on cashierless stores 6:02 – CBI data shows UK retail sales decline 12 months straight 7:09 – Starbucks closures & experiential pivot 9:04 – Primark launches clothing repair pop-up 11:07 – H&M store closures vs. Arket expansion 12:45 – Burberry Portraits TikTok & London Fashion Week comeback 15:30 – Closing thoughts & community shout-out Referenced sources:Amazon Fresh updateCBI September 2025 surveyStarbucks EMEA updateTikTok – @omo.orojeTikTok – Burberry PortraitsInstagram – Burberry Portraits Reelhttps://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/retail/amazon-uk-online-grocery-delivery-amazon-fresh https://www.cbi.org.uk/media-centre/articles/retail-sales-fall-for-twelfth-month-in-a-row-cbi-distributive-trades-survey-september-2025/ https://stories.starbucks.com/emea/stories/2025/emea-update-focused-on-getting-back-to-starbucks/ https://www.tiktok.com/@omo.oroje/video/7323298506976939296 https://www.tiktok.com/@burberry/video/7534720871588498710?q=burberry%20portraits&t=1758882300201 https://www.instagram.com/burberry/reel/DO8zvqmiMRD/

Welcome to Five Things Friday APAC Edition (yes, on a Monday this time!). In this episode, we unpack the big signals shaping retail and consumer markets across the region and beyond. Here’s what we cover: Shanghai Fashion Week SS26 – momentum, buying power, and why global buyers are watching China again. India’s luxury beauty boom – $800M today, $4B by 2035, and why retailers are planting seeds now. Recession Glam – consumers trading down but still splurging smartly in beauty and fashion. Retail realignment – how APAC and Europe may be drawing closer in strategy and trade. Australia’s retail optimism – Deloitte’s 2025 holiday report shows green shoots of growth. 🔗 References and further reading: ⁠Vogue Business on Shanghai Fashion Week⁠ ⁠Reuters on India’s luxury beauty surge⁠ ⁠Deloitte Holiday Retail Report 2025⁠ 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly retail intelligence direct from the global frontlines. #Retail #APAC #FiveThingsFriday #LuxuryRetail #Beauty #ShanghaiFashionWeek #India #Australia #Podcast  

In this episode of The Retail Podcast, Alex Rezvan sits down with Connie Kwok, Vice President of Quick Commerce at Glovo, to unpack the future of on-demand retail. From groceries and electronics to medicine and AirPods, Glovo has become one of Europe’s most dynamic marketplaces—operating in 23 countries and redefining convenience beyond speed.   Connie shares her perspective on: What “quick commerce” really means for today’s customer Why speed alone is no longer enough—accuracy and convenience matter too Localisation across 23 countries: assortment, pricing, and regulation Operational levers like batching, membership fees, advertising, and dark stores The cultural contrasts between Asia, Europe, and social commerce in China Why delight and discovery—not just transactions—will define the next era of retail   Whether you’re in retail, e-commerce, or logistics, this conversation offers a masterclass in how global platforms adapt to local behaviours while scaling sustainably. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 00:20 – What is Quick Commerce? 01:03 – Defining customer convenience beyond speed 02:40 – Why Europe converges on 30-minute delivery vs. India’s 15 05:14 – Localising operations across 23 countries 07:05 – Partner model vs. dark stores 10:00 – Key categories: groceries, electronics, medicine, alcohol 12:45 – Awareness challenges beyond food delivery 14:33 – Fashion and returns dilemma 15:58 – Marketplace vs. delivery-only 17:12 – Technology and operational efficiency at scale 18:30 – New gifting experience in Glovo 19:54 – What Europe can (and can’t) learn from China’s social commerce 23:40 – Discovery and delight vs. pure transactions in retail 24:00 – Closing thanks 🔗 Explore Glovo: https://glovoapp.com

London Fashion Week’s smartest activations, Tala’s next store move, circularity brought to life, Apple’s youth brief, and why brands are making TV. Episode Summary It’s Five Things Friday — UK Edition. Alex and co-host Simone Oloman break down five stories shaping retail and culture this week: British Vogue’s concept café during London Fashion Week and why mindfulness-led micro-experiences restore relevance; Tala doubling down on stores with Westfield London, and how IRL activations fuel discovery and social reach; DYLON’s LFW pop-up turning care, repair, and personalisation into circular habit-building; Apple’s youth brief: nostalgia aesthetics, wired headphones, one-purpose devices—and why a Dua Lipa campaign signals the tone; The rise of brand-made TV: scripted, story-first series that beat ad fatigue and build long-form loyalty. Episode Notes / Show Notes (with references) Tala coming soon to Westfield London: https://www.westfield.com/en/united-kingdom/london/retailers/tala-coming-soon/83612 LFW-style cultural reference (Instagram Post): https://www.instagram.com/p/DGxpxazuIwT/ DYLON UK & Ireland (activation/circular care): https://www.instagram.com/dylon_uki?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Vera Bradley (brand reference): https://verabradley.com/ Brand TV / longer-form trend (example reel): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOjGDS9EXTx/?__d=1%2F Keywords Retail UK, London Fashion Week, NRF Europe, Tala, Westfield London, DYLON, circular fashion, brand TV, Apple iPhone, Dua Lipa, Gen Z, retail media, in-store experience Episode Type: Full Season/Ep: (set as needed) Author: The Retail Podcast Copyright: © The Retail Podcast / Alex Rezvan Content Advisory: Clean