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#1 Indie Podcast Network for #Retail. Cutting through the clutter in retail where #media, #AI & the human connection meet!
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#Retail in 2025 was defined by acceleration & emotion.
#AI, #GenZ, #marketplaces and brand value will never be the same!

For our Season 5 finale, we invited Alicia Esposito from Future Commerce) to guest host with @ricardobelmar.bsky.social & @au79en.bsky.social and run wild!

#RetailVoices
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"A slew of marketers have spoken recently about the perils of becoming over-reliant on discounting to draw consumer sales." www.wsj.com/articles/ver...
Vera Bradley Goes Back to Its Whimsical Roots
The maker of quilted bags and accessories says it is returning to what makes its products unique after a rebrand turned off consumers.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:16 AM
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Stephen Sheetz, who helped transform a family business from a single convenience store in Altoona, Pennsylvania, into a ubiquitous chain with fierce brand loyalties, popular for its coffee, made-to-order food and cheap gasoline, has died at 77.
Steve Sheetz, Who Popularized Convenience Stores as a C.E.O., Dies at 77
Sheetz, a family-owned company that started with a single convenience store in Altoona, Pa., has more than 800 locations in seven states.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:40 AM
If you've been listening to the 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑹𝒂𝒛𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑵𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 for:

#retail strategy...
#leadership insights...
#innovaton & disruptors in retail...
#customerexperience #data insights...

And you've been listening to (or watching) us on #Spotify, then we owe you an apology!

#RetailVoices
January 4, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Our latest #newsletter looks back at the conversations that defined 2025 across the #Retail Razor #Podcast Network.

A few themes stood out.
AI demanded balance, not blind adoption.
Consumers wanted both speed and emotion.

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January 3, 2026 at 8:10 PM
#Retail in 2025 was defined by acceleration & emotion.
#AI, #GenZ, #marketplaces and brand value will never be the same!

For our Season 5 finale, we invited Alicia Esposito from Future Commerce) to guest host with @ricardobelmar.bsky.social & @au79en.bsky.social and run wild!

#RetailVoices
December 31, 2025 at 8:58 PM
New clip from our conversation w/Dave Finnegan is up.

We talk about the #AI cultural shift that is reshaping how we work and lead in #retail. Dave brings a grounded, human perspective that feels especially important right now.

youtube.com/shorts/IvWph...

Full episode on YouTube and our website
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December 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Dave Finnegan said something on #RetailTransformers #podcast that reframed the entire #AI conversation.

This is the first moment in history where humans are living w/an intelligence at our level that isn't human. The cultural revolution of AI becomes a story about identity, not just technology.
December 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Latest Substack #newsletter is live.

It expands on our #RetailTransformers episode w/Dave Finnegan & explores the cultural & human side of #AI in #retail.

Identity, trust, empathy, & the shift toward experience driven consumers.

go.retailrazor.com/RTs1e6news

#RetailVoices #TopRetailExpert
December 26, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Latest 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔 #podcast episode w/Dave Finnegan explores #AI from a perspective we don’t hear often enough. Not a tool, but a cultural shift reshaping identity, trust, & human connection in retail.

A must‑listen for anyone thinking about the future of #retail

go.retailrazor.com/RTs1e6
December 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Sales is helping. It's a simple idea that reshapes how #retail teams support customers.

Gareth Johns of TruRating, helps us explore how confidence, clarity, & genuine guidance lead to higher average transaction value - a powerful sales strategy!

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#DataBlades #podcast
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December 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
In our latest 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒔 #podcast episode, Gareth Johns from TruRating shared why he hires for passion and communication first. Retail skills can be taught, but mindset is what drives stronger customer interactions and higher average transaction value.

#RetailVoices
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December 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Stan Sthanunathan & Trevor Sumner from i-Genie AI unpack why traditional consumer surveys are failing and how synthetic respondents often repeat the same flawed data they are built on.

#RetailVoices #TopRetailExpert
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Real Human Behavior vs. Synthetic Models #consumertruth
YouTube video by Retail Razor | #1 Indie Podcast Network for Retail
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December 22, 2025 at 2:45 AM
We talked w/Stan Sthanunathan & Trevor Sumner from i‑Genie AI about why consumer surveys keep failing brands.

The world changed. People are time poor and info obese.
Old tools can’t keep up.

This clip says it all.

youtube.com/shorts/nZfT3...

Full episode of 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑹𝒂𝒛𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒘 on YouTube!
The Survey Trap Most Retailers Fall Into #AI #RetailStrategy
YouTube video by Retail Razor | #1 Indie Podcast Network for Retail
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December 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Average Transaction Value is the #retail metric every leader needs to watch. It reflects whether your teams are creating experiences that inspire & build confidence.

In our newest #newsletter, we share insights from Gareth Johns of TruRating on how to maximize ATV.

go.retailrazor.com/DBs2e3news
December 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Average Transaction Value is the metric every retailer should be watching.

It’s not just about transactions, it’s about creating experiences that inspire customers & build loyalty.

In the latest #RetailRazor Data Blades #podcast, Gareth Johns from #TruRating shares ATV strategies.

#retail
December 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Do brands really know their customers, or are they comforting themselves w/survey data that “feels smart”?

In our latest #newsletter, we highlight the latest drop of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙍𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬. Guests Trevor Sumner & Stan Sthanunathan reveal how #AI is closing the consumer sentiment gap!

#RetailVoices
December 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Brands have relied on surveys for decades — but what people say doesn’t always match what they do.

That disconnect is the consumer sentiment gap.

In our newest episode of The #RetailRazor Show, Trevor Sumner & Stan Sthanunathan explain how AI-powered insights are closing the gap!

#retail
December 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
On 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 #podcast, Andy Laudato shared why IT leaders need to limit work in process & manage work in progress.

Too many projects stall because teams try to do everything at once.
Effective prioritization builds a foundation for innovation.

youtube.com/shorts/IkAlo...

#RetailVoices
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December 12, 2025 at 1:53 PM
#Innovation requires clarity.

On the 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 #podcast, Andy Laudato shared a powerful exercise: ask every exec to write down their top 5 projects. If they don’t match, you’ve got issues!

This is how clarity drives prioritization & innovation in #retail!
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December 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
#Innovation in retail starts w/stability.

In the latest 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 podcast, Andy Laudato, COO of The Vitamin Shoppe, shares his hierarchy of IT needs.

The details are in our latest newsletter, highlighting operational excellence and credibility!

go.retailrazor.com/BtGs2e3news #retail
December 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
#Innovation in #retail starts with stability.

In our latest 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 #podcast, Andy Laudato, COO of The Vitamin Shoppe, shares his hierarchy of IT needs:

A framework showing why CIOs must first keep the lights on, run lean, and create value before they can truly innovate.

#RetailVoices
December 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Exciting News!

We are delighted to share that we are a finalist for the prestigious Communications Award as The Retail Voice at the Vendors in Partnership VIP Awards. during NRF 2026.

We appreciate your support!

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December 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
In our latest 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕, Bobby Johnson explains why once your staff knows you have them, the organization wins.

It’s about partnership, building trust, & focusing on people.
Team dynamics & personal growth are what separate good teams from bad ones.

youtube.com/shorts/QsK2D...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:53 PM
#Leadership in #retail is about trust. Bobby Johnson shared on the 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 that “once people understand you got them, they have you too.”

Company culture is lived in everyday actions, not written in mission statements.

youtube.com/shorts/FZ6Xt...

#RetailVoices
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December 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
New episode of the 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙍𝙖𝙯𝙤𝙧: 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙋𝙤𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩 🎙️

Bobby Johnson: from shop floor to COO at BrandsMart, now co‑founder of Spinjoy, in dev w/Walmart.

His message: You can’t “AI leadership.” Authentic mentorship & people‑first culture drive resilience & innovation.

Read our #newsletter!
December 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM