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Ever wonder what it takes to pivot from high-profile corporate roles to launching successful media platforms in the retail industry? Join us as we sit down with Alex Rezvan, the mastermind behind The Retail Podcast and RetailNews.ai. Alex shares his fascinating journey from pivotal careers at Verizon and Microsoft to the global conference circuit, including NRF in New York and the Retail Technology Show in the UK. Get the inside scoop on valuable industry insights

Listen as we discuss the shift from traditional loss prevention methods to enhancing customer experience through AI and machine learning. Alex also provides a comparative analysis of retail innovations between Western and Asian markets, the rising importance of ESG and corporate social responsibility, and the implications of technological advancements amid economic pressures like minimum wage. Tune in to discover what the future holds for the retail industry and how upcoming events could influence these trends

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Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat about footfall trends and shopping behaviours. They cover:

• Footfall trends from June to July 2024
• The recent riots
• Outlook for the next few months

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Embrace the insider's perspective on navigating the intricate maze of Workforce Management with Donna Stephenson of Simms and Associates, our esteemed guide through the nuances of effective change management. Donna dissects the tendency to overemphasize tech at the expense of people in WFM rollouts

Arm yourself with actionable strategies for a smooth WFM implementation, as we cut through the clutter of common misconceptions. Donna underscores the imperative of pristine data, crystal-clear objectives, and the early inclusion of key players to align processes and sidestep the trap of moulding new tech to old, ineffective practices. A robust change management strategy emerges as the cornerstone of successful deployment, setting the stage for stakeholder engagement and realistic expectations. 

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Productivity & Transformation 2022 is fast approaching. My co-host Oliver Banks returns to shed some light on what to expect. We discuss the 4 pillars of the event...

• Customer
• Colleague
• Cost
• Change

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Productivity & Transformation 2022

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Diane Wehrle Marketing and Insights Director at Springboard Research returns to the podcast to discuss:

• Current footfall and shopping trends across Retail
• The impact of inflation/cost of living rises
• What to expect this Black Friday & Christmas

The good news is that it isn't all doom and gloom !!

We are delighted that Diane is opening our Productivity & Transformation event on the 15th of September

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Phil Thorne part of the founding team at Quorso  discusses:

• How Quorso are helping retailers drive store and field leadership productivity
• Personalisation of data for Colleagues (most retailers are already doing it for Customers) and how this delivers improved decision-making, compliance and productivity
• Innovation in the USA V UK

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Riley Jarvis Owner & CEO at The Sleep Consultant  discusses:

• 90-minute sleep cycles
• The impact of poor sleep on your personal productivity
• Top tips to a better night's sleep
• Himalayan Sea Salt (yes you read it correctly!!)

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Productivity & Transformation 2022 is fast approaching. My co-host Oliver Banks returns to shed some light on what to expect, and how to join the waiting list. We take some time to explore various Retail Acronyms

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 Chris Kelly VP at Connors Group  discusses:

• The subtle differences in approach to work measurement in the USA V Europe
• What should you do with your data?
• Partnering with ReThink

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Alex Kelly Global Programme Manager at Xpediator  discusses the impact on the supply chain of:

• The move from 'just in time' to 'just in case'
• Market growth and the golden triangle 
• Recruitment challenges
• Future growth and automation plans

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