Best Asia And BJ Podcasts (2024)

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364. How BJ’s Wholesale Club is leveraging AI to serve their customers 29:29

1d ago29:29

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Anjana Harve serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer of BJ’s Wholesale Club, where she leads technology innovation at the high-frequency club store. In this episode, Harve joins us to talk about the BJ’s member experience, how the company is leveraging AI, her personal career journey and what’s on the horizon for tech and reta…

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363. Why Fabletics remains an early adopter in a fast-paced industry 25:25

8d ago25:25

25:25

Embracing technology and innovation is key for global active lifestyle brand Fabletics. Chief Operating Officer Meera Bhatia shares how she is driving digital advances at Fabletics, her extraordinary career journey in tech and how AI can be used across functions. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

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362. How Homefield builds a loyal fanbase 28:11

15d ago28:11

28:11

Homefield is a collegiate apparel company specializing in vintage-inspired designs that offers licensed t-shirts, fleece, jackets and headwear from more than 200 universities. We talk to Co-founder and CEO Connor Hitchcock about how he started Homefield at age 23, why he doesn’t follow the usual marketing playbook, how the company creates unique cu…

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361:How Gen Z is redefining retail 25:10

1M ago25:10

25:10

Born between 1998 and 2012, Generation Z is estimated to encompass more than 2 billion people worldwide and are the first group of consumers to be born entirely within the digital age. Rachel Bonsignore, vice president of NIQ Consumer Life, answers our questions about Gen Z consumers: how they differ from other generations and what retailers can do…

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360. Replay: How Kendra Scott delivers on a ‘fashion-for-philanthropy’ vision 27:14

2M ago27:14

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Replay from Retail Gets Real episode 346: Kendra Scott started her eponymous jewelry company in Austin, Texas, 22 years ago with a clear vision in place: to create a fashion-for-philanthropy business. In this episode, Kendra Scott CEO Tom Nolan talks about his first Kendra Cares event, his extraordinary career journey and why he took a role in lead…

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S5E99 - The Most Underrated Universal Park - Singapore 1:15:47

2M ago1:15:47

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Our final Universal Studios park was also one of the most surprising. Join us on Singapore's Sentosa Island, home to Resorts World and Universal Studios Singapore. We will discuss rides such as Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, Battlestar Galactica, Spaghetti Space Chase, how the park compares to the other Universal parks and much more.…

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359. Replay: LePrix is reinventing how retailers source pre-owned luxury 18:28

2M ago18:28

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Replay from Retail Gets Real episode 314: LePrix co-founder and CMO Emily Erkel shares how she took the leap to start her own business, the importance of authentication in luxury resale and her focus on smart growth. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

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358. Replay: 32 ways to order a Big Mac: Leading the digital transformation of McDonald’s 30:35

2M ago30:35

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Replay from Retail Gets Real episode 340: Live from Retail’s Big Show in New York City—Caleb Pearson, VP of US customer engagement at McDonald's, talks about his career journey, McDonald's extremely popular app and how McDonald's uses digital strategies to keep customers of all generations coming back. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.…

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S5E98 - D23 Announcements - Answers and Questions! 1:30:25

2M ago1:30:25

1:30:25

Sean and Alex disect the 2024 D23 announcements in detail. Reactions, Details, Analysis, and Questions – 90 minutes of Disney Horizons talk that covers all the bases. ** Please note this was recorded prior to Walt Disney World releasing plans to place the Magic Kingdom Cars attractions where Rivers of America are.…

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S5E97 - Hong Kong Disneyland Bébé 1:01:56

2M ago1:01:56

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Diverting to Hong Kong and taking a nine-week-old to Disneyland? You bet, bébé. How's this stepchild of Disney parks holding up? Join us on yet another asian theme park adventure with can't-miss rides like Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars, Mystic Manor, Wandering Oaken's Sliding Sleighs, Frozen Ever After, Iron Man Experience, Ant-Man and The…

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S5E96 - Dreamy Summer Eve at Efteling 47:19

3M ago47:19

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Sean boarded Alex' train in Utrecht, and they ended up at Efteling for a relaxed, beautiful summer evening at one of the world's most picturesque theme parks. From exhilarating coasters to whimsical dark rides, this was another park visit to remember.

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357. How retailers can stay ahead of weather-related challenges 20:55

3M ago20:55

20:55

The increase in both the severity and the unpredictable nature of weather has significant ramifications for retailers on multiple fronts, including sales, infrastructure and supply chains. Evan Gold, executive vice president, global partnerships and alliances at business weather intelligence firm Planalytics, shares findings from NRF and Planalytic…

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NEW In Central Florida: Tiana's Penguin Rising 57:32

3M ago57:32

57:32

Rattle your way around the track of Phoenix Rising at Busch Gardens Tampa, travel down to the Bayou with Tiana and her many musician animal friends at Magic Kingdom, and join us on SeaWorld Orlando's second 2-seater B&M coaster, Penguin Trek! How do these three major new attractions in Central Florida measure up? Do they live up to the hype?…

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S5E95 - Nanjing is King 1:01:25

3M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Chinese Cheetah Hunt, a violent backwards Wing Coaster, and riding a Vekoma Shockwave in maintenance mode. Join us on another wild adventure in China, this time in Nanjing!

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356. How Solo Brands builds passionate fans one product at a time 22:48

3M ago22:48

22:48

Solo Brands is a leading outdoor lifestyle company offering innovative products designed to bring people together and make memories. We talk to Michael McGoohan, chief growth officer at Solo Brands and president of Solo Stove, about his career background spanning multiple industries, his new position at Solo Brands and what growth will look like fo…

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S5E94 - Massive Buddhas and Wing Coasters - Leshan and Chongqing 55:43

3M ago55:43

55:43

From the world-famous Giant Buddha of Leshan to the unique character of Chongqing's Hongyadong, this region is spectacular beyond its amusement parks. In this episode, Sean and Alex will talk about Happy Valley Chongqing, which is literally in a valley, as well as one of the world's fastest growing cities.…

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355. Highlights and hot topics from the inaugural Retail’s Big Show: Asia Pacific 2024 27:05

3M ago27:05

27:05

The first-ever Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific 2024 successfully wrapped up in Singapore with stellar attendance and a resounding impact on the future of retail. Martine Reardon, senior advisor for retail insights and content creation for NRF, discusses the exciting inaugural event, key insights from the programming, and what she’s looking forward t…

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S5E93 - Chengdu: Sunac Land + Happy Valley! 54:08

3M ago54:08

54:08

Thousands of ecstatic schoolchildren, taking off your shoes for the Chinese Taron credit, glass water slides, and Mega-Lites with shoulder straps. This episode is a whirl of emotion as we analyze Chengdu's two big regional parks.

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354. Exploring modern resale with ThredUp CEO James Reinhart 22:57

3M ago22:57

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It is estimated that by 2028, the global secondhand market will reach $350 billion. ThredUp co-founder and CEO James Reinhart talks about the rising demand for resale, the outlook for the secondhand industry in America and around the world, and his uniquely formed approach to leadership. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.…

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S5E92 - Shanghai & Shanghai Disneyland! 1:03:11

3M ago1:03:11

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Join Sean and Alex on their journey from Old Shanghai and Yu Garden on to the world's fastest train and tallest observation deck. Of course, no trip to Shanghai is complete without a day at one of its most spectacular parks: Shanghai Disneyland. How is the brand-new Zootopia ride and land? How is the park holding up?…

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353. Futurist Kate Ancketill on what AI means for retailers 26:23

4M ago26:23

26:23

Kate Ancketill, CEO and founder of GDR Creative Intelligence, talks about the current trends in technologies impacting retail, the impressive pace of innovation in the industry, and what gives her hope for the future of retail. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

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352. Replay: Considering diversity, equity and inclusion as a state of success—not a checkbox 28:51

4M ago28:51

28:51

Replay from Retail Gets Real episode 326: As SVP of Leadership & Organizational Development, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and Community Impact for Burlington Stores, Mecca Mitchell leads efforts to cultivate a culture that leverages diversity, inclusion and equity best practices to drive business objectives, while responding to the diverse needs…

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351. Cultivating the next generation of retail talent 26:46

4M ago26:46

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We talk to Adam Lukoskie, SVP and Foundation Executive Director of the National Retail Federation, about current topics and trends in talent acquisition—delving into best practices, new ideas and how retailers are investing in talent for the future of retail. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

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350. Replay: The Crocs story of reinvention, innovation and modern marketing magic 24:55

4M ago24:55

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Replay from Retail Gets Real episode 328: Crocs SVP and CMO Heidi Cooley shares how she got into retail, how Crocs connects with consumers everywhere, and the strategies she and her team used to make Crocs one of the most popular brands in footwear. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

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349. How Arc’teryx is reaching new heights while staying loyal to its core customers 19:46

5M ago19:46

19:46

With a lifelong love of mountain and alpine sports, and over 20 years of global experience in retail and vertical premium brands, Stuart Haselden says leading high-performance outerwear company Arc’teryx is a “dream job.” On this episode, Haselden talks about how he went from an Army officer to retail CEO, his lessons in leadership and how he has h…

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S5E91 - I <3 BJ Pt. 2 - Happy Valley + More 58:27

5M ago58:27

58:27

Continuing the chat about the Beijing trip Sean and Alex went on, this time they're focusing on some must-visit sights such as the Summer Palace, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall and Happy Valley Beijing! All of these destinations blew them away, including Beijing's original large-scale theme park!…

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348. How Ikea is leading the way on sustainability 22:22

5M ago22:22

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Ikea is on track to cut its pollution by half by 2030, and thanks to responsible sourcing and energy efficiency improvements, it has already reduced its climate footprint by 22% since 2016. On today’s show, Mardi Ditze, country sustainability manager for Ikea U.S., talks about her passion for environmental stewardship, Ikea’s impressive sustainabil…

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S5E90 - I <3 BJ Pt. 1 - Universal Studios Beijing 1:30:18

5M ago1:30:18

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Sean and Alex took the cutest little long weekend to Beijing, jam-packed with activities. One of which was a day at Universal Studios Beijing. Let's get into the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of this Chinese Universal resort!

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347. From student to mentor: How retail got real for two young professionals 28:04

5M ago28:04

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It’s graduation season and all across the country, students are transitioning from college students to young professionals. We’re talking to two young retail leaders — Courtney Nash, manager of footwear planning at Allbirds, and Eugene Choi, ecommerce merchandising manager at Munchkin — about what it’s like to start their first jobs in retail, the …

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346. How Kendra Scott delivers on a ‘fashion-for-philanthropy’ vision 27:08

6M ago27:08

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Kendra Scott started her eponymous jewelry company in Austin, Texas, 22 years ago with a clear vision in place: to create a fashion-for-philanthropy business. Today, CEO Tom Nolan continues to honor that vision while leading the company to even greater growth and revenues. On today’s show, Nolan talks about how he started his career in classified a…

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345. Gourmet granola and advocacy: A conversation with 2022 America’s Retail Champion Margaret Barrow 25:57

6M ago25:57

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NRF’s America’s Retail Champions program celebrates small retailers who are exceptional champions for retail and the communities they serve. On today’s show, we’re celebrating NRF’s 2022 Retail Champion Margaret Barrow, founder and CEO of It’s NOLA. Barrow talks about starting her plant-based snack company, the impact of mentoring and why she think…

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