Best Tanger Podcasts (2024)

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Tanger and the Transformation of the Shopping Center 28:24

10d ago28:24

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Despite headlines claiming the death of the shopping mall, some developers are reimagining the experience to make it memorable, even unforgettable, for consumers. During this episode of Retail Remix, host Alicia Esposito sits down with someone who is helping shape the future of the mall: Justin Stein, EVP of Leasing at Tanger. During this episode, …

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Steve Dennis Wants You to Crush Your Ego 36:09

5h ago36:09

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Taking a big leap that drives you — and your business — outside of your comfort zone can be scary. But Steve Dennis believes those leaps are critical to surviving, if not thriving, in this new era of disruption. Host Alicia Esposito has author Steve Dennis back on the show to chat about his latest book, Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at th…

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How Stellar Branding Helps Studs Dazzle 22:35

18d ago22:35

22:35

When Anna Harman wanted to get a new ear piercing, she only had two viable options: an upscale boutique that would charge her hundreds of dollars...or a tattoo parlor. While the latter was just as safe as the former, the experience left her feeling wanting more. Most of all, the experience made Anna realize what a big white space there was in the m…

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Forest Management and Prescribed Burning | Ep 22 49:04

22d ago49:04

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Join Timber University and special guest John Gruchy, a Wildlife Biologist with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. John is the Coordinator of the Private Lands Program, including the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP). John discusses the finer points of managing the forest with prescribed fire and gives some insight…

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EX: The Force Multiplier for CX 40:36

28d ago40:36

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Will Eadie is in the world of employee experience, also known as EX. He and his company WorkJam believe that a great EX leads to a great CX. If that’s the case, why do so many retailers struggle to invest in the right tools and strategies that drive EX? We had Will on Retail Remix to find out. Listen to this episode to learn: What EX entails and wh…

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Hungryroot’s Chief Digital Officer on Balancing Marketing Art and Data Science 35:09

1M ago35:09

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Alex Weinstein is equally passionate about marketing and data science, and he’s putting that passion to good use as Chief Digital Officer of Hungryroot. Although one could easily lump Hungryroot in with other grocery delivery services, the company is investing heavily in artificial intelligence to power customer-facing touch points as well as back-…

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We're Taking a Break! 1:06

1M ago1:06

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We are taking this week off, but tune in next week for another great episode of Retail Remix! Be sure to subscribe to hear the latest episodes when they launch.By Retail TouchPoints

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IPSY is Making Over the Membership Model 33:30

2M ago33:30

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We’ve all heard about subscription models that give customers monetary perks in exchange for recurring purchases. But brands like IPSY are elevating this concept by integrating compelling content, community and exclusive access to products. IPSY’s merchandising team plays a central role in bringing the brand promise to life. Led by Chief Merchandis…

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Fire Ecology and History in the South | Ep 21 46:53

2M ago46:53

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This episode we are joined by Dr. Morgan Varner from the Tall Timbers Land Trust and Research Center. Dr. Varner discusses the benefits of fire on the landscape, a brief history of utilizing prescribed fire in the US south, and the consequences of using and not using prescribed fire to manage forests. For questions or comments, email us at timberun…

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AI in Focus: Lessons from Zenni Optical 42:52

2M ago42:52

42:52

As CTO and Global General Manager for Zenni Optical, David Ting plays a critical role in determining the company’s key technology investments and experience priorities. It should come as no surprise, then, that artificial intelligence (AI) has been at the top of his priority list. During this week’s Retail Remix, he shares how he researched, tested…

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How Albertsons is Transforming Grocery Shopping Experiences 44:51

2M ago44:51

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Jill Pavlovich and Francisco Bram work very closely on shaping the customer experience for Albertsons shoppers. Together, they collect, integrate and analyze rich customer insights and then transform this information into compelling experiences across all channels. During this episode of Retail Remix, they share more details on: How their teams col…

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What Retail Brands Can Learn from Beyoncé 29:45

2M ago29:45

29:45

Dr. Marcus Collins isn’t just a professor. He is an author, a marketing strategist who has worked with some of the world’s top tech brands and musical acts, and a cultural translator. It is this rich career history that has inspired his latest book, For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be, and is why he’s ta…

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Status of Needle Blight in the South | Ep 20 38:31

2M ago38:31

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Over the past few years, brownspot needle blight and an assemblage of other problematic pathogenic species have garnered increasing concern in pine systems across the South. Join us as we discuss these along with current research efforts centered on this problem with Dr. John Riggins, Mississippi State University. For questions or comments, email u…

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Inside the World’s Most Innovative Retail Stores 28:51

3M ago28:51

28:51

As Head of Trends for Insider Trends, Jack Stratten has toured some of the world’s newest, and most innovative, retail stores. Through these tours, he has been able to uncover how consumer behaviors have shaped storytelling techniques, technology integration and more. During the NRF Big Show, Jack sat down with host Alicia Esposito to discuss the k…

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How Boisson Unlocked New Opportunities for NA 43:31

3M ago43:31

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Boisson was created to make it easier for consumers to discover and learn about non-alcoholic beverage brands. The company helped jumpstart the market, which is projected to have a 25% compound annual growth rate through 2028. Founder Nick Bodkins had a vision where Boisson was “the Sephora of NA,” bringing together the power of an immersive ecomme…

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The Future of Loyalty Programs: Community, Crowdsourcing and Beyond 47:45

3M ago47:45

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Brands and retailers that specialize in formal events and big “life moments” (think weddings, proms and the like) need to think about customer loyalty — how to win it and how to keep it — in a completely different way. For example, David’s Bridal has leaned into community and crowdsourcing to create programs that allow consumers to build beautiful …

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Why Retail Leaders are ‘Stuck Halfway Up the Ladder’ 18:57

3M ago18:57

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Brian Librach has held leadership positions at various retail brands, from Old Navy to Pacific Sunwear and Urban Outfitters. So needless to say, he’s faced his fair share of hardships and lessons learned. The one big thing he has found is that many retail leaders are “stuck halfway up the ladder.” This reality ultimately inspired him to write his b…

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How Roku is Shaping the Shoppable Content Era 37:26

3M ago37:26

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Connected TV (CTV) is becoming a central marketing and advertising channel for brands as streaming networks bolster their subscription offerings. They’re becoming a conduit for delivering engaging, personalized campaigns that drive brand awareness, product discovery, in-store traffic and conversions. Roku is helping drive this new era of shoppable …

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Investigating the Evolved Customer Journey: Trends, Challenges & Priorities 28:28

4M ago28:28

28:28

Retailers know that digital influences the customer journey, from initial awareness to post-purchase. So why is there still such a staggering divide between consumers’ digital and physical brand experiences? We explore the gaps, challenges and opportunities on this week’s Retail Remix with Justin Racine and Zach Zalowitz of Perficient. Together wit…

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Pine Beetles and Forest Management Concerns | Ep 19 44:14

4M ago44:14

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Pine beetle outbreaks are usually not the result of one stress factor, but the cumulative result of several possible variables that lower pine vigor. Join us, along with Dr. John Riggins, Mississippi State University, as we discuss pine beetle biology and environmental conditions leading up to problems with pine beetles. For questions or comments, …

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How Juxtapose is Shaping Tomorrow’s Brands 29:37

4M ago29:37

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Juxtapose positions itself as a “creation-oriented investment firm,” which means their investment process is based on businesses that don’t exist yet. Focusing on industries that are under-served, Juxtapose’s team then harnesses the power of entrepreneurialism and an investment firm’s diligence to identify and invest in new business opportunities. …

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Celebrating 200 Episodes: Our Top 5 Geek-Out Moments 34:08

4M ago34:08

34:08

Four years and 200 episodes later, we’re celebrating how far the retail industry and the Retail Remix podcast have come! What better way to do that than to listen back to the conversations that sparked some of the show’s top geek-out moments? Listen to find out which guests drove some of our most thought-provoking conversations on: Omnichannel stra…

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How Stitch Fix Blends the Art and Science of Merchandising 42:42

4M ago42:42

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Stitch Fix has access to rich data and insights to understand consumers’ wants, needs and behaviors. Additionally, it harnesses the unique knowledge and expertise of its styling and merchandising teams to ensure it is striking the right balance between personalized service and surprise and delight. During this episode of Retail Remix, Loretta Choy,…

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Are Brands Closing the Connected Retail Gap? 21:06

5M ago21:06

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Up to 81% of consumers say they prefer to shop with brands and retailers that have both online and offline channels, according to CI&T’s latest Connected Retail Report. This data point may not be surprising most, but it’s the underpinning of a lot of new trends around how consumers browse, compare and purchase products across channels, and Melissa …

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Listener Questions | Ep 18 56:05

5M ago56:05

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This month is the first Q&A episode. Brady and Shaun get to listener questions they have received since the first episode. They discuss taxes, some hardwood silviculture, and the northern long-eared bat. For questions or comments, email us at timberuniversity@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe directly to Timber University and follow NRU on Instagram, …

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Expanding the Retail Talent Pipeline 28:02

5M ago28:02

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Ron Thurston turned his passion for retail into the book Retail Pride and podcast series Retail in America. Now, he's turning his learnings speaking with retail leaders, associates and emerging talent alike into a new company: OSSY. During this episode of Retail Remix, he reflects on how his career pivot over the past three years has brought him to…

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Embracing Gen AI for Creative Impact 46:17

5M ago46:17

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Although generative AI has the power to shake up all retail functions, early use cases and success stories suggest that marketing, content and ecommerce teams have the most to gain. These teams are feeling more pressure to create relevant, impactful and on-brand content. Gen AI will allow them to accomplish all of this — and at scale. During this e…

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How Can Brands Elevate Their Stories in Stores? 35:41

5M ago35:41

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Digital channels and platforms make it easier for brand leaders to create and amplify stories at scale. However, many retail executives have learned that despite its power, digital can never replace the distinct value of physical environments. That’s why brands like Adidas, Converse, The North Face and Vans have tapped Starch Creative, a creative a…

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The Booth and Beyond: What NRF 2024 Tells Us About the State of the Industry 39:37

6M ago39:37

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The National Retail Federation drew 40,000+ attendees from across the retail realm who were eager to explore the hottest trends and tech — from AI to retail media and in-store optimization. During this week’s Retail Remix, host Alicia Esposito recaps the Big Show with Nicole Silberstein, Ecommerce Editor for Retail TouchPoints, and Phillip Jackson,…

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How Albertsons Media Collective is Driving Retail Media’s Evolution 27:08

6M ago27:08

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Over the course of his 20-year career, Harvey Ma has held roles at NielsenIQ and Roundel, the in-house marketing and advertising agency for Target. He also held several leadership positions at Target spanning marketing, merchandising and negotiations. Now, he’s taking his passion for retail and advertising to the next level as Vice President of Alb…

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Natural Regeneration of Pines | Ep 17 34:50

6M ago34:50

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Prior to active silvicultural management, natural regeneration propagated pine species across the South for millennia. Join the Timber University team and their guest, Dr. Michael Blazier with the University of Arkansas at Monticello, as they discuss this and what options still exist for the land manager wanting to utilize developed silvicultural t…

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How Solo Brands Creates Lasting Memories & Genuine Connections 30:55

6M ago30:55

30:55

PRODUCTION UPDATE: Shortly after this podcast launched, Solo Brands announced that John Merris would “mutually separate” from the company as President, CEO and Director starting on Jan. 15, 2024. Christopher Metz will replace Merris, beginning on the same date. The news comes on the heels of Solo Brands updating its fiscal 2023 guidance, decreasing…

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Retail Experts Reveal the Top 2024 Trends & Predictions 28:45

6M ago28:45

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The Retail TouchPoints editorial team engaged with 15 esteemed experts, analysts and strategists to determine which trends and technologies will influence the industry most significantly in 2024. All insights were curated in a multimedia recent report, but for this week’s special episode of Retail Remix, we’re highlighting four key themes that emer…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the New Internet: Emerging Tech for Embracing the Digital Revolution 45:02

7M ago45:02

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With his finger firmly on the pulse of the tech industry, Matt Maher, Founder of M7 Innovations, has helped brands across categories push creative boundaries to resonate with consumers in new ways. During this week’s Retail Remix, we’re replaying his session from the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2023, where he outlined the emerging technolog…

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Artificial Pine Regeneration | Ep 16 47:59

7M ago47:59

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Pine regeneration efforts often deviate from work in hardwoods due to genetic advances we have made in available planting stock choices. For this reason, artificial regeneration is typically chosen by land managers wishing to regenerate pines. Join Shaun and Brady, along with their guest speaker, Dr. Michael Blazier, Dean of College of Forestry, Ag…

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How 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. Creates Connection Through Unique Content Experiences 22:16

7M ago22:16

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1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., is a pioneer in the gifting and entertaining space. By taking a holistic approach to marketing and content strategy, this renowned retailer has captured hearts worldwide, transforming how we celebrate special moments and connect with one another. During this Retail Remix episode, we sat down with Jason John, CMO of 1-800-FL…

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What Can Retailers Learn from Cannabis Brands? 37:59

7M ago37:59

37:59

Once illegal and highly stigmatized, cannabis has become a legitimate, diverse and thriving market. Not only has the cannabis industry experienced significant growth over the past few years, it has also driven significant innovation in marketing, store design and customer experience. Despite this positive disruption, the cannabis retail space still…

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Digging into Thanksgiving Weekend Results: Trends & Predictions from Adobe Digital Insights 26:56

7M ago26:56

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Despite rumblings of a wary consumer, shopping results from Thanksgiving weekend reveal that consumers were eager to shop. For example, data from Adobe Digital Insights reveals that results from the weekend, especially Cyber Monday, beat initial projections. In this special episode of Retail Remix, host Alicia Esposito sits down with Vivek Pandya f…

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Designing for Success: How Technology Decisions Shape Store Ops Strategies 32:25

8M ago32:25

32:25

Results from Retail TouchPoints’ latest Store Ops Survey reveal that store ops budgets are increasing, and retailers are investing more in new in-store technology. As merchants strive to improve efficiency and personalize customer experiences, they need to ensure they’re prioritizing the right solutions, whether it be mobile devices, digital signag…

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How Liquid Death’s Unconventional Creative Strategy Fuels Digital Growth 46:18

8M ago46:18

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From leveraging social media to exploring marketplaces and strategic advertising, there are countless avenues to capture mindshare and carve a unique space for your brand online. You can find a shining example of this immense potential in the canned water company Liquid Death. In this episode of Retail Remix, we listen back to an exclusive conversa…

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Timber Trespass and Theft | Ep 15 38:28

8M ago38:28

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Timber trespass, is the unauthorized removal of trees, and can occur unintentionally where property boundaries are unmarked, unmaintained, or remote. Join us as we discuss this far reaching topic with Dr. Eric McConnell, an associate professor of forest business at Mississippi State University to talk with us about how to mitigate trespass and thef…

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Thoughtful Design: Inside Monica + Andy’s Approach to Children’s Apparel 40:25

8M ago40:25

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At Monica + Andy, thoughtfulness is at the core of everything the brand does. The team, led by founder and CEO Monica Royer, believes that every decision should be made by first considering the possible impact on customers, employees and the environment. This episode of Retail Remix highlights how this mindset applies to all aspects of Monica + And…

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Enter Kurt Geiger’s Colorful World of Luxury 36:51

8M ago36:51

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The luxury consumer is changing. She’s younger, more tech-savvy and embracing a hybrid of trends, from “quiet luxury” to bold colors and patterns. Kurt Geiger is adapting to these new realities while staying true to its UK roots – and is expanding globally along the way. During this week’s Retail Remix, Alicia Esposito chats with CEO Neil Clifford,…

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What Does Gen Z Really Want from Stores? 28:26

9M ago28:26

28:26

Gen Z’s spending power is growing. That’s why brands are focused on truly understanding their behaviors and preferences across all channels. To shed light on how Gen Z prefers to shop in stores, MG2 conducted a comprehensive study that included both qualitative and quantitative feedback. The results paint a detailed picture of this influential coho…

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From Pop-up to Permanence: The Inside Scoop on the Museum of Ice Cream 43:18

9M ago43:18

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Starting as a pop-up sensation, the Museum of Ice Cream quickly captured the hearts and minds of visitors. It also left an indelible mark on the retail landscape and has become a model for experiential retail. But what made it such a splash? Was it the innovative model, the creative marketing approach or something else entirely? During this Retail …

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Managing Timberlands for Multiple Use | Ep 14 54:13

9M ago54:13

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Several surveys indicate that non-industrial private forest landowners own land for reasons other than timber production. These reasons include aesthetics, wildlife-related recreation, and other natural resource-based activities.The term multiple use in natural resource management is straightforward: it is the management of lands for more than one …

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What Makes a Successful Celeb-Backed Brand? 43:40

9M ago43:40

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The celebrity-backed brand isn’t dying…it’s evolving. In fact, Leonard Brody, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Caravan, believes that these brands carry substantial weight and increasingly resonate with consumers thanks to the power of social media. Leonard would know. Caravan plays a secret role in building these brands behind the scenes, elev…

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Social Commerce Lessons from Brand Leaders: Content Marketing, Influencer Engagement and More 48:41

9M ago48:41

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At the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo (RICE), attendees learned that you can elevate your brand's presence, engage your audience and stand out in an increasingly competitive digital climate by tapping authentic content, partnerships with the right influencers, and healthy doses of experimentation. During this Retail Remix episode, we go back t…

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Substance and Simplicity: Exploring Hanna Andersson's Commitment to Trust, Community & Sustainability 31:47

10M ago31:47

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To its community of loyal customers, Hanna Andersson is so much more than just a children's clothing company. It’s a trusted brand that puts safety, quality and ethical production at the forefront to empower parents around the world. With a steadfast dedication to protecting childhood innocence, Hanna Andersson also aims to create spaces where pare…

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Differentiating Through Recommerce Experiences 31:14

10M ago31:14

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In an era where sustainability and environmental consciousness are at the forefront of consumer demands, the fashion industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint. Fortunately, technology is stepping in as a powerful ally in this quest for change. From digital samples to recommerce platforms, innovative solutions are …

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