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Total Retail Talks is for retail executives who crave the knowledge and insights needed to stay successful in today's fast-paced industry. Through engaging talks and focused interviews, listeners take away useful information and practical advice from a full roster of retail experts, influencers and leaders.
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Total Retail Tech Insights was created as a resource for executives in the retail industry who seek information and solutions for their technology wants and needs. Through brief but in-depth interviews with subject matter experts and industry thought leaders, listeners take away actionable information and practical advice to help drive their technology road maps. From idea to implementation, Total Retail Tech Insights is the content retail executives need to optimize their use of technology ...
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Convenience Matters

National Association of Convenience Stores

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Whether it’s for food, fuel, drinks or snacks — about half of the U.S. population is at a convenience store every day. We sell 80% of the country’s fuel and we are 4% of the total U.S. economy. We’ll talk about what we see at stores — and what the future may hold — as long as it’s convenient.
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The Ad Project is your ultimate guide to conquering the world of digital advertising and retail media. While we specialize in unravelling the complexities of Amazon advertising, we explore the entire retail media landscape, providing you with comprehensive insights that empower you to excel in the rapidly evolving e-commerce industry. Our expert guests bring a wealth of knowledge to the table, ensuring you're equipped with the latest strategies and tactics to thrive in the highly competitive ...
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"Korcomptenz a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner that combines broad business knowledge, deep industry expertise in leading technology product suites of Microsoft, Salesforce, Azure and Advanced Analytics to deliver best-in-class Technology Transformation, with faster return on investment and reduced Total Cost of Ownership. We specialize in Manufacturing, Logistics, Distribution, Non-profit, Retail, Fashion & Apparel. With a unique proven implementation and support methodology that is time t ...
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Ecommerce Conversations is the long-running weekly podcast from Practical Ecommerce, hosted by ecommerce entrepreneur Eric Bandholz. •• Listen in as Eric interviews in-the-trenches founders and executives who address the essentials of launching, growing, and sustaining an online business. Hear their successes, mistakes, and plans — addressing customer acquisition, web traffic, marketing tactics, on-site conversion, shipping, favorite tools, funding, obstacles, and much more. •• New episodes ...
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NexxtLevel Brands Podcast

G. Steven Cleere - NexxtLevel Brands

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The “NexxtLevel Brands Podcast’ brings thought leaders and vital information and opinion to the Entrepreneurial Food, Beverage, and CPG Industry. Our audience is aimed at up-and-coming entrepreneurs in the CPG industry and people who have an idea for a product or service that fits in that realm. The show’s emphasis is on disrupters and thought-leaders, but also tips from veterans and key suppliers that would help fellow CPG professionals achieve their goals. NexxtLevel Brands Podcast touches ...
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In episode 459 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Brett Herskowitz, senior manager of loyalty at The Vitamin Shoppe, the global, omnichannel specialty retailer and wellness lifestyle company. Listen in as Herskowitz provides an overview of The Vitamin Shoppe's revamped loyalty program, Healthy Awards (1:20), the factors th…
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From the corporate “police function” to nitpickers and fault finders, there are many myths around internal audits. We're debunking these myths and sharing how you can benefit from the process. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Kara Falco, Director of Internal Audit at Casey’s At Casey’s, Kara manages a team of 13 and has participated and pres…
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Lukas Tanasiuk once paid a firm to redesign his Shopify site, a seller of electric scooters. The result was slow page loads and his efforts to improve them. What he found, he says, was a lot of false claims. "I discovered corruption among folks who say they are page-speed optimizers," he says. Page-speed optimization became Tanasiuk's next opportun…
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Food sales continue to grow at convenience stores, especially during a few key dayparts. However, competition from QSRs could encroach on your sales. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: David Portalatin, Senior Vice President and Industry Advisor, Food and Foodservice, Circana David is a trusted industry advisor who works closely with leading f…
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Corey Wilks is a clinical psychologist turned business coach. He helps entrepreneurs and creators improve their mindset and overcome self-imposed obstacles. He says a common obstacle is overthinking a problem. Others involve perfectionism, doubt, and even fear. In this episode, he addresses those mental hurdles and more. For an edited and condensed…
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In episode 458 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Gerardo Soto, vice president of brand marketing and sports partnerships at Lowe's, a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. Listen in as Soto details the retailer's partnership with global soc…
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A look at the top 50 fuels retailers by efficiency—including sales at the pump and inside the store—and what you can learn from them. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guests: Brian Norris, Executive Director of Retail Fuels, OPIS Brian has been with OPIS for nearly 20 years. Over the last 13 years, Brian's focus has been ensuring the accuracy and i…
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Natalie Mounter is a stay-at-home mom and entrepreneur. Her company, Totally Dazzled, sells craft supplies for weddings and creative projects. She says the business has prospered due to other stay-at-home moms — her employees and affiliates. "Being a stay-at-home mom and hiring other stay-at-home moms has been key to our success," she stated. In th…
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In episode 457 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Margot Grinberg, president of Movado, an iconic Swiss watch brand recognized for design innovation and excellence, and senior vice president of e-commerce for Movado Group, one of the world's premier watchmakers. Listen in as Grinberg provides an overview of the Movado bran…
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When you talk to shoppers who seek out businesses, one unique advantage rises to the top — they want to shop at places that have a true understanding of the communities they serve. In other words, they act local. How can your business be seen as a community champion? Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Erin Wroge, Senior Director of Energy Mark…
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Bill D'Alessandro is a 14-year ecommerce owner. Natural Dog Company, an omnichannel seller of canine health products, is his eighth brand. "My niche is acquisition entrepreneurship," he stated. 'll buy a small brand, grow it, improve it, and eventually sell it." Along the way, he's learned lessons such as focus, industry selection, and product pric…
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In episode 456 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Alok Jain, senior director of CRM, loyalty and marketing analytics at West Marine, the nation's leading omnichannel provider in the marine aftermarket. Listen in as Jain discusses his career background in the loyalty space (1:00), an underutilized aspect of CRM (customer re…
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On June 10, 1964, a convenience store outside Denver sold 124 gallons of gas and ushered in the modern era of self-serve fueling. Today, c-stores sell that much gas every 0.02 seconds. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: John Roscoe, convenience industry icon John was named one of the “50 most influential people in convenience store industry” b…
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Shahzad Chagani runs operations for PE Energy, a Houston, Texas-based supplier of industrial equipment and supplies. The company collects leads online from worldwide B2B buyers and relies on its Colombia-based sales team to convert them into sales. "Colombia is pretty Westernized," Chagani stated. "We find a lot of college-educated talent there." I…
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In episode 454 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Allison Ferguson, head of customer loyalty at Honda, a manufacturer of automobiles, motorcycles, and battery-powered equipment. Listen in as Ferguson discusses her role at Honda (0:50), what she enjoys about working in loyalty at the company (1:35), how Honda is engaging wi…
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Summary In this episode, Joe Shelerud interviews Corey Brown from buffaBRAND Marketing about AI image generation and its potential impact on advertising. They discuss the various tools available, the importance of having a strong creative foundation, and the challenges of using AI to generate realistic and effective images. They also explore the fu…
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Every July 24, roughly 1 in 5 convenience stores—and a growing list of supplier partners—celebrate the heroes in their communities. The event, 24/7 Day, draws enormous media coverage and brand awareness for participating companies. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guest: Stephanie Sikorski, NACS VP Marketing, and Executive Director, NACS Foundation…
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For years Brandon Eley's online shoe company, 2BigFeet, prospered by reselling prominent brands. But the profit margins slowly narrowed as did the sources for large footwear sizes, Eley's niche. The solution is Michael Ellis Footwear, Eley's direct-to-consumer brand, launched in 2021. "We finally decided to take matters into our own hands," he said…
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In episode 42 of Total Retail Tech Insights, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Jonathan Silver, CEO and co-founder of Engage People, the solution and execution partner for your company’s loyalty and incentive strategy. Listen in as Silver provides an overview of the business (0:50), his professional background (4:25), Engage People's pay-with-p…
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In episode 453 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Kristy Westrup, chief merchandising officer of IPSY, the beauty industry's most powerful marketing platform and the world's largest beauty membership. Listen in as Westrup provides an overview of the company (0:55), discusses her role at IPSY and professional background (2:…
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Data shows that 9 in 10 people who work in local shops have experienced verbal abuse over the last year. The ASC's ShopKind program unites retailers to address these behaviors. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard About our Guests: James Lowman, Chief Executive, Association of Convenience Stores (U.K.) James was appointed ACS chief executive in 2006. He has led …
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Mickey Friedman co-launched Flair.ai in 2022, a year after graduating from the University of Chicago. The company, which has raised $5 million in seed funding, deploys artificial intelligence to perfect product photos, providing entire virtual scenes and setups. The process, Friedman says, dramatically lowers the cost of photo shoots while improvin…
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In episode 452 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Ashley Hubka, senior vice president and general manager of Walmart Business, the retailer's dedicated omnichannel experience for businesses and nonprofits. Listen in as Hubka provides an overview of the business unit (1:25), how Walmart identifies small business shoppers at…
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The 2024 NACS State of the Industry Summit delivered insights on c-store industry performance metrics. Hear how this year is shaping up and the tools you need to make data-driven decisions. Hosted by: Jeff Lenard and Chrissy Blasinsky About our Guest: Chris Rapanick, Managing Director, NACS Research Chris oversees the day-to-day operations of NACS …
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Retail sales continue to outperform expectations - in both the US and in key European markets. Yet analysts are still waiting for that slowdown that was supposed to be driven first by inflation - and then by higher interest rates. Yet, consumers are proving resilient - but for how long? Long term a lot is likely to come down to the retailers themse…
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