TRI Roundup: October 28, 2022

Welcome to the latest edition of?RETHINK Retail's TRI Roundup?for our?Top Retail Influencers’?(#TRI2022) top trending content! Our comprehensive list of retail experts, consultants, analysts, academics, journalists, and thought leaders are making waves in retail and shaping the opinions of retailers across the globe.

Check out our TRI Roundup to experience a snapshot of our influencers’ exciting new content from podcast episodes, articles, research, recognitions, and more—right here in RETHINK Retail’s LinkedIn newsletter!

THE RESILIENT RETAIL CLUB | Catherine Erdly, Founder and Retail Strategy Consultant of The Resilient Retail Club, sat down with Cherelle Brown of Kitsch Noir to discuss Charelle’s journey from the pages of Etsy to the shelves of some of the biggest retailers around, as well as diving into the creative process behind her range of greeting cards and stationery. The pair also discuss the deep meaningfulness of representation to Charelle, her customers and her community and how regardless of how busy and intense things get, you still need to ensure yourself a good quality of life. Listen to the full episode here.

THE VOICE OF RETAIL | In this recent episode, Michael LeBlanc, Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc., sits down with CommerceNext co-founder?Scott Silverman?and John Hazen,?Boot Barn?Chief Digital Officer. John describes his journey to working within a retail first brand and appreciating the cultural differences in any organization to be truly successful. Next, John talks about his deep attachment to ensuring a seamless shopping experience for his customers and the journey at Boot Barn to keep the focus and understand the power of their stores and the force multiplier that a well-architected digital strategy must become. Listen to the full episode here.

THE WATSON WEEKLY | Each week, Rick Watson, CEO and Founder of RMW Commerce Consulting, shares all the latest in the world of eCommerce. In this recent episode, Rick covers the Kroger?and?Albertsons?merger, the ultra-fast fashion site?Shein?resale launch, the launch of Toys “R” Us in 451?Macy’s stores ahead of?the holiday season, and the mixed predictions of the holiday quarter from advertising?and?eCommerce?analysts. Listen to the full episode here.

ARTICLE | Barbara Thau, Senior Features Editor, CO—,?shares this piece on how Hispanic App Entrepreneurs Find Success?Filling Market Void for Culturally Authentic Content. "Latino-run startup apps are tapping a growing Hispanic audience hungry for a broad mix of authentic, culturally nuanced content and services — from entertainment and education technology to digital talk therapy. They’re breaking new ground in a tech sector where Hispanic founders are underrepresented and Latino consumers are underserved." Read the full article here.

COMMENTARY | ?Steve Collinge, MD Insight Retail Group & Executive Editor Insight DIY, provides his insights on “How can retailers successfully navigate through the cost-of- living crisis?" In this article, leading minds from the world of retail and supply chain discuss this question with a focus on understanding the importance of range development, price and promotions and strategic supplier management. Read the full article here.

COMMENTARY | Brandon Rael, Strategy & Operations Leader at Capgemini Invent, shared his thoughts with the Smith Corona?team about the challenges retailers face with their over-inventoried situation heading into the holiday shopping season. "In a given holiday season,?retailers increase their inventory 3 to 4 times normal?to meet consumer demand. How did this problem arise and how are retailers managing it?"?Check out the full article here.

RetailAID | Gary Newbury, Strategic Advisor & Delivery Executive, sat down with fellow Top Retail Influencers Carl Boutet and Liza Amlani, as well as Roslyn Griner and Jeff Roberts, in the most recent episode of RetailAID to discuss "Pack and Hold," what factors may have contributed to the current situation, and explore whether “Pack and Hold” is a viable long-term strategy. Watch the full episode here.

RCCA?Tune In:?Learn with Me | Christine Russo, Retail Consultant and Founder of the Retail Creative and Consulting Agency, sat down with?Paul Cash Author of 'Humanizing B2B' in this recent episode of Learn with Me. The pair discuss their shared belief that The B2B Institute?is doing a great job of serving the industry and elevating awareness. Watch the full episode here.

ROUND TABLE | Gautham Vadakkepatt, Associate Professor of Marketing at?George Mason University recently hosted this panel discussing current consumer behavior changes. Joined by fellow Top Retail Influencer Greg Buzek, President at?IHL Services,? as well as colleagues Lisa Kinney, VP, Customer & Market Intelligence at Albertson Companies,?Georgina Nelson, Founder & CEO at?TruRating, and?David Leibowitz, GM, Retail & Consumer Goods Industry at?Microsoft, the panel uncovers both short and long-term?economic,?supply chain?and consumer trends and how retailers respond to shifting expectations brought on by the pandemic. Watch the full video here.

Join Top Retail Influencer Liza Amlani, Principal and Founder of?The Merchant Life for this upcoming webinar: Sleighing the Holidays with Smart Retail Execution!?Liza will be joined by Mike Byers, Senior District Supervisor at?Nintendo,?Matt Martin, VP of Product Strategy at?Movista,?Morgan Petty, Lead Retail Analyst at?RETHINK Retail,?and Brad Barritt, VP of Operations at?SASR Workforce Solutions, to learn what the top CPG brands and retailers are doing this holiday season to ensure perfect in-store execution. Share with your network and register here!

Check out another webinar from RETHINK Retail: Grocery Trends 2022 and Top Highlights from?Groceryshop featuring Top Retail Influencers Stewart Samuel, Andrea K. Leigh, Michael LeBlanc, and Bryan Gildenberg. In this webinar, our panel of retail experts will explore what grocers need to keep their eyes on right now and the best strategies for surviving the ongoing transition into fully digitized services. Register here!

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