15 episodes

Shopcast: Talking Retail Strategy is an in-depth look at the changes shaking the retail world. Hosted by A.T. Kearney partner and retail expert Michael Dart, Shopcast addresses topics such as new consumer values, generational and demographic trends, and emerging technologies and business models. Leading executives lend their voices to our discussions, including: Harvey Kanter, Chairman of the Board at Blue Nile, Michael Massey, former chairman at PetSmart, and David Jaffe, CEO of Ascena Retail Group.
Michael’s expertise is regularly featured in The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times, and also in his coauthored books Retail’s Seismic Shift and The New Rules of Retail.

Shopcast: Talking Retail Strategy Michael Dart

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 19 Ratings

Shopcast: Talking Retail Strategy is an in-depth look at the changes shaking the retail world. Hosted by A.T. Kearney partner and retail expert Michael Dart, Shopcast addresses topics such as new consumer values, generational and demographic trends, and emerging technologies and business models. Leading executives lend their voices to our discussions, including: Harvey Kanter, Chairman of the Board at Blue Nile, Michael Massey, former chairman at PetSmart, and David Jaffe, CEO of Ascena Retail Group.
Michael’s expertise is regularly featured in The Wall Street Journal and Financial Times, and also in his coauthored books Retail’s Seismic Shift and The New Rules of Retail.

    The New Psychology of the Consumer - and Dogmania!

    The New Psychology of the Consumer - and Dogmania!

    Blythe Jack, partner at TSG Consumer Group, joins Shopcast to talk about the psychology of the consumer and how it affects retailers.

    • 35 min
    Data Doesn't Lie: Competing Trends in Consumer Spend

    Data Doesn't Lie: Competing Trends in Consumer Spend

    Michael Dart welcomes Don Unser, Retail Group President of NPD Group and Marshal Cohen, Chief Industry Advisor of the NPD Group to discuss the current state of retail after this holiday season, and political climate.

    • 54 min
    Pharmacy: Retail Pharmacists to Gain Consumer Trust

    Pharmacy: Retail Pharmacists to Gain Consumer Trust

    Join Michael Dart as he interviews Brian Nightengale, Senior Vice President, Community & Specialty Pharmacy of AmerisourceBergen and President of Good Neighbor Pharmacy.

    • 32 min
    Walmart's Agile Response to Customer Expectations

    Walmart's Agile Response to Customer Expectations

    Michael Dart welcomes Steve Bratspies, Chief Merchandising Officer of Walmart and A.T. Kearney alum to Shopcast to discuss how retailers are adapting to the changes in customer demands.

    • 32 min
    The Shopping Revolution: Winning Customers

    The Shopping Revolution: Winning Customers

    Michael Dart welcomes author and acclaimed Wharton professor of retail, Barbara Kahn, to discuss how leading companies like Walmart, Warby Parker, Sephora and fast fashion have grown their customer base in the past few turbulent years.

    • 53 min
    Investing in Retail: Building a Business

    Investing in Retail: Building a Business

    Gerald Rittenberg, former CEO and Executive Chairman of Party City and Dana Telsey, CEO and Chief Research Officer of Telsey Advisory Group join Michael Dart on this episode of Shopcast.

    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
19 Ratings

19 Ratings

RS0563 ,

Highly recommended!

Thumbs up for the content! Michael Dart leads insightful discussions with the interviewers about the changes in the retail sector and how to keep up with the shift. I highly recommend Shopcast, especially if you’re interested in retail.

JPSILMI ,

Insightful and Digestable

Found Shopcast to be interesting and easy to listen to. Definitely subscribing.

Julian 25356 ,

Super informational!

I never thought I would learn as much as I do for Retail strategy but I was wrong...Michael Dart has some great and insightful interviews!

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