Retail Corner: New Normal in Retail Technology & Business

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Retail Corner: New Normal in Retail Technology & Business

A deeply informative bi-weekly podcast by Proxima360 on New Normal in Retail Industry. We cover current retail landscape, best of breed products and retail business best practices. Tune in to listen to retail experts and community thinkers on retail industries current trajectory as well as future projections.

  1. The Ethical Supply Line: Audits, Accountability, and Action. - Roger Mayerson

    APR 4

    The Ethical Supply Line: Audits, Accountability, and Action. - Roger Mayerson

    Join us for an eye-opening episode featuring Roger Mayerson, SVP of Logility, as he dives into the future of sustainable and transparent supply chains. Discover how smart audits, ethical sourcing, and data-driven decisions are transforming global logistics. Don’t miss this exclusive conversation with a true industry leader!   About our guest, Roger Mayerson: Roger Mayerson serves as SVP, Industry Principal of Apparel and Soft Goods for Logility, a leader in AI-first supply chain planning software. Roger is an industry veteran and change agent with a proven record in maximizing top and bottom line revenue and improving shareholder value. He specializes in the creation and implementation of retail and apparel strategies that drive sales, reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and build successful teams. He has deep industry knowledge on sourcing products from socially responsible and sustainable vendors that provide excellent quality and supply chain performance. Roger was named as a “2021 Pros to Know” by industry publication Supply & Demand Chain Executive and recognized for his commitment to helping shape the digital future of supply chain. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogermayerson/ Website: https://www.logility.com/ About Retail Corner Podcast: Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: podcast@retailcorner.live

    28 min
  2. From Clicks to Conversions: Using AI for Performance Marketing. -Cooper Harris

    JAN 13

    From Clicks to Conversions: Using AI for Performance Marketing. -Cooper Harris

    Exciting Episode Alert! Join the Retail Corner Podcast as we chat with Cooper Harris, CEO and founder of Klickly, about leveraging AI for performance marketing. Discover how Klickly's innovative approach drives user clicks, maximizes conversions, and transforms retail experiences. Don’t miss this insightful conversation! Tune in now! About our guest, Cooper Harris: Cooper Harris is a California-based entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Klickly, a data-driven, AI platform that powers distributed commerce. Cooper has won Los Angeles Business Journal's “Innovator of the Year,” InformationAge’s Women in I.T. “Entrepreneur of the Year,” was nominated for Google’s “Young Innovator” award, L’Oreal’s “Digital Woman of the Year,”and was named by Adobe as a “Top Data Thought-Leader” at Cannes, alongside execs at JP Morgan Chase and Burger King. Harris invented a data technology that leverages AI to facilitate distributed commerce on 5M online destinations. This significant innovation creates a significant efficiency in the market – the platform's machine-learning identifies best-fit matches for commerce opportunities and uses sophisticated algorithms to understand the consumer to both promote and power transactions. Cooper has been invited to speak on eCommerce, tech, data, and AI at international summits including the United Nations, CES, Cannes Lions, Money 20/20, SXSW, ShopTalk, Sundance, Los Angeles TechWeek, London Technology Conference, and Jason Calacanis’ LAUNCH Scale. Harris speaks on topics including data / A.I. / Retail Tech, fostering women in STEM, and disrupting the status quo using technology and innovation. Cooper also writes about eCommerce, innovation, data and AI, and using tech to change the world. She has contributed to Forbes and HuffPost and has been featured in Inc., Fast-Company, Entrepreneur, Mashable, Women2.0 and more.   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooperharris/ Website: https://klickly.com/ About Retail Corner Podcast: Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: podcast@retailcorner.live

    19 min
  3. 12/31/2024

    Retail Insights: Developing Smarter Strategies. - Dion Rooney

    Join us for an exciting Retail Corner podcast episode featuring Dion Rooney, VP of Retail Industry Solutions at Rimini Street, as he dives into the world of smart retail strategies. Discover how innovative approaches can transform customer experiences and drive success in a competitive retail landscape. Don’t miss this insightful discussion—listen to it now! About our guest, Dion Rooney: Dion Rooney is an accomplished information technology executive with over 35 years of success in retail businesses. As Vice President of Retail Industry Solutions at Rimini Street, Rooney is responsible for global strategy and business development to build and grow revenues across the retail industry. Rooney is Rimini Street’s thought leader for all things related to retail both internally and externally and also establishes and maintains strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, partners, and customers to understand their needs, support their innovation strategy, and ensure ongoing satisfaction. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dion-rooney/ Website: https://www.riministreet.com/ About Retail Corner Podcast: Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: podcast@retailcorner.live

    21 min
  4. Runway to Revenue: Strategies for Fashion Retailers. -Ranu Coleman

    11/20/2024

    Runway to Revenue: Strategies for Fashion Retailers. -Ranu Coleman

    In this episode on Retail Corner Podcast, Ranu Coleman, Head of Marketing at PatPat, shares expert insights on innovative marketing strategies for fashion retailers. Learn how to connect with modern consumers, leverage digital tools, and create impactful brand experiences in a competitive market. About our guest, Ranu Coleman: A seasoned marketing and communications leader with deep experience in the retail/fashion space, Ranu Coleman serves as Head of Marketing for PatPat, overseeing global marketing strategy, driving brand and product awareness, and customer acquisition and engagement. Prior to PatPat, Coleman held marketing roles across a variety of fashion and retail brands. She most recently served as Chief Marketing Officer for Azazie, the direct-to-consumer bridal company focused on high-quality, custom-fit, affordable bridesmaid dresses and wedding gowns. Previously she held the role of director of marketing for a cutting-edge tech company, ASD, following consulting for Sephora, where she led the rollout of a new urban location prototype, Sephora Studio. Coleman served as manager, brand marketing for equestrian footwear and apparel brand Ariat International after a similar post for Dreamwear, facilitating strategic partnerships with national brands including Nicole Miller, Skinnygirl by Bethany Frankel, Playboy, The Kendall + Kylie brand, and Laura Ashley. Ranu received her bachelor's degree in political science from UC Irvine and her professional designation program-visual communications degree from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). Ranu Coleman is married with two children and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranu-coleman-9a44884/ Website: https://www.patpat.com/ About Retail Corner Podcast: Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: podcast@retailcorner.live

    20 min
  5. Scaling Smart: Optimizing Retail with AI & Robotics. - Benjamin Bond

    10/24/2024

    Scaling Smart: Optimizing Retail with AI & Robotics. - Benjamin Bond

    Join us for an exciting podcast episode on the Retail Corner, featuring Benjamin Bond, VP of Strategy and Business Development at Simbe, as he discusses the transformative role of AI and robotics in retail. Discover how these technologies are shaping the future of shopping experiences, optimizing operations, and driving innovation in the industry.   About our guest, Benjamin Bond: Benjamin Bond is VP of Strategy & Business Development at Simbe, helping hone the company's strategic direction and drive the adoption of AI and robotics in retail. Recognized as a leading strategist, Bond has guided global retailers through complex transformation journeys during his tenure at top consultancies, including Kearney and Accenture. Bond believes that one of retailers' next critical evolutions will be unlocking untapped in-store data to drive operational excellence. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamingrbond/ Website: https://www.simberobotics.com/ About Retail Corner Podcast: Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com

    21 min
  6. Retail Returns: Unpacking the Challenges and Strategies. - Amena Ali

    10/02/2024

    Retail Returns: Unpacking the Challenges and Strategies. - Amena Ali

    On today's podcast, Amena Ali, CEO of Optoro, discusses the challenges of retail returns management, emphasizing the need for a seamless customer experience. She highlights how returns are a critical touchpoint that can make or break customer loyalty. Ali outlines strategies such as leveraging technology to streamline processes, using data analytics to predict return patterns, and improving sustainability by minimizing waste. These approaches help retailers reduce costs while delivering a hassle-free return experience, fostering customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. About our guest, Amena Ali: Amena Ali has an exceptional track record with more than 25 years experience in delivering value for customers, spearheading software innovation, and growing SaaS and software businesses. As CEO of Optoro, the leading software platform for retail returns, Amena is leading the company to record growth, overseeing new product launches and partnerships, and major customer wins. Optoro’s Returns Management System, used by retail’s most iconic brands, such as GAP, American Eagle and Best Buy, recently surpassed 200M returns. The company’s software platform makes retail returns simple and efficient, reducing waste and enabling circularity. In 2023, Amena was named to the Forbes 50 Over 50 Innovation list, and recognized as one of DC’s Tech Titans. This year, she was named a Washington Business Journal Diversity in Business Award honoree. Amena previously served as CEO of Airside Mobile and VividCortex. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amenaali/ Website: https://www.optoro.com/ About Retail Corner Podcast: Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com

    32 min
  7. 09/05/2024

    Retail Secure: Navigating Cyber Risks in the Digital Age. -Mike Kiser

    Welcome to the Retail Corner Podcast! In this episode, we have a special guest, Mike Kiser, Director of Strategy and Standards at SailPoint. Mike dives deep into the world of cybersecurity in retail, exploring the unique challenges faced by retailers in today's digital landscape. From safeguarding customer data to navigating complex regulatory requirements, Mike shares insights on how retailers can stay ahead of evolving threats and build a robust cybersecurity strategy to protect their businesses and customers. Don’t miss this essential discussion! About our guest, Mike Kiser: Mike Kiser is a security strategist and evangelist at SailPoint. He holds a panoply of industry positions over the past 20 years—from the Office of the CTO to Security Strategist to Security Analyst to Security Architect—that might imply otherwise. In spite of this, he has designed, directed, and advised on large-scale security deployments for a global clientele. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-kiser/ Website: https://sailpoint.com About Retail Corner Podcast: Host: Cole Koumalats Producer: Sachin Kumar Bhate Podcast Sponsor: Proxima360 Listen to other podcasts at: https://proxima360.com/retail-corner.podcast or https://retailcorner.live Subscribe our Podcast: Apple iTunes: https://apple.co/3eoeUdT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dvjpDJ Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3DFHXHw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3tkbhk1 Interested in being on our podcast? Submit request at: retailcorner@proxima360.com

    31 min

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    A deeply informative bi-weekly podcast by Proxima360 on New Normal in Retail Industry. We cover current retail landscape, best of breed products and retail business best practices. Tune in to listen to retail experts and community thinkers on retail industries current trajectory as well as future projections.

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