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Welcome to Retail Relates — where commerce gets personal.
Each episode brings you inside the world of global commerce — across retail, consumer services, hospitality, and brand marketing — through powerful human stories and the ever-evolving forces shaping what we buy, why we buy, and how we connect.
From entrepreneurs and icons to industry veterans and rising changemakers, we spotlight those redefining how people lead, create, and connect in a fast-moving world.
Hosted by our roundtable of industry experts, we offer a 360° view of the marketplace through honest conversations, lived experience, and practical insights that resonate.
Let’s get started — this is where the story of modern commerce comes to life.
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Finding the Fire: Shannon Flanagan on Retail, Resilience and Career Purpose
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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Retail Through a Nomadic Lens: Nick Harbaugh on Global Perspectives and Execution
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Finding Clarity in Complexity: Celeste Risimini-Johnson on Leading Retail at Scale
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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Leading Through Change: Vanessa LeFebvre on Curiosity, Courage and Conviction
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Empathy Before Automation: Ricardo Belmar on Retail, AI, and Leadership
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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From Fabric to Family: Kevin Lavelle on Building Brands That Solve Real Problems
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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From the Boardroom to the Pitch: Michael Smith on Building Teams, Tech, and Community
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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The Discipline of Leadership: Ken Hicks on Service, Strategy, and Success
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Designing for Connection: Elisa Servais on the Future of Experiential Retail
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Data, Decisions & Discovery: Katherine Black on Turning Insight into Impact
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Discipline, Drive, and Doing Good: Robert Irvine on Building Purpose-Driven Brands
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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From Steakhouses to Smart Cities: Kevin Kelley on Rethinking Space and Human Behavior
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Where Grit Meets Growth: Jeremy & Lila Stewart on the Hari Mari Journey
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Influencing Fashion and Culture: Erin Hawker on Building PR Platforms and Engagement
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Where Culture Meets Commerce: Alan Miller on Building Brands Fans Love
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Nostalgia, Grit, and the Open Road: Stephanie Stuckey on Reviving an American Iconic Brand
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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From the Marine Corps to the C-Suite: Tony Wells on Leadership, Brand, and Marketing Transformation
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Supply Chain Networks and Personal Networking: A Conversation with Guy Courtin
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Transformation at the Intersection of Retail and Services: A Conversation with Liz Allison
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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Customizing a Sustainable Future in Manufacturing: A Conversation with Roger Lee
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Building Connections and Curiosity in Modern Retail: A Conversation with Dominick Miserandino
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Mastering Customer Strategy and Marketing Leadership: A Conversation with Sheryl Adkins-Green
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Transforming Global Retail through Innovative Intelligence: A Conversation with Deborah Weinswig
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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Building Teams to Lead Retail Transformation: A Conversation with Theo Killion
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Empowering Change Through Reimagining Food Culture: A Conversation with Jamie Crummie
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Fashion Collaborations and Global Impact: A Conversation with Stacy Igel
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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Transforming Hospitality with People and Technology: A Conversation with Sherif Mityas
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Fostering Innovation in a Modern Retail Organization: A Conversation with Andy Laudato
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Balancing Art, Science, and Leadership in Retail: A Conversation with Deirdre Fitzgerald
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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Global Retail Development from Concept to Market: A Conversation with Liza Amlani
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Balancing Authenticity and Innovation in Marketing: A Conversation with Doug Zarkin
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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The Power of Empathy and Authentic Leadership: A Conversation with Ron Thurston
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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Navigating Global Retail Trends and Customer Behavior: A Conversation with Ghalia Boustani
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Revolutionizing The Customer Journey & Experience: A Conversation With Melissa Gonzalez
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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Optimizing Retail Success With Data & Analytics: A Conversation With Matt Salmonson
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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A Journey of Bold Choices and Marketing Mastery: A Conversation with Margaret Molloy
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Aug 22, 2024 |