Digital Front Door

By Scott Benedict

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Episodes: 81

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The Digital Front Door explores how technology is reshaping the retail industry and redefining the in-store customer experience. Each episode features conversations with industry leaders, innovators, and solution providers who are driving change at the intersection of digital tools and brick-and-mortar retail. From AI-powered shopping carts to retail media, personalization, and operational efficiency, the show dives into the strategies and solutions that help retailers improve shopper engagement, increase loyalty, and grow revenue. Listeners can expect practical insights, forward-looking ideas, and real-world examples of how the “digital front door” is opening new opportunities in retail.


Episode Date
Ep. 16 - Strategy Over Tactics: Scaling to Retail Giants
May 11, 2026
Retail Media is Getting Crowded...And that's a Problem
May 11, 2026
The Death of Search...Just Not Yet
May 04, 2026
Ep. 15 - Retail Innovations 21 - Global Retail Trends & What Leaders Should Do Next
Apr 27, 2026
Electronic Shelf Labels: Technology, Fear and the Reality of Retail Pricing
Apr 27, 2026
Before They Buy: What Retailers Still Don't Understand About the Modern Shopper
Apr 20, 2026
Ep. 14 - Beyond the Dashboard: How Data & Analytics Are Powering the Next Generation of Retail
Apr 13, 2026
Retail in 2026: Navigating Peak Ambiguity
Apr 13, 2026
Out-of-Stock is Algorithmic Suicide
Apr 06, 2026
Ep. 13 - From DSS To Scintilla: The New Data Playbook For Walmart Suppliers with Jeff Clapper
Mar 30, 2026
From SEO to AEO: Is your PDP Machine Readable?
Mar 30, 2026
Your PDP Isn't Creative - It's Predictive
Mar 23, 2026
Ep. 12 - How Ai and Creative Automation are Redefining Omnichannel Merchandising with David Feinleib
Mar 16, 2026
Review Velocity: The Hidden Algorithmic Fuel
Mar 16, 2026
44% of your Retail Media Budget is Probably Wasted
Mar 09, 2026
Ep. 11 - Compliance, Chargebacks, and Cash Recovery with Greg Porlier
Mar 02, 2026
Page 1 or Bust: The New Planogram
Mar 02, 2026
Retail Leadership in a Modern Age
Feb 23, 2026
Ep. 10 - Searchable Video: The Next Retail Edge with Vyrill's Ajay Bam
Feb 16, 2026
What Retailers Can Learn from Competing with Costco
Feb 16, 2026
When AI Stops Asking Permission
Feb 09, 2026
Ep. 9 - From Static Signs to Smart Screens | With Kevin Bridgewater
Feb 02, 2026
Preparing Retail For AI Shopping Agents
Feb 02, 2026
When AI Becomes the Shopper
Jan 26, 2026
Ep. 8 - Omnichannel Packaging Power
Jan 19, 2026
Luxury Retail Lost Its Touch, Can Tech Bring It Back
Jan 19, 2026
Retail’s Secret Weapon: Accelerators
Jan 12, 2026
Ep. 7 - How Creator Commerce Works
Jan 05, 2026
Stores Aren’t Dead. They’re Evolving
Jan 05, 2026
The End of Easy Amazon Money
Dec 29, 2025
Ep. 6 - Shrink Is More Than Theft
Dec 22, 2025
AI + People = Retail’s Real Future
Dec 22, 2025
Bundle the Feast, Own the Shopper
Dec 15, 2025
Ep. 5 - Your Tech Stack Isn’t Broken, Your Org Chart Might Be
Dec 08, 2025
Store-First Thinking Is Holding Retail Back
Dec 08, 2025
Bakery’s RFID Pivot: Faster Counts, Fresher Shelves, Less Waste
Dec 01, 2025
Ep. 4 - How To Organize Around The Consumer
Nov 24, 2025
Retail’s Next Operating System
Nov 24, 2025
How AI Agents Rewire Retail and CPG
Nov 17, 2025
Ep. 3 – Your Store Is the Strategy
Nov 10, 2025
Retail Media in Grocery: From Side Hustle to Growth Engine
Nov 10, 2025
Inside the Digital Shift of Wholesale Clubs
Nov 03, 2025
Ep. 2 - Turn Store Data Into Revenue
Oct 27, 2025
Rethinking Retail Media for Small Brands
Oct 27, 2025
Reclaiming the Merchant’s Role in a Tech-Obsessed Retail World
Oct 20, 2025
Ep. 1 - Connecting Retail’s Sharpest Minds
Oct 13, 2025
Physical AND Digital: Rethinking Modern Retail Strategies
Oct 13, 2025
AI Training for All: Walmart’s Bold Workforce Move
Oct 06, 2025
Walmart's Bold Move into Live Commerce: Redefining the Collector Experience
Sep 29, 2025
How Texas A&M's Core Values Transform Modern Retail Excellence
Sep 22, 2025
RFID Revolution
Sep 15, 2025
Earnings Reveal the Power of Bargain Hunting
Sep 08, 2025
Sustainability at Retail 2.0: Commerce with Purpose
Sep 01, 2025
Personalization in Retail: How AI Shapes Your Shopping Experience
Aug 25, 2025
Experience is the New Anchor for Physical Retail
Aug 18, 2025
Retail's Great Reckoning: Why Stores are Closing Faster than Ever
Aug 11, 2025
Six Critical Challenges Facing Today's Retail Executives
Aug 04, 2025
Why Your Brand's Digital Experience Matters More Than You Think
Jul 28, 2025
From Cannes to Commerce: Retail Media's Growing Influence
Jul 21, 2025
Walmart vs Amazon: Battle for Your Smart TV Shopping Experience
Jul 14, 2025
Wholesale Clubs: Business vs. Consumer Focus
Jul 07, 2025
Walmart International: More Than Just Revenue Streams
Jun 30, 2025
Billionaires Behaving Badly
Jun 23, 2025
Balancing Technology and Trust: The Future of Responsible Retail Innovation
Jun 16, 2025
When Tariffs Hit the Shelf: A Retailer's Survival Guide
Jun 09, 2025
Loyalty in the Digital Grocery Cart
Jun 02, 2025
Email vs. SMS: Surprising Effectiveness Data for Retailers
May 26, 2025
Retail's Incomplete Sustainability Journey
May 19, 2025
Digital Revolution in the Grocery Landscape: How Economic Pressures are Reshaping Consumer Behavior
May 12, 2025
Specialty Retail's Journey Toward Seamless Omnichannel Experiences
May 05, 2025
The Hybrid Retail Revolution: Finding Balance in a Post-DTC World
Apr 28, 2025
How Tariff Policies Are Reshaping Retail and Tech Industries
Apr 21, 2025
How Walmart is Setting the Standard for AI Ethics
Apr 14, 2025
Shifting Standards: Lessons from Kroger's Leadership Shake-Up
Apr 07, 2025
Tariffs and Trade: Navigating the New Retail Landscape
Mar 31, 2025
Nordstrom and Macy’s Bold Move Towards Financial Clarity
Mar 24, 2025
Unlocking AI's Transformative Power in Retail with Expert Scott Benedict
Mar 17, 2025
Grocery is now an online business
Mar 10, 2025
Revolutionizing Retail: Navigating 2025 with Scott Benedict's Insights
Mar 03, 2025
Strategic Sourcing: Navigating Retail Challenges with Scott Benedict
Feb 24, 2025
Scott's Thoughts - Introduction
Feb 20, 2025