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