Join me, Alexander Graf, in episode #126 of Commerce Talks as I dive into the personalized shopping revolution for men with Mahmoud Gao, founder of Mr. Draper. Recorded at the Seamless Conference in Riyadh, this episode explores how Mr. Draper is transforming the shopping experience for men in the Middle East. Mahmoud shares his journey from strategy consult ... Show More
Jan 2021
#46 Robert Meshew of Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply Talks Investments
In episode 46 of "Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf," I sit down with Robert Meshew, CIO of Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply, to explore how this unique retailer is navigating the digital transformation. Robert shares insights into Murdoch's journey from a brick-and-mortar staple i ... Show More
55m 39s
Nov 2022
#91 - E-commerce in Saudi Arabia: cultural understanding is key to success - Ronny Froehlich, GoldenScent
In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Ronny Froehlich, co-founder of GoldenScent, to explore the burgeoning e-commerce landscape in Saudi Arabia. Recorded at the Siemens conference in Riyadh, Ronny shares his journey from Germany to leading the Mi ... Show More
40m 45s
Feb 2023
#97 - Marketplace winners and losers - Tom McFadyen, McFadyen Digital
In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I sit down with Tom McFadyen of McFadyen Digital to explore the evolving landscape of marketplaces. We delve into the marketplace maturity model, examining the transition from traditional e-commerce to platform-based models. ... Show More
42m 42s
Oct 2024
From Instagram To The Aisles: Meta's Vision For Omnichannel Retailing
Alicia LeBeouf, the Head of retail and E-Commerce at Meta, shares insights on how the company is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance marketing strategies for retailers and brands. During a press breakfast at Groceryshop 2024, LeBeouf discusses the significant role ... Show More
10m 54s
Jul 2024
A Closer Look at Retail and eCommerce Trends Through the Lens of Athleisure - with Poonam Goyal of Bloomberg Intelligence
<p>Today's guest is Poonam Goyal, Sector Head and Senior eCommerce and Athleisure Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. Given post-pandemic retail and logistics trends, athleisure is frequently a 'canary in the coalmine' for many cross-sector business challenges. Poonam returns to t ... Show More
25m 58s
Nov 2024
Revolutionizing Online Shopping with Perplexity
<p>In this episode of the AI Hustle podcast, Jaeden Schafer and Jamie discuss the exciting new shopping feature introduced by Perplexity for pro users. They explore how this integration enhances user experience, simplifies product research, and presents new monetization opportuni ... Show More
11m 26s
Aug 2024
279-Aslak De Silva, CEO of Selfly Store, on AI in retail
Aslak De Silva, CEO of Selfly Store, discusses the innovative business model of intelligent vending machines and the use of AI in retail. The conversation covers topics such as the unique features of Selfly Store, the role of innovation in business, the impact of dynamic pricing, ... Show More
21m 7s
Jan 2025
NRF CEO Matthew Shay on Retail Innovation, AI, and the Future of the Industry | NRF 2025
In this special interview recorded from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio, Matthew Shay, President and CEO of the National Retail Federation, joins Omni Talk Retail live at NRF 2025 to discuss the future of the retail industry. From global macroeconomic challenges to the transformat ... Show More
16m 24s
Aug 2024
Vishal Dhawan, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Curb Mobility, on Learning from Challenges and Driving Innovation
Vishal Dhawan, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Curb Mobility, a ride hailing marketplace that connects you to professional drivers in cities nation wide. In this episode Vishal shares his journey of building, leading, and inspiring teams to launch scalable products that d ... Show More
32m 46s
Sep 5
Mercado Libre: E-commerce Empire - [Business Breakdowns, EP.227]
This is Matt Reustle. Today we are breaking down the Latam e-commerce Giant, Mercado Libre. My guest is Daniel Wu of Bristlemoon Capital. I was introduced to MELI about 15 years ago when it was still the eBay of Latam, and similar to a place that you revisit after a long time awa ... Show More
1h 13m
Feb 2025
David Heacock: A Logistics Genius Who Built an Empire on Air Filters
Imagine leaving a six‐figure Wall Street salary behind to chase a single, daring idea. In this episode, David Heacock shows you how he turned a basic product into a $250M empire. At 29, he left Wall Street to bet on air filters. That bet transformed into Filterbuy, now a $250 mil ... Show More
2h 1m