Retail isn’t dead—it’s transforming. Laura Marrero, Partner and Strategy Director at Gensler, reveals why the best brands are rethinking stores as experiences, not just points of sale.
We explore the “PhD” of retail—Physical, Human, Digital—and why the future is less about malls and more about destinations that build belonging. From Westfield Century City t ... Show More
Sep 9
Why AI Can't Teach Taste w/ Brooke Hopper | Ep 450
Brooke Hopper is Adobe’s first Senior Principal Designer, and one of the people building Firefly from the inside. She tells Chris why Adobe licenses every image it trains on and pays the artists behind it, why she still gets bad results out of the tool she helped build, and why s ... Show More
25m 45s
Sep 2
Know When to Quit w/ John Lee | Ep 449
John Lee went from selling prawn crackers and used game cartridges as a teenager to closing property deals with none of his own money, and eventually building a career across real estate, sales training, social media, and AI. In this conversation, Chris Do and John break down WII ... Show More
27m 22s
Aug 26
Scaling A Solo Creative Business w/ Matt Essam | Ep 448
Matt Essam, author of The Creative Studio Roadmap, joins Chris Do for a live episode recorded in front of a studio audience to break down the pillars of turning a solo creative business into one that scales: differentiation, communication, and delivery. Chris and Matt pull audien ... Show More
44m 18s
Mar 2022
Where Consumers Will Buy | Retail Reborn Season 2
<p>Associate professor Thomas J. Campanella, ‘Godmother of the Metaverse’ Cathy Hackl and Stôur Group co-founders Sonny Gindi and Eden Melloul join Doug Stephens, founder of Retail Prophet, to discuss how physical and virtual consumer landscapes are evolving to meet next-gen cons ... Show More
37m 55s
Apr 2022
What Consumers Will Buy | Retail Reborn Season 2
In the final episode, professor of psychology Sheldon Solomon, Depop’s head of sustainability Justine Porterie, The Fabricant’s head of content and strategy Michaela Larosse and Chloé's chief sustainability officer Aude Vergne join retail futurist Doug Stephens to explore how evo ... Show More
40m 20s
Sep 2024
The Shifting Landscape of Retail and E-Commerce with Alexis Azzie
<p> </p><p>She discusses the evolution of retail in the digital age, key milestones, and the importance of blending media with broader marketing strategies. Alexis delves into the impact of COVID-19 on online commerce, challenges faced by brands in the DTC model, and the role of ... Show More
43m 31s
Feb 2024
#138 - The evolution of the DIY shopping experience - Giulia Staffieri, Leroy Merlin
In this episode, we chat with Giulia Staffieri the Chief Marketing, Sales, and Omnichannel Officer, at Leroy Merlin. We learn about the DIY business model in Italy and their unique DIY store experience, which is more like a boutique and offers fully integrated services. Giulia al ... Show More
29m 32s
Mar 2021
237. Female Founder: Reimagining Your Business Journey with Lara Van Slyke of Lara B. Designs
Ep. 237: Today we are joined by our very special guest, Lara Van Slyke, founder of Lara B. Designs! From designing to making and selling, Lara has built a widely profitable business for her handmade leather handbags. Through growing and scaling her business, she has been able to ... Show More
33m 52s