This week in retail, brought to you by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, and Ocampo Capital: Amazon launches a beauty store, Dick’s Sporting Goods embraces influencer marketing, and Wayfair is betting big on AI-powered shopping experiences. Plus, we break down Scheels’ digital signage expansion and Amazon’s growing marketplace presence. What do these moves mean for the future of retail technology, omnichannel strategy, and consumer engagement?
Tune in for expert insights on the latest retail trends shaping the industry!
[0:11] Show Introduction & Sponsor Spotlight
[1:19] Episode Overview & Host Introductions
[6:10] Amazon's New Beauty Store Launch in Milan: Expert Analysis & Market Impact
[14:20] Scheels' $11M Digital Signage Investment: Debate on ROI & Customer Experience
[24:55] Dick's Sporting Goods' Revolutionary Influencer Program: Employee Activation Strategy
[35:43] Wayfair's AI-Powered Shopping Tool "Muse": Innovation in Home Shopping
[42:40] Amazon's Game-Changing Mobile App Update: Cross-Platform Shopping Experience
[48:42] Lightning Round: Industry Hot Takes & Fun Retail Discussions
Key Moments:
Heated debate on digital signage ROI (16:30)
Insightful discussion on employee influencer programs (27:15)
Expert analysis of AI in retail (38:20)
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