The Retail Podcast (Video Feed)

Inside Rituals’ New Oxford Street Flagship: Design, Mind Oasis & Retail Innovation

​⁠ @RitualsCosmeticsGlobal ⁠ has opened its newest flagship at 297 Oxford Street, London. And it’s unlike anything the brand has built before.In this exclusive tour and interview, Alex Rezvan sits down with:
• Annemarie Forsyth — Managing Director UK & Ireland• Richard Lems — Executive Director Format & Design
Together, they reveal the design philosophy, customer-experience thinking, community strategy and the technology mindset that shaped this extraordinary store.
You’ll hear the story behind removing an entire floor to create a soaring atrium, how the Water Island anchors the brand experience, why the Mind Oasis is already fully booked for days, and how Rituals views the next five years of retail through wellbeing, community, and immersive physical spaces.
If you're in London, Rituals Oxford Street opens today.📍 297 Oxford St, London W1D 2JL
🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/
💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
 
--------
If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you.
➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.
*Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.*
--------📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates.https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/
📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com
--------⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome inside Rituals Oxford Street00:09 – Richard on the new flagship and design vision00:37 – Why this store is uniquely special01:07 – Removing floors, creating space & building the atrium01:33 – The Rituals tree and signature entrance experience01:39 – Designing the store path & creating constant discovery02:27 – Where the tour begins: Water Island02:48 – AnneMarie Forsyth joins the tour03:11 – Tourism vs local customers on Oxford Street03:30 – How Rituals activates community & loyalty03:50 – Mind Oasis demand and customer behaviour04:39 – The role of the Water Island in the customer journey05:03 – Demonstration of the Rituals three-step routine06:01 – How Rituals thinks about technology in-store06:41 – Empowering female leaders: AnneMarie’s advice07:48 – Returning to Richard for the second half of the tour08:14 – The energy shift when entering the Mind Oasis08:25 – Why the Mind Oasis matters for modern wellbeing09:06 – How design triggers a slower pace09:24 – Continuous improvement across 1400+ stores10:12 – Technology: invisible, supportive, never distracting11:13 – Community, relevance and premium hubs12:01 – Richard’s favourite parts of the store12:48 – Creating a home-like feeling through fixtures & lighting13:45 – Why lighting is undervalued in retail design13:55 – Invitation to visit the Oxford Street flagship--------#TheRetailPodcast #Retail, #Rituals, #RetailDesign, #OxfordStreet, #StoreOpening, #RetailExperience, #CustomerExperience, #RetailInnovation, #BeautyRetail, #LuxuryRetail, #Wellbeing, #MindOasis, #TheRetailPodcast, #RetailNews

Five stories: John Lewis’ vinyl‑driven ad; CBRE’s MAPIC signals; MINISO on Bond Street; retail parks rising; athleisure’s staying power.

Retail is back in force. Alex reports from Cannes at MAPIC on why capital is returning to physical retail. Simone unpacks the new John Lewis Christmas advert and how sentiment sells. We cover CBRE’s data, MINISO’s Bond Street bet, retail parks’ quiet surge, and why athleisure keeps compounding.
The 5 stories1. John Lewis Christmas advert 2025: Why nostalgia + vinyl is the most effective emotional shortcut this season.
2. MAPIC takeaways (CBRE): Investment is thawing; leasing momentum improves; prime rents keep edging up as footfall normalizes.
3. MINISO on Bond Street: Tourist gravity, pop‑culture IP, and an experience‑first flagship moment.
4. Retail parks’ resurgence: Value + access + parking = resilient openings and low vacancy.
5. Athleisure’s resilience: Demand holds; big‑box footwear/apparel remains a habit, not a fad.
🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/
💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast.https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1
--------Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.*
If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you.➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.
Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail.
*Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.*
--------📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates.https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/
📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com
--------🔗 References:
--------⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome from Cannes01:45 – Story 1: John Lewis Christmas advert (why it lands)05:10 – Story 2: MAPIC/CBRE: retail is back09:00 – Story 3: MINISO opens on Bond Street11:45 – Story 4: Retail parks are quietly winning13:30 – Story 5: Athleisure keeps compounding15:00 – Wrap & what to watch next--------#TheRetailPodcast # # #

Asia’s Retail Revolution: How Super Apps and Culture Are Redefining the Future | Ryf Quail x Low Ngai Yuen

Asia’s retail landscape is evolving faster than anywhere else on Earth—and this episode brings you the inside view.
Host Alex Rezvan sits down with Ryf Quail, Managing Director of NRF APAC, and Low Ngai Yuen, former Chief Merchandise & Marketing Officer at AEON Malaysia, board member at GDEX and OCK Group, and award-winning creative leader, to explore: • The rise of Chinese retail expansion across Southeast Asia • Why super apps like Grab, WeChat, and Alipay are reshaping loyalty and payment ecosystems • How influencer marketing is evolving into a listed industry • The future of responsible sourcing and supply chain transformation • The intersection of culture, experience, and intelligence in modern retail
Yuen also shares her vision for empowering women through her NGO WOMENgirls and reflects on storytelling, sustainability, and digital creativity.
This is Asia’s story—fast, mobile-first, and deeply human.
🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/
💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast.https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1
--------🎧 Listen to The Retail Podcast on your favorite platform:--------*Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.*
If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you.➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.
Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail.
*Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.*
--------📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates.https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/
📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com
--------⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Credits00:42 – Who is Low Ngai Yuen? From AEON to advocacy01:24 – Ryf Quail on APAC retail trends03:09 – China’s new retail push across Southeast Asia05:28 – Super Apps: Asia’s loyalty revolution08:30 – The data debate: Online vs offline insight10:06 – Malaysia’s influencer IPO: Content as capital11:18 – Gen Z and the content-driven retail economy13:13 – AI, authenticity & responsible storytelling13:55 – Sustainable sourcing: Raising regional standards17:15 – Rethinking corporate responsibility in Asia18:10 – Menopause retail & social innovation18:51 – Alex on culture, experience, and intelligence19:30 – Final reflections from Ryf19:55 – Outro & thank-yous
--------#TheRetailPodcast #RetailPodcast #FiveThingsFriday #RetailTrends #NRFAPAC #SuperApps #RetailAsia #AEON #GDEX #WOMENgirls #RyfQuail #LowNgaiYuen #RetailLeadership #DigitalTransformation #APACRetail #CultureCommerceIntelligence

AI Won’t Replace Merchandisers — It’ll Make Them Superhuman | Noah Herschman (Intel, ex-Microsoft)

AI, Merchandising & the Next Era of Retail with Noah (何诺亚) HerschmanAI isn’t replacing retail jobs — it’s enhancing them. In this episode of The Retail Podcast, host Alex Rezvan speaks with Noah (何诺亚) Herschman, Retail & Ecommerce Senior Executive and Global AI Strategist, about how artificial intelligence is transforming merchandising, pricing, and product lifecycle management.Noah has shaped ecommerce since the 1990s, with senior leadership roles at Amazon, eBay, Groupon, Staples, and nearly a decade at Microsoft as Retail Industry Architect. Now at Intel, he helps global retailers harness agentic AI to make smarter, faster, and more creative merchandising decisions.
🎯 Key topics:How AI augments (not replaces) human creativity in merchandisingWhat the “Merchandiser of the Future” looks likeWhy retailers miss real cultural signals (like K-Pop trends)The new era of intelligent forecasting and price elasticityBuilding trust in data and the rise of “agentic AI” assistants.
🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/
💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast.https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1
--------
--------*Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.*
If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you.➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.
Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail.
*Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.*
--------📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates.https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/
📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com
--------⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Why AI won’t replace creativity00:25 – Alex introduces the episode01:10 – Noah’s retail background03:30 – The hub of retail: getting assortment and pricing right05:08 – Human creativity meets AI analysis06:33 – Why retailers miss cultural signals07:30 – The merchandiser of the future10:29 – Agentic AI and scenario planning12:00 – Outcomes and financial implications14:15 – How AI transforms “open-to-buy” and promotions15:47 – Closing thoughts and next steps--------#TheRetailPodcast #  #RetailPodcast #AIinRetail #Merchandising #RetailInnovation #Ecommerce #RetailStrategy #IntelAI #RetailNewsAI #FutureOfRetail

Rosalía, Amazon, Calvin Klein, TikTok, JCPenney & Primark — Five Things Friday (USA)

The week’s six stories that shaped U.S. retail culture, told fast and with context.
Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak (NRF) open with Rosalía’s “Berghain” — a genre-bending track with Björk and Yves Tumor that shows how culture still drives commerce. Then come the hard numbers: Amazon’s plan to cut ≈ 30 000 corporate jobs (Reuters) and what it signals for hybrid work, efficiency, and morale.
Next, Calvin Klein’s Reels-first storytelling proves how emotional minimalism beats perfection in branding. They examine TikTok’s potential $14 billion Oracle-led divestment, and what a new owner could mean for algorithms and Shop visibility.
Holiday season brings optimism with JCPenney’s “It’s What They Thought That Counts” campaign — reframing value around thoughtfulness — and finally Primark’s accelerating U.S. expansion, where tactile, affordable retail wins against fast-fashion fatigue.
🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/
💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast.https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1
--------
--------*Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.*
If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you.➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.
Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail.
*Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.*
--------📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates.https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/
📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com
--------🔗 References:
Calvin Klein Reels: https://www.instagram.com/calvinklein/reels/
JCPenney Holiday Campaign: https://corporate.jcpenney.com/2025/10/28/jcpenney-reminds-america-that-this-holiday-season-its-what-they-thought-that-counts/
Primark U.S.: https://www.primark.com/en-us
Amazon Cuts (Reuters): https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/amazon-targets-many-30000-corporate-job-cuts-sources-say-2025-10-27/
TikTok for Business: https://ads.tiktok.com/business/en-US
Rosalía “Berghain” official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htQBS2Ikz6c
--------⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & intro00:00:34 – Rosalía “Berghain”: culture sets the shelf 👉 Watch video
00:04:23 – Amazon targets ≈ 30 000 corporate cuts (Reuters) → article
00:06:26 – Calvin Klein | Storytelling through Reels → instagram.com/calvinklein/reels/
00:08:13 – TikTok | The algorithm in the spotlight → ads.tiktok.com/business/en-US
00:09:45 – JCPenney | “It’s What They Thought That Counts” → corporate.jcpenney.com release
00:11:56 – Primark | Value retail’s American rise → primark.com/en-us
00:14:21 – Wrap & sign-off--------#TheRetailPodcast #Rosalia #Berghain #Amazon #CalvinKlein #TikTok #JCPenney #Primark #NRF #RetailPodcast #FiveThingsFriday #RetailTrends #HolidayRetail #CulturalCommerce #USRetail

ASOS IRL, New Look Bets on Loyalty, Topshop Plays Nostalgia, Outcast Fashion +Rosalía “Berghain”

Topshop leans into Millennial nostalgia with Cara Delevingne; New Look fires up “Club New Look,” targeting scale with a £30m digital push; and ASOS takes a ten‑day Carnaby Street pop‑up mainstream with 200+ curated pieces and partner brands. We examine whether pop‑ups create momentum, how loyalty must move beyond discounts, and why nostalgia only works when balanced with Gen Z culture cues. Bonus: a culture lens on Rosalía’s “Berghain” and what her fashion‑first storytelling means for retail discovery.
Related video mentioned: Rosalía — “Berghain” (Official): https://youtu.be/htQBS2Ikz6c?si=E65oy0YY9svYzEtB
🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/
💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast.https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1
--------*Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.*
If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you.
➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.
Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail.
*Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.*
--------📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates.https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/
📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com
--------⏱️ Timestamps00:00 — Cold open, mic check
00:00:50 — Intro & setup
00:07:46 — Topshop & nostalgia: why bringing back Cara Delevingne matters (millennial memory + brand reboot). ASOS plc
00:09:44 — “We’re rolling” moment
00:09:58 — ASOS Carnaby Street pop‑up: dates (7–16 Nov), 200+ pieces, partner brands (AllSaints, Carhartt WIP, Good American), Topshop/Topman edits, ASOS Collective & ARRANGE; early access for ASOS.WORLD members. ASOS plc
TheIndustry.fashion
00:12:31 — Pop‑ups: moment vs. momentum (what converts after the confetti)
00:15:03 — New Look “Club New Look”: first‑ever loyalty scheme; 25% welcome online discount; soft‑launch 500k sign‑ups; 800k target; part of the £30m digital acceleration. Fashion NetworkTheIndustry.fashion
00:17:27 — Loyalty that sticks: tiering + experiences blanket discounts (design principles)
00:18:48 — Culture lens: Rosalía’s “Berghain”—archival fashion references, cross‑genre collab power, and discovery loops. Harper's BAZAAR
00:19:27 — Why nostalgia alone won’t keep the lights on; balance with Gen Z cultural entry points (collabs, creators, drops). Vogue Business
00:21:28 — Wrap and next steps
--------🔗 References:
Lawreence (IG): https://www.instagram.com/lawreencee__/?hl=en
Outcast Clothing (IG): https://www.instagram.com/outcastclothing/?hl=en
Outcast Clothing (site): https://outcast-clothing.com/
New Look (site): https://www.newlook.com/uk
Topshop (site): https://www.topshop.com/gb/topshop
Rosalía — “Berghain” official link: https://youtu.be/htQBS2Ikz6c?si=E65oy0YY9svYzEtB--------#Rosalia,#Berghain,#ASOS,#CarnabyStreet,#OutcastClothing,#NewLook,#ClubNewLook,#Topshop,#CaraDelevingne,#UKRetail,#FashionBusiness,#RetailTrends,#GenZ,#MillennialNostalgia,#RetailPodcast,#RetailStrategy,#FashionMarketing,#ExperientialRetail,#RetailInnovation,#CulturalCommerce #theretailpodcast

What Makes Rituals Stores So Special?

Rituals’ Richard Lems reveals how the brand designs slow shopping at scale—lighting, layouts, and refits that reuse ~60% of furniture—plus the Oxford Street flagship and Mind Oasis.
About this episodeWe cover global consistency, the system of rolling improvements, sustainability baked into fixtures, and creative leadership habits you can steal tomorrow.
Guest: Richard Lems, Executive Director, Format & Design — Rituals.
🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/
💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast.https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1
--------*Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.*
If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you.
➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.
Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail.
*Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.*
--------📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates.https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/
📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com
--------🔗 References:
--------⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Cold open & hook00:00:58 Intro: Why Rituals designs for calm00:02:22 Global brand ambition beyond Europe00:03:01 “Slow shopping paradise”: lighting, pace, materials00:04:16 Evolution, not revolution: the two‑year roll‑back00:05:07 Every store matters: refits + system consistency00:05:19 Oxford Street flagship & Mind Oasis00:06:22 Standardize first, localize later00:06:43 Exporting ideas: Advent calendars & category traction00:09:02 Always in stores: continuous improvement culture00:09:48 Brand builders, not just retailers00:10:27 Sustainability by design00:11:10 Refits that reuse ~60% of furniture00:12:46 Keeping creativity alive at scale00:13:54 Supermarket lessons: pathing, hero placement00:15:04 China insights: shallow/wide layouts to invite entry00:16:20 Two‑second brand clarity00:17:30 Culture and ‘dinos’: why Rituals scales00:18:43 Oxford Street invite & close--------#TheRetailPodcast #Rituals #RetailDesign #ExperientialRetail #MindOasis #StoreDesign #Bcorp #Sustainability #GlobalRetail #SlowShopping

5 Retail Moves You Need to Know: Gap, Morrisons, AllSaints, DFS x Pinterest, Gen Beta

Five Things Friday — Gap’s London Comeback, Morrisons’ ESL Rollout, AllSaints Pop‑Ups, DFS x Pinterest, Gen BetaToday’s agenda: five moves reshaping UK retail—and what to do next.
NEWS FLASH LINE‑UP• Gap returns to London with three stores (Covent Garden, White City, Wembley) before Christmas.• Morrisons partners with VusionGroup to digitise pricing across all 497 supermarkets using ESLs.• AllSaints opens three UK pop‑ups (Bristol Cribbs Causeway now open; Battersea Power Station & Stratford next).• DFS teams with Pinterest on a gamified “What’s Your Thing? Collage Quest” that turns inspiration into shoppable boards.• Fashion is already talking about “Gen Beta” (babies born from 2025) — signalling a culture‑first decade ahead.
🌐 Visit Retail News.AI, your premium destination for the most relevant, cutting-edge information in the retail sector: https://retailnews.ai/
💬 Which of these trends do you think will shape the future of retail the most — and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
✅ Subscribe now and never miss a new episode of The Retail Podcast.https://www.youtube.com/@theretailpodcast?sub_confirmation=1
--------🎧 Listen to The Retail Podcast on your favorite platform:
--------*Welcome to the official YouTube channel of THE RETAIL PODCAST, the leading community for global retail leaders, innovators, and changemakers.*
If you are struggling to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry, looking for insights from major conferences like NRF, Shoptalk, and EuroCIS, or aiming to connect your digital funnels to physical events with measurable ROI, this channel is designed for you.➡️ Hosted by Alex Rezvan and joined by some of the most respected voices in the sector, The Retail Podcast brings sharp, actionable insights from industry veterans with backgrounds at Microsoft and Verizon, where projects worth over $1.5 billion were directed. Our mission is to help retailers and businesses that sell to retailers anticipate change, embrace technology, and unlock new growth opportunities.
Here you will discover exclusive interviews with executives and innovators, coverage of global retail conferences, analysis of technology and AI trends, in-depth explorations of fashion, grocery, luxury, and eCommerce, and thought leadership that keeps your strategy relevant all year long. As part of the RetailNews.AI ecosystem, this channel does more than report the news—it shapes the conversation on the future of retail.
*Subscribe now and activate notifications so you never miss the strategies, stories, and signals defining tomorrow’s retail.*
--------📲 Follow us on LinkedIn to stay connected with daily retail insights and industry updates.https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-retail-podcast/
📩 Contact us at: Sofia@theretailpodcast.com
--------🔗 References:
--------⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Cold open & welcome00:06 – It’s Five Things Friday (Friday, 24 October 2025)00:36 – Vibe check & banter00:58 – Host intro: Alex01:21 – Co‑host intro: Simon Hart (Need It Tonight)01:45 – Format + audience milestone02:29 – Story 1: Gap is back (3 London stores via Next)05:42 – Story 2: Morrisons x VusionGroup: 497 stores go digital (ESLs)07:00 – Story 3: AllSaints: three UK pop‑ups (Bristol, Battersea, Stratford)08:21 – Story 4: DFS x Pinterest “What’s Your Thing? Collage Quest”10:03 – Story 5: Fashion starts planning for Gen Beta12:18 – Big idea: Retail at the Speed of Culture13:13 – Next week: in‑store men’s personal shopping activation16:12 – Wrap & sign‑off
--------•
https://www.next.co.uk/shop/brand-gap-0?p=1#0
• https://www.morrisons-corporate.com/media-centre/corporate-news/morrisons-partners-with-vusiongroup-to-digitize-pricing-across-its-entire-supermarket-estate/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
• https://fashionunited.uk/news/retail/allsaints-plots-three-pop-up-store-openings-across-uk/2025101684429?utm_source=chatgpt.com
• https://www.allsaints.com/women.html
• https://es.pinterest.com/pin/560346378659689774/
• https://www.dfs.co.uk/inspiration/pinterest-whats-your-thing-quest?epik=dj0yJnU9eEM0eGtZN18yZC1NUnN2RldkdC1TNEtYUlB2YVR2bUkmcD0wJm49UTUteVZwR1NnYzN4WEZQSXRCR2xkdyZ0PUFBQUFBR2o1NGNV
• https://cadanews.org/1916/news/the-greatest-generation-to-gen-beta/
DISCLAIMERS• Facts current as of Friday, 24 October 2025. This show is independent commentary; no sponsorships were accepted.• Chapters are approximate and based on the live conversation.#Retail #Ecommerce #UKRetail #Gap #Morrisons #AllSaints #DFS #Pinterest #VusionGroup #GenBeta

How Eagle AI Delivers 7:1 ROI Through Personalization & Gamification — with Cédric Chéreau, Co-Founder

This episode dives into the mechanics of AI-powered personalization with Cédric Chéreau, Co-Founder of Eagle AI (ex-Untie Nots). Eagle AI’s platform delivers scalable, signal-based personalization that predicts behaviour and nudges loyalty — generating 7:1+ ROI and unprecedented digital engagement.
Cédric and Alex discuss:• What personalization really means in 2025• How gamification boosts engagement without gimmicks• Why pragmatic AI often outperforms big “innovation” projects• How Eagle AI achieves 7:1–20:1 ROI with minimal friction• Why retailers must act now rather than wait for the next hype cycle
🔗 Guest: Eagle AI🎙️ Host: The Retail Podcast
Referenced topics:
Personalization in grocery and beauty retail
Predictive AI for offer relevance
SaaS integration for signal-based personalization
ROI optimization and customer lifetime value

Five Things USA: Walmart’s AI Leap, Ulta’s Curated Marketplace, Target’s Woolrich Revival, Levi’s Expansion & Amazon’s AI Teammate — with Jill Dvorak (NRF)

In this USA edition of Five Things Friday, Alex Rezvan and Jill Dvorak, SVP of Content at NRF, decode the five major stories shaping the retail landscape—from Target’s nostalgic fashion comeback to Walmart’s partnership with OpenAI. A rapid-fire discussion of innovation, curation, and AI’s growing role in everyday retail.
Topics Covered:• Target x Woolrich collaboration• Ulta Beauty + Mirakl’s curated marketplace• Walmart + OpenAI partnership for AI-first shopping• Levi’s strong Q3 and store expansion• Amazon’s QuickSuite and AI “employee teammate”
Hosts:
Alex Rezvan, Founder & Host, The Retail Podcast
Jill Dvorak, SVP of Content, National Retail Federation
Referenced Articles:
Target x Woolrich: Target Press
Ulta Beauty Marketplace: Ulta Investor Relations
Walmart + OpenAI: Walmart Corporate News
Levi’s Store Expansion: Retail Dive
Amazon QuickSuite: Chain Store Age