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Segmentation Of Retail Floor Plans
Floor Planning
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California Dairies
JM Smucker
Walmart
Nestlé Purina
Pricebeam
Cincinnati, United States
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Nature's Bounty
Rite Aid
Giant Eagle
Revenue Growth Management
Lab9
Brian Cluster
Health Policy
Deloitte

ARCast is a bi-weekly broadcast created specifically for professionals across retail and consumer goods companies "in the trenches" analyzing data, drawing planograms, researching shoppers, and more. The concept of “In The Trenches” is intended to build a real community of category management and shopper insights colleagues to share their authentic stories. ARCast brings like-minded individuals wi... more

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There are certainly noticeable differences between U.S. and European retail.  But slowly, the American landscape is taking cues from its overseas counterparts.  Whether it is Private Label, aggressive competitors, technology or othe... more

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ALERT: Category Managers – you have seen how GLP-1s have changed the food landscape.  Are you ready for another one?  Government policy will soon bring another wave to hit stores.  Get a hint at what the new MAHA Access program may ... more

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How does a concert violist become an accomplished category management and shopper insights professional?  In today’s episode, find out what formula Elizabeth Beilman used to walk off the symphony stage and become a dynamic leader in... more

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Careers rarely go as planned, and that’s a good thing. Kate Foxbower of Welch’s joins ARCast to share how curiosity, mentorship, and asking “one more why” shaped her path across insights, category management, and beyond. A candid co... more

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Recent Guests

Carmen Brace
health and wellness insights expert and consultant
Episode: The Impact of Health Policy on Retail
Elizabeth Beilman
Category Insights Team Lead at Empire Strategies
Empire Strategies
Episode: Why the Best Leaders Think Like Musicians
Kate Foxbower
Senior category development advisor at Welch's
Welch's
Episode: Why Curiosity Beats Career Planning
Finn Hansen
CEO and co-founder of PriceBeam, pricing expert
PriceBeam
Episode: Let's Talk About Price
Brian Cluster
Senior Director of Business Intelligence at Built Brands
Built Brands
Episode: Be On The Court, Not Just In The Stands
Stephen Wurth
Director of Shopper Innovation and Experience at Nestlé Purina, North America
Nestlé Purina
Episode: Purina LAB9: Unlike Anything in the World
Yanira Albarran
Analyst in category leadership
JM Smucker
Episode: From ARCast Guest to Media Maven
Ben Hanson
Category manager, California Dairies
California Dairies
Episode: 3 Keys To Building A Category Function
Helen Hepworth
Director at Collective Stories
Collective Stories
Episode: Category Managers Tell Horrible Stories

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James Jackson
Host of ARCast; leads discussions focused on in-the-trenches category management and shopper insights.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Great CPG Insights

    James Jackson has a way of making industry talk feel personal and engaging. ARCast is full of great stories, sharp insights, and moments that make you nod along. If you're in retail or CPG, this podcast is worth subscribing to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan DBoSS
    United States8 months ago
  • Insider Info

    Great information about shopper insights and the rapid technological development as a discipline it has undergone in the last few years.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZPeterson 007
    United States4 years ago
  • ARCast

    This is a great podcast by an engaging host who’s an expert in category management. The guests are terrific. I love the fact that they’re bringing their actual experiences and stories to listeners for others in the field who are working “in the trenches.” Looking forward to hearing more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BucknerB
    United States4 years ago

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great shopper insights coverage with grounded advice
burst of practical industry stories that feel actionable
the host keeps conversations engaging and insightful
guests share real experiences from the trenches
stories connect theory to daily retail work

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Down to the Napkins
Q: What makes a good space planner?
The ability to be flexible and navigate competing priorities from top-level strategy through to shelf execution, while being able to push back with data-driven insights to keep plans feasible and executable across stores.
You're Still Superman
Q: What prompted you to transition from corporate roles to career coaching?
A coaching engagement revealed that she enjoyed guiding others one-on-one and identifying what helps them achieve their goals, which she then pursued as a full-time career coach.
You're Still Superman
Q: Was there ever a point in time where you knew you wanted to be in leadership?
Yes, right after joining Kraft; pursuing an MBA and taking on leadership roles showed her that to be successful in sales she needed to learn everything, and that commitment helped her move into marketing and leadership.
Purina LAB9: Unlike Anything in the World
Q: How do you ensure retailers are engaged in the process and not just recipients of ideas?
We enroll cross-functional stakeholders in a robust planning process, co-create with retailers, and build empathy first so retailers feel their thumbprint on the solution, which lowers barriers to execution and increases buy-in.
Purina LAB9: Unlike Anything in the World
Q: What is Lab9 and why is it unique to Purina?
Lab9 is Purina's innovation center built on design thinking and human-centered design. It Learn-Activates-Builds experiences with a focus on consumer empathy, cross-functional co-creation, and a checkered-brand identity that signals a new way of working across the business to drive growth.

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What is ARCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on real-world strategies and career journeys in category management, shopper insights, and retail innovation. Conversations across episodes span practical topics like pricing, AI-assisted analytics, space planning, storytelling in FMCG, and design-thinking-led lab initiatives, all anchored by practitioners who advise how to drive retailer partnerships, improve in-store experiences, and grow revenue. Listeners gain hands-on insights, mentorship anecdotes, and frameworks they can apply to teams, career moves, and cross-functional collaboration in consumer goods and retail environments. A standout element is the emphasis on authentic, in-the-trenches experiences from industry professionals, with a strong tendency toward action... more

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Recent guests on ARCast include:

1. Carmen Brace
2. Elizabeth Beilman
3. Kate Foxbower
4. Finn Hansen
5. Brian Cluster
6. Stephen Wurth
7. Yanira Albarran
8. Ben Hanson

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