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Kantar Retail Sound Bites

Kantar Retail
E-Commerce
Challenger Brands
Retail
Sustainability
Consumer Behavior
Retail Media Networks
Consumer Insights
Walmart
Retail Strategies
Health and Wellness
Artificial Intelligence
Consumer Packaged Goods
Omnichannel Strategy
Glp-1
Gen Z
Amazon
Physical Store Experience
Packaging Design
Poweranking
Private Label

Kantar Retail Sound Bites podcast series provides a provocative view of global retail trends, business issues, and other shopper and retail related news.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes100Founded11 years ago
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Latest Episodes

How can brands turn consumer signals into smarter, more meaningful experiences? In this episode of Retail Sound Bites, hosts Rachel Dalton and Barry Thomas welcome back Lindsey Aitken, Senior Director of Owned Platforms and Data Integration at Coca-C... more

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As AI becomes increasingly involved in how consumers discover, evaluate, and purchase products, what does that mean for brands and retailers? In this episode of Retail Sound Bites, Jeff Greenspoon, CEO of Kantar North America, joins Rachel Dalton to ... more

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AI is not simply influencing grocery shopping. It is reshaping the entire journey from inspiration and discovery to purchase and the final in-store experience. In this episode of Kantar Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, Rachel Dalton, and Leigh O'Don... more

How do shoppers define value in today's retail environment?

In this episode of Retail Sound Bites, Kantar experts explore new research on what drives consumer purchasing decisions beyond price. The discussion examines affordability pressures, loya... more

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Recent Guests

Lindsey Aitken
Senior Director of Owned Platforms and Data Integration at The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company
Episode: Episode 112: From data to intelligence: Why the future belongs to brands that turn signals into smarter experiences with Lindsey Aitken
Jeff Greenspoon
CEO of the Americas at Kantar
Kantar
Episode: Episode 111: Growth is the job: Brands, retail and what wins with Jeff Greenspoon
Leigh O'Donnell
Guest speaker providing insights on AI-enabled commerce
Kantar
Episode: Episode 110: GroceryShop Highlights with Leigh O'Donnell
Mary Brett Whitfield
Leader, Shopper Insights team at Kantar
Kantar Shopper Insights
Episode: Episode 109: How Shoppers Define Value with guests Mary Brett Whitfield, Julie Craig, and Erica Smith
Julie Craig
Research lead on shopper personas and affordability studies
Kantar Shopper Insights
Episode: Episode 109: How Shoppers Define Value with guests Mary Brett Whitfield, Julie Craig, and Erica Smith
Erica Smith
Research lead on health and wellness shopper studies
Kantar Shopper Insights
Episode: Episode 109: How Shoppers Define Value with guests Mary Brett Whitfield, Julie Craig, and Erica Smith
Brian Choi
Managing partner and CEO of The Food Institute, leading source for food industry news and trends
The Food Institute
Episode: Episode 108: Re-Release: 2026 Food and Beverage Trends with Brian Choi of The Food Institute
Bala Gurumoorthy
Vice President of Category Management at Ferrero USA
Ferrero USA
Episode: Episode 107: Re-release: The future of convenience and category management with Bala Gurumoorthy
Sunny Khamkar
Co-founder and CEO of MenuData
MenuData
Episode: Episode 106: Menu Trends Reshaping Retail and Restaurants with Sunny Khamkar

Hosts

Barry Thomas
Host of the show and global retail thought leader.
Rachel Dalton
Co-host, Head of Retail Insights for the Americas.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • A favorite!

    No matter the subject, you’re guaranteed to gain something from every episode - can’t recommend Retail Sound Bites enough. 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States4 years ago
  • Highly recommend!

    No matter the subject, you’re guaranteed to gain something from every episode - if you’re a business leader in commerce, I can’t recommend Retail Sound Bites enough. 🙌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliviabaker13
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast - Always Learning

    I love this podcast! Barry & Rachel do such a great job incorporating retail insights into news! I feel like I always leave the podcast with a new understanding of retail concepts. Highly encourage marketing professionals to give this a listen as there is such actionable insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobinhoodCucks
    United States4 years ago
  • Great retail and restaurant and global pod!

    Awesome podcast on global commerce - retail, restaurants and cpg brands. These two folks know there stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Warren2424
    United States4 years ago
  • Cutting edge!

    Love this podcast! Hearing true industry experts highlight today’s hot topics ensures I’m in-the-know on all things retail and commerce. Bravo, Kantar!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KMcGee09
    United States4 years ago

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High production and engaging guests are consistently noted as strengths.
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 112: From data to intelligence: Why the future belongs to brands that turn signals into smarter experiences with Lindsey Aitken
Q: How should brands improve their visibility across platforms, like ChatGPT or even like an Amazon Alexa for shopping or Walmart Sparky? What will it take to remain trusted, relevant and recommended beyond just traditional SEO?
Aitken says brands should optimize for AI-driven discovery and recommendations as well as traditional search, creating useful experiences and signals for both consumers and the systems guiding their choices, with trust as a foundation.
Episode 112: From data to intelligence: Why the future belongs to brands that turn signals into smarter experiences with Lindsey Aitken
Q: Are you seeing the pendulum now swing back more towards own digital experiences or loyalty programs or these direct customer relationships that you're referencing in the context of AI?
Aitken says social remains important for reach, while owned platforms help brands build continuity, learn from interactions, and provide value over time; she sees both as necessary.
Episode 106: Menu Trends Reshaping Retail and Restaurants with Sunny Khamkar
Q: What are the four major shifts shaping the macro landscape in food and beverage right now?
Sunny outlines rising prices feeding into menus, growing health and GLP-1 focus, global flavors responding to travel and social cues, and personalization through delivery and ordering that is changing how menus are designed.
Episode 104: TikTok's role in commerce with Jordan Kremm and Steve Light of L&R Distributors
Q: What do you see TikTok's role in commerce today in North America?
TikTok serves as a dual engine: it builds top-of-funnel brand and product awareness while acting as a conversion engine, with a consumer base that engages across generations and drives purchases both on the platform and in retail channels.
Episode 103: Top trends from NACDS with Leigh O'Donnell
Q: What were the top strategic themes that emerged from NACDS discussions?
Key themes included wellness as a pervasive driver, GLP-1 and health care moving into mainstream retail, AI-enabled shopping transforming discovery and evaluation, the rise of challenger and private-label brands, and the need for retailers to position themselves as wellness companions with fast, convenient, and accurate services—especially in pharmacy and healthcare-related offerings.

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The series consistently covers global retail trends, with a strong emphasis on how data, technology, and partnerships reshape shopper behavior and category strategy. Episodes frequently explore category management, the rise of AI in retail, social commerce, and the evolving roles of retailers and brands—from European buying groups to grocer-led menu innovations and challenger beverage brands. Notable angles include the practical use of data and AI for activation, the blurred lines between retail and hospitality, and real-world playbooks for fast-moving initiatives in CPG and retail media. Listeners are likely seeking actionable insights, market intelligence, and forward-looking tactics to drive growth in a rapidly changing marketplace.

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Recent guests on Kantar Retail Sound Bites include:

1. Lindsey Aitken
2. Jeff Greenspoon
3. Leigh O'Donnell
4. Mary Brett Whitfield
5. Julie Craig
6. Erica Smith
7. Brian Choi
8. Bala Gurumoorthy

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