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The Retail Tea Break

The Retail Advisor
E-Commerce
Retail
Customer Experience
AI In Retail
Retail Strategy
Retail Industry
Amazon
Irish Retail Market
Consumer Behavior
Promotions
Covid-19
Retail Technology Show
Customer Service
Discovery Commerce
Retail Innovation
Retail Technology
Live Shopping
Pharmacy
Intelligent Offers
Store Traffic

Hosted by retail industry expert Melissa Moore, The Retail Tea Break podcast brings together retailers, brands and thought leaders to decode the myths, share knowledge and give you fresh insights into the ever-evolving world of retail.

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In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break, I’m joined by the Group CFO of Holland & Barrett to explore what happens when finance leadership truly puts the customer first. Vineta Bajaj’s career spans high-growth, tech-led businesses including Ocad... more

In this episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast, Melissa is joined by Steve Lister. The sustainability consultant has over 20 years’ experience working with some of the world’s biggest retail brands.

Known for his straight-talking approach, Steve li... more

In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break, Melissa is joined by Nick Harbaugh. The retail project management leader has more than 35 years of experience in commercial construction and large-scale store rollouts. He founded Retail Marketing Servic... more

This episode of The Retail Tea Break was recorded at the fabulous press event for this year's Retail Technology Show. It brings together three powerhouse voices from across retail technology and digital transformation:

• Meriel Neighbour, Director o... more

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Recent Guests

Alison Dunn
Country Manager for Amazon Ireland
Amazon
Episode: Inside Amazon: What Amazon.ie Reveals About Retail’s Future
Steve Dresser
Founder of Grocery Insight, expert in grocery retail
Grocery Insight
Episode: Truth-Telling in Grocery Retail with Steve Dresser
Dr. Joanne Reilly
Founder and CEO of Kinvara Skincare
Kinvara Skincare
Episode: From Local Roots to Global Shelves with Kinvara Skincare
Paul O'Hea
Pharmacist and co-owner at Inish Pharmacy Group
Inish Pharmacy Group
Episode: Retail That Delivers: Inish Pharmacy & Autoaddress
Isabel Hughes
Head of marketing at Autoaddress
Autoaddress
Episode: Retail That Delivers: Inish Pharmacy & Autoaddress
Jame Kean
Managing Director of Keans, a fourth-generation family retailer in Claremorris
Keans
Episode: Keans Claremorris: Retailing for 120 years
Thomas Ennis
CEO of Thomas Ennis Group
Thomas Ennis Group
Episode: Mentors, Mistakes & Modern Retail: Lessons from Thomas Ennis
Melissa Minkow
Global Director of Retail Strategy at CI&T, retail futurist, and customer experience advocate.
CI&T
Episode: Shopping Shifts: Surprising Insights for Retailers
Dan Bond
VP of Marketing at RevLifter
RevLifter
Episode: How Intelligent Offers Boost Retail Performance

Host

Melissa Moore
Retail advisor and host focusing on practical retail insights, customer experience, and brand storytelling.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Valuable!

    Melissa is such an engaging host and the tone of her conversations come across as such - a nice chat with guests as if you were truly enjoying an afternoon tea with them! Practical tips from real life retailers, product creators and professionals from field!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C Ross1234
    Hong Kong5 years ago
  • Simple, effective tips

    Really enjoyed the simple but incredibly effective tips on how to create a deeper connection with your consumer. So easy to do, but so easy to forget, too. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GKA100
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Content is accessible and easy to implement, even for small teams or local businesses.
Guests share actionable strategies for retailers, brands, and product creators.
Host's engaging style makes conversations feel like a casual afternoon tea with practical tips.

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Growing the family business with Standún
Q: What does it mean to you to ensure that you keep this business going?
The Standún brand is part of our family legacy, and we are passionate about moving the business forward for the next generation.
Growing the family business with Standún
Q: How important is local community to you and of course, to the business?
The local community has always supported the Standún business, and during tough times like COVID, their loyalty and support were crucial.
Creating brand experiences with TapCreative and Musgrave
Q: Paul, TapCreative don't just design, you deliver brand experiences. What does that entail for you guys?
Paul elaborates that their work involves understanding customer journeys and ensuring brand interactions are designed for people's needs.
Creating brand experiences with TapCreative and Musgrave
Q: Jonathan, kick us off. You've been working with Tap now together for quite a while. How did you and TapCreative come together?
Jonathan explains that they initially worked in-house for design but found it time-consuming, leading to collaboration with TapCreative for brand rejuvenation.
Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption
Q: Is it okay for tests to fail?
Absolutely, failure is a part of learning and essential for success in a rapidly changing environment.

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What is The Retail Tea Break about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical retail strategy, customer experience, and the evolving tech-enabled landscape of shopping. Conversations cover AI applications in retail, data quality, discovery commerce, store traffic, and real-world lessons from long-standing family businesses, brand founders, and industry reporters. Noteworthy angles include deep dives with local market leaders, live event insights from major retail gatherings, and a consistent emphasis on actionable tips and human-centric service. The vibe is approachable and informed, often framed as a friendly “afternoon tea” with practitioners sharing battle-tested advice for retailers, brands, and platform-driven commerce.

A standout feature is the blend of on-the-ground retail operat... more

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Recent guests on The Retail Tea Break include:

1. Alison Dunn
2. Steve Dresser
3. Dr. Joanne Reilly
4. Paul O'Hea
5. Isabel Hughes
6. Jame Kean
7. Thomas Ennis
8. Melissa Minkow

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