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Welcome to Retail Unwrapped, a podcast from The Robin Report. Join Shelley E. Kohan as she shares insights and unpacks issues at the core of retail and consumer products. The conversations are lively and the opinions are honest. New episodes every Friday.

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Recent Guests

Heather Holmes
Founder of Publicity for Good
Publicity for Good
Episode: EP 296: Gaming AI Search
Larry Mentzer
COO of Century 21 New York City
Century 21 NYC
Episode: EP 293: The Comeback of Century 21 NYC
Pamela Danziger
Expert in market research focusing on luxury and affluent consumers; founder of Unity Marketing; Forbes contributor
Unity Marketing, Forbes
Episode: Ep 291: Luxury’s Future After the War in Iran
Mark Fedyk
President and CEO of Jockey
Jockey
Episode: EP 289: Jockey Turns 150 Years Old and Is Still Inventing
Ali Furman
PwC US Consumer Markets Industry Leader
PwC
Episode: EP 287: GLP-1 Is a Disruption Retailers Aren’t Ready For
Bill Neff
Head of Marketing at Yeti
Yeti
Episode: EP 286: Yeti Takes a Long View to Protect Its Brand
Tarek Müller
Founder and CEO of Scayle
Scayle; About You (former parent company)
Episode: EP 285: Tarek Müller Builds a Global Retail Tech Solution
Jackie Swanson
Managing Partner at Gartner Consulting
Gartner Consulting
Episode: EP 284: How to Master Agentic AI, Not Fear It
Stephanie Berman
Vice President of Retail for The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company
Episode: EP 283: Hershey Perfects Experiential Retail

Hosts

Shelley Kohan
Host of Retail Unwrapped; affiliated with The Robin Report; specializes in retail and consumer products insights.
Haley Boehning
Co-hosting presence on Retail Unwrapped; part of The Robin Report ecosystem; engages in retail strategy discussions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • So informative

    I love this podcast! I just graduated from FIT and this podcast is really helping to further my knowledge for my career. I would love if certain terms could be defined more often for those of us who don’t know. Especially niche acronyms. Thanks!

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The host's clear industry knowledge helps translate complex topics for practitioners.
Nice blend of strategy, leadership, and real-world examples; could benefit from defining niche acronyms more often.
Listeners appreciate practical retail and AI-focused insights from industry leaders.
Guest variety and actionable takeaways make it useful for sponsorship alignment.

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EP 286: Yeti Takes a Long View to Protect Its Brand
Q: What is the thinking behind your long-form storytelling and Yeti Presents?
Long-form storytelling is about telling the stories of people behind the brand rather than the brand itself, creating deeper connections and advocacy; balance with short-form content remains important to meet different consumer behaviors.
EP 286: Yeti Takes a Long View to Protect Its Brand
Q: How do you translate the Yeti ethos when entering new international markets?
The approach is to listen first, understand local passions and needs, and only then determine where Yeti can be relevant, whether hunting, barbecue, surfing, or other pursuits; success comes from fitting the product to the local consumer and building from there.
EP 289: Jockey Turns 150 Years Old and Is Still Inventing
Q: Can you recall a time you passed on a short-term strategy that seemed great but wasn't long-term?
Yes, we've declined licensing deals and other opportunities that didn't align with long-term brand health and financial strategy, choosing to invest in building the core brand and its relevance over time.
EP 289: Jockey Turns 150 Years Old and Is Still Inventing
Q: How are you going to capture the Gen Z and Gen Alpha audience and stay relevant as they become major spenders?
Focus on enduring values—quality, innovation, authenticity—and tailor the message and mediums to where these generations consume content, such as evolving digital platforms and media while telling the brand story consistently.
EP 289: Jockey Turns 150 Years Old and Is Still Inventing
Q: So what do you think is the biggest threat to a legacy brand today? Is it competition? Irrelevance?
The biggest threat is complacency—internal risk of losing sight of the consumer and the core values, plus ensuring the brand stays connected to its customers as channels evolve.

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Retail Unwrapped covers retail, consumer products, and the intersection of technology and experiences in shopping. Episodes frequently explore AI, data-driven merchandising, brand partnerships, and innovative store concepts, often with industry leaders, economists, and technology partners sharing pragmatic insights for retailers and brands. Notable angles include agentic AI and data governance in retail, experiential retail strategies, and the evolving role of physical stores amid digital disruption. The show tends to blend strategic guidance with behind-the-scenes leadership lessons, making it helpful for marketers, PR pros, and sponsorship teams seeking informed, industry-relevant discussions with senior executives and expert guests.

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