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Retail Unwrapped - from The Robin Report

Shelley E. Kohan
Retail Industry
AI In Retail
Training Programs
Customer Experience
Retail
Technology In Retail
Supply Chain
CEO Turnover
Succession Planning
Ulta Beauty
Employee Experience
Lenovo
The Joy Project
Spatial Intelligence
Leadership
Supreme
Richard Dixon
Fran Horowitz
VF Corporation
The Robin Report

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

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President and Chief Operating Officer at Sprouts Farmers Market
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Stephanie Downs
CEO of Uncaged Innovations, the world's first biometrics company creating leather alternatives made from grains.
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Alex Schinasi
Co-founder of Hulken
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Episode: EP 267: How a D2C Brand Beat the Odds in Scaling to Retail
Leigh Sevin
Co-founder of Endear, a CRM retail solution
Endear
Episode: EP 265: AI Is an Ally, not the Enemy
Lauren Thermos
General Manager of Atelier
Episode: EP 264: Fast Tracking the Beauty Industry
Misty Skolnick
Co-owner of Uncle Jerry's Pretzels
Uncle Jerry's Pretzels
Episode: EP 263: How Uncle Jerry’s Pretzels Is a Poster Child for Healthy Snacks
Gen X
A demographic group often referred to as the Forgotten Generation, aged 45-60
Episode: EP 262: A Preview of Mixed Holiday Spending Trends
Kevin Roche
A globally recognized design retail strategist with extensive experience in experiential retail.
LVMH's Selective Retail Group
Episode: EP 261: Why Traditional Retail Stores Are Missing Return on Experience
Melissa Gonzalez
Principal of MG2 and author of The Purpose Pivot
MG2
Episode: EP 260: Leading with Impact and Purpose

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Shelley Kohan
Host of Retail Unwrapped

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 15 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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So informative and practical for aspiring retail pros.
Moderated discussions could use clearer glossary of terms occasionally.
Great guest diversity with actionable takeaways.

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EP 269: Luxury Leather's Toxic Impact
Q: What are you working on down the road in biomaterials?
We're expanding our color palette and launching ways to customize colors, and we see the potential for exotic animal skins as well.
EP 269: Luxury Leather's Toxic Impact
Q: Do you think that some of that change might be prompted by consumers and the growth of consumer interests?
Yes, there's definitely a consumer pull. Younger generations are more conscientious, and they notice that industries must innovate to survive.
EP 269: Luxury Leather's Toxic Impact
Q: Can you talk a little bit about how you're getting everyone to come together on this?
It's interesting as many fashion brands don't produce their own goods, leading us to map the supply chain and identify bottlenecks, especially in finished goods factories.
EP 268: Never Underestimate the Power of Weather
Q: What influence does weather have on gift card usage?
Weather impacts when and how consumers redeem gift cards, influencing their purchasing habits later in the season and into January.
EP 268: Never Underestimate the Power of Weather
Q: What are some of the benefits of looking at weather as a proactive approach to business?
Utilizing weather analytics helps retailers to be proactive rather than reactive, improving demand forecasting and inventory management, ultimately supporting profitability.

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

Retail Unwrapped features candid conversations with senior retail executives, brand leaders, and industry experts who explore evolving consumer behavior, technology, and experiential strategies shaping modern commerce. Across episodes, topics span health-focused grocery, sustainable materials, AI and CRM in retail, retail media, store experience, and supply chain innovations, often tying trends to real-world brands and store-level impact. The show tends to spotlight practical takeaways for marketers and sponsors, including how to reach shoppers through store formats, digital integrations, and creator/influencer dynamics, with a recurring emphasis on sustainability, personalization, and data-driven decision making. A standout quality is the ... more

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