Episode 45: Best-in-class customer marketing with Erin Hannon

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"> In episode 45 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss best-in-class customer marketing and innovation in the beverage alcohol industry with Erin Hannon, Senior Director, Customer Marketing and Activation at the E&J Gallo Winery.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"> Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Contact us at <a href="https://retailiq.kantar.com/retail-sound-bites?__hstc=237572063.678088262ac0b8c07505f35996ba40fa.1687306627637.1696442166891.1696448902830.25&__hssc=237572063.2.1696448902830&__hsfp=551255700">Kantar’s Retail Sound Bites Podcast.</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"> Barry's contact information: <a href="mailto:barry.thomas@kantar.com">barry.thomas@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-thomas-b597b71/">Barry's LinkedIn</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"> Rachel's contact information: <a href="mailto:rachel.dalton@kantar.com">rachel.dalton@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkdalton/">Rachel's LinkedIn</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> Our white paper details the six retail themes identified for navigating a path to growth during a period of economic volatility and rapid digital acceleration. Dive into each theme with greater detail and clear, actionable implications. Download here: <a href="https://retailiq.kantar.com/retail2024whitepaper">https://retailiq.kantar.com/retail2024whitepaper</a></p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"> <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/16/rite-aid-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-slowing-sales-opioid-litigation.html"> https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/16/rite-aid-files-for-bankruptcy-amid-slowing-sales-opioid-litigation.html</a>​</p> <p class="paragraph" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/rite-aid-bankruptcy-filing-opioid-a7e9ffe5?mod=retail_news_article_pos1" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/rite-aid-bankruptcy-filing-opioid-a7e9ffe5?mod=retail_news_article_pos1</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/10/14/1205971022/netflix-house-brick-and-mortar-locations" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> https://www.npr.org/2023/10/14/1205971022/netflix-house-brick-and-mortar-locations</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/15/business/goodwill-goodwillfinds-ecommerce.html?searchResultPosition=1" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> https</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/15/business/goodwill-goodwillfinds-ecommerce.html?searchResultPosition=1" rel="noopener" target="_blank">://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/15/business/goodwill-goodwillfinds-ecommerce.html?searchResultPosition=1</a></p> <p class="paragraph" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href="https://progressivegrocer.com/walmart-connect-introduces-academy-ad-certification?utm_source=swiftmail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=PG_NL_Daily5&mkt_tok=ODI1LUxTUC01NDUAAAGO1udQEEqISWv4fo0phapYq48IjDi2iesIx9J_Qe5DHgVtduMKzlbXAFouAEuSj8tXcoPawm8n4HgdvlRUzHgMY0IGCJHZLg4z2Mbv_bLJpQ" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> Walmart Connect Introduces Academy Ad Certification | Progressive Grocer</a> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="https://www.insider.com/tirzepatide-weight-loss-drug-vs-semaglutide-glp-1-agonist-2023-10" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> Tirzepatide</a><a href="https://www.insider.com/tirzepatide-weight-loss-drug-vs-semaglutide-glp-1-agonist-2023-10" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> Weight Loss Patients Lost 64 Lbs. on Average: Study (insider.com)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <a href="https://kriq.kantarretailiq.com/en/p-iq/insights/blogs/gen-zs-affordability-crisis-and-the-cpg-brand-impact" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> Gen Z’s affordability crisis and the CPG brand impact (kantarretailiq.com)</a></p>

00:48:16

Episode 44: DE&I for customer-focused brands with Kent Montgomery

<p class="MsoNormal">In episode 44 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss DE&I initiatives and innovation with Kent Montgomery, Senior Vice President, Industry Relations & Multicultural Development at PepsiCo, North America.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Contact us at <a href="https://retailiq.kantar.com/retail-sound-bites?__hstc=237572063.678088262ac0b8c07505f35996ba40fa.1687306627637.1696442166891.1696448902830.25&__hssc=237572063.2.1696448902830&__hsfp=551255700"> Kantar’s Retail Sound Bites Podcast.</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Barry's contact information: <a href="mailto:barry.thomas@kantar.com">barry.thomas@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-thomas-b597b71/">Barry's LinkedIn</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rachel's contact information: <a href="mailto:rachel.dalton@kantar.com">rachel.dalton@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkdalton/">Rachel's LinkedIn</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a class="Hyperlink SCXP134015415 BCX0" href="https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/coles-to-introduce-bodyworn-cameras-to-fight-theft-and-violence-in-stores/news-story/648c10302c249a739a0bba12997b7d79" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Coles introduces body-worn cameras to fight theft and violence in stores | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a class="Hyperlink SCXP170622564 BCX0" href="https://www.afr.com/world/europe/britain-s-shoplifting-spree-forces-retailers-to-fund-police-crackdown-20230911-p5e3ub" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Britain’s shoplifting spree forces retailers to fund police crackdown (afr.com)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a class="Hyperlink SCXP8893515 BCX0" href="https://www.cleveland.com/community/2023/08/crocker-park-introduces-security-robot-roams-sidewalks-at-the-popular-shopping-center.html#:~:text=SAM%20is%20a%20robot%20%E2%80%9Cborn,when%20they%20cross%20his%20path." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SAM I am: Security robot roams the sidewalks at Crocker Park - cleveland.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a class="Hyperlink SCXP20232147 BCX0" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/technology/instacart-public-ads.html?searchResultPosition=20" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/technology/instacart-public-ads.html?searchResultPosition=20</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a class="Hyperlink SCXP244954733 BCX0" href="https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/walmart-goes-all-in-on-africa-147e6ef0?mod=retail_more_article_pos6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/walmart-goes-all-in-on-africa-147e6ef0?mod=retail_more_article_pos6</a></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXP57122609 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXP57122609 BCX0" href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-announces-prime-big-deal-days-2023-date" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-announces-prime-big-deal-days-2023-date</a>​</p> <p class="Paragraph SCXP57122609 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXP57122609 BCX0" href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-big-deal-days-faq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-big-deal-days-faq</a></p>

00:48:23

Episode 43: Advancing digital capabilities with Vince Jones

<p class="MsoNormal">In episode 43 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss expanding omnichannel capabilities, AI's impact to the digital shelf, DTC, and more with Vince Jones, SVP, General Manager and Head of Ecommerce at PepsiCo.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Contact us at <a href="https://retailiq.kantar.com/retail-sound-bites">Kantar’s Retail Sound Bites Podcast</a>.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/technology/instacart-public-ads.html?searchResultPosition=20"> https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/technology/instacart-public-ads.html?searchResultPosition=20</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/walmart-goes-all-in-on-africa-147e6ef0?mod=retail_more_article_pos6"> https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/walmart-goes-all-in-on-africa-147e6ef0?mod=retail_more_article_pos6</a></p> <p class="Paragraph BCX0 SCXP192967483" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> <a class="Hyperlink BCX0 SCXP192967483" href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-announces-prime-big-deal-days-2023-date" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-announces-prime-big-deal-days-2023-date</a>​</p> <p class="Paragraph BCX0 SCXP192967483" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> <a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-big-deal-days-faq"> https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-prime-big-deal-days-faq</a></p> <p class="Paragraph BCX0 SCXP192967483" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">  </p>

00:58:33

Episode 42: Consumer-first focus with Cherie Leonard

In episode 42 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss consumer-first approach to brand management, sustainability, and more with Cherie Leonard, Director of Insights, North America at Colgate-Palmolive.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Have a topic you'd like to have covered? Contact us:<a href="https://retailiq.kantar.com/retail-sound-bites"> Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Barry's contact information: <a href="mailto:barry.thomas@kantar.com">barry.thomas@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-thomas-b597b71/">Barry's LinkedIn</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rachel's contact information: <a href="mailto:rachel.dalton@kantar.com">rachel.dalton@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkdalton/">Rachel's LinkedIn</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://adage.com/article/marketing-news-strategy/gen-zs-cpg-buying-habits-and-ad-preferences-revealed-tinuiti-study/2512616?utm_source=ad-age-wake-up-call-thursday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20230823&utm_content=hero-headline"> https://adage.com/article/marketing-news-strategy/gen-zs-cpg-buying-habits-and-ad-preferences-revealed-tinuiti-study/2512616?utm_source=ad-age-wake-up-call-thursday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20230823&utm_content=hero-headline</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.consumeraffairs.com/finance/comparing-the-costs-of-generations.html"> https://www.consumeraffairs.com/finance/comparing-the-costs-of-generations.html</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/late-night-traffic-rising-fast-food-chains/691853/"> https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/late-night-traffic-rising-fast-food-chains/691853/</a></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXP36649899 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXP36649899 BCX8" href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2023/09/05/why-tennessee-based-tractor-supply-co-plans-to-open-100s-more-stores/70605091007/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2023/09/05/why-tennessee-based-tractor-supply-co-plans-to-open-100s-more-stores/70605091007/</a>​</p> <p class="Paragraph SCXP36649899 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/tractor-supply-won-over-city-slickers-now-it-needs-to-keep-themand-farmers-e97ed4fa?mod=retail_news_article_pos2"> https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/tractor-supply-won-over-city-slickers-now-it-needs-to-keep-themand-farmers-e97ed4fa?mod=retail_news_article_pos2</a></p> <p class="Paragraph SCXP161575399 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXP161575399 BCX8" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/01/walgreens-ceo-roz-brewer-steps-down.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/01/walgreens-ceo-roz-brewer-steps-down.html</a>​</p> <p class="Paragraph SCXP161575399 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"> <a class="Hyperlink SCXP161575399 BCX8" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/01/business/rosalind-brewer-walgreens.html?searchResultPosition=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/01/business/rosalind-brewer-walgreens.html?searchResultPosition=1</a></p>

00:46:06

Episode 41: The state of CPGs and retail with John Carroll

In episode 41 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss the future of the CPG and retail industries with John Carroll, President of Acosta Group's Digital Commerce and Advanced Analytics.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Have a topic you'd like to have covered? Contact us:<a href="https://retailiq.kantar.com/retail-sound-bites"> Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Barry's contact information: <a href="mailto:barry.thomas@kantar.com">barry.thomas@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-thomas-b597b71/">Barry's LinkedIn</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rachel's contact information: <a href="mailto:rachel.dalton@kantar.com">rachel.dalton@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkdalton/">Rachel's LinkedIn</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://retailiq.kantar.com/retail-media">Kantar's Retail Media Networks Benchmarking Study</a></p> <a class="fui-Link ___1eya986 f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1x7u7e9 f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" 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00:50:15

Episode 40: How to lead a successful challenger brand with Bruce Kramer

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"> In episode 40 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss how to lead a successful challenger brand with Bruce Kramer, SVP, North American Consumer Division, Wahl Clipper.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"> Kantar’s principal economist Doug Hermanson also joins for Commerce Compass, providing real-time macroeconomic updates in retail.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"> Have a topic you'd like to have covered? Contact us:<a href="https://retailiq.kantar.com/retail-sound-bites"> Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"> Barry's contact information: <a href="mailto:barry.thomas@kantar.com">barry.thomas@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-thomas-b597b71/">Barry's LinkedIn</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"> Rachel's contact information: <a href="mailto:rachel.dalton@kantar.com">rachel.dalton@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkdalton/">Rachel's LinkedIn</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://consumergoods.com/pg-trimming-skus-part-collaborative-commerce-strategy"> P&G Trimming SKUs As Part of Collaborative Commerce Strategy | Consumer Goods Technology</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.grocerydive.com/news/more-consumers-shopping-multiple-grocers-lowest-prices-dunnhumby/689680/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202023-08-02%20Grocery%20Dive%20%5Bissue:53183%5D&utm_term=Grocery%20Dive"> More consumers are shopping multiple grocers to find the lowest prices, report finds | Grocery Dive</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/09/sam-altman-openai-chatgpt-gpt-4/674764/"> Does Sam Altman Know What He’s Creating? - The Atlantic</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/01/walmart-pushes-into-in-stores-advertising-as-new-revenue-driver.html"> https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/01/walmart-pushes-into-in-stores-advertising-as-new-revenue-driver.html</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/01/tech/amazon-clinic-expands-nationwide/index.html"> https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/01/tech/amazon-clinic-expands-nationwide/index.html</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-clinic-available-nationwide"> https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/amazon-clinic-available-nationwide</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2023/08/01/amazons-latest-healthcare-expansion-virtual-clinic-expands-nationwide/?sh=419d529d7e34"> https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2023/08/01/amazons-latest-healthcare-expansion-virtual-clinic-expands-nationwide/?sh=419d529d7e34</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.newschannel5.com/news/franklin-kroger-converts-to-full-self-checkout-the-hillsboro-village-location-will-be-next"> Franklin Kroger converts to full self-checkout. Would you want this at yours? (newschannel5.com)</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.grocerydive.com/news/kroger-converts-tennessee-store-self-checkout-only/689169/"> https://www.grocerydive.com/news/kroger-converts-tennessee-store-self-checkout-only/689169/#:~:text=Kroger%20converted%20a%20store%20in,said%20Lauren%20Bell%2C%20the%20spokesperson</a>.</p>

01:00:10

Episode 39: Retail's truth finder Field Agent with Rick West

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"> In episode 39 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss shopper marketing and Field Agent, solutions let you audit stores, drive trial, generate reviews, and connect with shoppers, with CEO and co-founder Rick West.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"> Kantar’s principal economist Doug Hermanson also joins for Commerce Compass, providing real-time macroeconomic updates in retail.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"> Have a topic you'd like to have covered? Contact us:<a href="https://retailiq.kantar.com/retail-sound-bites"> Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast</a></p> <p style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt 0in;"> Barry's contact information: <a href="mailto:barry.thomas@kantar.com">barry.thomas@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-thomas-b597b71/">Barry's LinkedIn</a></p> Rachel's contact information: <a href="mailto:rachel.dalton@kantar.com">rachel.dalton@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkdalton/">Rachel's LinkedIn</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;"> <a href="https://kriq.kantarretailiq.com/en/p-iq/insights/blogs/four-digital-strategies-accelerating-private-label-growth"> Four digital strategies accelerating private label growth (kantarretailiq.com)</a></p> <a href="https://www.fieldagent.net/" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.fieldagent.net/">Field Agent | Solutions for Today's Retail Challenges</a></p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/consulting-by-kantar_four-digital-strategies-accelerating-private-activity-7086710048432783361-tLil?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/consulting-by-kantar_four-digital-strategies-accelerating-private-activity-7086710048432783361-tlil?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop"> https://www.linkedin.com/posts/consulting-by-kantar_four-digital-strategies-accelerating-private-activity-7086710048432783361-tLil?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop</a></p> <a href="https://plumshop.com/p/shop?utm_campaign=Podcasts&utm_source=Kantar%20July%2023%20Podcast" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="https://plumshop.com/p/shop?utm_campaign=podcasts&utm_source=kantar%20july%2023%20podcast"> https://plumshop.com/p/shop?utm_campaign=Podcasts&utm_source=Kantar%20July%2023%20Podcast</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 7.5pt; line-height: normal; background: white;">  </p> <p class="MsoNormal">  </p>

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Episode 38: Amazon Prime Day 2023

<p class="MsoNormal">In episode 38 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, take on Prime Day 2023 with guests Anna Brennan, senior analysts, Paida Mugudubi, global head of retailer insights, and Colombe Bommelaer, senior director of category insights at Kantar.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Have a topic you'd like to have covered? Contact us:<a href="https://retailiq.kantar.com/retail-sound-bites"> Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast</a></p> Barry's contact information: <a href="mailto:barry.thomas@kantar.com">barry.thomas@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-thomas-b597b71/">Barry's LinkedIn</a></p> Rachel's contact information: <a href="mailto:rachel.dalton@kantar.com">rachel.dalton@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkdalton/">Rachel's LinkedIn</a></p>

00:43:49

Episode 37: Eastern European retail with Natasa Djurdjevic

<p class="MsoNormal">In episode 37 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss recent retail trends and innovations in the Eastern European markets with Natasa Djurdjevic.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Have a topic you'd like to have covered? Contact us:<a href="https://retailiq.kantar.com/retail-sound-bites"> Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast</a></p> Barry's contact information: <a href="mailto:barry.thomas@kantar.com">barry.thomas@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-thomas-b597b71/">Barry's LinkedIn</a></p> Rachel's contact information: <a href="mailto:rachel.dalton@kantar.com">rachel.dalton@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkdalton/">Rachel's LinkedIn</a></p> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=roda+store+belgrade+innovation&hl=en&sxsrf=APwXEdfrRKjNghe15dK0yysN5FKvO_5Ppw:1687903684993&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiBj7ycu-T_AhW7mGoFHcRzDUEQ0pQJegQIBhAC&biw=1920&bih=914&dpr=1#rlimm=17532601585440754454"> Roda Mega Store, Belgrade Serbia – One of the most innovative merchandising stores in the world.</a></p>

00:58:58

Episode 36: Restaurant and snacking trends with Sunny Khamkar

<p class="MsoNormal">In episode 36 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, discuss recent trends in restaurants, snacking, and food service featuring Sunny Khamkar, Cofounder and CEO at Zaru. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Have a topic you'd like to have covered? Contact us:<a href="https://retailiq.kantar.com/retail-sound-bites"> Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast</a></p> Barry's contact information: <a href="mailto:barry.thomas@kantar.com">barry.thomas@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-thomas-b597b71/">Barry's LinkedIn</a></p> Rachel's contact information: <a href="mailto:rachel.dalton@kantar.com">rachel.dalton@kantar.com</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkdalton/">Rachel's LinkedIn</a></p> Read Barry and Sunny's most recent blog: <a href="https://kriq.kantarretailiq.com/en/p-iq/insights/blogs/10-headlines-from-the-2023-national-restaurant-association-show"> 10 headlines from the 2023 National Restaurant Association show (kantarretailiq.com)</a></p>  </p>

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