Retailers face all sorts of challenges as they move to diversify and future-proof their supply chains to withstand future disruptions. In this episode, Scott and Greg sit down with The National Retail Federation’s Jon Gold to take the pulse on current global supply chain concerns and discuss what retailers need to keep in mind as they take steps to become…
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Conceptually Counterintuitive Competing Priorities: Working in Retail with Marie Hurst
Some industries think they have it tough – and then there is retail. From constantly shifting consumer demand and intense competition to razor thin margins and a huge workforce, succeeding as a retail executive requires courage and conviction. Scott Luton recently spoke with Marie Hurst, Vice President of Operations and Logistics with Bunzl Retail Services, a division…
This Week in Business History for May 17th: Quality That Never Goes Out of Style- The Levi’s Story
Levis may well have been the pants that won the West, but it wasn’t the pants themselves that put Levi Strauss & Company on the map, it was the rivets that held them together under the strain of hard labor. And the rivets weren’t Strauss’ invention – that came from Jacob Davis, a tailor from Reno, Nevada, who had a great idea but not $69 for a patent. So he partnered…
Hey CEOs – Love the One You’re With
In this week’s Dial P audio podcast, Kelly Barner wonders whether CEOs have to – or even can – love their customers. What does that require from executives and what happens if they are unable to muster such a personal emotion in the workplace? In most B2C companies, but especially in retail, there are some key differences between the ‘typical’ CEO and…
This Week in Business History for March 14th: 4 Things You Didn’t Know About Liz Claiborne Inc
In this episode of “This Week in Business History”, host Scott W. Luton dives into a business legend: the incomparable Liz Claiborne. Scott takes us through key aspects of her journey, from Claiborne’s inauspicious beginnings to the founding of her company – – to some of the unique aspects of how Liz Claiborne Inc. operated, including its keys to success…
Retail Torpedoes Full Speed Ahead!
Host Scott Luton was joined by Scot Case, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability at the National Retail Federation. He has been passionate about sustainability since he was young, a passion that opened the door to him becoming one of the earliest consultants and professional advocates in the space…
The Supply Chain Buzz for January 31st featuring Mark Holmes with InterSystems
As supply chain disruptions continue to challenge global commerce, new strategies are popping up around the globe, including a shift to air cargo and the rise of the professional stock hunter. Join Scott and special guest host Kim Winters of Logistics Executive Group as they discuss the headlines of the day, the promise of a smart data fabric architecture…
Take-Aways from the 2022 NRF ‘Big Show’ with Tony Sciarrotta
Large conferences may feel like a thing of the past, but some of the most popular events are actually starting to make a comeback. And while the attendance numbers aren’t at the same level as they were before the pandemic, so many new innovations have been put into use over the last 2 years that there is more to absorb than ever…
A Real-Time Review of BFCM 2021 & a Peek into the Future of the Retail x eCommerce Ecosystem
One of the parts of the economy where businesses observed the greatest spike in 2020 was ecommerce. With consumers staying home, people in all market segments increased the quantity and value of the purchases they made online. If we assume this trend will continue into the future, it is fair to question whether Black Friday and even Cyber Monday will continue…
Key Takeaways from the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo – Americas
Mike Griswold is the Vice President of Research at Gartner, specializing in retail with a particular focus on forecasting and replenishment. He is responsible for Gartner’s annual Top 25 Supply Chain ranking and joins Supply Chain Now on a monthly basis to discuss the latest in retail supply chains from an analyst’s perspective…
Modernizing eCommerce Fulfillment Operations: James Malley with Paccurate and Jerry Spence with Crate & Barrel
All effective distribution centers are hubs of high-stakes activity, and that has been even more true with the rise of eCommerce and increased supply chain disruption. For mature companies, however, it is not enough to merely manage the madness – they also want to optimize their costs and ensure that targets such as increasing sustainability or reducing waste are not forgotten…
TEKTOK Classic: Retail Pulse Check with Paula Rosenblum
In this classic episode of TEKTOK on Supply Chain Now, hosts Karin Bursa and Scott Luton welcome Paula Rosenblum to the podcast for a retail pulse check.