Remarkable Retail

If we had to pick a couple of words to describe the last few years, "volatile" and "uncertain" are very likely to be at the top of anyone's list.What words and themes will define this next year? Chaos? Clarity? Prosperity? Purpose?Will struggling retailers at long last make the bold leaps they must, or edge ever closer to the precipice? Can the promises of innovation be met, taking consumer experiences to new heights?/2025 looks to be a year where agility and resilience reign supreme as retailers must navigate a world of accelerating technological change, constrained consumer spending, new political realities, and greater power concentrated among only a handful of large retailers.When more and more change is certain, but the way forward is often less than clear, you need a compass, a map, keen insight and no-nonsense advice.This is Steve Dennis, strategic advisor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author. I invite you to join me and fellow retail insider Michael LeBlanc each week as we make sense of an increasingly volatile and uncertain retail world.The Remarkable Retail podcast is the only podcast hosted by two of the NRF's 2025 Top Retail Voices. In this, our tenth season, we'll continue our award-winning formula by giving our hot takes on the week's most important retail news and by featuring guests who are on the leading edge of what's new and next in commerce today.So be sure to follow us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts so you won't miss an episode. Get ready for a steady stream of lively conversations, inspiring leadership stories, and no BS perspectives.Our tenth season of the Remarkable Retail podcast debuts on Tuesday, January 14th. If you want to surf the waves of change and thrive in 2025, we hope you'll join us. © 2020-2025 M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. All Rights Reserved.

10 Tantalizing Tips for Tumultuous Times: Surviving Retail's Perfect Storm
Jun 3, 2025 – 00:52:14
Warby Parker's Remarkable Vision with Neil Blumenthal, co-CEO and Co-Founder (E)
May 27, 2025 – 00:28:14
The Evolution of Outlet Centers: Stephen Yalof, Tanger's CEO, on Value Retail's Transformation
May 20, 2025 – 00:50:51
The Beauty of Relevance: Getting Personal with Josh Friedman, Ulta's SVP Digital & eCommerce
May 13, 2025 – 00:41:58
Navigating Retail Media's Future Part 2 with Andrew Lipsman: Predictions and Growth Strategies
May 6, 2025 – 00:39:03
Taking the Loyalty LEAP: Tractor Supply's Neil Tenzer, VP Customer Loyalty, Insights, & Engagement Unpacks Customer-Centric Innovation
Apr 29, 2025 – 00:49:57
Retail Media Unleashed Part 1: Andrew Lipsman, Founder & Chief Analyst Media, Ads + Commerce, Breaks Down the Third Wave of Digital Advertising
Apr 22, 2025 – 00:43:16
Five Years On: Steve Dennis Dissects the Hits, Misses, and Surprises of Remarkable Retail
Apr 15, 2025 – 00:51:53
Retail Renaissance: A Conversation with Barrie Scardina, President, Americas Retail Services at Cushman & Wakefield
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:44:32
Agentic AI in Action: Lowe’s SVP, Chandhu Nair, on Building the Next-Gen Home Improvement Experience
Apr 1, 2025 – 00:46:42
Why Amazon Can’t Crack Grocery and the Rise of Social Commerce with Jason Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer at Publicis (Part 2)
Mar 25, 2025 – 00:42:54
Embracing Agility, Kohl's Struggles, and Jason Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer, Publicis, on Who's Winning & Why (Part 1)
Mar 18, 2025 – 00:46:16
Tariffs, Takeovers & Our Encore Interview with Carrie Baker, President-Canada Goose
Mar 11, 2025 – 00:51:31
Retail Apocalypse 2.0? Store Closures to More Than Double—What’s Next?
Mar 4, 2025 – 00:50:58
How Fabletics is Disrupting Activewear: A Deep Dive with Ashley Kechter, Global President
Feb 25, 2025 – 00:48:14
Creating Extraordinary Retail Places: Our Interview with Kevin Kelley
Feb 18, 2025 – 00:49:09
From Tariffs to Tech: The Biggest Retail Trends You Can’t Ignore featuring NRF Retail Voices Marie Driscoll, Michael Zakkour & Sharon Yourell Lawlor
Feb 11, 2025 – 00:47:30
Rethinking Work: Our Interview with Rishad Tobaccowala
Feb 4, 2025 – 00:50:53
2025 Provocative Predictions for Retail's Future: Part 2
Jan 28, 2025 – 00:49:42
People-Led, Tech Powered with Chris Nicholas, President and CEO, Sam’s Club
Jan 21, 2025 – 00:44:36
2025 Provocative Predictions for Retail's Future: Part 1
Jan 14, 2025 – 00:41:58
Navigating Retail's Uncertain Horizon: Get Ready for Season 10!
Jan 7, 2025 – 00:02:19
It’s Not the Luck of the Irish: Primark Does Retail Right with Kevin Tulip (E)
Dec 31, 2024 – 00:24:14
2024 Retail Predictions Unpacked (Part 2)
Dec 20, 2024 – 00:28:35
2024 Retail Predictions Unpacked (Part 1)
Dec 17, 2024 – 00:44:24
Transforming Global Fan Engagement with Patrick Jenkinson, Commercial Director Venue & E-Commerce, Manchester United & Thomas Peyer, SCAYLE
Dec 13, 2024 – 00:22:59
Sephora's Remarkable Rise with Artemis Patrick, President & CEO North America
Dec 10, 2024 – 00:47:58
Selling Sexy: The Victoria's Secret Story with Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman (Part 2)
Dec 6, 2024 – 00:19:11
Selling Sexy: The Victoria's Secret Story with Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman (Part 1)
Dec 3, 2024 – 00:43:25
Start with Wow
Nov 26, 2024 – 00:44:51
Pulling Back the Covers on Casper Sleep with Joe Megibow, CEO
Nov 19, 2024 – 00:51:35
What's Next for Retail Real Estate with Rebecca Fitts, SVP, Alvarez & Marsal's Property Solutions
Nov 12, 2024 – 00:47:12
The World's First Omni-channel, er, Unified Commerce Executive? (E)
Nov 5, 2024 – 00:30:59
Taking the Pulse of Digital Retail with Zia Daniell Widger, Chief Content Officer, eMarketer
Oct 29, 2024 – 00:46:50
All About the Bunny with Anna Martini, CEO of Psycho Bunny
Oct 22, 2024 – 00:40:35
Deal or No Deal with Richard Kestenbaum, Partner, Triangle Capital
Oct 15, 2024 – 00:44:15
BONUS EPISODE: Retail VC Pioneer David Matthews, Managing Director of RevTech Ventures
Oct 11, 2024 – 00:27:13
Retail Transformation as a Calling with Greg Merrill, Nike's Former Global Head of Digital Transformation
Oct 8, 2024 – 00:47:22
Warby Parker's Remarkable Vision with Neil Blumenthal, co-CEO and Co-Founder
Oct 1, 2024 – 00:46:13
China Direct and DTC's Future with Simeon Siegel, MD and Senior Analyst, BMO Capital Markets
Sep 24, 2024 – 00:42:18
Hype Meets Retail Reality with Sucharita Kodali, VP and Principal Analyst, Forrester Research
Sep 17, 2024 – 00:46:41
What Did I Miss?
Sep 10, 2024 – 00:37:00
Retail's Fierce Urgency of Now: Here Comes Season 9
Sep 3, 2024 – 00:01:57
SUMMER BONUS: Fail Better
Aug 27, 2024 – 00:20:30
SUMMER BONUS: Safe Is Risky
Aug 20, 2024 – 00:16:17
SUMMER BONUS: I Love You. But You Are Not Serious People.
Aug 13, 2024 – 00:21:10
SUMMER BONUS: I'm The Problem. It's Me.
Aug 6, 2024 – 00:20:18
SUMMER BONUS: Shift Happens
Jul 30, 2024 – 00:18:25
SUMMER BONUS: Our Bold New Plan To Suck Less
Jul 23, 2024 – 00:15:49
Summer Bonus Season Trailer: Transforming at the Speed of Disruption
Jul 16, 2024 – 00:01:23

Recent Reviews

AmyAreyRealtor

Truly engaging content!

A great podcast for anyone in any facet of retail. Entertaining and thought-provoking. I love the (cautiously-placed wit…listen for it!). The length of the segments make for a great listen during a workout or lunch.
Tlt0728

Pesky guests

I like the guest-less episodes best
The Sweet Choice

Great insights

I tune in when I want to hear what is going on in retail today, how it is evolving, and how companies are gaining (or losing) their strategic edge.
D.Polak

Awesome podcast with a ton of value!

Tons of amazing insights and great guests. Adding this to my weekly listens!!
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A great listen

Effortless space where learning and entertainment intertwine. Innovative ideas provide listeners with a diverse array of insights from impressive experts and engaging discussions. From Bona and Team Capsho
Ridiculous waste

Great Retail Insights & Industry Expertise

This is my favorite Retail podcast. Steve and Michael provide insightful discussion on the latest happenings in Retail and always have great guests on the show. An excellent podcast to catch every week!
Jadelllyn

5 stars

Very informative and interesting information
Jtanjtan

Very informative

Love the content.
Amanda Suto

5 stars!!!

Excellent content, very useful if you’re in the industry!!
Curious ecommerce learner

Provocative point of views to expand your perspective

The right amount of depth and provocative commentary on relevant commerce topics to help either validate or expand your strategies. Will help organizations asked questions that matter to focus on consumers and retail strategies.
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Very informative

Great to stay up to date on the industry and gain some new insights
Research Addict

Heavy Rotation

Great survey of the retail landscape with insightful pointers on where to dig deeper. I’m a regular!
K.J.I.

Informative and thoughtful

The information provided here is not only useful and relevant, but it also has a humanistic touch to it that makes it relatable and reliable.
Shockpuppet

Engaging Podcast

Steve Dennis takes the time to explain what’s going on in retail in a way that is interesting and engaging.
Rich likes it

Good insight to a newbie

I recently joined a retail technology solutions company and I have learned a lot about the industry from this podcast. Looking forward to each new one.
Joe19454

Great listen

Informative and easy to follow and listen.
Retail Sales Specialist

Informative and insightful

Highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in staying up to date on all things retail related. Very informative and insightful content keeping you up to date on retail trends.
J_Garrett123

Great retail content!

I recently found this podcast and find it very informative.
SLoewy

Great way to stay current on all things retail!

I appreciate the format that starts with current events and then dives into to a specific topic or interview. I always learn something and walk away with a new idea.
brafkin

Deep Insights into Timely Events

I appreciate Steve’s deep insights into the rapidly changing retail environment. His thoughts penetrate deeper than conventional knowledge and he unearths the meaningful powers and influences that are changing retail forever in consumer behavior, competitive strategies of retail competitors, and the supply chain of finished goods journeying from the ports and factories to the hands of customers. I really like his wide ranging curiosity.
Kiriath13

Insights for retail professionals

A great way to keep abreast of the retail industry. I have been following Steve's work for a while now and love getting bite-sized insights on this show to keep me updated on the retail industry.
Mcapitula

Love this podcast and highly recommend

It is refreshing to hear the guests share their love and passion for the retail business that is not dead. Especially loved Ron Thurston’s episode! Highly recommend taking the time to tune in and get inspired ❤️
ArvoPA

Timely and Actionable

Steve’s deep and diverse experience, and his inquisitive nature, lead to fascinating guests and informative discussions.
Walking Dean

Smart and informative

I know Steve and have great respect for his forward thinking on retail industry. As a real estate finance professional myself this podcast gives my underwriting a deeper level of understanding of the tenants that occupy the buildings I invest in. Great guests, current data and clear analysis. This podcast is a critical tool for understanding the most transformative sector of commercial real estate.
MacUser50

I highly recommend this podcast series for anyone who works in the retail industry

A great listen about retail trends that have accelerated during COVID. The speakers have a pulse on retail and present thoughts and recommendations for how retailers can craft strategies to to compete and thrive. I’ll use these insights to craft strategies for my company.