#RemarkableRetail (and #BBQ ) in Austin! 🐖

Texas Monthly's guide to BBQ retail is out and Interstellarbbq ranks No.2, a transcendent experience from the nondescript suburban mall setting to the incredible food. Mains are stellar, but don't sleep on the sides!

Join me on TVOR to explore #retailfraud trends w/ Kim Sutherland, VP of Fraud & Identity at LexisNexis Risk. Learn strategies to fight fraud while ensuring a smooth CX + gain insights from their True Cost of Fraud study, unveiling global financial impacts. loom.ly/Oerz3Ac

Thrilled to host Nancy King, ex-SVP, Product Engineering at Target, this week on #RemarkableRetail ! Discover how Target revolutionized retail by prioritizing in-store experiences and embracing agile methodology and digital tech.

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#RemarkableRetail in Waco, Texas! Steve Dennis and I stopped by magnolia, the lifestyle brand by Chip Gaines & Joanna Gaines, known for their home renos. From home living stores to their personal style shops, it's a fantastic blend of lifestyle retail & urban revitalization.

Retail This Week is on hiatus as we prep for Retail Council of Canada's #StoreConference2024 ! Congrats to award winners: Walter Lamothe (Lifetime Achievement), George Soleas (Retailer Of The Year), & Jennifer Grimm (Independent Retail Ambassador).

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This week on The The Food Professor, University of Manitoba's Chamali Kodikara talks food science & her IFTSA Board role. In the news: grocery boycotts, US cow bird flu, McDonald's sales, SHAKE SHACK's CA expansion, and Quebec's liquor board cuts local spirits.

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Check out the final #RemarkableRetail episode, live from Bambuser's remote #podcast studio at Shoptalk! Billy May, CEO of Brooklinen, shares key insights on DTC & #ecommerce evolution, offering essential strategies for building standout retail brands.

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Dive into retail #fraud trends w/ Kim Sutherland, VP of Fraud and Identity at LexisNexis Risk. Learn strategies to mitigate fraud risks while enhancing customer experience and balancing #fraud prevention with profitability using tech and data analytics.

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This week on The The Food Professor presented by Caddle:

🏫 Chamali Kodikara from University of Manitoba
🛒 Loblaws boycott
🐦 Bird flu in US cows
🍟 McDonald's sales down
🍔 SHAKE SHACK's Canadian expansion
🥃 Quebec's liquor board cuts local spirits

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Embarking on the #RemarkableRetail tour in Dallas, part 2!

Central Market boasts upscale grocery vibes. Plus, Bachan's Japanese BBQ Sauce BBQ sauces rule the summer scene across NA. At Trader Joe's, Ube-flavored goods sell fest. Lastly, the Whole Foods Market Austin flagship wows w/ its size & trends.

Dive into TVOR w/ Taylor Cavanaugh, the first American to serve in both the U.S. Navy SEALs & French Foreign Legion. From 'Soft White Underbelly' to his mantra of 'no plan B,' Taylor's insights on adaptability, integrity, & decision-making are game-changer.

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At our final #RemarkableRetail Shoptalk episode from the Bambuser studio, Billy May, CEO of Brooklinen, shares decades of retail wisdom from J.Crew, Abercrombie & Fitch, and more.

Don't miss this modern retail master class: loom.ly/77tct2E 🎙️

Embarking on the #RemarkableRetail tour in Dallas, part 1!

Ventured into H-E-B w/ Steve Dennis, where the expansive pre-prepared food section caught my eye & the visual self-checkouts left me impressed. Couldn't resist grabbing Duke's Mayo for my Last Request BBQ show!

This week in #retail :

➡️ Decathlon opens flagship in Vancouver
➡️ Bunnings Warehouse transforms stores, attracts 110,000 kids
➡️ JD Group acquires Hibbett
➡️ Freight recession lowers moving costs
➡️ The Body Shop Canada faces product shortage

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Don't miss the latest on The The Food Professor! Special guest Tanner Townsend from Uncle Bob's Popcorn shares unique insights into their family-run business. In industry news, we cover food safety, #shrinkflation , the Gate Gourmet Canada strike, and more.

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In this #leadership -focused episode, Taylor Cavanaugh shares insights from his time w/ the US Navy SEALs & French Foreign Legion. Tune in for advice on embracing new experiences, leading with integrity, & making tough decisions in this fascinating interview.

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Don't miss the latest on #RemarkableRetail & experience the virtual launch of Steve Dennis's new book, Leaders Leap, with an amazing panel including Seth Godin, Bridget Brennan, Sally Elliott, & Hal Lawton.

Tune in for insights & inspiration! 💡 loom.ly/MvGu_pk

Back with a sizzling season of Last Request BBQ! 🔥

Tried Crosby Foods' Maple Syrup Molasses on duBreton ribs, smoked on my Yoder Smokers YS640S with Pitmasters Choice Pellets, paired with HendersonBeerCo amber.

Don't miss these ribs! 👉 loom.ly/jLLqD-Q

This week on The The Food Professor presented by Caddle:

🍿 Tanner Townsend from Uncle Bob's Popcorn
🚨 Study on food safety causing alarm
🛒 #Shrinkflation in grocery stores
⛔ GateGourmet Canada strike
💸 California's $20/hr min. wage impact

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Check out the latest episode of TVOR podcast! Alicia Chin, Director of Sustainability at VF Corporation, talks about icebreaker's journey towards #sustainability transparency. Learn about their challenges, progress, and industry-wide impact.

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