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Amie Larter CEO, Octomedia - Publisher of Inside Retail

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Amie Larter, CEO of Octomedia (publisher of global Inside Retail) and host of Retail Transformers, is a disruptor in B2B publishing. With nearly 15 years of experience in the space, she’s transformed Octomedia into a leading digital media business empowering millions with impactful, engaging content focused on building better businesses across retail, FMCG, franchising, and more. As host of Retail Untangled and Women Transforming Food podcasts, Amie passionately shares global industry stories, making her the perfect person to bring you the inside scoop on Retail Transformers.

Videos

How Kelly Cook is reshaping David’s Bridal with an experience-first mindset

Kelly Cook admits to being “addicted” to business management challenges and loves transformation. That passion led her to work across industries as diverse as aviation and waste management before she became CEO at David’s Bridal, driving transformation.  At David’s Bridal, Cook is leveraging her change-management experience to expand the business, develop new revenue opportunities, and […]

From Coach to co-founder: How Melissa Mash helped build Dagne Dover’s magic

When Melissa Mash launched bag brand Dagne Dover in 2013, she set out to rescript the relationship between women and the things they carry.  Cutting her teeth at Coach, where she helped turn around the brand’s first European retail store at Heathrow Airport, Mash witnessed firsthand customers’ pain points with bags that looked good but […]

How Lowe’s Joe Cano uses AI to create a smarter, more personal shopping journey

By fusing customer insight with AI innovation, home improvement giant Lowe’s is building what it hopes will be the most seamless home improvement experience online. For Joe Cano, SVP of digital at Lowe’s, success hinges on understanding customer needs and using technology to deliver on it. “People are telling us what they want,” he tells […]

Nitzan Mekel-Bobrov - Ebay

AI meets retail: Ebay’s plan to make every shopping experience unique

Artificial intelligence is moving so fast that the line between online and in-store shopping may soon disappear altogether. Within a few years, digital retailers could replicate – and even surpass – the sensory experience once unique to bricks-and-mortar stores. And when that happens, the very nature of marketplaces will change. That’s the prediction from Nitzan […]

Meenakshi Lala

From catwalks to carnations: Urban Stems’ Meenakshi Lala is disrupting floral

In this episode, we step into the operational engine room of online flower deliveries with Meenakshi Lala, CEO of Urban Stems. For two decades, Meenakshi mastered the complex, high-pressure world of fashion retail operations. Now, she’s bringing that same fashion-level precision and data-driven discipline to disrupt an industry built around emotional connection: gifting flowers. Meenakshi […]

From tagging tees to leading Primark US

Kevin Tulip’s retail story began simply: attaching price tags in a Topshop stockroom during high school work experience. That simple moment quickly evolved into a passion, leading him to a remarkable 22-year career journey that now sees him as the President of Primark US. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Kevin, a veteran […]

Giovanni Zaccariello, SVP - Global Visual Experience, Coach

Meet the architect behind Coach’s “wow” moments

Giovanni Zaccariello has one of the coolest jobs in retail. As Senior Vice President of Visual Experience at heritage brand Coach, Gio’s role is a rich blend of creativity and strategic thinking to connect with consumers on a deep level.   From immersive pop-ups to even a flying Tabby hot air balloon, Coach has been making […]

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