THE RETAIL TRANSFORMATION SHOW
THE RETAIL PODCAST TO MAKE YOUR TRANSFORMATION A SUCCESSABOUT THIS PODCAST
The podcast for giving you the insight, the ideas and the inspiration that will help you to effectively deliver changes and transformation to your retail operation and business
The Retail Transformation Show is a weekly podcast. Each week, in 30 minutes or less, you’ll hear a mix of solo-shows with myself, Oliver Banks, as well as interviews with other retail and change experts and specialists.
You’ll take away:
- Unique perspectives and greater awareness of what’s going on in the retail market
- Ways to build your “A team” to transform your retail business
- Fresh, new ideas and opportunities to grasp with both hands
- Actionable strategies and tactics to apply to your business and improve retail
- Motivation to help you drive your retail transformation to success
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331: Is Your Retail Operating Model Draining Profits
Retailers often focus on sales and customer experience, but lurking beneath the surface, a flawed operating model can quietly drain profits. The worst part? Many of these inefficiencies go unnoticed because “this is how we’ve always done it.” In this episode of The...
330: Overcoming Uncontrollable Variation
Retail is full of natural variations—some predictable, some unexpected. Yet too often, businesses rely on averages, smoothing out the detail and missing critical insights. Successful retailers don’t just react to change; they anticipate it, refine their operating...
329: Overcoming Inaction In Transformation
Transformation doesn’t happen by chance—it happens through action. Yet, in the fast-paced and complex world of retail and retail transformation, inaction can become the silent killer of progress. Whether it’s uncertainty, overwhelm, fear of failure, or even hidden...
328: The Rapid AI Revolution In Retail
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it's here, and it's reshaping the retail industry in ways we could have only imagined just a few years ago. In this episode, we're learning about AI, from an AI. From unravelling the complexities of terms like...
327: The Essential Retail Trends And Themes Shaping 2025
As we step into 2025, the retail landscape continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace. But what are the essential themes shaping the future of the industry? In this episode, Oliver Banks delves into the defining topics that retailers must navigate, from the evolution...
326: Retail Review Of The Year 2024
The retail industry continues to change and transform, and in this episode, join Oliver Banks and look back at stand-out news stories from the past 12 months. As Amazon felt the heat of competition, we saw John Lewis reverse a major change. Meanwhile, many retailers...
325: Rethinking Pre-Purchase Personalisation
Omnichannel and personalisation are among the most overused terms in retail today. Omnichannel is too often condensed to the transaction and delivery aspects. Meanwhile, we sometimes forget how to add personality to our personalisation. In this episode, Oliver Banks...
324: Uncovering The Blind Spots Of Innovation
In the fast-paced world of retail, it’s easy to miss important trends and signals that are caught in our blind spot. Those hidden challenges and unnoticed risks can catch even the most seasoned leaders off guard. In this episode, Oliver Banks sits down with Carl...
323: Conquering Change Fatigue
Change is an inevitable part of business, but too much change can create fatigue—leading to confusion, resistance, and burnout at every level of an organisation. In this episode, Oliver Banks dives into the concept of change fatigue, exploring how it impacts teams,...
322: Spotting The Warning Signs Of Distress
Retail is a tough business, and even the biggest brands can face distressing times. In this episode, Oliver Banks is joined by retail expert Rhea Fox to uncover the essential lessons from struggling and failing retailers. Together, they explore the common challenges...















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