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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121: Lessons From Criminal Forensic Investigations
As data becomes increasingly important to retailers, the ability to conduct investigations also becomes a major skill. But in retail, sometimes data investigations are carried out in haste and without diligence. So, join Oliver Banks to learn how criminal forensic investigations are carried out. Also explore what lessons and steps retailers can take and apply to their own investigations.
120: Understanding Data and Data Science In Retail
Data, data science, machine learning and AI are all increasingly important topics in the retail industry. But the world of data can be confusing and even overwhelming for retail leadership teams. Experienced retail leader, Ian Shepherd, joins to simplify key terms and set you on the path to successfully use data in your organisation.
119: How To Do Predictive Modelling
Predictive modeling is a technique that uses mathematical and logical methods to predict the future. So, as your transformation aims to move to a new, unknown future state, how are you going to make sensible, intelligent decisions. As opposed to guessing in the dark. Join Oliver Banks as he lays out the 6 steps to guide you to successfully build predictive models to forecast the future.
118: The Agile Stores Manifesto
Agile has been a key focus. But coming from a software development background, does it translate to the retail industry? And does Agile work in a retail store setting in particular? Julian Mills of Quorso joins Oliver Banks to lay out the "Agile Stores Manifesto" and...
117: Are Retail Operating Models Dead?
Retail operating models have behind many of the big retail success stories of the past few decades. But, in today’s uncertain world, ever-accelerating and with an increasing focus on agility and flexibility, is there really a need for operating models any more? Listen in to join Oliver Banks and explore if retail operating models are dead.
116: Understanding Agile
Many retailers are increasingly talking and thinking about Agile. The pandemic has caused much uncertainty and required businesses to move at pace and remain flexible. So, Agile has become a key focus. But it’s also easy to misunderstand and there are plenty of mistakes and pitfalls to avoid too. So, Agile coach and trainer, Laurens Bonnema, joins Oliver Banks to help you understand Agile for retail.
115: Learning From Pureplay Retailers
Many of the recent success stories from retailers have been from new, “pureplay” retailers that have traded only through eCommerce channels. With companies like Amazon, Asos, and Gymshark leading the way, there are elements and behaviours that traditional retailers can learn from and take action. To help traditional retailers behave like pureplay e-commerce retailers, consultant Sarah Morris joins Oliver Banks to highlight the differences and opportunities.
114: Review Of The Year 2020
We all know the elephant in the room when it comes to reflecting on 2020. But also with hindsight, we see key themes and can connect the trends together. Join Oliver Banks on this look pack at the past 12 months with some of the key stories and additional expert opinion. The retail review of the year that was 2020 will help you understand what just happened. And what to look out for in 2021.
113: Disruptive Thinking For A Volatile World
We continue to face a volatile world that provides more and new challenges. So, to become more resilient to these challenges we must plan for multiple scenarios. But these can be difficult, inconvenient and uncomfortable for us – so just don’t do it. In this podcast episode, Dr Jackie Mulligan joins to explore the why and how disruptive and creative thinking will get you prepared for the future of retail in 2021.
112: Key Themes For Retail Transformation In 2021
Current volatility makes it hard to make specific predictions but there are key themes to look out for in retail transformation. Retail in 2021 promises also be full of uncertainty. However, these same themes or trends have been growing steadily in 2020 and now must be tailored for your local retail market and specific customer base. Discover the 10 retail transformation themes to get ready for 2021.
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