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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291: Cutting Edge Solutions To Counter Shrink
Dive into the dynamic world of shrink solutions to combat one of the industry's major challenges, the rapidly increasing levels of unknown loss and theft. As retail evolves, so does the challenge of managing shrink and minimising theft; from advanced detection...
290: Segmenting Shrink To Uncover The Real Challenge
Shrink in retail isn't just about hoping the number resolves itself; it's about understanding the intricate web of causes that lead to loss. While shrink has perennially been a concern for retailers, recent escalations in retail crime and aggressive incidents have...
289: Igniting A Start-Up Spark In Big Business
When a company is first founded, it's full of life. There is a start-up spark that drives improvement and change, and challenges the norm. But when that same company grows into a big business and becomes recognised as a "corporate" rather than a "start-up", this spark...
288: How Our Own Brain Blocks Meaningful Work
In the fast-paced world of today, the tug-of-war between immediate tasks and strategic objectives is relentless. We know the tasks that need to get done. But why don't we do them? In this episode, Oliver Banks uncovers the psychology and neuroscience behind meaningful...
287: Why The Change Is Not Realising The Benefits
A transformation's business case shows a glittering alternative to the status quo of today. But after implementation, these benefits are never realised. They either don't exist or they can't be quantified. What happened? Was this a mirage? Were we being overly...
286: The Department Store’s Predicament
Department stores have played an enormous role in the retail landscape and often occupy large and important stores. However, in recent years, department store retailers have become increasingly challenged. While some have closed down, others continue to struggle in...
285: How Technology Is Changing The Role Of People
There is always debate about whether technologies like AI and robotics are destroying frontline jobs and "dehumanising" organizations. Or is the opposite true, where the argument is that these technologies are creating brand-new roles and opportunities? Join Oliver...
284: Building Momentum To Deliver – Book Launch Special
A transformation's ultimate success is reliant on progress and execution. Because, without these aspects, nothing changes and the status quo lives on. The transformation withers and invested time, money and effort is wasted. In our special series of episodes, join...
283: The Human Side Of Change – Book Launch Special
The human aspects of transformation are among the hardest. They're often invisible, intangible and highly variable. But without facing into these factors, it's easy to veer off course and be blocked by obstacles. As we continue to celebrate the launch of Oliver...
282: Understanding The Solution
Once you understand the problem or challenge, then you can start to consider the options and opportunities that forge the solution. In this bonus episode of the podcast to celebrate the launch of Oliver's book, Driving Retail Transformation, explore the second...















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