Retail’s Next Frontier: Leadership, Agility & Digital Influence with Ben Miller of Shoptalk
In this powerhouse episode of The Retail Podcast, Alex sits down with Ben Miller, VP of Content at Shoptalk, to unpack what’s really shaping the future of global retail.
From rising pressure on operational efficiency to the explosive growth of retail media and AI-powered discovery, this conversation goes deep into:
How leaders are navigating uncertainty
Why in-store tech investment is skyrocketing
The mindset shift retailers need to thrive
Key regional differences between the US and Europe
What’s next for grocery, CPG, and digital influence
As Shoptalk expands globally—with shows in the US, Europe, and now Abu Dhabi—Ben shares what he’s hearing from hundreds of retail leaders and why cultural adaptability and digital-first thinking are now non-negotiables.
📍 Recorded inside The Hive offices, just weeks before Shoptalk Europe 2025.
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Retail & Shopping
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Grocery
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Digital Strategy
(June 1, 2025)
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The Retail Podcast
Retail reinvents itself daily. The Retail Podcast arms founders, operators, and retail technologists with battle-tested tactics to outpace change. Each week candid conversations with store chiefs, DTC disruptors, and tech visionaries reveal how to turn AI, data, and culture into margin and loyalty. No jargon just hard numbers, honest lessons, and plays you can run before next Monday. Press play; lead the future of commerce.
- No. of episodes: 101
- Latest episode: 2025-06-26
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