The Retail Razor: Data Blades

S1:E6 The Power of Knowledgeable Store Teams   In the final episode to Season 1 of the Retail Razor: Data Blades, hosts Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden welcome Georgina Nelson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-nelson-11ab0631/], CEO of TruRating [https://trurating.com/]. Georgina discusses the significant impact well-informed store teams have on retail performance. Highlighting a global sporting goods retailer's success, Georgina reveals that 90% of shoppers acknowledged receiving multiple product options from staff, leading to a 27% increase in average shopper spend. The conversation emphasizes the importance of personalized customer interactions, cross-selling, upselling, and the tangible benefits of sales and product training. Insights are derived from TruRating’s innovative approach to gathering customer feedback directly at the point of sale, showing how it supports retailers in enhancing store performance and creating holistic shopping experiences. Subscribe to the Retail Razor Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/RRPNweb [https://bit.ly/RRPNweb] Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://retailrazor.substack.com [https://retailrazor.substack.com] Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTube [https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTube] Chapters: (00:00) Show Intro (01:12) Georgina Nelson - The Strategic Advantage of Well-Informed Store Teams (09:40) Show Close Meet your hosts, helping you cut through the clutter in retail & retail tech: Ricardo Belmar [https://bit.ly/LIRBelmar] is an NRF Top Retail Voices for 2025 [https://nrfbigshow.nrf.com/retail-voices] and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert [https://rethink.industries/top-retail-experts-2024/#%23top] from 2021 – 2025. Thinkers 360 [https://www.thinkers360.com/tl/profiles/view/3427] has named him a Top 10 Retail Thought Leader, Top 50 Management Thought Leader, Top 100 Digital Transformation Thought Leader, and a Top Digital Voice for 2024. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University’s Center for Retail Transformation [https://business.gmu.edu/retail/], and is the director partner marketing for retail & consumer goods at Microsoft. Casey Golden [https://bit.ly/LICasey], is the CEO of Luxlock [https://www.luxlock.com/], a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert [https://rethink.industries/top-retail-experts-2024/#%23top] from 2023 - 2025, and Retail Cloud Alliance [https://www.retailcloudalliance.com/our-community] advisory council member. Obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand and the consumer. Once immersed in fashion & supply chain tech, now slaying Franken-stacks & building retail tech! Includes music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Tech Lore from the album Beat Hype, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.

S1:E5 Revolutionizing the Checkout: How Choice Impacts Purchase Behavior   In this episode of the Retail Razor Show: Data Blades, hosts Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden are joined by Georgina Nelson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-nelson-11ab0631/], CEO of TruRating [https://trurating.com/], to explore the essential role of consumer choice during the checkout experience. Georgina shares insights gathered from over 14,000 customers across the US, UK, and Australia about their preferences for self-checkout versus manned cashiers. The discussion reveals that while convenience stores see a higher preference for self-checkout, segments like apparel still lean towards manned cashiers due to the nature of the shopping experience. Additionally, data indicates that perception of limited checkout options can lead consumers to spend significantly less. We highlight the importance of retailers investing in offering choices to avoid dips in transaction values and improve customer satisfaction. We also look at practical approaches for retailers to balance between technology and human assistance at checkout, ensuring an optimized customer journey! Subscribe to the Retail Razor Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/RRPNweb [https://bit.ly/RRPNweb] Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://retailrazor.substack.com [https://retailrazor.substack.com] Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTube [https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTube] Chapters: (00:00) Show Intro (01:12) Georgina Nelson - Perception of Choice is Essential During the Checkout Experience (09:13) Show Close Meet your hosts, helping you cut through the clutter in retail & retail tech: Ricardo Belmar [https://bit.ly/LIRBelmar] is an NRF Top Retail Voices for 2025 [https://nrfbigshow.nrf.com/retail-voices] and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert [https://rethink.industries/top-retail-experts-2024/#%23top] from 2021 – 2025. Thinkers 360 [https://www.thinkers360.com/tl/profiles/view/3427] has named him a Top 10 Retail Thought Leader, Top 50 Management Thought Leader, Top 100 Digital Transformation Thought Leader, and a Top Digital Voice for 2024. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University’s Center for Retail Transformation [https://business.gmu.edu/retail/], and is the director partner marketing for retail & consumer goods at Microsoft. Casey Golden [https://bit.ly/LICasey], is the CEO of Luxlock [https://www.luxlock.com/], a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert [https://rethink.industries/top-retail-experts-2024/#%23top] from 2023 - 2025, and Retail Cloud Alliance [https://www.retailcloudalliance.com/our-community] advisory council member. Obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand and the consumer. Once immersed in fashion & supply chain tech, now slaying Franken-stacks & building retail tech! Includes music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Tech Lore from the album Beat Hype, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.

S1:E4 Speed, Convenience, and Choices: Self-Checkout Perspectives   In this episode of Retail Razor: Data Blades, hosts Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden are joined by Georgina Nelson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-nelson-11ab0631/], CEO of TruRating [https://trurating.com/], to explore consumer sentiments on self-checkout systems. TruRating, known for gathering real-time shopper feedback, reveals that speed and convenience are top priorities for 65% of shoppers using self-checkout. Together, the team examines how retailers can enhance this final stage of the shopping experience and the potential for in-store experimentation to improve customer satisfaction. The team also touches on the future of self-checkout, including the possibility of ads with retail media and the importance of customer feedback. Subscribe to the Retail Razor Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/RRPNweb [https://bit.ly/RRPNweb] Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://retailrazor.substack.com [https://retailrazor.substack.com] Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTube [https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTube] Chapters: (00:00) Show Intro (01:12) Georgina Nelson - Consumer Sentiment Towards Self-Checkout (08:01) Show Close Meet your hosts, helping you cut through the clutter in retail & retail tech: Ricardo Belmar [https://bit.ly/LIRBelmar] is an NRF Top Retail Voices for 2025 [https://nrfbigshow.nrf.com/retail-voices] and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert [https://rethink.industries/top-retail-experts-2024/#%23top] from 2021 – 2025. Thinkers 360 [https://www.thinkers360.com/tl/profiles/view/3427] has named him a Top 10 Retail Thought Leader, Top 50 Management Thought Leader, Top 100 Digital Transformation Thought Leader, and a Top Digital Voice for 2024. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University’s Center for Retail Transformation [https://business.gmu.edu/retail/], and is the director partner marketing for retail & consumer goods at Microsoft. Casey Golden [https://bit.ly/LICasey], is the CEO of Luxlock [https://www.luxlock.com/], a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert [https://rethink.industries/top-retail-experts-2024/#%23top] from 2023 - 2025, and Retail Cloud Alliance [https://www.retailcloudalliance.com/our-community] advisory council member. Obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand and the consumer. Once immersed in fashion & supply chain tech, now slaying Franken-stacks & building retail tech! Includes music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Tech Lore from the album Beat Hype, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.

S1:E3 Beyond Price: How Consumer Values Drive Retail Loyalty   In this episode of Retail Razor Data Blades, hosts Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden chat with Georgina Nelson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-nelson-11ab0631/], CEO of TruRating [https://trurating.com/], about critical consumer insights and the importance of aligning retail strategies with customer values. Georgina shares findings from TruRating's research at the point-of-sale, revealing that 77% of consumers are driven by retailer values over loyalty cards or discounts. The discussion highlights the importance of eco-friendly initiatives and tailored communication strategies to foster customer loyalty and convey values effectively. The discussion underscores the necessity for retailers to maintain their commitment to these values even in tough economic times. Subscribe to the Retail Razor Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/RRPNweb [https://bit.ly/RRPNweb] Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://retailrazor.substack.com [https://retailrazor.substack.com] Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTube [https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTube] Chapters: (00:00) Show Intro [https://retailrazor.com/podcast/the-retail-razor-data-blades/episode/aligning-with-values-key-strategies-for-retail-success] (01:11) Georgina Nelson - How Aligning with Consumer Values Still Plays a Critical Role [https://retailrazor.com/podcast/the-retail-razor-data-blades/episode/aligning-with-values-key-strategies-for-retail-success] (05:01) Show Close [https://retailrazor.com/podcast/the-retail-razor-data-blades/episode/aligning-with-values-key-strategies-for-retail-success] Meet your hosts, helping you cut through the clutter in retail & retail tech: Ricardo Belmar [https://bit.ly/LIRBelmar] is an NRF Top Retail Voices for 2025 [https://nrfbigshow.nrf.com/retail-voices] and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert [https://rethink.industries/top-retail-experts-2024/#%23top] from 2021 – 2025. Thinkers 360 [https://www.thinkers360.com/tl/profiles/view/3427] has named him a Top 10 Retail Thought Leader, Top 50 Management Thought Leader, Top 100 Digital Transformation Thought Leader, and a Top Digital Voice for 2024. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University’s Center for Retail Transformation [https://business.gmu.edu/retail/], and is the director partner marketing for retail & consumer goods at Microsoft. Casey Golden [https://bit.ly/LICasey], is the CEO of Luxlock [https://www.luxlock.com/], a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert [https://rethink.industries/top-retail-experts-2024/#%23top] from 2023 - 2025, and Retail Cloud Alliance [https://www.retailcloudalliance.com/our-community] advisory council member. Obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand and the consumer. Once immersed in fashion & supply chain tech, now slaying Franken-stacks & building retail tech! Includes music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Tech Lore from the album Beat Hype, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.

S1:E2 Economic Waves: How Price Hikes Transform Shopping Trends   Welcome to another Retail Razor: Data Blades episode, where we discuss how rising prices are affecting shopper behavior with Georgina Nelson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-nelson-11ab0631/], CEO of TruRating [https://trurating.com/]. Georgina shares data showing significant consumer insights: 63% of U.S. consumers are driving less due to high gas prices, 60% are cooking more at home, and 74% are using shopping lists—reflecting increased spending discipline. We also explore how retailers can turn these challenges into opportunities by enhancing customer experience and building loyalty. Hosted by Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden, tune in for valuable insights and strategies to navigate the current economic landscape. Subscribe to the Retail Razor Podcast Network: https://bit.ly/RRPNweb [https://bit.ly/RRPNweb] Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://retailrazor.substack.com [https://retailrazor.substack.com] Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTube [https://bit.ly/RRShowYouTube] Chapters: (00:00) Show Intro [https://retailrazor.com/podcast/the-retail-razor-data-blades/episode/navigating-the-price-surge-shifting-shopping-habits] (01:12) Georgina Nelson - How Rising Prices Are Impacting Shopping Habits [https://retailrazor.com/podcast/the-retail-razor-data-blades/episode/navigating-the-price-surge-shifting-shopping-habits] (05:43) Show Close [https://retailrazor.com/podcast/the-retail-razor-data-blades/episode/navigating-the-price-surge-shifting-shopping-habits] Meet your hosts, helping you cut through the clutter in retail & retail tech: Ricardo Belmar [https://bit.ly/LIRBelmar] is an NRF Top Retail Voices for 2025 [https://nrfbigshow.nrf.com/retail-voices] and a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert [https://rethink.industries/top-retail-experts-2024/#%23top] from 2021 – 2025. Thinkers 360 [https://www.thinkers360.com/tl/profiles/view/3427] has named him a Top 10 Retail Thought Leader, Top 50 Management Thought Leader, Top 100 Digital Transformation Thought Leader, and a Top Digital Voice for 2024. He is an advisory council member at George Mason University’s Center for Retail Transformation [https://business.gmu.edu/retail/], and is the director partner marketing for retail & consumer goods at Microsoft. Casey Golden [https://bit.ly/LICasey], is the CEO of Luxlock [https://www.luxlock.com/], a RETHINK Retail Top Retail Expert [https://rethink.industries/top-retail-experts-2024/#%23top] from 2023 - 2025, and Retail Cloud Alliance [https://www.retailcloudalliance.com/our-community] advisory council member. Obsessed with the customer relationship between the brand and the consumer. Once immersed in fashion & supply chain tech, now slaying Franken-stacks & building retail tech! Includes music provided by imunobeats.com, featuring Tech Lore from the album Beat Hype, written by Heston Mimms, published by Imuno.