Why Bentonville is the New Retail Innovation Hub w/ Are Traasdahl, Founder of Crisp and Spring Capital

The Future of AI in Retail: Discovery to Checkout

In this episode, Lavina Suthenthiran speaks with Tarek Müller, co-founder and CEO of About You and SCAYLE, about how AI is reshaping every stage of commerce. From the shift in product discovery away from traditional search toward AI assistants, to the potential for in-conversation purchasing, they explore what this means for brands, platforms, and margins. The conversation also covers how retailers can adapt their content and data strategies for AI visibility, the evolving roles of ecosystems like Amazon and Google, and why brand websites still matter in an AI-driven world. Finally, they discuss how AI is transforming retail operations and what it means for the future of work. 🤝 By RetailWire, the retail industry’s premier news and discussion platform, delivering daily insights, expert analysis, and real-world perspectives from top retail leaders through its BrainTrust community. To stay ahead of the latest trends shaping retail, visit RetailWire and join a global network of retail decision-makers: https://retailwire.com/ 👉 For partnerships, interviews, and media opportunities, talk to us! contact@retailwire.com linkedin.com/company/retailwire/       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside the 2025 Holiday Shopper's Mind

With 83% of shoppers now willing to let algorithms help them select presents, and nearly three-quarters trusting AI as much as a friend, retailers face both new challenges and unprecedented opportunities. We’ll unpack what this means for marketers navigating tighter budgets, shorter shopping windows, and evolving definitions of “value.” From building emotional connections in an automated world to creating standout experiences that matter, this session will offer timely insights into how brands can stay relevant, human, and ahead of the curve this holiday season. 🤝 By RetailWire, the retail industry’s premier news and discussion platform, delivering daily insights, expert analysis, and real-world perspectives from top retail leaders through its BrainTrust community. To stay ahead of the latest trends shaping retail, visit RetailWire and join a global network of retail decision-makers: https://retailwire.com/ 👉 For partnerships, interviews, and media opportunities, talk to us! contact@retailwire.com linkedin.com/company/retailwire/       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Future of Responsible Retail

In this episode we explore how responsible sourcing and surplus management are helping retailers and brands drive value, protect their image, and advance sustainability at scale. Key topics discussed: How 4Everyware connects brands and retailers to create circular value Balancing profitability and sustainability in surplus and overstock management Protecting brand reputation while redistributing goods responsibly The growing role of logistics speed and global partnerships How sustainability regulations are reshaping overstock management Practical advice for brands looking to unlock growth through responsible sourcing 🤝 By RetailWire, the retail industry’s premier news and discussion platform, delivering daily insights, expert analysis, and real-world perspectives from top retail leaders through its BrainTrust community. To stay ahead of the latest trends shaping retail, visit RetailWire and join a global network of retail decision-makers: https://retailwire.com/ 👉 For partnerships, interviews, and media opportunities, talk to us! contact@retailwire.com linkedin.com/company/retailwire/       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Driving Retail Growth Through Category Management and Private Label Synergy

In this episode of the RetailWire Podcast, produced in partnership with Leaders of Trade, retail expert Jaap Van Vreden shares how connecting category management, private label, and procurement can turn operational silos into engines of growth. Key topics discussed: The biggest growth challenges facing retailers today Why integrating category management, private label, and procurement matters The hidden costs of staying siloed How private label innovation builds loyalty and differentiation Rethinking procurement as a growth driver, not a cost center Staying agile amid supply chain disruption What strong retailer–supplier partnerships look like today The role of technology and data in future-ready retail strategy 🤝 By RetailWire, the retail industry’s premier news and discussion platform, delivering daily insights, expert analysis, and real-world perspectives from top retail leaders through its BrainTrust community. To stay ahead of the latest trends shaping retail, visit RetailWire and join a global network of retail decision-makers: https://retailwire.com/ 👉 For partnerships, interviews, and media opportunities, talk to us! contact@retailwire.com linkedin.com/company/retailwire/       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why Bentonville is the New Retail Innovation Hub w/ Are Traasdahl, Founder of Crisp and Spring Capital

In this episode, Are Traasdahl, founder of Crisp, Spring Capital, and Arkade, joins Chase Binnie, CEO of RetailWire, for an in-depth conversation about the rise of Northwest Arkansas as a new global hub for retail innovation. They explore why global tech founders are choosing Bentonville over the coasts, how Arkade is helping later-stage companies connect directly with retailers and suppliers, and what “patient capital” really means for long-term innovation. Are also shares his perspective on how AI is reshaping collaboration across the retail value chain—and why the next billion-dollar retail startup might come from the Ozarks, not Silicon Valley. Discover more retail insights at RetailWire.com 🤝 By RetailWire, the retail industry’s premier news and discussion platform, delivering daily insights, expert analysis, and real-world perspectives from top retail leaders through its BrainTrust community. To stay ahead of the latest trends shaping retail, visit RetailWire and join a global network of retail decision-makers: https://retailwire.com/ 👉 For partnerships, interviews, and media opportunities, talk to us! contact@retailwire.com linkedin.com/company/retailwire/       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.