Brick & Data

Generation Z seems to really love stores and we explore a bit why (especially compared to Millenials). High-end department stores are making some last ditch efforts to recover the steadily dropping number of in-store shoppers. TJX is continuing their success in the off-price world, launching a new set of 'home market' stores. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

Dr. William D’Arienzo is the founder and CEO of WDA Brand Marketing. We get a few minutes with him to talk luxury and fashion brands, retail problems in 2017, consumer expectations, and his new book "Brand Management Strategies - Luxury and Mass Markets". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

We were at NRF 2017 and have some thoughts. Good thoughts and bad thoughts. And our feet hurt. Holiday spending is up and higher than predicted. E-commerce seemed to do better than in-store. We explore why. It's only a few weeks into 2017 and major brand retailers are closing stores. The sky isn't falling and there's a silver lining to all of this. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

Mid November to mid December was huge for retail - we talk about why and what that means going into next year. Amazon once again dominates the year, but it's not about online. It's the end of 2016! We cover the top retail tech trends of the year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

We recap Black Friday (and Cyber Monday) numbers and it was a close race. Maybe we weren't exactly right that Black Friday doesn't matter. GAP CEO talked in WSJ about the design driven early years and how the company is embracing analytics now. Starbucks CEO Howard Shultz relinquishes his title. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

Black Friday really doesn't matter anymore and we explain our reason why. Millennials have shown they will pay extra for faster shipping and immediate gratification. Alibaba sets a doozy of a record on Singles Day. Yes, we just used the word "doozy". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

This episode is an interview with Bridget Johns, Head of Marketing and Customer Experience at RetailNext. We spoke with Bridget about how IoT is being used in Smart Stores, some of the changes we have seen over the years across all types of retailers, and how in-store performance is being impacted by the adoption of IoT technologies. Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play Music, or Stitcher! If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review on iTunes. Helps a ton! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

Instagram is working with a handful of retailers to bring back a version of the "buy button". Staples is releasing a smarter version of the Easy Button with IBM Watson technology. Brands are jumping on the opportunity to build chatbots and various types of digital assistants on Facebook messenger and other apps. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

Adidas and Under Armour play leapfrog in an effort to hold onto the #2 position behind Nike. Adidas has awoken from its slumber. Amazon's next conquest seems to be clothing (fashion) and grocery. Which will they succeed with? We have our thoughts. Let's play psychologist and dive into the mind of a consumer. What is it about stores that makes them want to buy? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

Everyone has an opinion about upcoming holiday retail sales - will they go up or down? Does the Election impact anything? Department stores are having a rough time this year. We talk about why this might be happening. VR has seen all the hype lately in gaming, but is it the same in retail? It seems that AR (augmented reality) is the winner. José also talks about some of the takeaways from his time this week at the "NYU Expanding Horizons" retail conference. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

We dig into why Amazon Prime customers are worth a staggering amount of money to them, how Crate & Barrel is bringing online shopping habits to their stores, and why search is getting smarter and better thanks to AI. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

Brands that have been around for a while inevitably need to reinvent themselves we explore how and why. Shipping costs are going up near the holidays so what does this mean for consumers and retailers? Luxury brands are starting to adjust how they attract new customers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

Internet of Things devices are becoming useful for retailers, Nike has something in store for us on Cyber Monday, and Nordstrom grows three heads. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

Retailers are getting into using 3D printing for all sorts of things, Amazon opening more and more pop-up stores in malls, and why wearables are actually useful for work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

There's a new app that brings crowdsourcing to grocery shopping, Google now helps you shop the look from your favorite fashion bloggers, and Tommy Hilfiger is sending styles from the runway straight to you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

J.Crew revealing growth plans and an unexpected relationship with Nordstrom, Walmart cutting accountants and putting them on store floors, and robots take over at Lowes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

Retailers aren't texting very much, how Wayfair is testing VR, if Amazon is going to sell cars, and how store closings can save earnings reports. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

It's episode 2 and we talk about what is possibly dragging down Gap and Banana Republic. Analytics are being used to keep grocery food from rotting and making us all sick. Apple bans the word "store" in a company-wide memo. IKEA goes upscale! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support

In our first episode we talk about some of the expected shopper behavior during back to school shopping this year, Walmart eating up Jet.com and why it may not help them after all, Target stocking Harry's razors starting this month and why that's perhaps better for Harry's than Target, and the not-so-subtle Russian flags under the jackets of Team USA at the Rio Olympics opening ceremonies. Recorded on 8/12/2016 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brickdatacast/support