Retail Relates
Episodes
Retail Through a Nomadic Lens: Nick Harbaugh on Global Perspectives and Execution
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailRetail works best when execution, perspective, and adaptability come together.In this episode of Retail Relates, Rich Honiball and Jud...
Finding Clarity in Complexity: Celeste Risimini-Johnson on Leading Retail at Scale
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Retail leadership at scale is not about volume.It’s about alignment.Celeste Risimini-Johnson operates at the center of one of the most complex inter...
Leading Through Change: Vanessa LeFebvre on Curiosity, Courage and Conviction
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Retail transformation doesn’t start with bold declarations. It starts with listening.In this episode of Retail Relates, Rich Honiball, Tony Wells, a...
Empathy Before Automation: Ricardo Belmar on Retail, AI, and Leadership
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Retail doesn’t fail because of technology — it fails when leaders lose empathy for the people the technology is meant to serve.In this episode of ...
From Fabric to Family: Kevin Lavelle on Building Brands That Solve Real Problems
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build brands that actually solve real problems? For entrepreneur Kevin Lavelle, the answer begins with curiosity, character, and the courag...
From the Boardroom to the Pitch: Michael Smith on Building Teams, Tech, and Community
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From NIKE to The Estée Lauder Companies — and now the football fields of Northern Ireland — Michael Smith has built a career around people, purpo...
The Discipline of Leadership: Ken Hicks on Service, Strategy, and Success
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strategy gets headlines; execution wins seasons.From West Point to the helm of PetSmart, Ken Hicks has built a leadership legacy defined by discipline...
Designing for Connection: Elisa Servais on the Future of Experiential Retail
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a store truly memorable - and why do some spaces feel alive while others feel transactional?In this episode of Retail Relates, we have a co...
Data, Decisions & Discovery: Katherine Black on Turning Insight into Impact
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when data becomes more than a tool and starts to shape how we lead, learn, and listen?In this episode of Retail Relates, Rich Honiball an...
Discipline, Drive, and Doing Good: Robert Irvine on Building Purpose-Driven Brands
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a chef becomes a changemaker? For Robert Irvine, transformation starts with discipline, purpose, and service.From the Royal Navy to ...
From Steakhouses to Smart Cities: Kevin Kelley on Rethinking Space and Human Behavior
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a place unforgettable? For Kevin Kelley, it’s not about style or awards—it’s about how spaces shape human behavior and bring people t...
Where Grit Meets Growth: Jeremy & Lila Stewart on the Hari Mari Journey
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to turn a flip flop into a lifestyle brand? For Jeremy and Lila Stewart, it meant grit, resilience, and a belief that comfort, color...
Influencing Fashion and Culture: Erin Hawker on Building PR Platforms and Engagement
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build PR platforms that move culture? For Erin Hawker, it meant starting with grit, finding the white spaces in fashion, and turning visibi...
Where Culture Meets Commerce: Alan Miller on Building Brands Fans Love
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when sports, music, and food collide? For Alan Miller, it’s where culture transforms into connection.As founder of COLLiDE Agency, co-o...
Nostalgia, Grit, and the Open Road: Stephanie Stuckey on Reviving an American Iconic Brand
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to revive an American icon? For Stephanie Stuckey, it meant reacquiring her family’s struggling roadside brand, embracing grit, an...
From the Marine Corps to the C-Suite: Tony Wells on Leadership, Brand, and Marketing Transformation
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to evolve from Marine Corps infantry officer to CMO and board leader? In this episode of Retail Relates, Tony Wells shares the lesso...
Supply Chain Networks and Personal Networking: A Conversation with Guy Courtin
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens behind the scenes to get that package to your doorstep? Guy Courtin pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of retail logistics in thi...
Transformation at the Intersection of Retail and Services: A Conversation with Liz Allison
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Where does true retail innovation happen today? According to Liz Allison, CEO of luxury salon and spa brand Tricoci, it's happening at the inters...
Customizing a Sustainable Future in Manufacturing: A Conversation with Roger Lee
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode, we sit down with Roger Lee, the visionary CEO of TAL Manufacturing. With decades of experience in the garment industry, R...
Building Connections and Curiosity in Modern Retail: A Conversation with Dominick Miserandino
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the future of retail isn't just about selling products but about building deep, meaningful connections? Join us as we welcome Dominick Mi...
Mastering Customer Strategy and Marketing Leadership: A Conversation with Sheryl Adkins-Green
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Sheryl Adkins-Green, a seasoned business executive, turned her diverse career experiences into a leadership and brand strategy masterclas...
Transforming Global Retail through Innovative Intelligence: A Conversation with Deborah Weinswig
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how a childhood surrounded by intellectual conversations and the influence of a trailblazing mother in finance shaped the charismatic Deborah...
Building Teams to Lead Retail Transformation: A Conversation with Theo Killion
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring journey with Theo Killion, a remarkable leader who transformed his life from a coal mining town in West Virginia to the pinna...
Empowering Change Through Reimagining Food Culture: A Conversation with Jamie Crummie
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Crummie, the dynamic co-founder of Too Good To Go, joins us to share his transformative journey from a legal career to pioneering a global movem...
Fashion Collaborations and Global Impact: A Conversation with Stacy Igel
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stacy Igel, the visionary behind the brand Boy Meets Girl, takes us on an exhilarating journey through her impressive career in fashion. Discover how ...
Transforming Hospitality with People and Technology: A Conversation with Sherif Mityas
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare to be inspired by Sherif Mityas, the innovative mind who transformed TGI Fridays with AI before it was even a buzzword. Discover how Sherif&ap...
Fostering Innovation in a Modern Retail Organization: A Conversation with Andy Laudato
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about what it takes to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of retail and technology? Andrew Laudato, COO of Vitamin Shoppe, joins us to uncover...
Balancing Art, Science, and Leadership in Retail: A Conversation with Deirdre Fitzgerald
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the compelling journey of Deirdre Fitzgerald, President of International for Knitwell Group, as she takes you through her inspiring career in...
Global Retail Development from Concept to Market: A Conversation with Liza Amlani
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how a global retail strategist balances the fine line between human touch and cutting-edge technology? Join us as we sit down with Liza,...
Balancing Authenticity and Innovation in Marketing: A Conversation with Doug Zarkin
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you mix high-energy marketing genius with raw authenticity? You get Doug Zarkin. Today, we're bringing you an inspiring convers...
The Power of Empathy and Authentic Leadership: A Conversation with Ron Thurston
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if retail could be more than just a job? Join us on Retail Relates as we chat with Ron Thurston, co-founder of Ossy and best-selling author of Re...
Navigating Global Retail Trends and Customer Behavior: A Conversation with Ghalia Boustani
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can European retailers teach their American counterparts a thing or two about customer service? Join us as we uncover insights from Ghalia Boustani, P...
Revolutionizing The Customer Journey & Experience: A Conversation With Melissa Gonzalez
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you mix Wall Street savvy with creative retail innovation? In this episode, Melissa Gonzalez, principal at MG2, takes us through her...
Optimizing Retail Success With Data & Analytics: A Conversation With Matt Salmonson
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about what it takes to thrive in the retail industry? Get ready to hear from Matt Salmonson, Head of Inventory and Forecasting at Quince, as h...
A Journey of Bold Choices and Marketing Mastery: A Conversation with Margaret Molloy
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What pivotal decisions shape a successful career in marketing? Join us for an enlightening conversation with the esteemed Margaret Molloy, a global CM...