The Retail Tea Break
Episodes
Inside Mr Price: Building an Inclusive Retail Culture
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa is joined by Edel McSorley, Operations Director at Mr. Price Branded Bargains, to explore how inclusive leadership is driving performance in m...
Season 10 Trailer
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Season 10 of the award-winning Retail Tea Break Podcast is here and it’s set to be the biggest yet.Four and a half years in and after a record-break...
Behind the scenes at NRF 2026
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 113 of The Retail Tea Break podcast was recorded live at National Retail Federation Big Show 2026 in New York.In this special megamix episode,...
Inside Amazon: What Amazon.ie Reveals About Retail’s Future
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, Melissa is joined by Alison Dunn, Country Manager for Amazon Ireland. This is a fast-paced conv...
Truth-Telling in Grocery Retail with Steve Dresser
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, Melissa chats with Steve Dresser, founder of Grocery Insight. Known for his straight-talking...
From Local Roots to Global Shelves with Kinvara Skincare
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, Melissa sits down with Dr. Joanne Reilly, the inspiring founder and CEO behind Kinvara Skincare...
Retail That Delivers: Inish Pharmacy & Autoaddress
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast, Melissa Moore chats with Paul O’Hea, pharmacist and co-owner of Inish Pharmacy Group and Isab...
Keans Claremorris: Retailing for 120 years
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Moore sits down with James Kean, Managing Director of Keans Claremorris, a fourth-generation family business that has evolved from a small gro...
Mentors, Mistakes & Modern Retail: Lessons from Thomas Ennis
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, Melissa Moore chats with Thomas Ennis, CEO of Thomas Ennis Group. They explore his 35-year r...
Shopping Shifts: Surprising Insights for Retailers
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, Melissa Moore is joined by Melissa Minkow, Global Director of Retail Strategy at CI&T. They...
How Intelligent Offers Boost Retail Performance
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break, Melissa Moore sits down with Dan Bond, VP of Marketing at RevLifter. They explore how retailers can stop wast...
Discovery Commerce with TikTok Shop
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by Nora Zukauskaite, Integrated Marketing Director at TikTok Shop. With a career a...
Mastering Store Traffic, Maximising Sales
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every customer who walks through your door is an opportunity, but only if you know how to convert them. In this episode of The Retail Tea Break, Melis...
From Deck Shoes to Global Icon: Dubarry of Ireland
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Moore chats with Michael Walsh, Marketing Director at Dubarry of Ireland, the luxury brand known for premium footwear and lifestyle apparel. M...
Season 9 Trailer
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 9 of the award-winning Retail Tea Break Podcast is here!This season, host Melissa Moore brings conversations with trailblazing retailers, indus...
Retail Room 101
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bold and brilliantly candid Retail Room 101 edition of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by one of the most outspoken voices in the i...
The Future is Human
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the 100th episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast I’m joined by the storytelling legend, Charlie Boyle. The customer experience expert champions ...
Growing the Business with The Sole Supplier
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast we explore how modern retail leaders are blending passion, people and purpose to drive meaningfu...
Connecting Retail
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast I’m joined by an industry veteran who has brought measurable value to companies operating in t...
Store Experiences with TapCreative and Petmania
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast I’m joined by two guests to explore incredible store experience.Brendan Boyle is COO and...
Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast I’m joined by a strategic advisor on growth and transformation. Steve Dennis is a world renown...
Growing the business with Carraig Donn
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast I’m joined by a guest who is a true expert in Irish retail! Anne Harrison is the Buying ...
The Whole Sale
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast I’m joined by an industry expert in Merchandising, Buying, Product Development and Sourcing wi...
Growing the family business with Standún
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast I’m joined by two sisters who run a family-owned boutique destination store in the West of Ire...
Behind the Scenes at The Retail Technology Show 2025
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast I share some insightful conversations that I had live at Retail Technology Show in London last w...
Insights: Connected Shoppers Report
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast I’m joined by an internationally recognised expert in the retail industry. Michelle Grant is t...
Creating brand experiences with TapCreative and Musgrave
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast I’m joined by two guests to explore how working together has delivered brand experiences to th...
The Retail Technology Show 2025
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the opening episode of season 8, I’m joined by a guest who has spent over 20 years in the exhibition and events industry. Matt Bradley is the Eve...
End of Season 7
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season 7 FinaleEach week on season 7 of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’ve been joined by industry experts, retailers and brands to decode the myths...
Turning Browsers into Buyers
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast I’m joined by a product experience specialist. Andy Tyra is the Chief Product Officer at Ak...
Growing the business with Butterslip
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break I’m joined by a retailer who is on a mission to bring joy to customers and the community. Anne Barber ...
Worldwide ecommerce innovation
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by two guests with a whole plethora of sales and ecommerce experience. Eamonn Gran...
Bonding is the new branding
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a “Business Imagineer”, who is focused on building growth-unleashing relati...
Growing the Business with One More Thing
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a dynamic entrepreneur and visionary founder, who has set new standards in the ...
Growing the Business with Vita Liberata
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast I’m joined by a guest who really cares about what matters to the consumer. Alyson Hogg MBE, is...
Generative AI for Retail
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast I'm joined by a guest who really understands how AI can impact and support retail. Peter Cohan i...
Celebrating Retail People
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the Retail Tea Break Podcast, I’m delighted to be re-joined by 4 retail experts for part two of our round table....
Growing the Business with Outwest Clothing
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to a retail newbie! Rebecca Hoban is Co-Founder of Outwest Clothing and retail store. F...
Growing the Business with Shaws Department Stores
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to an incredibly experienced retailer. Conrad Digan is the CEO of Shaws Department Stor...
Growing the Business with Jack Murphy
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a guest who plays a huge part in a modern heritage Irish brand that sells globa...
Celebrating Retail 2024
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the Retail Tea Break Podcast and the launch of season 7, I’m delighted to be joined by 4 retail experts.From sea...
Global “Retail” and Customer Centricity
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast I’m joined by a guest who has spent over 30 years in the retail industry. Bob Neille has worke...
Scurri Unlocks the Post Purchase Experience
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by Salesforce, the world’s #1 CRM. I’m joined by a seasoned technology marketin...
How Shoppers Shop
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by two guests who really understand shoppers. Vanessa Henry is Research Director (...
Retail Trends Transforming Shopping
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by Salesforce, the world’s #1 CRM. I’m joined by an internationally recognised ...
Behind the Scenes at The Retail Technology Show 2024
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is a little different. Recorded live at the Olympia in London, I’m joined by a whole host of gues...
Growing the business with Petstop
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a guest who has always had an eye on what’s coming next and exciting ambition...
Sustainable Pricing
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a guest who believes in creating more value & less waste from every purchas...
Designing a Retail Store with BEO
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by three special guests to explore how working together has brought a well loved b...
Back to Retail Basics
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to a retail trailblazer! Linda Johansen-James is the Founder and CEO of International R...
The Retail Leader’s Roadmap
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a guest who really understands frontline retail. Brian Librach is auth...
The Future of Fashion Online
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a guest who is a creative entrepreneur, having spent most of her career as a...
Ecommerce for 2024 and beyond
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a guest who really knows ecommerce. Vinny O’Brien from Vinny & Co work...
End of Season 5
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Each week on season 5 of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’ve be joined by industry experts, retailers and brands to decode the myths, share knowledge...
Increasing Cashflow and Profit
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast I’m joined by a guest who has a retail framework that boils down to implementing the basics...
Customer Centricity from B2B to D2C
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a guest who is passionate about taking a consumer centric approach. Ciara O'...
Growing the Business with Brown Thomas Arnotts
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by Salesforce, the world’s #1 CRM. I’m joined by two amazing guests to discuss ...
500 Million Shopper Insights
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast is sponsored by TruRating, unlocking the voice of every customer.I’m joined by a former lawyer...
Growing the Business with Lidl
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a true retail people expert. Maeve McCleane is Chief People Officer & Bo...
Growing the Business with Duffy and Porter
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast I’m joined by a guest who is a gift-maker and a businesswoman. Maria Porter is one half of ...
The Future of Retail Stock Management
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast is sponsored by Salesforce, who bring companies and customers together. I’m joined by an incredibl...
Ecommerce for CEO’s
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’m joined by a guest who is a global eCommerce and digital transformation leader. Dean Mc...
Buying and Merchandising
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast has not one, but 4 guests! Sara Allbright, Elaine Hooper, Neil Amer and Anna Berry are Co-Founde...
Bridging the gap between Marketing and Finance
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast is sponsored by StoreHero, the profit dashboard for ecommerce companies. I speak to Thomas ...
Planning for Christmas and the Holiday Season 2023
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by Salesforce, the world’s #1 CRM. I’m joined by an internationally recognised ...
Retail Recap; Celebrating 50 Episodes
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your cup of tea, sit back and listen in as I look back at the first 50 episodes of The Retail Tea Break Podcast.Topics:Customer ExperienceIn epis...
Growing the Business with Portwest
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the 50th episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to a passionate retailer. Rachel Davoren is Managing Director of Portwest Irela...
Breaking Down Barriers
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of next week’s 50th episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast, this one is a little different. This week we welcome back a wonderful g...
Pop Up Retail
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to an ephemeral retailing specialist. Ghalia Boustani is a senior retail consu...
Actionable Retail Insights
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by VisionR, driving retail revenues through shopper insights. In this episode I spe...
Simple Effective Selling
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to a retailer with a difference. Caitriona Cullen is the owner of family run business, C...
A Guide to Sustainable Retail
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to an experienced retailer marketing strategist. Sharon Yourell Lawlor is Managing Direc...
Retail Commerce
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by Salesforce, the world’s #1 CRM. In this episode I speak to Scott Kennedy, Regi...
Charity Retail Ireland
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to an experienced retailer. Mark Sweeney is Chairperson of Charity Retail Ireland. His passio...
People Work For People
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to a HR expert, who takes a person-centred approach. Elma Carew is an ICF certified Care...
Bringing Companies and Customers Together
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by Salesforce, the world’s #1 CRM. In this episode I speak to Deirdre Purcell, He...
Respecting Retail Staff
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to a highly experienced retailer. Áine Griallais is the HR & HSE Director for Circle K, ...
Growing the Business with McElhinneys
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to a retailer who is passionate about her team, her customers and their experiences instore a...
End of Season 3
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Each week on season 3 of The Retail Tea Break, I’ve be joined by industry experts, retailers and product creators to decode the myths, share knowled...
Content Creation
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to an award-winning, highly experienced retail expert. Helena Dingley is the Retail Marketing...
Let’s turn Black Friday Green
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by Champion Green, to celebrate ‘turning Black Friday green’. I’m joined by J...
Rita Oates, Retailer and Artist
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I speak to an someone who juggles being a successful retailer and an award winning maker. Rita Oates ...
Loyalty; gaining and maintaining customers
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break is a little different, as it is brought to you in collaboration with Salesforce. I’m joined by 3 very ...
Target Customers
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just how important is your target customer and do you know how to communicate and sell to them? In this episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I spe...
Growing the business; Kilkenny Design
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Retail has had a tough few years, but with innovation, incredible people and strong values it is possible to grow a retail brand right now. In this ep...
Embracing technology to future proof the business
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Retail technology can be so much more than a fancy tillsystem, used in the right way it can enhance the customer experience and futureproof the busine...
National Women’s Enterprise Day
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is sponsored by Mayo Local Enterprise Office to celebrate National Women’s Enterprise Day. “...
Reimagining Retail Spaces
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this rapidly changing retail world, are destination retailspaces and shopping centres as relevant today as they once were? In thisepisode of The Re...
Planning for Christmas and the Holiday season
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast is a little different, as it is brought to you in collaboration with Salesforce. I’m joined by...
Customer First Creative
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Working in a rapidly growing small product business means wearing many hats, often juggling a very tight budget. In this episode of The Retail Tea Bre...
Retail, recession and rising inflation
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Talk of a recession, increasing inflation and a cost of living crisis might lead you to believe that retail was about to die off (again). In this epis...
End of Season 2
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Each week on season 2 of The Retail Tea Break podcast, I’ve be joined by industry experts, retailers and product creators to decode the myths, share...
Educating Retail
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As someone that has been fortunate enough to build a successful career in retail, I was delighted to talk to an educator who is supporting the future ...
Building the product range
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to a creative entrepreneur who has introduced children everywhere to an incredible little boy and his sister. Emma-Jane Leeson started the John...
Understanding consumer decision making
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I grab a cuppa with someone that studies human behaviour; he says that understanding consumer decision making can enable companies to...
#ShopLocal
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of #ShopLocal I meet a women who along with her brothers and sisters, are continuing to run the family retail business that was st...
Becoming a retailer and a maker
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I grab a cuppa with a retailer and maker who runs a coffee and gift shop on one of Ireland's most famous tourist trails. Caitríona and Kevin Considin...
Data Driven E-Commerce
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From founder of a luxury experiential store to Managing Director of an online platform with 180 million registered users worldwide. Sarah Curran-Usher...
A Cuppa with Vanessa and Kieran from Vobe Interiors
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I grab a cuppa with a couple who have created one of Ireland’s most successful interiors and lifestyle stores. Vanessa O’Brien and Kieran Malone f...
Retail Strategy
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I talk to an experienced retail strategist who is driving the direction of multiple brands. Michelle Yanez-Olivares is an innovative retail operations...