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The World Retail Podcast is here. For the first time ever, World Retail Congress has taken it’s world class content beyond the stage to give you year round insight from retail leaders across the globe. Series one of World Retail Podcast 'Disrupt or Be Disrupted' brings together the highest level retailers and industry experts that you would generally only hear from at the Congress. These special guests will be joining us for interviews to share their experiences and insights into todays challenging retail industry. read less

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Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How ThredUp is disrupting the fashion model

Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How ThredUp is disrupting the fashion model

In this latest episode from World Retail Congress in our series: Disrupt or be Disrupted: the Six Trends Reshaping Retail, we talk to James Reinhart the Co-Founder and CEO of ThredUp the online resale platform for apparel about how his drive is to disrupt fashion and force the industry to embrace the circular economy.

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Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How ThredUp is disrupting the fashion model

Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How ThredUp is disrupting the fashion model

In this latest episode from World Retail Congress in our series: Disrupt or be Disrupted: the Six Trends Reshaping Retail, we talk to James Reinhart the Co-Founder and CEO of ThredUp the online resale platform for apparel about how his drive is to disrupt fashion and force the industry to embrace the circular economy.

Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How Fabletics is staying fit for success

Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How Fabletics is staying fit for success

In this latest episode from World Retail Congress in our series: Disrupt or be Disrupted: the Six Trends Reshaping Retail, we talk to Ashley Kechter, Brand President and Michael Roth, VP of International at Fabletics who discuss how the brand has moved from a subscription model to incorporate omnichannel as it expands internationally.

Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How Zalando is navigating today's retail challenges

Disrupt or Be Disrupted: How Zalando is navigating today's retail challenges

In this latest episode from World Retail Podcast in our series 'Disrupt or be Disrupted', we talk to Andreas Roedl, Zalando's VP Fashion Proposition. Roedl explains how an original disruptor has learnt to respond to a fast-moving disruptive marketplace to stay on top.

Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Judith McKenna on how to navigate through today's challenges

Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Judith McKenna on how to navigate through today's challenges

In this latest episode of World Retail Podcast in our series 'Disrupt or be Disrupted: the Six Trends Reshaping Retail', we talk to Judith McKenna, Walmart's former President and CEO of International who shares her insights into how the world's biggest retailer faced waves of disruption and remained on top.

Disrupt or Be Disrupted - WHP and the Rise of Multi-Brand Platform Business Models

In this latest episode from World Retail Congress in our series on Disrupt or Be Disrupted: the Six Trends Reshaping Retail, we talk to WHP Global, one of the giants of the fast-growing brand licensing sector. Hear how the group brings its financial and retail power to revive great retail brands such as Toys R Us, Bonobos, G Star Raw and Anne Klein and generate $7 billion in global sales.

The Voice of the Global Retail Industry - Unveiling the 2024 Executive Survey Results

The Voice of the Global Retail Industry - Unveiling the 2024 Executive Survey Results

In this special bonus episode, learn about the findings from the annual World Retail Congress and Ebeltoft Global Executive Survey for 2024. What do retailers see as the most pressing issues facing their businesses? How optimistic are they about the prospects for the industry? What are the biggest surprises from this survey of retail leaders from around the world. The Chair of the Ebeltoft Group, Frank Quix and the research partner to the World Retail Congress reveals more about the findings and what they mean.

Disrupt or Be Disrupted - Secrets to Success with SHEIN: Navigating the Now-economy

Disrupt or Be Disrupted - Secrets to Success with SHEIN: Navigating the Now-economy

The first episode in the World Retail Congress series on Disrupt or be Disrupted: The Six Trends Reshaping Retail features SHEIN - one of the world's biggest retail disruptors and now established as one of the world's biggest fashion retailers. Hear how SHEIN applies its disruptive culture and leverages its powerful technology and digital expertise to operate a unique retail business model.