Educating an Industry
November 6, 2019
Hosted by Robin Lewis
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Episode Description
Listen in to have a learning experience from our “educators,” Don Unser, President of NPD’s retail practice, Zia Wigder, Global Chief Content Officer, Shoptalk and Steve Sadove, former CEO of Saks Inc. Learn about the fragmenting consumer “tribes,” and how NPD’s mountains of data tracks it all. Hear about new business models and the four major barriers to change, why digital native brands are opening stores and the impact of virally connecting brands through social media and influencer marketing.
The Robin Report Podcast Series
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The Robin Report Podcast Series is hosted by Robin Lewis, best-selling author and CEO of The Robin Report, who provides insights and opinions on major topics in the retail and consumer product industries. Leading retailers and industry experts join Robin to deliver opinionated and unbiased analysis of retail, brands and consumer products. The shows are presented as lively conversations on industry-wide issues, trends and consumer behavior.
“Robin Lewis Untapped” is an unscripted series of podcasts of outspoken one-on-one conversations with some of the top leaders in the industry. These provocative discussions reveal surprising insights into the industry from well-respected icons who are active in shaping the future of retail.
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Robin Lewis
Robin Lewis is the founder and CEO of The Robin Report. He is an author, speaker, and consultant for the retail and consumer products industries. Robin co-authored “The New Rules of Retail” and “Retail’s Seismic Shift” and is often quoted in various trade and consumer publications such as Women’s Wear Daily, Time Magazine, Chicago Sun Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Brand Week, and Advertising Age, as well as appearing on CNBC, ABC, CBS and Fox News. Robin has held senior executive positions at Goldman Sachs, VF Corporation and WWD, among others. He is frequently requested by C-level management for advice, consultation and strategic presentations: among them are Kohls, Bloomingdales, JC Penney, Macy's, Liz Claiborne, VF Corp., Charming Shoppes, Estee Lauder, Ralph Lauren, and Sara Lee, as well as financial firms such as Lion Capital, The Carlyle Group, Goldman Sachs and others.
