Juli Lassow, an accomplished retail professional, speaker, writer, and sustainability advocate, is the founder of JHL Solutions, a consultancy focused on creating outstanding private-label partnerships. With a deep understanding of the pressing issues in today’s retail landscape, Juli is dedicated to sharing her insights and solutions with your audience. She is a champion of sustainable retail and connects retailers, suppliers, and the strategies required to bring essential private-label products to market.

As an experienced entrepreneur, Juli has spent 17 years in progressive leadership roles at Target Corporation, the second-largest retailer in the U.S. This has provided her with comprehensive knowledge of merchandising, sourcing, and analytics. At JHL Solutions, she assists businesses in navigating the intricate world of global retail sourcing and private label product development. Her unique approach to developing sustainable strategies and innovative solutions has been honed through consulting, coaching, seminars, and training sessions.

A strategic, practical, and resourceful speaker, Juli offers valuable insights on topics such as Circular Retail and Sustainability, Private Labels in Retail, The Supply Chain Question, Dating for Business, and the transition from Corporate to Consultant. Passionate about sharing her expertise, Juli aims to inspire and guide the retail industry boldly into the future.


https://www.jhl-solutions.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julilassow/

059 - Juli Lassow - Revolutionizing Retail, Sustainable Strategies, & the Future of Partnerships

In this insightful episode of "Supply Chain Next," host Richard Donaldson engages with Mike Robinson, a visionary in the retail and logistics sector.

Mike shares his diverse career trajectory, starting from his early days at Johnson & Johnson in Pennsylvania, moving through significant roles at Price Waterhouse, and finally delving into the world of supply chain and logistics.

The episode delves into Mike's unique experiences, including his pivotal role in digital transformation at Macy's, where he led a tenfold revenue growth and established Macys.com as a leading digital retailer. His journey also includes impactful stints at Gap and his current influential position at The Eighth Notch (T8N), focusing on sustainable logistics solutions.

Throughout the conversation, Mike emphasizes the importance of AI in retail, discussing how it enhances customer experiences and drives efficiency. The discussion also covers his approach to leadership, treating technologists with empathy to unlock innovation.

As the episode progresses, Mike and Richard explore the challenges and opportunities in implementing technology across various industries, particularly focusing on AI's role in optimizing delivery schedules and the potential of circular economy practices in supply chain management.

The episode concludes with Mike's insights on entrepreneurship, the value of experience in the startup ecosystem, and his vision for the future of retail and supply chain management.

https://t8notch.com/

Mike Robinson - Industry Vertical Advisor, Retail and Consumer Goods; Head of Retail Operations, The Eighth Notch
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-robinson/

065 - Mike Robinson - Navigating the Future of Retail with AI and Green Initiatives

Join Sharon Yourell Lawlor Top Retail Expert from RETHINK Retail as she interviews Loretta Franks, Global Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Kellanova. Take insights on how Kellanova is leveraging data and technology to stay ahead in the evolving retail landscape.

"With the right focus on data and analytics, brands can create lasting relationships." - Loretta Franks

Key Highlights:
📊 Kellanova's 'Differentiate, Drive, and Deliver' Strategy
🔍 Enhancing Consumer Personalization

Discover Kellanova's innovative retail strategies and how they are building trusted brands. Don't miss this engaging conversation on retail transformation and data-driven success!

The Power of Data: Loretta Franks on Transforming Retail and Driving Innovation at Kellanova

Unlock a world where shopping becomes an experience, fueled by WOW Concept’s creativity and flair! Join us in the next episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast as host Yael Kochman sits down with Dimas Gimeno Álvarez, the President of Wow Concept, to unravel the integration of physical and digital retail spaces. Together, they explore the strategic use of in-house and third-party technologies and discuss how both established stores and startups must evolve to stay relevant.

Key Insights:
- Seamless Integration: Discover the importance of blending physical and digital retail and the evolving role of stores in a digital world.
- Strategic Balance: Learn about the balance between in-house development and leveraging third-party solutions for technological advancements.
- Leadership Dynamics: Compare the challenges and strategies in managing large established companies versus agile startups.


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WOW Concept: Crafting an Experiential Brand with Dimas Gimeno Álvarez

Explore how the new wave of Chinese e-commerce is shaking up global retail! In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, Rick Watson of RMW Commerce sits down with retail experts Tom McFadyen from McFadyen Digital and Santiago Naranjo Alvaréz from VTEX. Get ready for a detailed discussion on how Chinese marketplaces are reshaping digital retail and what it means for brands everywhere. Join us for enlightening commentary on navigating the e-commerce scene and what lies ahead for the international market.

Key Insights:
- Emerging Chinese Retail Giants: Discover how the rise of Chinese players like SHEIN and Temu, along with widespread access to Chinese manufacturing, is disrupting traditional supply chains and transforming global retail.
- Collaborative Commerce: Understand how collaborative commerce is enabling retailers to compete with major players by connecting with various suppliers and brands.
- Speed and Accessibility: See the significance of fast delivery in today’s e-commerce environment and how it influences consumer choices.
- Retail Media and Social Selling: Explore the shift from traditional paid advertising to influencer marketing and social selling as key drivers of revenue and engagement.


Ready to join the GRL community? Nominate yourself or another retail executive to join the community today: http://www.globalretailleaders.com

Global Retail Transformed: China's Impact on E-Commerce

Welcome to the Business Talk Podcast!

We are thrilled to welcome Prof. Nirmalya Kumar as he shares insightful perspectives from his latest groundbreaking book, Clash: Amazon vs. Walmart.

In this episode, Prof. Nirmalya Kumar offers valuable insights from his latest book, Clash: Amazon vs Walmart. Through a deep dive into the business models of these two giants, Prof. Kumar sheds light on the broader dynamics of incumbents facing off against disruptors, such as Volkswagen vs Tesla or Marriott vs Airbnb. He also explores the shift toward omnichannel retail, where physical stores and online platforms must find a way to coexist.

About the Guest:

Dr. Nirmalya Kumar is the Lee Kong Chian Professor of Marketing at Singapore Management University and a former head of strategy at Tata Sons, where he reported directly to the chairman of the $100-billion Tata Group. He has taught at top institutions like Harvard, London Business School, and Kellogg, and is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts in strategy and marketing. A sought-after consultant, he has worked with over 50 Fortune 500 companies across 60 countries and has served on more than 12 corporate boards. Dr. Kumar is also a Thinkers50 Hall of Fame inductee.

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Prof. Nirmalya Kumar Unpacks the Retail Showdown in His Book: ‘Clash: Amazon vs. Walmart’

Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the future of E-commerce in 2025, revolutionizing customer experiences and driving business growth. Gear up for the technological transformation now

AI in E-commerce is Revolutionizing the Future for 2025

In this inaugural episode of The Great Retail Debate, Martin Newman and David Boynton share their industry journeys and challenge the notion that 'retail is dead.' They explore the impact of rising costs, sustainability trends, conscious consumer behavior, and broader macroeconomic challenges. This episode sets the stage for a series of insightful discussions aimed at unraveling the future of retail.

Retail Isn’t Dying, It’s Evolving

In this episode of The Great Retail Debate, Martin and David tackle the impact of e-commerce on traditional retail and the role of technology in providing seamless shopping experiences. They also address the challenges of sustaining profitability while balancing automation with human-centric services, and examine how omnichannel strategies and direct consumer engagement are key to building lasting loyalty in a rapidly changing landscape.

Balancing Automation and the Human Touch

This week on The Great Retail Debate, Martin and David chat about the human side of retail in an age dominated by technology. As AI and automation reshape the industry, they make the case for why people still matter most—on the shop floor, in leadership, and throughout the customer journey. Through personal anecdotes, they demonstrate how a people-first culture boosts brand perception and performance when every employee is empowered as a brand builder.

Empowered Employees, Elevated Brands

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Welcome to The Great Retail Debate—where the biggest questions in retail meet expert insight, bold opinions, and a touch of controversy.
Hosted by Martin Newman, the champion of customer-centric retail, and David Boynton, the beauty and brand visionary, this podcast features dynamic discussions and fresh perspectives on the evolving world of retail.

Welcome to Business Talk, your go-to podcast for the latest trends, insights, and thought-provoking discussions in the business world. Whether you're a business professional, entrepreneur, researcher, or academic, our episodes will challenge you to rethink conventional wisdom and inspire actionable ideas.

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RETHINK Retail - the evolution of retail in today’s connected world.
Join us as we explore the most recent trends and innovations in commerce.

Supply Chain Next is a podcast series focused on the digitization of the enterprise supply chain. This show, hosted by Richard Donaldson, investigates the next steps for supply chain, both for the supply chain organization within enterprises and the supply chain professional. 

We dive into the tectonic shifts happening today for supply chain organizations, as they begin to embrace technology to optimize, create efficiencies, drive lower costs, and improve margins. We aim to understand what these changes really mean, not only for the organizations and leaders with in them, but also what does takes to be relevant in supply chain over the next 10 years.

We are sitting upon one of the biggest economic tsunamis to come online since the internet itself. How will supply chain organizations use this opportunity to dramatically change the landscape? Supply Chain Next is here to better understand just that.

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