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From the floor at NRF 2026, Dan Wittner sits down with Freddy Guard from Snowflake to unpack what retail leaders are really talking about this year. It’s not just about AI—it’s about making AI real. In this episode of Talk Retail to Me , they cover: Why “agentic commerce” has become the word of the show What retailers are learning about turning AI into real business impact Why data readiness is…
From holograms and go-karts to voice tech and virtual reality, Day 2 at NRF 2026 offered no shortage of surprises—and even more insight into what truly matters in retail innovation. In this episode of Talk Retail to Me , we bring together three perspectives—a consultant ( Dan Wittner from The Parker Avery Group ), a retailer ( Ryan Holm from Helzberg ), and a solution provider ( Dustin Sundy from…
Episode Overview In this episode of Talk Retail To Me , Parker Avery’s chief revenue officer, Dan Wittner , and Blue Yonder's head of global retail strategy, Jim Hull , discuss the evolving landscape of retail, focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence, the importance of data quality, and the transformation of store models into fulfillment centers. They explore the challenges…
Episode Overview Retailers recognize the need to transform, but most are missing the crucial first step. In this episode of Talk Retail to Me , Parker Avery’s Dan Wittner joins Snowflake ’s Freddy Guard for a candid discussion about one of the most underestimated barriers to retail innovation: disconnected, messy, and misgoverned retail data. Whether it’s launching AI initiatives, reshaping supply…
As retailers gear up for the critical back-to-school and holiday seasons, new tariffs on Chinese imports—some as high as 145%—are causing significant disruptions in global supply chains. In this episode of Talk Retail to Me , Parker Avery’s CEO, Clay Parnell , is joined by the firm’s Chief Consulting Officer, Amanda Astrologo , and industry thought leader Walt Holbrook to discuss the current chaos…
In this episode of The Parker Avery Group's "Talk Retail to Me" podcast , retail experts Marty Anderson and Mike Johnson delve into how our firm collaborated with a major theme park retailer to untangle the complexities of managing over 300 unique stores. From hyper-localized assortments to razor-thin inventory margins, these consultants detail how data, analytics, and a clear roadmap contributed…
Episode Overview In this dynamic roundtable, host Sam Iosevich monitors a panel of pricing experts as they discuss how to tackle the complexities of modern retail pricing . From inflation and AI to organizational alignment and price wars, this episode delivers sharp insights and practical guidance. Guests Robert McGuire , Retail Pricing Leader Jeffrey Kittell , VP, Pricing & Strategy, SpartanNash…
In this episode, Tricia Gustin is joined by Sam Iosevich from Parker Avery and Dilip Popat from Novulis Consulting to discuss how AI-driven demand signals transform retail and CPG industries. The conversation explores the power of the Enterprise Intelligence Hypercube , an advanced platform that integrates data across all organizational functions to provide real-time, actionable insights. Sam and…
In this episode of Talk Retail to Me, we dive into a transformation at one of America's largest family-owned luxury retailers. What started as a straightforward client project to clarify roles became a journey of rebuilding trust, transforming leadership behaviors, and healing a deeply fractured organization. Join Parker Avery CEO Robert Kaufman, Principal Kathi Toll, and host Tricia Gustin as the…
In this episode of Parker Avery's "Talk Retail to Me" podcast , Clay Parnell (president and managing partner) and Marty Anderson (principal) discuss a recently completed project for a $7 billion jewelry retailer. The two retail experts share valuable insights from the project which entailed developing a comprehensive, actionable roadmap to address business and technology challenges resulting from…
