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  • Growing the family business with Standún
    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 Ireland. Clíona and Laragh Standún describe their strengths as being like “chalk and cheese,” which makes them the perfect duo. They are always striving to advance their business and continue growing in an ever-changing and competitive environment.The business was established by their grandparents in 1946 and has undergone many changes over three generations. Nowadays, the business serves both international and local customers while also reaching a global audience through its online platform.We discuss:The challenges facing the businessCustomer loyalty and retentionThe team and the incredible service they deliverProduct mix and curating the right collectionDelivering an online experience 24/7So grab that cup of tea, sit back and listen to the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast.Check out Standún’s online store here: https://standun.com/Catch up on previous episodes on your favourite podcast platform and while you’re there please hit that follow button so that you get to listen to it first every week. Follow for weekly updates and watch us on YouTube by subscribing to The Retail Advisor. Sharing is caring—share episodes with your network and tag me, Melissa Moore, and The Retail Break podcast on social media.If you’d like to get involved in the next season of the podcast, as a guest or a sponsor please email [email protected]
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  • Behind the Scenes at The Retail Technology Show 2025
    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 week, offering you a front-row seat to the discussions that are driving retail innovation. I speak to:1. Dr. Mark Chrystal, CEO & Co-founder at Profitmind2. Simone Oloman, Co-Founder & CEO at Need It For Tonight (NIFT)3. Finn Wikander, Chief Product Officer at Pricer4. Stuart Trevor, Founder of All Saints & CEO at STUART TREVOR5. Sarah Friswell, CEO at Red Ant 6. Kieran O’Brien, VP of Customer Success for EMEA at Retail Insight7. Rebecca Carrington, Head of Product at Sparkbox.ai8. Bradley Capon, VP Sales at Yoobic 9. Angus Hayman, Senior Strategy Consultant at AkeneoSo grab that cup of tea, sit back and listen to the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast.You can catch up on previous episodes on your favourite podcast platform and while you’re there please hit that follow button so that you get to listen to it first every week. Follow for weekly updates and watch us on YouTube by subscribing to The Retail Advisor. Sharing is caring—share episodes with your network and tag me, Melissa Moore, and The Retail Break podcast on social media.If you’d like to get involved in the next season of the podcast, as a guest or a sponsor please email [email protected]
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  • Insights: Connected Shoppers Report
    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 the Director of Strategy and Insights for Retail & Consumer Goods at Salesforce The seasoned researcher helps global organisations build the future of their business. She has shared her thoughts with the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and the Financial Times. At Salesforce, she blends data and analysis to create thought provoking content that helps companies understand how new technologies will impact the future of their business.Michelle is back on The Retail Tea Break podcast to share the insights and trends from the 6th Connected Shoppers Report. The document includes global insights and trends from 8,350 shoppers and 1,700 retail industry decision-makers. We discuss:Global challenges and opportunities Instore shopping and digital growthExclusive Irish insightsUnified commerceEncouraging loyaltyEmbracing AI; the next generations…So grab that cup of tea, sit back and listen to the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast.Catch up on previous episodes on your favourite podcast platform and while you’re there please hit that follow button so that you get to listen to it first every week. Follow for weekly updates and watch us on YouTube by subscribing to The Retail Advisor. Sharing is caring—share episodes with your network and tag me, Melissa Moore, and The Retail Break podcast on social media.If you’d like to get involved in the next season of the podcast, as a guest or a sponsor please email [email protected] download the Connected Shoppers Report: The Sixth Edition Connected Shoppers Report - Salesforce.com
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  • Creating brand experiences with TapCreative and Musgrave
    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 thousands of customers.Paul Lowry is the Design Director at TapCreative; he oversees a team of designers on projects that span many sectors from retail to hospitality. TapCreative say that great experiences don’t just happen by chance, they imagine, engineer and elevate them. Jonathan Mullane is the Design Manager at Musgrave Retail Partners. Musgrave is Ireland’s leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company. They say that every day they feed one in three people in Ireland through 15 market leading food brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest, Donnybrook Fair and Musgrave MarketPlace. In this episode, the two experts dive into understanding customers and the needs of the business, maintaining the brand message and delivering a consistent brand experience. We explore testing ideas with pilot projects, putting the customer at the heart of the brand experience, incredible concept stores, sharing valuable insights on how brands can stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.So grab that cup of tea, sit back and listen to the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast.For more information visit:TapCreative www.tapcreative.ieMusgrave www.musgravegroup.com Catch up on previous episodes on your favourite podcast platform and while you’re there please hit that follow button so that you get to listen to it first every week. Follow for weekly updates and watch us on YouTube by subscribing to The Retail Advisor. Sharing is caring—share episodes with your network and tag me, Melissa Moore, and The Retail Break podcast on social media.If you’d like to get involved in the next season of the podcast, as a guest or a sponsor please email [email protected]
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  • The Retail Technology Show 2025
    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 Event Director of The Retail Technology Show. He is a well known face within the retail tech industry and has an enviable book of contacts and understands how to truly connect suppliers with buyers! His philosophy is simple, make experiences not exhibitions and he continues to find ways to revolutionize the conventional expo model. The Retail Tea Break podcast is a media partner for The Retail Technology Show, which takes place on 2nd-3rd April 2025 at ExCeL London. With over 15,000+ senior retail professionals, 400+ innovative tech suppliers, 125+ industry-leading speakers and 2 days of unparalleled networking it’s going to be epic!We discuss:The new venue- ExCeL LondonThe unbelievable speakers, including Archie Norman the Chairman of Marks and Spencer plc and Theo Paphitis the Owner & Chairman of Theo Paphitis Retail GroupThe supportive nature of the event that allows retailers and their partners to connect“Did we mention it’s free”For more information and to register: Retail Technology Show - The wonder of Retail is hereSo grab that cup of tea, sit back and listen to the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast.Catch up on previous episodes on your favourite podcast platform and while you’re there please hit that follow button so that you get to listen to it first every week. Follow for weekly updates and watch us on YouTube by subscribing to The Retail Advisor. Sharing is caring—share episodes with your network and tag me, Melissa Moore, and The Retail Break podcast on social media.If you’d like to get involved in the next season of the podcast, as a guest or a sponsor please email [email protected]
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Each week I’ll be joined by industry experts, retailers and product creators to decode the myths, share knowledge and give you a better insight into the retail industry.
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