Episodes

  • The Next Trillion-Dollar Company Won’t Be an App – It’ll Run on Robots and Real-World AI
    Jun 9 2026

    Key topics

    • AI in physical supply chains
    • Testing and building in fast-paced tech environments
    • The impact of GLP-1 on health and consumer behavior

    Chapters

    00:00 Navigating the Information Overload in Venture Capital

    02:17 The Importance of Testing and Building in Tech

    04:52 The Shift Towards a Builder Culture

    07:36 Evaluating Build vs. Buy in Technology Investments

    10:10 The Role of Interns in Modern Organizations

    13:01 The Future of AI in Supply Chain and Logistics

    15:42 The Ripple Effects of AI on the Physical World

    18:12 Challenges in Supply Chain Automation

    20:55 Complexities of Robotics in Warehousing

    25:30 Automation and Workforce Dynamics

    26:49 The Impact of GLP-1 on Consumer Behavior

    31:03 Healthcare Innovations and Continuous Care

    33:49 Investing in a Changing Landscape

    37:33 The Future of Shopping and Agentic Commerce

    41:06 Lightning Round Insights

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    46 mins
  • Agentic Commerce: The $1 Trillion Retail Revolution Coming by 2030
    Jun 3 2026

    📌 Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
    • The rise of agentic commerce and AI-driven autonomous transactions.
    • How GLP-1 medications impact apparel sizing profiles and consumer grocery spending.
    • New Coresight Research data showing 60% of consumers want to use GenAI for shopping.
    • Overcoming the three main challenges of AI in retail: trust, checkout friction, and user inertia.

    #RetailTrends #AgenticCommerce #AIinRetail #Retailistic #CoresightResearch #RetailTech

    0:00 - Weekly Research Highlights & Reports
    0:53 - Introduction by Deborah Weinswig
    1:10 - Defining Agentic Commerce Strategy & Architecture
    2:24 - Projecting the $1 Trillion Agentic Commerce Market Size by 2030
    3:10 - Use Cases: Demand Forecasting & Inventory Allocation
    3:23 - The Retail Impact of GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications
    4:00 - Solving Apparel Sizing vs. Non-Apparel Dietary Shifts
    4:44 - Consumer Insights: GenAI Shopping Survey Results
    6:06 - 3 Major Challenges Facing Autonomous AI Commerce
    7:12 - Looking Ahead: The Future of Retail Tech
    7:30 - Conclusion & Coresight Research Services

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    8 mins
  • The End of Middle-of-the-Road Retail: How Discounters, Experiences & Healthcare Malls Will Reshape What You Buy, Where You Go, and How Much You Spend
    May 12 2026

    Key topics

    Resurgence of malls and entertainment concepts

    Grocery store evolution and value shopping

    Impact of AI and PropTech on retail real estate

    Consumer behavior shifts and proximity effects

    Revitalization strategies for dead malls

    Luxury retail trends and customer focus

    The role of pop-ups and short-term leases

    Global retail insights from China and Mexico

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Passion for Retail

    02:57 The Evolution of Entertainment in Retail

    05:36 Changing Consumer Relationships with Malls

    08:18 The Grocery Landscape Transformation

    10:46 The Rise of Discount Retailers

    13:23 The Future of Drugstores

    16:19 Department Stores: A Dying Concept?

    18:52 Experiential Retail and Consumer Engagement

    21:32 Emerging Retail Concepts and Trends

    26:17 The Rise of Luckin Coffee

    29:48 Consumer Expectations and Product Innovation

    30:30 The Mall Experience in China

    31:37 Food and Beverage Trends in Malls

    33:13 Healthcare in Retail Spaces

    33:57 The State of Luxury Retail

    36:00 The Lightning Round Begins

    42:44 Misconceptions in Retail Real Estate

    44:29 Future Cities and Retail Opportunities

    45:57 Pop-Ups: The Future of Retail Leasing

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    49 mins
  • Consumer Sentiment and Retail Trends Amid Economic Uncertainty
    May 5 2026

    Key topics

    AI Impact Framework in retail

    Consumer sentiment and spending behavior

    Tech innovations for business agility

    Chapters

    00:00 Understanding the Changing Consumer Landscape

    04:59 Consumer Sentiment and Spending Trends

    07:40 Innovations in Technology and Consumer Engagement

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    12 mins
  • The K-Shaped Economy, Inflation, and Bitcoin’s Escape Hatch for the Middle Class
    Apr 28 2026

    Key topics

    Bitcoin rewards and their impact on consumer savings

    The evolution of financial services with crypto

    The role of Bitcoin in global financial inclusion

    Chapters

    00:00 The Philosophy of Technology and Consumer Empowerment

    02:00 Inefficiencies in the Financial System

    05:36 Financial Literacy and Consumer Behavior

    07:57 Regulatory Frameworks: Traditional vs. Crypto

    12:39 The Impact of Bitcoin on Banking

    16:07 The Future of Rewards Programs

    18:44 Consumer Behavior in a K-Shaped Economy

    22:44 Elevating the Bottom of the Hourglass

    27:25 Reflections on the Evolution of Fold

    29:35 Lightning Round: Quick Insights

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    34 mins
  • From Returns to Revenue: How AI is Turning Customer Pain into Loyalty and Insights
    Apr 21 2026

    Key topics

    Impact of AI on retail customer experience

    Supply chain and logistics transformation through AI

    Measuring ROI and success metrics in AI deployments

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Crescendo and AI in Customer Service

    04:31 The Evolution of Customer Experience and Returns

    09:33 AI Implementation Challenges and Expectations

    14:09 Defining Customer Experience Across Channels

    18:36 The Role of AI in Enhancing Customer Experience

    26:06 Navigating AI's Potential and Realistic Applications

    27:47 Transforming Customer Experience with AI

    29:02 Personalization in Customer Engagement

    30:59 The Evolution of Consumer Behavior

    32:52 The Synergy of Digital and In-Store Experiences

    34:39 Empathy in Customer Service

    36:38 The Importance of Small Gestures

    39:43 Lightning Round: Insights on AI and CX

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    48 mins
  • From Obscure Forum to AI Goldmine: How Reddit Just Changed the Game for E-Commerce Brands
    Apr 7 2026

    Key topics

    Reddit's evolution and business model

    Leveraging Reddit for brand marketing

    Reddit's role in AI and LLM citations

    Best practices for brand engagement on Reddit

    Community dynamics and subreddit management

    Chapters

    00:00 The Evolution of Reddit

    02:17 Reddit vs. LinkedIn: A Comparative Analysis

    04:47 Subreddit Dynamics and Brand Engagement

    07:32 The Role of Reddit in E-commerce and Marketing

    10:31 Leveraging Reddit for AI and SEO Strategies

    13:05 Best Practices for Brands on Reddit

    16:03 Understanding Customer Insights through Reddit

    18:31 The Future of Reddit and Brand Interactions

    21:30 Personal Experiences and Community Engagement

    23:55 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

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    33 mins
  • The Death of the Trend: Why Retail is Looking to Defense and Biotech for the Future
    Mar 24 2026

    Key Topics

    AI-driven demand planning with Palantir

    The impact of synthetic models and the uncanny valley

    Robotics in supply chain and manufacturing

    The role of space technology in retail innovation

    The importance of understanding consumer expectations in tech adoption

    Chapters

    00:00 Navigating Creative Destruction in Retail

    01:57 The Role of Innovation in Business

    04:43 AI and the Death of Trends

    07:04 Synthetic Models and Their Implications

    09:50 The Future of Robotics in Supply Chain

    12:12 Transforming Retail Experiences

    14:31 The Evolution of Manufacturing and Supply Chain

    Resources

    South by Southwest - https://www.sxsw.com/

    CES (Consumer Electronics Show) - https://www.ces.tech/

    Palantir Technologies - https://www.palantir.com/

    Archetype AI - https://archetype.ai/

    Qualcomm - https://www.qualcomm.com/

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    23 mins