Best Kahanee Inc Podcasts (2025)

The latest edition of the retail industry's leading podcast features an in-depth conversation with Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market and Vice President of Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores, who shares Amazon’s rapidly expanding grocery ambitions. Already surpassing $100 billion in gross sales, Amazon is leaning into grocery as a strategic cate…

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Retail's Flight to Value, Target Stumbles, Plus Sephora NA's President & CEO Artemis Patrick (E) 51:35

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Steve and Michael open this week’s episode with a deep dive into the retail news of the week, marked by sharp contrasts in performance across the retail landscape. Walmart continues to separate itself from the pack, delivering another standout quarter, as omni-channel rival Target delivers another challenging quarter. The news segment analyses stro…

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Retail Sales Defy Gravity, A Big Change at Walmart, and Daydream CEO Julie Bornstein on the Next Wave in AI Shopping 57:17

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Season 11, Episode 12 opens with a whirlwind week in retail news. Steve and Michael begin with the long-awaited end of the historic 43-day U.S. government shutdown, exploring what it means for holiday spending, federal workers, SNAP benefits, and travel recovery. While uncertainty lingers—particularly around health-care subsidies—the hosts note tha…

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Wobbly Unicorns, Luxury Bifurcation, and Tecovas' CEO David Lafitte on Growing Through 'Radical Hospitality.' 51:52

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Hosts Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc welcome David Lafitte, President and CEO of Tecovas, the fast-growing Austin-based brand bringing cowboy culture to modern consumers. Lafitte’s career journey—from corporate attorney to Chief Operating Officer at Deckers Brands (home of UGG and Hoka) and now to retail leadership at Tecovas—is a masterclass in …

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Decoding Luxury's Next Chapter with Puck's Lauren Sherman and featuring Guest Co-Host Ben Miller (Shoptalk) 1:05:30

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Guest co-host Ben Miller, Shoptalk's VP of Original Content and Strategy joins to provide expert analysis and we interview Lauren Sherman, the acclaimed fashion correspondent at Puck and author of Selling Sexy: Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon The episode kicks off with a rich news segment, where the trio unpacks the latest …

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Blank Canvas Strategy Revealed! Plus News from Dick's Sporting Goods, Amazon, Hermes, and More 57:11

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The News Rundown Steve leads off with the latest tariff turmoil, as trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada stall amid the Trump administration's response to an ad created and paid for by the Ontario government running in U.S. media whose key auto sector is endangered by Trump trade policies. They also explore luxury corporate earnings, wher…

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Walmart's OpenAI Leap, Artizia's Remarkable Rise, and Michael's CEO David Boone on Bold Retail Reinvention 51:17

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On the latest episode of the Remarkable Retail Podcast co-hosts Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc deliver another fast-moving episode at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and retail reinvention. The episode opens with Steve leading the weekly news rundown, spotlighting Walmart’s groundbreaking partnership with OpenAI's ChatGPT — a move that …

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Government Shutdown Retail Math, Zombie Retailers Come Back from the Dead, and the Future of Agentic Commerce (feat. Scot Wingo) 49:51

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The Weekly News Rundown The episode opens with a fast-moving retail update. New DataWeave analytics reveal that Nike has raised prices significantly — by 17 percent for footwear and 14 percent for apparel — as tariff cost mounts, potentially disrupting their turnaround plans. Steve and Michael then examine the continuing U.S. government shutdown an…

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Keeping the Soul in the Sole: Birkenstock Americas President & Managing Director, David Kahan on Constantly Reinventing a 250-Year-Old Icon 53:27

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The episode begins with a deep dive into the latest retail and economic headlines that are shaping the landscape. Steve and Michael dissect the U.S. government shutdown, its ripple effects on employment, and how cost-cutting in Washington could further weaken an already fragile job market. They then examine new tariffs on furniture, cabinets, and a…

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5th Anniversary Special: Seth Godin plus Guest Cameos & Remarkable Moments 56:40

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This special 5th anniversary episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast marks a milestone: five years of insights, disruption, and conversations with the world’s most innovative retail thinkers. We reflect on the pod’s origin story during the early COVID lockdowns, tracing its evolution from Steve’s book Remarkable Retail: How to Win & Keep Customers…

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"The Analysts" Return: Forrester's Sucharita Kodali & GlobalData Retail's Neil Saunders Map Retail's Future. 48:31

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This week's episode marks the second edition of "The Analysts" once again bringing together the sharpest minds in global retail. This time we welcome Sucharita Kodali, Vice President & Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, and Neil Saunders, Managing Director at GlobalData Retail for a lively, insight rich discussion about the future of retail. …

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Driving Digital Retail at Scale: Loblaw’s EVP & CDO Lauren Steinberg on Customer Experience Transformation 53:28

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This week the Remarkable Retail podcast delivers a dynamic mix of breaking retail news and an in-depth interview with a top retail innovators, Lauren Steinberg, Loblaw Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Loblaw, Canada's biggest retailer. Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc kick off a wide-ranging news segment, analyzing how tariffs,…

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Luxury Retail's Future with Amit Kaswani, Chief Omnichannel Officer, Chalhoub Group & Stacie Henderson Capece Minutolo, CMO Americas, Tod's Group 1:01:37

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Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlancs analyze the week's most impactful retail developments: a U.S. appeals-court ruling that may require massive Trump era tariff refunds new India duties; fast-moving shifts in de minimis thresholds; and mounting pressure on global supply chains, small businesses, and retailers alike. They analyze how these disruptions…

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Tariffs, Transformation, and Target's Tumult at the Top with Guest Co-Host Ethan Chernofsky 54:32

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The Remarkable Retail Podcast kicks off Season 11 with a powerful episode featuring a first-ever guest co-host: Ethan Chernofsky, Chief Marketing Officer of Placer.ai. The episode opens with a lively discussion of tariffs and trade turbulence, a recurring theme reshaping global retail strategies. Ethan shares data-driven insights from Placer.ai on …

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80 Orthodox Rabbi's Letter for Gaza aid written by Rabbi Yosef Blau, who joins Talkline with Zev Brenner to share his perspective on Israel’s moral responsibilities in Gaza. 1:29:41

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Rabbi Yosef Blau, retired mashgiach ruchani at Yeshiva University and former president of the Religious Zionists of America, joins Talkline with Zev Brenner to share his perspective on Israel’s moral responsibilities in Gaza. At 86, Rabbi Blau remains a powerful voice for ethical leadership. He is the author of “A Call for Moral Clarity, Responsibi…

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Aim Higher, Move Faster, Act More Boldly: Get Ready for a Brand New Season of the Remarkable Retail Podcast 1:45

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With the pace of disruption continuing to accelerate, with more and more power being concentrated in the hands of only a few mega-retailers, with consumer needs and wants being constantly reshaped, and with the global impact of tariffs still far from certain, how do you make sense of what to do and, most importantly, gain the confidence to aim high…

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"Expressive" Luxury Meets Analytics: Tapestry's Pooja Chandiramani and Avinash Kaushik on Marketing Transformation 24:25

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For our final episode recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth show, we welcome two visionary leaders from Tapestry, the global house of brands that includes Coach and Kate Spade: Pooja Chandiramani, VP Global Media Strategy & Planning, Marketing Analytics, Operations and Transformation, and Avinash Kaushik, Brand Strategy & Marketing Transformatio…

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The Satmar Rebbe's Impact on American Jewry on his 46th Yahrzeit-Satmar leader Gershy Schlesinger on Talkline With Zev Brenner 23:43

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A look at the the Satmar Rebbe's legacy and Impact on American Jewry on his 46th Yahrzeit.Satmar leader Gershy Schlesinger founder of Parcare on Talkline With Zev Brenner This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers be…

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Lauren Price, COS' SVP E-Commerce & Digital Marketing on Winning Over the Next Generation of Customers 25:23

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In this episode of the Remarkable Retail Podcast, our guest is with Lauren Price, Senior Vice President, E-Commerce & Digital Marketing for COS North America discussing her impressive career trajectory and work positioning the H&M-owned brand for growth in a competitive, fast-moving fashion retail landscape. Lauren’s career began in the early days …

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From Seed to Scale: XRC Ventures' Pano Anthos on Revolutionizing Retail & Consumer Tech 24:44

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In this episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis welcome XRC Ventures' Managing Director Pano Anthos, for a deep dive into the future of retail innovation, investment strategies, and overcoming the systemic challenges that keep great technology from scaling. Pano shares his journey from serial entrepreneur to…

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There’s No Place Like Home with Janet Hayes, CEO of Crate and Barrel Holdings (E) 28:51

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In this special encore episode we revisit an insightful conversation with Janet Hayes, CEO of Crate and Barrel Holdings as she shares her career journey and the brand’s $5B growth ambitions. From their visionary Flatiron NYC flagship to enhanced digital design services and significant tech investments, the iconic 60 year old home retailer furnishin…

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AI Agents, Amazon Wins & Luxury Woes: A Break Down of July's Hottest Headlines 1:01:47

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In this special summer edition of the Remarkable Retail podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis return to the mic for a jam-packed Month-in-Review episode. With interviews from the CommerceNext Growth Show rolling out all summer long, the duo takes a break from the regular cadence to reflect on the key developments dominating retail headlin…

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Reimagining Heritage Through Innovation: A Conversation with Stuart Hogue, Lands' End Senior Vice President, US Consumer 21:50

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In this insightful summer bonus episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, we welcome Stuart Hogue, Lands' End, Senior Vice President, US Consumer, for a fast-paced conversation recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York City. Stuart brings a wealth of brand experience—spanning time at Nike and a passion for brand strategy shaped by n…

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Jury Nullification, Israel, and Libertarianism 43:22

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Walter Block – a professor of economics at Loyola University – is arguably the most prolific libertarian alive. He also was recently kicked out of two libertarian organizations for the crime of supporting Israel. In this episode, Block discusses his expulsion, the wisdom of ignoring a judge's instructions when serving on a jury, and the benefits of…

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Draper James CEO Jeannie Yoo on What's Next for the Celebrity Inspired Brand 21:37

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In this special summer episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York, we welcome Jeannie Yoo, CEO of Draper James, for a wide-ranging conversation on the brand's growth trajectory, the power of celebrity in retail, and the rise of human-centric retail experiences. Jeannie brings two decades of f…

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The Jewish Kid Who Trained with Palestinian Arab Guerillas 30:12

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Today, Neal Newman – CEO of the Academy of Self-Defense – is a fiercely proud Jew and American. But he wasn't always. In the 1960s, he particpated in violent anti-Vietnam War protests, and in 1970, he trained with Palestinian Arab guerillas in Jordan. In this episode, Newman shares his unusual story. Click here to sign up for Elliot Resnick's newsl…

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Leading Social Commerce into the Future with Walmart VP Sarah Henry 16:33

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In this insightful episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast recorded live at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York, Sarah Henry, Vice President, Head of Content, Influencer & Commerce at Walmart, discusses how one of the world's largest retailers is at the forefront of digital innovation. Sarah shares her journey from classical pianist to market…

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Why Jeffrey Epstein didn't commit suicide- his final lawyer David Schoen/Talkline With Zev Brenner 37:29

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Jeffrey Epstein's former lawyer, David Schoen—who also defended Donald Trump—breaks his silence in a revealing interview on TALKLINE WITH ZEV BRENNER, expressing deep skepticism over Epstein’s official cause of death. Schoen shares intimate details from his final conversations with Epstein, describes Epstein’s state of mind days before his death, a…

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Retail Legend Ken Pilot Breaks Down Tariff Math, Retail Tech & Brand Survival 37:04

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In the first of our 8-part summer series produced in partnership with CommerceNext, our guest is Ken Pilot—retail executive, tech investor, and host of The Retail Pilot: Leaders & Legends podcast. Ken's legendary career spans decades and includes pivotal roles such as President of Gap Global, Factory Stores at Ralph Lauren, and leadership positions…

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Curtis Sliwa joins Talkline with Zev Brenner to explain why he’s staying in the mayoral race—and to share his deep-rooted connections to the Jewish community. 1:44:43

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Curtis Sliwa joins Talkline with Zev Brenner to explain why he’s staying in the mayoral race—and to share his deep-rooted connections to the Jewish community. This podcast has been graciously sponsored by JewishPodcasts.fm. There is much overhead to maintain this service so please help us continue our goal of helping Jewish lecturers become podcast…

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Interrogating Terrorists in Afghanistan 24:54

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Former U.S. Army Captian Jesse Petrilla oversaw the interrogation of 400 Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. His conclusion? Our enemies think very differently than we do, and we had better wisen up if we want to defeat them. Jessy Petrilla's book: If It Takes a Thousand Years: From Al-Qaeda to Hamas, How the Jihadists Think & How to Defeat Them . Cli…

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Vuori CEO & Founder Joe Kudla Live on Stage: Scaling a Global Brand with Product, Purpose & Community 40:31

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In this Season 10 finale of The Remarkable Retail Podcast, Steve interviews Vuori CEO & Founder Joe Kudla live on-stage during the closing keynote of the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York. Steve and Michael also are on-stage for a session gleaning the top retail trends of the year so far and set the stage for what's most important to focus on th…

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Future-Proofing Retail: Mark Irvin Best Buy's EVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer on Agility, AI & Delivering for Customers 46:41

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In the latest episode of Remarkable Retail, Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis return with a their hot takes on the week's top retail headlines. The duo begins with a macroeconomic update, including political gridlock in the U.S. over the "Big Beautiful Bill," the Fed's inflation outlook, and uncertainty surrounding consumer spending. They then break…

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"The Analysts" Part 2: The Future of Department Stores and Agentic AI with Sucharita Kodali, Neil Saunders & Simeon Siegel 47:31

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In the latest episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, co-hosts Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc return with Part Two of “The Analysts," which featues three of the retail industry’s most respected thought leaders—Sucharita Kodali (VP & Principal Analyst, Forrester Research), Neil Saunders (Managing Director, GlobalData Retail), and Simeon Siegel (…

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Experts discuss Iran War-Malcolm Hoenlein, Ellie Cohanim, Uri Kaufman/Talkline with Zev Brenner 59:25

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As tensions with Iran reach a boiling point, three powerful voices—Malcolm Hoenlein, of the President's Conference, Iran expert Uri Kaufman and Ellie Cohanim former diplomat and Iranian refugee, join Talkline with Zev Brenner for an unflinching look at what’s really at stake. From behind-the-scenes diplomacy to the threat of regional war, this conv…

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"The Analysts": Sucharita Kodali, Neil Saunders & Simeon Siegel Decode What Really Matters 50:07

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This landmark episode launches "The Analysts," a periodic new feature segment, bringing together three of retail's most respected thought leaders in a new format . Part One features Sucharita Kodali (Forrester Research), Neil Saunders (GlobalData Retail), and Simeon Siegel (BMO Capital Markets) who cut through industry chaos to reveal what really m…

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10 Tantalizing Tips for Tumultuous Times: Surviving Retail's Perfect Storm 52:14

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In this special edition episode, Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis address the unprecedented challenges facing retailers with Steve's "10 Tantalizing Tips for Tumultuous Times." Steve rates current market turbulence at a 9 out of 10, comparing it to COVID-era disruption but noting the added complexity of legal uncertainties around tariff policies. T…

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THE DEFINITIVE RAP: Interview With Hillel Fuld 32:26

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Western values have always believed in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Western values have always believed that a country under attack, has the right to defend itself, except when the country is Israel. How does that even make sense? The world as we once knew it to be, is no more. Wrong has become right, and right has become wrong. Bail…

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Warby Parker's Remarkable Vision with Neil Blumenthal, co-CEO and Co-Founder (E) 28:14

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Joining us for a fascinating interview is Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, one of the most successful and innovative "disruptor brands" to emerge in the past two decades. Neil shares the brand's origin story, what makes Warby Parker remarkable, why they've aggressively invested in brick-and-mortar locations, the critical inte…

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The Evolution of Outlet Centers: Stephen Yalof, Tanger's CEO, on Value Retail's Transformation 50:51

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In this episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis begin with a news segment covering recent market developments, notably the "tariff turmoil" between the US and China. They discuss how the US has partially de-escalated its stance, with tariffs dropping from a proposed 145% to 30%, creating a 90-day window for …