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Episode 105: Challenger brands, changing rules - The race to real scale in beverage with Danny Stepper
Jun 26, 2026
Unknown duration
Episode 104: TikTok's role in commerce with Jordan Kremm and Steve Light of L&R Distributors
May 14, 2026
Unknown duration
Episode 103: Top trends from NACDS with Leigh O'Donnell
Apr 30, 2026
43m 55s
Episode 102: Minds on the Machine with Andy Murray
Apr 8, 2026
1h 03m 39s
Episode 101: European buying groups with Paida Mugudubi
Mar 11, 2026
48m 06s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/26/26 |  Episode 105: Challenger brands, changing rules - The race to real scale in beverage with Danny Stepper | The next billion-dollar brands won't be invented by legacy CPG; they'll be acquired from founders. On the latest episode of Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton sit down with Danny Stepper, CEO and co-founder of L.A. Libations, to unpack the realities behind scaling a beverage brand. This conversation dives into what separates brands that break through from those that stall, including the role of retail environments like Costco in elevating challenger brands, and why access to networks, capital, and visibility is becoming just as important as shelf space. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn | — | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | Episode 104: TikTok's role in commerce with Jordan Kremm and Steve Light of L&R Distributors | What if TikTok matters to your business more than Amazon? On the latest Retail Sound Bites, we explore why TikTok has become one of the most powerful demand engines retail has ever seen. Featuring Jordan Kremm and Steve Light of L&R Distributors, this episode breaks down how TikTok Shop is reshaping product discovery across generations, why brands are launching on TikTok first, then scaling to retail, how viral moments translate into real, measurable in-store sales, and where most brands are getting TikTok wrong. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn | — | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | Episode 103: Top trends from NACDS with Leigh O'Donnell✨ | NACDS trendsdrug retail+3 | Leigh O'DonnellBarry Thomas | GLP - 1NACDS+1 | — | NACDSdrug retail+4 | — | 43m 55s | |
| 4/8/26 | Episode 102: Minds on the Machine with Andy Murray✨ | AIhuman judgment+4 | Andy Murray | Saatchi & Saatchi XBigQuest Advisory+1 | — | AIhuman creativity+5 | — | 1h 03m 39s | |
| 3/11/26 | Episode 101: European buying groups with Paida Mugudubi✨ | retail buying groupsgrocery landscape+3 | Paida Mugudubi | Kantar | Europe | buying groupsgrocery+5 | — | 48m 06s | |
| 2/26/26 | Episode 100: The Retail Reset - 100 Sound Bites Later✨ | retail transformationCPG innovation+4 | Ted RiedelJames May | KantarKantar's North American Retail Practice+1 | — | retailCPG+6 | — | 45m 26s | |
| 2/5/26 | Episode 99: 2026 Food and Beverage Trends with Brian Choi of The Food Institute✨ | food and beverage trendsconsumer behavior+4 | Brian Choi | The Food InstituteWalmart+1 | — | food trendsbeverage trends+5 | — | 56m 07s | |
| 1/22/26 | Episode 98: National Retail Federation 2026: Retail's Big Show✨ | retail innovationAI in retail+4 | Amar SinghDavid Marcotte | Lowe'sWalmart+2 | — | datatrust+7 | — | 1h 02m 02s | |
| 12/11/25 | Episode 97: PoweRanking® 2025 - The Relevance Reset✨ | PoweRankingretail growth+3 | Jeff MaloyRohan Mazumdar | KantarNew York Post+2 | — | PoweRankingretail+5 | — | 56m 43s | |
| 11/12/25 | Episode 96: Activating insights for commercial teams with Anna Estlund✨ | insights activationcommercial teams+4 | Anna Estlund | Pernod Ricard | — | insightscommercial teams+4 | — | 53m 07s | |
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| 10/29/25 | Episode 95: The future of convenience and category management with Bala Gurumoorthy✨ | convenience retailcategory management+3 | Bala Gurumoorthy | Ferrero USA | — | convenience retailcategory management+3 | — | 48m 58s | |
| 10/9/25 | Episode 94: The industry scoop from Shoptalk, Groceryshop, and Velocity✨ | retail landscapeconsumer behavior+5 | Leigh O'DonnellJulie Craig | Kantar | — | retailshopper intelligence+6 | — | 51m 56s | |
| 10/1/25 | Episode 93: The forces shaping consumer demand with Oksana Sobol of Clorox | "Smaller households mean different product configurations, different product features, different ways of taking them to market… Even the fact of the aging population emphasizes certain categories and new benefits that these older consumers will desire. So, these forces point to new pockets of opportunity." In this episode of Retail Sound Bites, we welcome Oksana Sobol, consumer insights lead at Clorox, for a timely discussion on the forces shaping consumer demand. Oksana unpacks how economic volatility, shifting demographics, and evolving attitudes are redefining what and how consumers buy. From the rise of single-person households to the priority of time, she shares actionable insights for CPG, retail, and manufacturing leaders navigating today's complex landscape. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn Amazon_Grocery_Private_Brand_Pantry.jpg (3735×5600) How Aldi revamped its social media strategy — and why it's working | Grocery Dive OpenAI takes on Google, Amazon with new agentic shopping system | TechCrunch https://www.retaildive.com/news/retail-beauty-sephora-product-incentivized-reviews/761081/ https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/14/amazon-product-reviews-ai-customers-online-shopping.html https://www.modernretail.co/technology/tiktok-is-talking-to-brands-like-its-a-grocer-now/ | — | ||||||
| 9/24/25 | Episode 92: NeuroAI & The Future of Consumer Choice with Dr. A. K. Pradeep | What happens when neuroscience meets AI in the world of CPG? We sat down with Dr. Pradeep, CEO of Sensory AI and a pioneer in NeuroAI, to explore how the nonconscious mind and large language models are transforming innovation, marketing, and product development. 🎧 In this episode, you'll hear: Why "the action is in the nonconscious"—and how uncovering hidden consumer desires leads to breakthrough innovation. How blending neuroscience with GenAI is unlocking new ways to predict, persuade, and create in the CPG space. Why LLMs (like ChatGPT) are more like the human brain than you think—and how brands can "seduce and persuade" algorithms for better findability and engagement. The future of Desire Labs and what it means for legacy brands and challenger startups alike. 💡 Favorite quote: "The action is in the nonconscious, in the dark out there, nobody's looking there. That's where innovation lies." — Dr. Pradeep If you're passionate about the future of retail, CPG, AI, or just love hearing from true innovators, this episode is for you! Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn https://www.retaildive.com/news/best-buy-builds-retail-media-in-store-takeovers-sports-deals/760606/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2025/09/22/as-glp-1-drugs-take-off-walmart-expands-specialty-pharmacy-delivery/ https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/23/business/amazon-fresh-stores-uk-close-intl https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/where-are-fast-food-customers-going-check-out-grocery-store https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2025/09/02/the-future-of-packaging-data-storytelling-engagement/?utm_source=newsletter_daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=03-Sep-2025&cid=DM1231868&bid=783426202 https://adage.com/brand-marketing/aa-four-ways-brands-handle-value-dilemma/ | — | ||||||
| 8/29/25 | Episode 91: Unlocking new revenue growth in healthcare with Soda Health | Personalization, engagement, and "food as medicine" programs are shaping the future of preventive care. This episode features a conversation with Jared Childs and Julie Fleisher from Soda Health; a company focused on improving access to preventive healthcare through benefits platforms. Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton sat down with Jarden and Julie to explore how their innovative platform is transforming healthcare access for millions of Medicare Advantage members. Discover how Soda Health connects brands, retailers, and health plans to empower older consumers with easy-to-use benefits cards for OTC products, healthy food, and more. Tune in to learn how Soda Health is driving collaboration, closed-loop analytics, and meaningful outcomes for consumers and partners alike! Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn Smoothie King launches a food menu nationwide, a first for the brand As Publishers Face Search Headwinds, Creators Gain Affiliate Spend The most powerful retail media screen is already in stores https://www.retaildive.com/news/macys-partners-amazon-retail-ads-holidays/758719/ https://www.modernretail.co/operations/many-target-stores-will-stop-fulfilling-online-orders/ https://fortune.com/2025/08/25/keurig-dr-pepper-peets-coffee-18-billion/ | — | ||||||
| 8/12/25 | Episode 90: Navigating Beauty's Retail Maze with Brian King of RoC Skincare | Agility drives challenger brand success in traditional retail – and the same holds true in beauty. Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton just wrapped an inspiring conversation with Brian King, chief customer officer at RoC Skincare, on Episode 90 of Retail Sound Bites. Brian shares his journey from leading teams at CPG legacy brands to scaling a challenger brand with startup agility. From 20 consecutive quarters of market share growth to embracing digital-first strategies, this episode is packed with insights on innovation, consumer obsession, and retail media. A must-listen for anyone navigating the evolving beauty and CPG landscape! Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn More states ban soda and 'junk food' purchases from SNAP benefits | Food Dive Restaurant chains feel the pinch as US consumers tighten their belts Retail media network's missing voice? The shopper https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/10/gen-ai-comes-online-checkout-seismic-shift-internet-shopping.html https://www.modernretail.co/marketing/how-brands-are-using-sampling-to-win-over-parents-during-back-to-school-season/ https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/warby-parker-95-glasses-f7a6ceed?mod=retail_more_article_pos2 | — | ||||||
| 7/23/25 | Episode 89: Driving discovery in commerce with Charlotte Harris | Traditional ecommerce and social commerce are diverging, with social commerce platforms like TikTok Shop showing significant growth and engagement. Hear from Charlotte Harris, senior analyst at Kantar, as she walks through discovery-led journeys through social media, modern retail activations, changing shopper expectations, and more with hosts Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton on episode 89 of Retail Sound Bites. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn Goodbye Fancy Bar, Hello At-Home Pizza Party: Young Americans Cut Back – WSJ Private Label on the Rise: Value, Trust & Innovation Take Centre Stage – Anuga 2025 Reveal – International Supermarket News Rewriting the activation playbook: 10 key takeaways Ulta Acquires Space NK to Propel U.K. Expansion Under CEO Kecia Steelman Dollar Tree completes $1B sale of Family Dollar | Retail Dive Prime Day 2025 recap | — | ||||||
| 7/9/25 | Episode 88: What's eating retail with Kevin Coupe | There are three things that retailers must do to create stronger connections with shoppers: when the customer walks in the store, make them smile, make them hungry, and do what the competition can't or won't do. Hear from Kevin Coupe, author and prime storyteller at morningbeatnews.com, as he highlights several pressing issues in retail today, including consolidation, threats like tariffs and inflation, omnichannel expansion, and more, with Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton on episode 88 of Retail Sound Bites. This episode also features Erica Smith, shopper insights analyst, who uncovers key findings from our recent Hispanic shopper research. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn Kroger CEO Ron Sargent Highlights Shift Toward Health-Conscious and Premium Shopping Trends – International Supermarket News Pepsico's Poppi Acquisition: Non-organic Growth in CPG The 4 levels of agentic AI commerce and emerging shopper paths https://www.modernretail.co/operations/sams-club-is-now-delivering-pizzas-but-its-not-trying-to-be-the-next-dominos/ https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/jm-smucker-remove-artificial-food-dyes-by-end-2027-2025-06-26/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/shelleykohan/2025/07/01/sephora-takes-on-prime-day-shopping-with-lyft-partnership/ | — | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | Episode 87: The view from Cannes with Andy Murray | Great creativity requires constraints. The presence of media, data, and technology partners at events like Cannes creates new opportunities and constraints that enhance creative culture. Hear from Andy Murray, Founder & CEO of bigQuest Advisory, Inc., as he explores emerging technology, deepening consumer engagement and insights, and what's next for Cannes with Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton on episode 87 of Retail Sound Bites. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn https://kriq.kantarretailiq.com/en/p-iq/insights/blogs/top-10-takeaways-from-the-2025-digital-food-and-beverage-summit https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-on-generative-ai https://www.cnbc.com/2025/06/17/amazon-extends-prime-day-to-four-days-starting-july-8-.html https://chainstoreage.com/walmart-target-compete-prime-day https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/spartannash-to-be-acquired-by-c-s-wholesale-grocers-3472799f?mod=retail_news_article_pos1 TikTok - Make Your Day | — | ||||||
| 5/23/25 | Episode 86: Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs, with David Marcotte and Doug Hermanson | Is volatility our new normal? As tariff policies change frequently, uncertainty is likely to be the new normal for the foreseeable future, making long-term planning and decision-making more challenging. Hear from Kantar's Doug Hermanson and David Marcotte as they join Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton on episode 86 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites to discuss global tariffs, policy changes, and impacts to shoppers and supply chain. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn | — | ||||||
| 5/16/25 | Episode 85: Health and wellness trends in commerce with Leigh O'Donnell and Amar Singh | The drug channel in the US is undergoing significant changes, with CVS and Walgreens trying to reposition themselves as health and wellness destinations but facing challenges such as store closures and shopper shifts to other channels. Hear from Kantar's Amar Singh and Leigh O'Donnell as they join Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton on episode 85 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites to discuss current health and wellness trends, the state of the drug channel, and more. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn | — | ||||||
| 5/1/25 | Episode 84: Creating customer value with Julie Hamilton | Consumers and customers must remain at the heart of every decision, regardless of your industry. Hear from Julie Hamilton, former Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Global Sales at Diageo PLC, as she joins Kantar's Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton on episode 84 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites to discuss customer value creation, world-class customer leadership, career navigation, and more. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn | — | ||||||
| 4/16/25 | Episode 83: Leadership, career progression, and finding growth with Cathy and Stephen Horgan | Adaptability, collaboration, and authenticity are traits that can get you far as a professional and leader. Hear from Cathy Horgan, foodservice and on-premise lead for OLIPOP, and Stephen Horgan, co-founder of InterContinental Beverage Capital, as they join Kantar's Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton on episode 83 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites to discuss career progression, leadership, and finding brand growth as CPG veterans. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn | — | ||||||
| 4/2/25 | Episode 82: The end of SEO as we know it? Featuring James Cadwallader of Profound | Will the tradition SEO we've come to know and master soon become obsolete? As generative AI reshapes search, learn what's next from James Cadwallader, co-founder and CEO of Profound, as he joins Kantar's Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton on episode 81 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites to discuss traditional to predictive search, new digital shelf strategies, human discovery, and more. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn | — | ||||||
| 3/27/25 | Episode 81: Finding growth amid disruption with Marissa DeMaio of Atalanta Corporation | Disruption is inevitable for US retailers and suppliers in the months ahead. Discover provocative and transparent ways to combat challenges ahead from Marissa DeMaio, Vice President of Marketing and Retail Sales Atalanta Corporation, as she joins Kantar's Barry Thomas, senior retail thought leader, and Rachel Dalton, head of retail insights, on episode 81 of Kantar's Retail Sound Bites to discuss solution-based selling, product innovation, winning in club, and more. This episode also features Doug Hermanson, Kantar's principal economist, who dives into the macroeconomic state of retail. Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at Kantar's Retail Sound Bites Podcast. Contact Barry: Email | LinkedIn Contact Rachel: Email | LinkedIn | — | ||||||
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