2021 Retail Refined
Ohi’s mission is to enable every brand to offer instant post purchase experience. Ben Jones, Founder of Ohi, chatted with Melissa Gonzales about Ohi’s origin and values. Jones founded Ohi when he had an injury that left him bedridden, and he realized he couldn’t order any of the products he needed and get them…
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2021 Retail Refined
How CPGs Are Using Retail Sales Data to Set Their Brand Apart in 2022
With the assumption supply chain issues will continue to impact retail for the foreseeable future, how can retailers best optimize their assortments heading into 2022? This question was on Retail Refined’s Melissa Gonzalez’ mind when she spoke with Andrew Criezis, Head of Product for SMB Globally, at NielsenIQ. At NielsonIQ’s SMB segment, Criezis and his…
2021 Retail Refined
The New Profile of the Store Associate
The role of the store associate continues to evolve. This new profile is entrepreneurial and adaptive, selling to anybody anywhere. Brands with associates that build bonds versus being transactional only can see shopper value increase. Discussing this buzzy topic, Retail Refined host Melissa Gonzalez welcomed two experts, Bob Phibbs, Founder of the Retail Doctor, and…
2021 Retail Refined
Data is Shifting the CPG-Retailer Relationship
CPGs and retailers have always had strong ties. With consumer behavior shifts, more competition, and new technology tools, that relationship is evolving. In the center of the CPG-retailer relationship are AI and machine learning. Taking on this topic, Retail Refined host Melissa Gonzalez spoke with Ryan Powell, VP Retail Strategy and Consulting, at Insite…
2021 Retail Refined
One Company Wants to Fix How eCommerce is Built
Designed for retail leaders and lovers alike, Retail Refined explores the in-store technology of the future, challenges the industry’s preconceived notions, and brings together retail’s biggest names to understand the brand strategies that will define the next decade in retail. Transactions are the objective of any business. In those moments, whether online or in-store, the brand…
2021 Retail Refined
Live Streaming Has a Permanent Place in Retail. Here’s Why.
Live streaming adoption is accelerating for a host of reasons and has many applications. Retailers can take advantage of this channel to connect with consumers and sell directly to them. Talking about this emerging trend, Retail Refined host Melissa Gonzalez spoke with Kenneth Tan, Co-founder and CEO of BeLive Technology. The company offers live streaming solutions…
2021 Retail Refined
How Revlon Thinks Through Its Innovation Process
Leveraging retail trends and data are keys to staying on the minds of consumers. This week on Retail Refined, host Melissa Gonzalez talks with Keyla Lazardi, Revlon’s Chief Scientific Officer about how the cosmetics giant utilizes both trends and data when it comes to innovation. The two also discuss the future of the beauty industry and what trends Lazardi is most…
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Healthcare Operations Improve with AI That Unites Data, Automation, and Ethics
Generative AI has captured the public imagination, but its most transformative use cases may lie far from flashy consumer tools. In healthcare operations, where complexity, inefficiency, and fragmentation remain persistent challenges, AI is now driving measurable improvements. Research suggests AI-enabled healthcare systems could cut administrative costs by up to $360 billion in the U.S. alone….
Verified, Tested, Trusted: How Corganics Ensures THC-Free Confidence in Clinical CBD
Corganics is redefining standards in clinical cannabinoid care with THC-free, medical-grade CBD products developed for use exclusively by healthcare professionals. Backed by Advanced Lipid Technology, FDA-registered manufacturing, and rigorous third-party testing, Corganics offers a level of trust and transparency rare in the CBD space. In a conversation with Reggie Gatewood, President of Corganics, Brooke Williams,…
Corganics’ Clinical CBD Drops: Elevating Sleep and Patient Care at Beautiphi
Corganics’ Clinical CBD Drops—THC-free, medical-grade, and developed with Advanced Lipid Technology—are designed for healthcare professionals seeking a trusted, science-backed cannabinoid solution for their patients. Manufactured in an FDA-registered facility and third-party lab-tested, these drops are a cornerstone of Corganics’ clinical approach. At Beautiphi Aesthetic Boutique, founder Kelly Hermans, CRNA, has integrated the drops into patient…
Liz Atlee on Leadership Confidence and Letting Go of Doubt – Raise Your Hand Anyway, Even When You Feel Unsure
In this episode of Professional Quotient: Conversations That Build Equity, host Jason Winningham welcomes legal powerhouse and mentor extraordinaire Liz Atlee for an honest conversation about leadership confidence, imposter syndrome, transparency in leadership, and the importance of simply raising your hand—even when you feel unsure. Liz brings a wealth of experience navigating high-stakes legal…
