THE RETAIL PODCAST
Hosted by THE RETAIL
A weekly retail news podcast analyzing global trends in commerce, tech, and customer experience for industry professionals.
A news and analysis podcast for retail industry insiders, focusing on technology, strategy, and global market shifts. The show's flagship segment, "Five Things Friday," offers region-specific roundups for the US, UK, and APAC, featuring co-hosts who are experts in their local markets. The podcast delivers insights from major industry conferences like NRF and Shoptalk, often recording on-site.
“Its key differentiator is the globally-focused but regionally-specific format, using a rotating cast of expert co-hosts to break down news from distinct markets like the UK, US, and APAC. Unlike single-host commentary shows, it provides varied, on-the-ground perspectives.”
Who hosts this show
Alex Rezvan is a retail technologist and media executive with over two decades of leadership experience at major companies like Microsoft and Verizon. At Microsoft, he served as a Worldwide Industry Director, and at Verizon, he led the Digital Transformation practice for EMEA & APAC. He now hosts THE RETAIL PODCAST and founded the intelligence platforms RetailNews.AI and Retail.News, drawing on his experience leading 'Store of the Future' initiatives for global brands.
Credentials & credits
- Founder, The Retail Podcast, RetailNews.AI, Retail.News
- Former Worldwide Industry Director, Microsoft
- Former Head of Digital Transformation Practice (EMEA & APAC), Verizon
- Author, "The Future of Retail"
- NRF Retail Voices 2026
- Harvard's Disruptive Strategy program
Other ventures
- RetailNews.AI (Founder)
- Retail.News (Founder)
- Retail & eCommerce Transformation Advisory
- Keynote Speaker & Conference Moderator
- Former Chairman, Esports Fashion Group
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- uk
When new episodes drop
- 01
- 02Retail's Biggest Shifts Right Now: Meta Glasses, Walmart Drones & Prime DayJun 19, 2026 · 12 min
- 03How Brands Reach Gen Z Without TikTok + Coach's Retail MasterclassJun 19, 2026 · 15 min
- 04The Retail Trends Reshaping APAC: Pomelo, Temu, Miniso & MoreJun 19, 2026 · 9 min
- 05The Global Retail Briefing: UK, GCC, Dubai & Luxury ExpansionJun 17, 2026 · 10 min
- 06How AI, Data and Hospitality Are Rewiring Retail in JapanJun 17, 2026 · 16 min
- 07I Was Ranked #1 in Retail — But This Matters MoreJun 16, 2026 · 10 min
- 08Retail AI, Currys & Hasbro: What’s Changing in RetailJun 10, 2026 · 8 min
Notable episodes
- 01How AI, Data and Hospitality Are Rewiring Retail in Japan
Recorded live from NRF APAC, this episode features a conversation with a keynote speaker from H2O Group, showcasing the show's global reach and access to industry leaders.
- 02How Brands Reach Gen Z Without TikTok + Coach's Retail Masterclass
Tackles a timely marketing challenge and includes a pre-recorded video tour of a Coach pop-up, demonstrating the show's multimedia format.
- 03Retail's Biggest Shifts Right Now: Meta Glasses, Walmart Drones & Prime Day
A strong example of the 'Five Things Friday' format, breaking down major moves from tech and retail giants like Meta, Walmart, and Amazon.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is not a traditional interview podcast. The primary format is a co-hosted news discussion where Alex Rezvan and another expert analyze 5-6 current events in retail. Questions are conversational and serve to introduce topics or pass the floor (e.g., "What's top of mind this week for you?"). There is no deep, personal probing or recurring question framework; the focus is on analyzing the news.
The podcast is a co-hosted news-chat show, not a guest interview format. The primary host, Alex Rezvan, is joined by other industry experts to discuss a handful of recent news stories. The tone is professional but conversational, and some episodes incorporate pre-recorded video segments from store tours or events.
Signature segments
- · Five Things Friday (USA Edition)
- · Five Things Friday (UK Edition)
- · Five Things Friday (APAC Edition)
- · World Retail Signals
- · On-location conference coverage (NRF, Shoptalk, etc.)
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show features retail experts, CEOs, and consultants who act as co-hosts for regional news segments. Guests are typically founders or executives with deep expertise in a specific area of retail, such as Simone Oloman, CEO of a rapid delivery business, for UK news.
- Simone Olomanon Lacoste, Nadine Merabi, Wimbledon Pop-Ups, JD Sports & Disney Collectibles: This week in UK Retail
- Jill Dvorakon Retail's Biggest Shifts Right Now: Meta Glasses, Walmart Drones & Prime Day
- Ruth Kewellon The Retail Trends Reshaping APAC: Pomelo, Temu, Miniso & More
- Toru Koyamaon How AI, Data and Hospitality Are Rewiring Retail in Japan
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is an official partner of major industry events like NRF Europe and World Retail Congress, and one episode explicitly mentions NRF Paris as a sponsor. This suggests a B2B sponsorship model targeting retail technology companies, service providers, and event organizers aiming to reach an executive retail audience.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of The Retail Podcast?
- The main host is Alex Rezvan, a retail technology executive with past leadership roles at Microsoft and Verizon.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's primarily a co-hosted news analysis show. The most common segment is 'Five Things Friday,' where Alex and a regional expert discuss the week's top retail stories.
- Is this an interview podcast?
- No, it is not a traditional interview show. While it features experts, they act as co-hosts to discuss news rather than being subjects of a deep-dive interview.
- What topics does the podcast cover?
- The show focuses on AI in retail, e-commerce, digital transformation, customer experience, and global retail trends from markets like the US, UK, and APAC.
- How often are new episodes released?
- The podcast has a weekly cadence, with new episodes appearing most weeks.
- Where can I listen to The Retail Podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts.
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- [01]Alex Rezvan - NRF 2026 APAC Speaker Bioapac.nrf.com
- [02]About Us | Retailnews.airetailnews.ai
- [03]Our Authors | Retailnews.ai Expert Contributorsretailnews.ai
- [04]The Retail Podcast on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [05]Alex Rezvan | The Future of Retail Guy (Official Website)alexrezvan.com
- [06]The Retail Podcast / Retailnews.AI - Thinkers360 Profilethinkers360.com
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