Kantar Retail Sound Bites · 2026-02-26 · 45 min
Retail Sound Bites marks a major milestone with its 100th episode, celebrating four years of conversations at the intersection of retail, CPG, and commerce transformation. Hosts Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton kick off the episode by reflecting on the journey so far and spotlighting the top 10 most ‑ listened ‑ to episodes from the past four years. The episode also features Ted Riedel, President of Kantar's North American Retail Practice, and James May, EVP of CPG & Hospitality. In a fast ‑ paced, candid conversation, they explore: · How modern health, GLP ‑ 1s, and protein ‑ led innovation are reshaping portfolios · Why agentic commerce, AI, and algorithmic decision ‑ making are the next frontier · The evolving, often fractured but interdependent relationship between brands and retailers · Which KPIs matter less today and why incrementality, precision, and proprietary data matter more · What it really takes to future ‑ proof a CPG organization in 2026 and beyond Have a topic you'd like us to cover? Contact us at <a href= "
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