Andrew Potkewitz

The Modern Retail Podcast | Rundown: More retail bankruptcies, Rare Beauty reportedly halts sale, Amazon Rufus to serve ads

On today’s Modern Retail Rundown, the staff kicks things off with the latest on Big Lots’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, including a private equity takeover bid. With a valuation of $2 billion, Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty is reportedly pausing plans to sell the 4-year-old company given the current instability of M&A activity. Finally, Amazon sent…

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eCommerce Fastlane | Shopper Approved: Unlocking The Secret To Higher Conversions With AI And Sentiment Analysis

 Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane. I’m your host, Steve Hutt, and today we’re diving into a crucial topic for every online business: customer reviews and ratings. We all know how critical reviews are when shopping online. They build trust and help us make buying decisions. But are you making the most of your customer feedback?…

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The Ecommerce Playbook | Turn Your Accountant Into An Asset

In this episode, Richard and Taylor dive into a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of business success: the relationship between entrepreneurs and their accountants. Taylor shares insights from his recent talk at an accounting conference in Toronto, where he explored how accountants can bridge the gap with marketers and become invaluable strategic partners for business…

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The ASOM Pod | EP15: Our Most Successful Launches EVER – Winning Strategies Behind High-Impact Product Rollouts

Subscribe to our newsletter! We drop weekly hot takes, totally unfiltered. Join us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asompod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to Gorgias for sponsoring the pod. The #1 eCommerce Customer Experience platform designed to give brands the tools to create amazing customer experiences to grow your online store. Learn more at https://www.gorgias.com. Thank you to Recharge for sponsoring…

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The Modern Retail Podcast | How menswear retailer Rothmans has avoided the department store death spiral

Many department stores and apparel retailers are facing industry headwinds. But one New York-based retailer has been able to buck the trend. Menswear retailer Rothmans has been around for decades, and continues to see sales grow every year. It’s also become a well-known destination for media personalities and entertainment industry designers. It also helps that…

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The Ecommerce Playbook | Meet CTC’s First AI Bot: A New Era in Ecommerce Creativity

This episode is unlike any other — we’re excited to introduce you to CTC’s first ever AI bot guest! Join Taylor as he sits down with Jacob Posel, who is a real human, designed to revolutionize the way we think about creative strategy in ecommerce. From discussing how AI is streamlining creative workflows to understanding…

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eCommerce Evolution | Episode 293 – From Zero to $50 Million in 3 Years: Heart and Soil’s Organic Growth Strategy with CEO Dean Brennan

In this episode of the eCommerce Evolution Podcast, I sit down with Dean Brennan, CEO of Heart and Soil Supplements, to unpack the meteoric rise of this innovative health brand. From zero to $50 million in just three years, Heart and Soil has disrupted the supplement industry with its focus on nutrient-dense organ meats and…

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The Modern Retail Podcast | Rundown: Walmart and StockX deal, Nordstrom’s takeover bid, Rite Aid emerges from bankruptcy

On the Modern Retail Rundown this week, the staff discusses three retailers’ latest growth roadmaps. First, Walmart Marketplace announced a new partnership with sneaker bidding site StockX. Then, the founding Nordstrom family is bidding to buy out the retailer to take it private. Finally, nearly a year after Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy, the now…

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The Ecommerce Playbook | 6 Essential Google Ads Strategies for a Profitable Holiday Season

Get ready for the holiday season with essential Google Ads strategies that will help you maximize your sales and profitability! In this episode, Richard is joined by Tony Chopp to discuss the six critical steps you need to take to optimize your paid search campaigns for the upcoming holiday rush. From mastering promotional visibility to…

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The ASOM Pod | EP14: Politics & Commerce – How Politics is Changing Online Shopping

Subscribe to our newsletter! We drop weekly hot takes, totally unfiltered. Join us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://asompod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thank you to Gorgias for sponsoring the pod. The #1 eCommerce Customer Experience platform designed to give brands the tools to create amazing customer experiences to grow your online store. Learn more at https://www.gorgias.com. Thank you to Recharge for sponsoring…

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