AI took center stage at NRF 2026, and few moments underscored its importance more than Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s keynote, where he outlined how shopping is evolving in an increasingly agentic, AI-driven world. This episode of Retail Remix, recorded live from the show floor, features host Nicole Silberstein in conversation with Anil Jain, who leads…
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This episode is brought to you by Airia. AI dominated conversations at NRF 2026—but as adoption accelerates, so do the risks. In this Retail Remix Deep Dive bonus episode, host Adam Blair, Editor at Retail TouchPoints, sits down with Kevin Kiley, CEO of AIRIA, to explore how retailers can unlock the promise of AI without…
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The NRF Big Show is always a whirlwind and this year was no exception. In this special episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein is joined live from the show floor by her colleagues Adam Blair of Retail TouchPoints and Kate Robertson of Shop Eat Surf Outdoor to break down what stood out while everything…
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As we kick off 2026, Retail Remix is spotlighting some of the most illuminating moments from last season that bear repeating. In this special episode, host Nicole Silberstein revisits standout insights from 2025 that continue to resonate as the industry navigates AI, shifting consumer expectations and the evolving role of physical retail. Highlights Include: Why…
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As a final send-off to the year, host Nicole Silberstein shares some off-the-cuff thoughts on something we forgot to talk enough about this year — the irreplaceable pleasure of shopping in stores, and why AI won’t change that. Happy Holidays from your friends at Retail Remix — see you in 2026! Key Takeaways Maybe what…
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AI is reshaping the retail landscape faster than any technology in recent memory, but with the hype comes confusion — and a lot of big questions about what AI can actually do for retailers today. In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein sits down with Andrew Bialecki, Co-founder and CEO of Klaviyo, to…
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Independent retailers have always been nimble, but the past few years have demanded even more adaptability. In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein is joined by Jen Burke, Chief Revenue Officer at wholesale marketplace Faire, who helps us dig into how independent retailers are thriving amid so much socioeconomic and technological change. Jen…
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Private label brands aren’t just supporting acts anymore — many are becoming stars in their own right, and Anthropologie’s Maeve label is proving the point. In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein sits down with Anu Narayanan, President of Women’s and Home at Anthropologie Group, to go inside the decision to elevate Maeve…
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Google has always played a central role in the shopping journey, but it isn’t a retailer or even a marketplace. In fact, more than 1 billion shopping searches happen on the platform every day, yet Google has never been the endpoint. Now, with the rise of AI, multimodal search and agentic experiences, Google is ready…
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DoorDash has come a long way from delivering takeout. Today, it’s a platform for everything local — powering delivery, fulfillment and retail innovation across dozens of categories. In this episode of Retail Remix, host Nicole Silberstein sits down with Fuad Hannon, DoorDash’s VP of New Verticals, to unpack how the company is executing its vision…
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