Retail Corner: New Normal in Retail Technology & Business
A deeply informative podcast on New Normal in Retail Industry. We cover current retail landscape, best of breed products and retail business best practices. Tune in to listen to retail experts and community thinkers on retail industries current trajectory as well as future projections.
Episodes

Wednesday May 05, 2021
Algo Retailing: Art of Retail combined with Machine Learning & AI.
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Algo retailing is blending machine learning and AI with the human element of data reporting to seamlessly integrate retail data across supply chain to unlock value, improve business's performance, and generate higher profits.
This panel discussion focuses on importance of Algo retailing and in-depth analysis of the financial forecasting tool 'Adivino' to help viewers understand how machine learning can help business make decisions fast and accurate.
Our Panelists:
Alexandra Anderson - Retail Finance & FP&A
Vinayak Ramesh (Forbes 30 under 30)- Machine Learning
Anil Varghese - Digital Transformation.
Moderator:
Carlos Diaz - Host, Retail Corner.
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Have an idea or insight that you would like to share on our podcast? If you are from retail world then we would love to hear from you. Send an email to retailcorner@proxima360.com or signup at https://proxima360.com/contact

Monday Apr 05, 2021
Machine Learning and Data Science: Retail
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
The role of Data Science & Machine Learning is increasing it's footprints in a way that transforms business functions, especially in Retail.
According to the Director of Statistics and Data Science at MIT (SDSC), Devavrat Shah, whether it is retail finance, merchandising, planning, or distribution, every decision fundametally relies on accurately forecasting the demand for the product.
Listen to complete podcast with Devavrat Shah on impact of data science and machine learning on Retail industry and where we are headed.
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Have an idea or insight that you would like to share on our podcast? If you are from retail world then we would love to hear from you. Send an email to retailcorner@proxima360.com or signup at retailcorner.proxima360.com

Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Latest Trends in Digital Payments: What does it mean in the New Normal?
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
What is the latest in Digital Payment trends? How Covid-19 is affecting consumer behavior when it comes to eCommerce? What do retailers need to know to prepare themselves and pivot for sustained growth?
Listen to insightful conversation with Jeremy Altman, VP, PaySafe Group, an expert from payment industry who will bring into spotlight the latest trends in digital payments, their various options and how new normal is affecting this technology adoption.
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Have an idea or insight that you would like to share on our podcast? If you are from retail world then we would love to hear from you. Send an email to retailcorner@proxima360.com or signup at retailcorner.proxima360.com.

Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Pop-Up Stores: Future of Retail
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Digital retailers looking to expand into brick-n-mortar sector are eyeing fairly new concept of Pop-Up Stores to lower implementation cost, test new markets and increase engagement with new customers.
Today in our panel discussion we are bringing experts from retail industry who will bring into spotlight the value added benefits, logistics, misconceptions and supported technology in creating pop-up stores.
Our Panelists:
Kim Berknov - Executive Chairman, DETEGO
Sampath Kannan - CEO, Tejas Software
Vince Cavasin - Head of Marketing, FenixCommerce
Vivek Raj - CEO, Digital Spaces Inc
Anil Varghese - CEO, Proxima360
Moderator:
Carlos Diaz - Director, Sales, Proxima360
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Have an idea or insight that you would like to share on our podcast? If you are from retail world then we would love to hear from you. Send an email to retailcorner@proxima360.com or signup at retailcorner.proxima360.com.

Monday Sep 14, 2020
Retail: Serving Higher Purpose
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
In this episode, we are talking about businesses which are in not for profits but for serving a higher purpose for humanity. Gifting Brands and DiZurita are the two entrepreneurial initiatives that are making things possible when it comes to giving with purpose.
Listen to the amazing journey from Jeannie Barsam CEO & Founder of Gifting Brands and Giovanna Dizurita Visual Artist & Founder of DiZurita in talks with Retail Corner host Carlos Diaz.
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More about guests:
Jannie Barsam: Gifting Brands Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/giftingbrands/
Giovanna DiZurita:
Instagram: @gio.dizuritaFacebook: @DiZurita
Cover Image ("Tree of Life") Courtesy: https://www.dizurita.com/collections/travel-prints/products/tree-of-life-print
Have an idea or insight that you would like to share on our podcast? If you are from retail world then we would love to hear from you. Send an email to retailcorner@proxima360.com or signup at retailcorner.proxima360.com.

Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
RFID: Improve Inventory Accuracy
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
Wednesday Aug 19, 2020
RFID technology allows retailers to track their inventory throughout the retail supply chain, from the warehouse shelves all the way to the sales floor. Manual stock count can achieve average inventory accuracy of 70 percent. But an Item-level RFID makes it possible for retailers to achieve 99 percent inventory accuracy.
In today's episode, listen to the Executive Chairman of DETEGO, Kim Berknov in discussion with our amazing host Carlos Diaz talk about how RFID can solve real inventory issues and become a lifeline for supply chain.
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Have an idea or insight that you would like to share on our podcast? If you are from retail world then we would love to hear from you. Send an email to retailcorner@proxima360.com or signup at retailcorner.proxima360.com.

Friday Aug 07, 2020
Visual Merchandising: What has changed?
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Visual Merchandising, a well known practice in retail industry to attract and engage customers by creating an upturn in highlighting features for product and services.
Are you telling a right story with colors and spaces?
Are you getting your product/service focal point right?
Are you exposing your customer to maximum merchandise?
Today on our podcast we are bringing an expert Visual Merchandiser, Amanda Featherstone, who've worked for top brands like Forever 21 & A'GACI, LLC. She is bringing her experience on what it takes to be a visual merchandiser and what are the challenges of current times.
Have an idea or insight that you would like to share on our podcast? If you are from retail world then we would love to hear from you. Send an email to retailcorner@proxima360.com or signup at retailcorner.proxima360.com.

Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Retail Risk Takers: Joresa Blount, Founder, GoFlyy
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
In our Retail Risk Takers series, today we bring you an inspirational story on how one person's determination, think big and ask big attitude made her go from a store receptionist to a successful entrepreneur.
In today's episode, listen to the Founder and CEO of an On-Demand Retun and Delivery Service company for Beauty and Fasion industry, GoFlyy, Joresa Blount in discussion with our amazing host Carlos Diaz talk about her startup journey and how she is bridging the gap for last mile delivery.
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Have an idea or insight that you would like to share on our podcast? If you are from retail world then we would love to hear from you. Send an email to retailcorner@proxima360.com or signup at proxima360.com.