Between the Aisles
by John Reeves
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Ep. 7 - Apparel Wars: Competing in the Omni-Channel Era
Ep. 7 - Apparel Wars: Competing in the Omni-Channel Era
About this podcast
Between the Aisles is a high-level briefing on the retail revolution occurring within Walmart and Sam’s Club, exploring the culture of digital tools and brick-and-mortar operations in stores. Hosted by John Reeves, the series deconstructs how these global leaders are redefining the in-store customer experience "between the aisles" while managing the complex technological strategies that work on the outside. By featuring innovators and solution providers, the show dives into the AI-powered tools, retail media, and operational efficiencies that allow these retailers to improve shopper engagement and grow revenue in a modern market.
Episodes
- Ep. 7 - Apparel Wars: Competing in the Omni-Channel Era · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 7The mid-tier retail sector is collapsing as operators fight for market share against relentless discount giants. Former Walmart Vice President Deanah Baker brings 30 years of…
- Ep. 6 - Warehouse Wars: Costco, BJs, and Sam's Club · 51 min · Season 1 Episode 6The retail industry loses $1.4 trillion annually simply by failing to keep products on the shelf. Fifty-year retail veteran Walter Holbrook breaks down Q2 earnings and exposes…
- Ep. 5 - 40 Years Inside Walmart · 1 h 9 min · Season 1 Episode 5Corporate culture is not shifted by accident; it takes decades of persistent pressure from the inside. As companies continue to navigate rapid cultural and global transitions…
- Ep. 4 - Item Merchandising Wins: Building a Retail Giant · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 4Factual data without deep customer obsession is just a spreadsheet, and culture without financial discipline is just a social club. In today's hyper-competitive business…
- Ep. 3 - Culture Beats Strategy: Walmart Leadership Lessons with John Owen · 50 min · Season 1 Episode 3Corporate strategy looks clean on a slide deck, but the actual execution of a business plan is entirely determined by human behavior. Many companies waste millions trying to…
- Ep. 2 - Leading by Example: Mentorship and the Walmart Legacy with Mel Redman · 1 h 5 min · Season 1 Episode 2Company culture is the lifeblood of sustainable growth, yet it is often treated as a corporate buzzword rather than an operational strategy. When scaling an organization at…
- Ep. 1 - Building Sam’s Club: From Zero to $93 Billion · 1 h 2 min · Season 1 Episode 1Sam’s Club is a $93 billion business, but the story of how it was built still feels strangely untold. We sit down with Russ Robertson, one of the original Sam’s Club managers, a…
