Apr 30, 2026
What did NACDS really reveal this year?
In this Retail Sound Bites episode, Rachel Dalton, Leigh O’Donnell, and Barry Thomas share their candid take on the trends, tensions, and leadership moments shaping drug retail right now.
In this conversation, Rachel Dalton, Leigh O’Donnell, and Barry Thomas look beyond the...
Apr 8, 2026
In this episode of Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton welcome back Andy Murray, former Executive Chairman of Saatchi & Saatchi X and CEO of BigQuest Advisory, to discuss the future of AI through the lens of original research titled Minds on the Machine.
Based on insights from graduating seniors at the...
Mar 11, 2026
Retail buying groups are reshaping the balance of power in Europe’s grocery landscape.
In this episode of Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton are joined by Paida Mugudubi to unpack how buying groups work, why they’ve grown so influential across Europe, and what they mean for brands navigating pricing,...
Feb 26, 2026
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‑
Feb 5, 2026
What will value really mean for food and beverage in 2026?
On the latest episode of Retail Sound Bites, and Rachel Dalton sit down with Brian Choi, CEO of The Food Institute, to unpack the forces reshaping the industry, including deeply value‑obsessed consumer to the rise of challenger brands and...