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The Retail Tea Break

by The Retail Advisor

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The Future of Shopping

October 22, 2026 · 39 min

On the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast, I’m joined by Miya Knights, author of The Future of Shopping: Using Digital, Data and AI to Win with Customers. With 27 years’ experience across retail technology as an analyst…
Decathlon on AI, Discovery and the Future of Retail

October 8, 2026 · 14 min

What happens when AI starts influencing how customers discover and choose products? In this special episode of The Retail Tea Break Podcast, recorded live at MACH X Amsterdam, Melissa Moore is joined by Pratyush Sinha, Senior Director and…
Making Space on the Shelf for EcoKinly

October 1, 2026 · 34 min

What does it take to bring a challenger brand into an established retail category and more importantly, get customers to notice it on the shelf? In this episode of The Retail Tea Break, I’m joined by Kate Doyle, founder of EcoKinly, an…
PACO: A New Chapter of Retail Growth

September 24, 2026 · 29 min

This week, I’m joined by Keith Rogers, Chief Executive Officer at PACO, as we go behind the scenes of a familiar Irish retail brand that’s entering an exciting period of change and expansion. With over 30 years’ experience in retail…
The Smarter Shopper: Who’s Really in Control?

September 17, 2026 · 33 min

The Retail Tea Break Podcast is five! And we’re kicking off Season 11 with a returning guest. Melissa Minkow, Global Director of Retail Strategy & Insights at CI&T, joins me one year on to share fresh consumer insights into how AI and…

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Season 11 Trailer

September 11, 2026 · 10 min

Season 11 is here and The Retail Tea Break is celebrating five glorious years! I look back at that very first episode from September 2021 and ask how much has retail really changed? From Google search and e-commerce to AI, personalisation…
Temu Changed Everything: From £1,000 a Month to £20,000 a Day

July 16, 2026 · 31 min

What happens when a retailer combines a relentless focus on value with one of the fastest-growing marketplace channels in the world? In this episode of The Retail Tea Break, Melissa Moore is joined by Edward Chary, Managing Director of…
Retail’s £6.25 Billion Productivity Problem

June 18, 2026 · 32 min

What happens when retailers become so focused on efficiency that they lose the flexibility needed to serve customers at their best? In this episode, Melissa Moore is joined by Sue Hedaux, Co-Founder and Head of Insights at ReThink…
Samsung, Sculpted by Aimee & Barbour: AI, Data and Digital Growth

June 11, 2026 · 44 min

In this special eTail UK mash-up episode, Melissa Moore is joined by three industry leaders who are helping shape the future of retail, e-commerce and digital marketing. Samantha Mo from Samsung, Abdu Alhadithi from Sculpted by Aimee, and…
Retail Without Silos Featuring Curvy Kate, Blackcircles & Persi

June 4, 2026 · 34 min

Ahead of eTail UK, this special mash-up episode of The Retail Tea Break podcast brings together conversations with Persi, Curvy Kate and Blackcircles to explore how retailers are connecting AI, brand, marketing and digital to create…
Building an Irish Brand People Love with Pawpear

May 28, 2026 · 28 min

What does it take to turn a creative idea into a globally stocked Irish brand? In this episode of The Retail Tea Break, Melissa chats with Kim Whyte about the journey behind Pawpear and the lessons learned along the way. From her early…
From Inspiration to Purchase: How Pinterest Is Changing Retail

May 21, 2026 · 29 min

In the latest episode of The Retail Tea Break, Caroline Orange-Northy, UK and Ireland Managing Director at Pinterest explores how the platform has evolved from a source of inspiration into a powerful retail and shopping destination. The…

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About the show

Welcome to The Retail Tea Break the award-winning podcast stirring curiosity and brewing ideas across the retail industry for five glorious years. Hosted by Melissa Moore, The Retail Advisor; The Retail Tea Break brings together brilliant retailers, brands and industry experts to share their knowledge, challenge the thinking and explore what’s really happening across our ever-changing industry. From customer experience, stores and people to technology, AI, innovation and growth, expect insightful conversations, practical takeaways and plenty of questions about where retail is heading next. Five years, 125+ episodes and more than 77 hours of retail conversations with plenty more to come. 🎧 Listen on your favourite podcast platform ▶️ Watch on YouTube 🫖 Follow The Retail Tea Break on LinkedIn and Instagram ✍️ Join Melissa on Substack for extra learnings, episode insights and more retail thinking. And remember, sharing is caring in the retail industry so follow, subscribe and share your favourite episodes with your network. Grab that cup of tea and join the conversation.