Amazon released an outstanding Q4 with strong growth in sales and profitability driving a huge uptick in their share price.  In this episode Bryan and Andrea break down the drivers of that performance as well as key attributes of the call that highlight Amazon's future prospects and growth:1) Faster and Cheaper - how increased delivery speed and lower cost to serve are transforming Amazon's ability to solve for consumer products retail2) International's quest to balance growth and profitability and the increasing role retail media is playing in their global profit picture3) Rufus and how brands will need to learn  (not be spoon fed) how Amazon's shopper facing AI is evaluating products and shopper choices4) Amazon's seeming higher level of satisfaction in grocery5) Amazon's overfocus on the conusmer experience in healthcare- B2B is where Amazon makes it's money (not B2C) and healthcare's structural issues are in the B2B side6) Signs of Amazon's "maturity" - everything from how they talk about people to how they account for depreciation!Follow Andrea K. Leigh online at:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreakleigh/Follow The Allume Group Online At: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allumegroup/insights/CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

In this episode Bryan Gildenberg  does a guest stint on High Impact's "The Retail Journey" podcast (link to audio and YouTube to subscribe below)In this podcast, Bryan, James and Charles discuss why a digital-first approach to retail media in the US is crucial and how it contrasts with other markets. They also share insights about Walmart Luminate and the escalating importance of first-party data. You’ll gain a fresh perspective on the evolution of product discovery and how data is reshaping the retail industry. We'll also navigate through Walmart’s category management and its influence on brand growth. Discover how emerging brands can level the playing field using category advisorship and innovative data-driven strategies. You'll also learn about the potential risks and benefits associated with AI in retail and the need to comprehend the algorithms behind it. *Books mentioned during the podcast: "The Coming Wave" by Mustafa Suleyman and Michael Bhaskar, "The Experience Machine" by Andy Clark, and "Tomorrow, Tomorrow And Tomorrow" by Gabrielle Zevin.Follow James on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-harris-a777055/Follow Charles on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-greathouse/Follow High Impact Analytics at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-impact-analytics/Follow High Impact Analytics online at: https://www.highimpactanalytics.com/Follow The Retail Journey Podcast at: https://www.highimpactanalytics.com/theretailjourneyCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

In this episode Bryan Gildenberg and MAS Commerce founder Matthew Smith talk about Matthew's new venture and how it plans to help companies embrace, harness and develop the promise of AI into practical business results. You were a launch leader of Walmart’s 2 biggest innovation businesses in its history—why would you leave that now?We’ve noticed you posting a lot about AI (Bryan even ran into you at an AI conference last week!)—how has a career sales guy suddenly found himself in AI Tech circles?So what exactly is MAS Commerce? And how can our listeners find you to learn more?What’s all this AI hype about? Can you help us tune out the noise so we can talk about the signal? What’s really going on here?Are there specific solutions/partners you recommend our listeners look into?How should Brands, Retailers and platforms think about this; it’s so new and moving so fast—where should the leaders even start?We’ve seen your recent AI Explainer video from leaders to students…is this the start of a series?We’d love to ask our audience to submit their own videos on “What’s the one thing you want your company and colleagues to know about AI?” Where can they do that?Follow Matthew Smith online at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/matasmit/Follow MAS Commerce Online At: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mascommerce/https://www.mascommerce.ai/CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.comCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

In this episode Bryan Gildenberg and Andrea Leigh tackle a few key issues that Amazon's Q3 results highlighted after a quick review of their actual performance.  In particular they focus the conversation on 4 key changes for Amazon's  evolution - the current direction of travel for their business:1) Amazon's results in cloud put into context - though "disappointing" they continue to by all appearances be growing scale and share2) Amazon's international experience and why they aren't more profitable internationally yet - highlighted by a brief conversation on their evolution in India3) Amazon's mini-fulfillment centers and the evolution of urban, high-shrink retail - is home delivery a better model for retail in the high shrink parts of the world?4) Amazon's prospects for holiday and their competitive overlap with some critical retailers - notably TargetFollow Andrea Leigh online at:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreakleigh/Follow The Allume Group Online At: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allumegroup/insights/CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

This episode celebrates the holiday season in style with a conversation about the evolution of digital commerce in a notoriously tricky environment - the alcoholic beverage category!  We discuss the following areas:1) Swiftly's innovative solution for allowing retailers to take advantage of retail media successfully even without money passing from manufacturer to retailer2) The digital innovations from Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits - one of the most sophisticated companies in the CPG space many people have never heard of and the role they play as an essential part of the alcohol commerce landscape in the US3) How small/medium sized retailers think about a more integrated approach to eCommerce and retail media4) The innovations alcohol needs to make to evaluate a complex path to purchase, especially connecting the on-premise (bar/restaurant) and off-premise (store) businesses.If you don't sell alcohol this podcast contains a number of best in class strategies for how digital commerce and retail media need to be planned - especially the need to focus on joint business outcomes rather than straight payments to the retailer as a measure of success.  Follow Emma Versaw online at :   https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmaversaw/Follow Swiftly  At: https://www.linkedin.com/company/swiftlysystems/Follow Nathan Mansperger online at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nmansperger/Follow Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/southern-wine-&-spirits/CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Kevin Yu, the founder & CEO of SideChef, an all-in-one home cooking platform.Follow Kevin Yu on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinyuarts/Follow SideChef on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidechef/Follow SideChef online at: https://www.sidechef.com/Kevin answers these questions :1) Walk us through the origin story on what drove you to found the company and what consumer need states did you feel that the market was not delivering against?2) How did the pandemic fundamentally transform cooking at home?3) What are the core functional capabilities of your platform that you believed you needed SideChef to include that would address the critical consumer need states that were going unmet and how did you go about building them?4) Sidechef requires a significant set of partners to enable a comprehensive and superior user experience. Would you walk us through the partner segments and how they contribute to your success?5) What challenges did you face in the early stages of developing SideChef, and how did you overcome them?6) Could you share some success stories or testimonials from users that showcase the impact of SideChef on their cooking experiences?7) Why should brands be interested in your platform as a meaningful advertising channel and what are the core ad offerings that you have developed in the SideChef platform?8) What are the areas of user experience that have you focusing your innovation for future enhancements to the SideChef platform?CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://NextUpisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.comRhea Raj’s Website: http://rhearaj.comDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Bryan & PVSB are joined in the October monthly recap by John carroll, President of Digital Commerce & Advanced Analytics at Acosta Group.Follow John on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnccarrolljr/We discuss the following topics:Instacart - Trade Desk partnershipGLP1’s impact to the food and beverage industry Amazon unBoxed Key AnnouncementsIncrease in promotional activity post-pandemicRite Aid files for bankruptcyAI use casesWegmans takes ManhattanChanging Retail Media budgetsHy-Vee partners with Samsung for in-store mediaCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://NextUpisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.comRhea Raj Website: http://rhearaj.comVote for Lara Raj in Dream Academy at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H9YILWKki0DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

The CPG Guys in Partnership with Brave Commerce feature Commerce Cares, an effort to provide humanitarian relief to Israel.This one hour LinkedIn Live event featured a number of industry luminaries along with people dedicated to enabling the efficient delivery of humanitarian relief to those affected by the recent horrible atrocities that took place in Israel.To donate money to Commerce cares: http://tinyurl.com/commerce-caresTo purchase humanitarian goods via Amazon: http://bit.ly/46NEvZ3CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Bryan & PVSB are joined in the September monthly recap by Scott Benedict, Affiliate Partner at McMillanDolittle.Follow Scott on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottrbenedict/We discuss the following topics:Amazon launches generative AI to help sellers write product descriptionsInstacart stock erodes after IPOJelly giant J.M. Smucker agrees to buy Twinkie maker Hostess Brands for $5.6 billionKroger and Albertsons Companies Announce Sale of 413 stores to C&SAmazon and Shopify Bring ‘Buy with Prime’ to Merchants with New AppAs Advertisers Shift Budgets into Retail Media, IAB Releases Measurement StandardsAmazon Invests $4 Billion in AI Company AnthropicTrade shows: Groceryshop, Commerce Connect, AccelerateCVS Is Permanently Closing Hundreds of StoresRite Aid Prepping for Bankruptcy That Could Limit Opioid Lawsuits’ ImpactRoz Brewer out as Walgreens CEO as company seeks chief with deep health-care experienceCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://NextUpisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.comRhea Raj Website: http://rhearaj.comVote for Lara Raj in Dream Academy at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H9YILWKki0DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Allume Group Founder & CEO Andrea K. Leigh & PVSB recap their impressions of the 2023 Amazon Accelerate sellers conference.CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Bryan, Sri & PVSB recently conduct a LinkedIn Live session recapping key themes from August '23. We have converted this into a podcast episode. Topics include:Instacart Announces IPO PepsiCo invests in Instacart Rite Aid prepping for Chapter 11 ALDI acquires Winn-Dixie from Southeastern Grocers Global ad spending to top $1 Trillion in 2023 Walmart Sellers Conference in Las Vegas Amazon resets Fresh format, readies to resume expansion Barbie sponsors reap big returns Dollar General reports ID store sales declines & lowers expectations Walmart egrocery Sales hit record highs Giant Food closes 3 eComm facilities CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

In this episode Bryan Gildenberg and Andrea K. (Andrea Minnie) Leigh tackle a few key issues that Amazon's Q2 results highlighted after a quick review of their actual performance.  In particular they focus the conversation on 5 key changes for Amazon's "footprint" - the basic shape of their business:1) Amazon's new economic footprint - advertiser vs. infrastructure vs. retail2) Amazon's new growth footprint - AWS and it's somewhat "cloud"y outlook for growth3) Amazon's retooled logistics footrprint - the changes in Amazon's distribution model as their business becomes more consumables and less discretionary centric - UPS' shares being down 5% this AM on "reduced demand" may be in no small part due to this change4) Amazon's uncertain grocery footprint5) Amazon's cultural footprint - some great reflections at the end on how the nature of Amazon's operating and decision making environments change as their growth trajectory flattens...This episode is sponsored by GoSpotCheck by Form – the leading provider of mobile market execution software.Follow Andrea K. (Andrea Minnie) Leigh online at:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreakleigh/Follow The Allume Group Online At: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allumegroup/insights/Follow GoSpotCheck by Form on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gospotcheck/Follow GoSpotCheck by Form online at: https://www.gospotcheck.com/CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Sri & PVSB recently conduct a LinkedIn Live session recapping key themes from July '23. We have converted this into a podcast episode. Topics include:IAB Retail Media Guide. The definitive approach, a good start or not enough?Amazon “re” fresh - a new and better start?How is retail media doing in regional retail?Ask Instacart… transformational to search?Self-checkout for grocery..another checkout option or “all in”?Amazon ad sales up 22% in latest earnings..any signs of slow down??WPP Spotify partnershipIOS 17 privacy shift on link trackingPrime Day…good for brands or just good for Amazon?Are we living in a Barbie World?“X” marks the spot or are we watching another juggernaut in its death throws?Jell-O rebrand…a big deal or keep moving?CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

In this week's episode Bryan is joined by another Brian, Brian Owens, the SVO of Commerce Strategy for VMLY&R Commerce for a conversation focused on Brian's 2 overlapping passion points - Inclusivity in Commerce (#JusticeAtShelf) and the evolving integration of Healthcare and Commerce.  The Bri/yans discuss how to think about defining and achieving success in bringing more inclusivity to commerce, and ways to think about that tangibly and specifically not abstractly.   They also discuss the importance of retail to healthcare, particularly for underserved populations.   Fast Forward is brought to you by GoSpotCheck at Form!  Follow Brian Owens at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-owens-8b02171/Follow VMLY&R Commerce at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vmlyrcommerce/Follow GoSpotCheck by Form on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gospotcheck/Follow GoSpotCheck by Form online at: https://www.gospotcheck.com/CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.comDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

In this week's 2 part episode Bryan Gildenberg is joined once again by Allume Group's CEO Andrea Leigh for a discussion on Amazon's aspirations in AI - notably how they are using the thinking that powered AWS to power their winning hardware solution in AI. In Part 2 Bryan interviews Kantar's knowledge lead, Walker Smith, about the future of ChatGPT...what it's best at today, how it can help consumers and insights professionals, and where it is going in the future.  This episode is sponsored by GoSpotCheck by Form – the leading provider of mobile market execution software.Follow Andrea Leigh at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreakleigh/Follow Allume Group at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allumegroup/Allume Group Website: https://allumegroup.com/Follow Walker Smith at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-walker-smith-7170518/Follow Kantar Online At:  https://www.kantar.com/north-americaFollow GoSpotCheck by Form on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gospotcheck/Follow GoSpotCheck by Form online at: https://www.gospotcheck.com/CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.comDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

In this week's 2 part episode Bryan Gildenberg is joined by Allume Group's CEO Andrea Leigh for a discussion on Amazon's aspirations in the grocery industry based on their last quarter's earnings results...and then in Part 2 Bryan interviews the CEO of the Consumer Brands Association David Chavern about the organization and their upcoming event, the CPG Summit, September 26-28 in Colorado Springs, CO.  They discuss the CBA's mission, purpose and position on key issues like supply chain, technology, labor productivity and sustainability.This episode is sponsored by GoSpotCheck by Form – the leading provider of mobile market execution software.Follow the CBA online at: https://consumerbrandsassociation.org/Find out more about the CPG Summit at: https://consumerbrandsassociation.org/events-education/Follow GoSpotCheck by Form on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gospotcheck/Follow GoSpotCheck by Form online at: https://www.gospotcheck.com/CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.comDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Bryan is joined by guest co-host Andrea K. Leigh of Allume Group as they speak with autor Jason Del Rey about his new book "Winner Sells All:Amazon, Walmart, and the Battle for Our Wallets"This episode is sponsored by GoSpotCheck by Form – the leading provider of mobile market execution software.   Follow Jason online at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondelreyPurchase Jason's book on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/5UcwUTyFollow GoSpotCheck by Form on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gospotcheck/Follow GoSpotCheck by Form online at: https://www.gospotcheck.com/  CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.comDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

For the inaugural episode of Fast Forward, CPG Guy Bryan Gildenberg is joined by Leon Nicholas, Vice President of Insights and Retail Solutions at WestRock Company, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. This episode is sponsored by GoSpotCheck by Form – the leading provider of mobile market execution software.   Follow Leon Nicholas on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-nicholas-a06565/Follow WestRock Company on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westrockcompany/Follow WestRock Company online at: https://www.westrock.com/Follow GoSpotCheck by Form on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gospotcheck/Follow GoSpotCheck by Form online at: https://www.gospotcheck.com/ Leon answers these questions:1) How did you get to be the head of Retail Insights and Solutions at Westrock?2) So, if I had to ask you to classify the evolution or future of in-store merchandising, how would you break it down?  How does the display of the future look different than it does today?  3) Talk about the evolution up the supply chain in terms of how things get to the store.  What are some of the important trends there?4) What’s happening in terms of more easily readable/scannable packaging?5) How are retailers using packaging to solve eCommerce profitability/operational issues?  Increasingly, the conversation in eCommerce is about how to package-enable robotic technology – what’s happening there?6) What impact do you think retail media will have on how West Rock works with its clients? Does a media enabled store need to work differently?7) Do you think ESG/sustainability goals are moving from a “nice to have” in the joint business plan to a “must have”? How does this change the packaging conversation?8) What didn’t we talk about that we should have? CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.comDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subjecCPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comNextUp Website: http://nextupisnow.org/cpgguysRetailWit Website: http://retailwit.com DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.