Retail Disrupted

Retail Disrupted

A weekly podcast exploring the future of retail, e-commerce, and consumer behavior. Hosted by retail analyst Natalie Berg, Retail Disrupted™ features conversations with the leaders and disruptors transforming global commerce. Join us as we dive into the future of shopping — from AI-driven personalization and omnichannel strategy to reimagined stores, sustainability, social commerce, and more. We explore how technology is reshaping the world of commerce, how shopping habits will evolve in the future and what retailers need to do to stay relevant to consumers. Each episode offers practical insights, sharp analysis, and big-picture thinking to help you navigate the evolving retail sector with confidence. Based in London, designed for a global audience.
Retail Goes Global: How Brands Win Locally with Cultural Intelligence
Retail DisruptedJanuary 15, 2026
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Retail Goes Global: How Brands Win Locally with Cultural Intelligence

International expansion isn't about copy-and-paste growth — it's about cultural intelligence. In this episode of Retail Disrupted, Natalie Berg is joined by CMOs and leading global brand experts Katherine Melchior Ray and Nataly Kelly to explore why so many global brands fail — and what they should ...

Retail in 2026: Natalie Berg's Outlook & a Deep Dive into Global Logistics with Becky Lombardo
Retail DisruptedJanuary 09, 2026
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Retail in 2026: Natalie Berg's Outlook & a Deep Dive into Global Logistics with Becky Lombardo

In this episode of Retail Disrupted, Natalie Berg shares her 2026 outlook and insights from the KPMG Retail Think Tank. She is then joined by international logistics expert Becky Lombardo to unpack how retailers can build resilient, flexible, and profitable supply chains in an increasingly unpredict...

The Future of Barcodes: How GS1 QR Codes Will Transform Retail, Data & Sustainability
Retail DisruptedDecember 17, 2025
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The Future of Barcodes: How GS1 QR Codes Will Transform Retail, Data & Sustainability

Barcodes are the backbone of global trade. GS1 barcodes are scanned more than 10 billion times a day, helping over two million organisations worldwide identify, describe, and track products across the global economy. But while the barcode has existed for more than 50 years - largely unchanged - the ...

The Climate Impact of Rice: Fergus O'Sullivan on Nice Rice's Sustainable Mission
Retail DisruptedDecember 09, 2025
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The Climate Impact of Rice: Fergus O'Sullivan on Nice Rice's Sustainable Mission

Rice is the one of the most consumed foods in the world, but few people realise it's also a major driver of climate change. In fact, beef is the only food responsible for higher global emissions. In this episode of Retail Disrupted, Natalie Berg sits down with Fergus O'Sullivan, Founder of Nice Rice...

How Elf on the Shelf Became a Global Holiday Phenomenon
Retail DisruptedDecember 02, 2025
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How Elf on the Shelf Became a Global Holiday Phenomenon

Discover how The Elf on the Shelf transformed from a beloved family tradition into a multi-platform global holiday empire. In this episode of Retail Disrupted, Natalie Berg sits down with Christa Pitts, co-CEO and founder of The Lumistella Company and creator of The Elf on the Shelf, to explore the ...

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