As AI becomes increasingly involved in how consumers discover, evaluate, and purchase products, what does that mean for brands and retailers? In this episode of Retail Sound Bites, Jeff Greenspoon, CEO of Kantar North America, joins Rachel Dalton to discuss the evolving role of AI in commerce, why brand equity will be a critical differentiator, and how stronger retailer-brand partnerships can drive growth in a changing marketplace. Jeff also shares his perspective on leadership, innovation, and the opportunities that emerge when organizations stay focused on solving real consumer needs.

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AI is not simply influencing grocery shopping. It is reshaping the entire journey from inspiration and discovery to purchase and the final in-store experience. In this episode of Kantar Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas, Rachel Dalton, and Leigh O'Donnell share their immediate takeaways from GroceryShop and examine what the industry's rapid shift toward AI means for retailers and brands.

The discussion covers personalized baskets, data readiness, Kantar's 4F framework for AI-enabled shopping, visibility within large language models, and the evolving role of retail media networks. The team also looks at why stores remain critical in an AI-driven world and how retailers can create more engaging, sensory, and connected experiences for increasingly informed shoppers.

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How do shoppers define value in today's retail environment?

In this episode of Retail Sound Bites, Kantar experts explore new research on what drives consumer purchasing decisions beyond price. The discussion examines affordability pressures, loyalty programs, prepared foods, health and wellness trends, and how retailers and brands can create meaningful value through convenience, quality, and experience. Tune in for actionable insights on the evolving shopper mindset and what it means for the future of retail.

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In this episode of Retail Sound Bites, hosts Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton welcome Sunny Khamkar, a leading food and beverage trends expert, to discuss the forces reshaping the future of foodservice, retail, and consumer dining habits.

From rising food costs and the impact of GLP-1 medications to the growing demand for protein-rich options, global flavors, functional beverages, and personalized meal experiences, Sunny shares the trends transforming menus across restaurants, grocery retailers, and convenience stores. The conversation also explores the rise of prepared meals, the power of limited-time offers, and how retailers can compete for more consumer meal occasions.

Whether you're in retail, foodservice, CPG, or consumer insights, this episode offers a look at the innovations, flavors, and consumer expectations shaping what's next in food and beverage.

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The next billion-dollar brands won't be invented by legacy CPG; they'll be acquired from founders.

On the latest episode of Retail Sound Bites, Barry Thomas and Rachel Dalton sit down with Danny Stepper, CEO and co-founder of L.A. Libations, to unpack the realities behind scaling a beverage brand.

This conversation dives into what separates brands that break through from those that stall, including the role of retail environments like Costco in elevating challenger brands, and why access to networks, capital, and visibility is becoming just as important as shelf space.

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What if TikTok matters to your business more than Amazon?

On the latest Retail Sound Bites, we explore why TikTok has become one of the most powerful demand engines retail has ever seen.

Featuring Jordan Kremm and Steve Light of L&R Distributors, this episode breaks down how TikTok Shop is reshaping product discovery across generations, why brands are launching on TikTok first, then scaling to retail, how viral moments translate into real, measurable in-store sales, and where most brands are getting TikTok wrong.

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