Scott's Thoughts
Scott’s Thoughts offers weekly insights from retail expert Scott Benedict on leadership, innovation, and industry trends. Explore topics like AI ethics, workplace professionalism, and global trade dynamics to stay ahead in the evolving retail landscape.
Podcasting since 2025 • 26 episodes
Scott's Thoughts
Latest Episodes
Retail's Great Reckoning: Why Stores are Closing Faster than Ever
The retail landscape is undergoing a seismic shift that demands our attention. With a projected 15,000 store closures across the United States in 2025, double last year's figure, we're witnessing what can only be described as a retail reckoning...
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Six Critical Challenges Facing Today's Retail Executives
The retail landscape is experiencing unprecedented turbulence, and I'll take you deep into the six critical challenges reshaping the industry. Rising inflation and tariff-driven cost pressures top the list, creating a complex balancing act as r...
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Why Your Brand's Digital Experience Matters More Than You Think
The digital shelf has officially become the front door to retail, and brands ignoring this reality are missing the bigger picture. Profitero's "US Digitally Influenced Shopper Report for 2025" delivers a wake-up call that demands attention: dig...
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From Cannes to Commerce: Retail Media's Growing Influence
Ever wondered how the retail media landscape is evolving beyond traditional advertising? In this eye-opening exploration of insights from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, I share fascinating developments that are reshaping...
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Walmart vs Amazon: Battle for Your Smart TV Shopping Experience
The retail media landscape is transforming dramatically as major players make strategic moves to control the space where viewing meets buying. Walmart's recent $2.3 billion acquisition of Vizio has created a powerful new ecosystem that combines...
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