High Impact Analytics - The Retail Journey Podcast

Jun 10, 2026

Price Beats Fluff: Navigating Inflation on Retail Shelves with Brooke Hardin

Inflation is forcing consumers to trade down, making retail space harder to earn. Brooke Hardin breaks down the blueprint for scaling in the Walmart ecosystem, optimizing search spend on Walmart Connect, and asking buyers open-ended questions to uncover true category pain points.

May 27, 2026

Impact over Passion: The Sustainable Way to Change the World

Learn how to align corporate objectives with a distinct mission as media executive Bryan Welch maps out the tactical reality of leading an impact-driven enterprise. Discover how AI uses B Corporation data to shift consumer shopping behaviors and get a blueprint for executing authentic leadership.

May 13, 2026

Off-Shelf Displays: Driving Brand Discovery

The last three feet of retail are where brands win or lose. Joshua Linden joins us to discuss off shelf merchandising, the tactical shift to employee owned fulfillment, and how brands like Bloom Nutrition use disruptive displays to steal market share and solve complex logistics at the shelf.

Apr 22, 2026

Curation Secrets: Inside the Merchant Mind

Explore how Kaity Whitmire and the Sam’s Club wellness team use curation and trust to simplify shopping for families. Learn why "more newness more often" drives member obsession and how brands can scale through strategic partnerships, digital innovation, and smart price pack architecture.

Apr 8, 2026

Traction for Leaders: Mastering the 6 Key Components

Stop the hustle trap and start building a healthy company with EOS expert Dusty Pruitt. Explore the six core components of Traction, the power of right people in right seats, and why a weekly scorecard is essential for scaling your leadership beyond guesswork and stress.

Mar 25, 2026

Big CPG to Broker Life: Scott Nemec’s Retail Pivot

Scott Nemec joins the show to discuss the food business at Walmart and Sam’s Club. Learn about the rise of premium private brands plus why packaging and food trends decide which products win on the shelf. Discover practical advice for brand leaders aiming for a yes in Bentonville. Read more.