Remarkable Retail Podcast

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michael@meleblanc.co

steve@sageberryconsulting.com

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Keeping the Soul in the Sole: Birkenstock Americas President & Managing Director, David Kahan on Constantly Reinventing a 250-Year-Old Icon (E)

October 13, 2026

 In this special Encore episode from 2025, Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc are revisiting one of our favourite conversations from last year: David Kahan, President and Managing Director of Birkenstock Americas, on keeping a 250-year-old brand relevant. Steve opens with what’s changed since: revenue up 15%, DTC outpacing wholesale for the first time, 13 new stores last quarter, and community-driven concepts in Malibu and Berlin. David then delivers a masterclass in brand stewardship and ...

Consumer Spending Still Defies Gravity, Luxury Retail Winners and Losers & Untangling AI Shopping Agents

October 06, 2026

Can consumer spending keep defying gravity? Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc open Episode 314 by untangling a contradictory economy. GDP growth is solid and spending is holding up, yet consumer sentiment sits at its lowest since 2014, the latest jobs report came in weak, inflation won't budge, and mortgage rates are the highest since 2002. As one commentator put it, the U.S. is a tortoise economy in a greyhound costume. Nike offers little relief: sales down 4%, another round of restructuring ...

Seth Godin: Solving the Unsolvable, Plus Costco Surges & the AI Backlash

September 29, 2026

Seth Godin, bestselling author of more than 20 books, visionary, friend of the pod and the inventor of email marketing, returns to The Remarkable Retail podcast  to discuss his new book, The Knot. Seth reframes the Gordian Knot legend: Alexander didn't cut it, he pulled out the hidden pole at its centre and then untied it. The lesson? Every place we feel stuck has hidden entanglements, and the way through is to name them. Seth explains how wanting two incompatible things at once keeps pe...

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How do I get in touch with Remarkable Retail Podcast?

Remarkable Retail Podcast is hosted by Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc. Its publicly listed emails are michael@meleblanc.co and steve@sageberryconsulting.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Remarkable Retail Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Remarkable Retail Podcast: michael@meleblanc.co and steve@sageberryconsulting.com.

How many listeners does Remarkable Retail Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Remarkable Retail Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Remarkable Retail Podcast?

Remarkable Retail Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior retail or commerce executives, founders of notable retail technology companies, prominent investors, and academic or research experts with direct expertise in retail strategy, customer behavior, commerce technology, or artificial intelligence. Common among recent guests: C-suite or senior leadership roles at major retail and commerce companies; Founding or scaling recognized retail technology or commerce businesses; Venture capital investment leadership in commerce and retail technology. Recent guests include Anne Mezzenga, Indy Guha, and Scott Friend.

How hard is it to get booked on Remarkable Retail Podcast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Remarkable Retail Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Retail, E Commerce, Retail Strategy, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.