The Modern Retail Podcast
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 561
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.4/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
spatterson@digiday.com
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Host
Gabi Barkho - Senior reporter at Digiday covering developments in the retail industry and brand business.
Melissa Daniels - Special projects editor at Digiday covering retail trends, brands, and consumer business.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Dayna Quanbeck - DTC Footwear, Profitability, Wholesale And Physical Retail Expansion, And Disciplined Brand Growth.
Kristen Deyko - Generative AI In Advertising, Creative-production Guidelines, And Responsible Use Of Ai-generated Imagery And Copy.
Diana Melencio - Fragrance-led Product Differentiation, Premium Pricing, Beauty And Household-product Trends, And Retail Innovation.
Sam Gauchier - Brand Cancellations, Social-media Backlash, Crisis Response, And The Business Impact Of Consumer Boycotts.
Karen Booker - Dorm And Apartment Furnishings, Merchandising Strategy, And The Growth Of Back-to-college Retail.
Recent Topics
Episodes
How brands can capitalize on post-Fall Prime Day momentum
October 10, 2026
Amazon’s Prime Big Deals Days has fundamentally altered the retail calendar, turning October into the official kickoff for holiday shopping. What started out as a summer event has expanded into a crucial Q4 marker. The deals are now driving consumers to research and buy earlier each year amid sustained inflation. In just a few short years, the fall event has become a key acquisition channel and testing ground for sellers ahead of Black Friday. Consumers are increasingly researching deals day...
How Litter Robot is doing TikTok Shop without the deep discounts
October 03, 2026
Three years since the debut of TikTok Shop, brands are still weighing whether it’s worth investing in the social commerce channel. In the past year, Whisker, the maker of Litter Robot, finally took the plunge, joining TikTok Shop primarily to secure an early adoption advantage on the platform and reach younger demographics like Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Whisker CMO Hew Loyd joined this week’s Modern Retail Podcast to discuss the pros and cons of DTC brands betting on TikTok Shop. Despite being ...
The rise of the AI shelf
September 26, 2026
Increasingly, people are asking ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini for product recommendations, and it's changing how brands position themselves online.Brands are used to optimizing their products for physical shelves and digital storefronts. But now, they also increasingly have to think about the AI shelf, a concept recently outlined by tech writer Deana Burke in the newsletter Boys Club. Burke decided to test AI bots by creating a completely fictional natural deodorant brand to see if she could get ...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Modern Retail Podcast?
The Modern Retail Podcast is hosted by Gabi Barkho and Melissa Daniels. Its publicly listed email is spatterson@digiday.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 The Modern Retail Podcast?
The publicly listed email for The Modern Retail Podcast: spatterson@digiday.com.
How many listeners does The Modern Retail Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates The Modern Retail Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Modern Retail Podcast?
The Modern Retail Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, founders, brand and marketing leaders, merchandising executives, retail investors, and specialized consultants with direct experience in consumer brands, retail strategy, or major industry trends. Common among recent guests: Executive leadership at a recognizable consumer or retail brand; Direct responsibility for brand growth, merchandising, marketing, or business transformation; Investment or advisory expertise in emerging consumer categories. Recent guests include Dayna Quanbeck, Kristen Deyko, and Diana Melencio.
How hard is it to get booked on The Modern Retail Podcast?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does The Modern Retail Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Business, Retail, Direct To Consumer, Brand Strategy, and Retail Marketing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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