In this episode, Wendy Liebmann and Justin Honaman (Amazon Web Services) dive into the chaotic yet exciting world of retail and technology as 2025 wraps up. From AI’s real-world impact on commerce to the rise of “agentic AI,” they explore what’s truly changing the business—and what’s just hype. They also touch on talent, innovation, loyalty, and what brands should expect heading into NRF 2026. Highlights: How retailers and brands are preparing for Q4 2025 and beyondWhat “agentic AI” really me...
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In this episode, Wendy Liebmann and Justin Honaman (Amazon Web Services) dive into the chaotic yet exciting world of retail and technology as 2025 wraps up. From AI’s real-world impact on commerce to the rise of “agentic AI,” they explore what’s truly changing the business—and what’s just hype. They also touch on talent, innovation, loyalty, and what brands should expect heading into NRF 2026. Highlights: How retailers and brands are preparing for Q4 2025 and beyondWhat “agentic AI” really me...
EP96: Beauty Everywhere: Connecting Brands, Retail and Consumers with Liza Rapay
Future Shop Podcast with WSL
27 minutes
4 months ago
EP96: Beauty Everywhere: Connecting Brands, Retail and Consumers with Liza Rapay
In this episode, Wendy Liebmann talks to Liza Rapay, Vice President, Head of Cosmoprof North America, and Founder of Beauty New York, about the importance of bringing industry, innovators and consumers together to grow the beauty business in chaotic times. They discuss: The importance of connecting the industry in-person to build relationships, and drive innovation, education and growthHow the beauty industry has changed: the influence of small brands from around the globe; the impact of cons...
Future Shop Podcast with WSL
In this episode, Wendy Liebmann and Justin Honaman (Amazon Web Services) dive into the chaotic yet exciting world of retail and technology as 2025 wraps up. From AI’s real-world impact on commerce to the rise of “agentic AI,” they explore what’s truly changing the business—and what’s just hype. They also touch on talent, innovation, loyalty, and what brands should expect heading into NRF 2026. Highlights: How retailers and brands are preparing for Q4 2025 and beyondWhat “agentic AI” really me...
