{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60269b8c-0bac-4ce4-83ba-e9116d5296e3/691b8293295fc6e84872c936?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Retail 301: The Science Behind the Shelf with Leon Nicholas","description":"<p>In this episode, retail strategist Leon Nicholas—VP of Retail Insights &amp; Solutions at Smurfit WestRock—breaks down the forces reshaping modern commerce. Leon explains why smart packaging, AI, automation, and shifting consumer behavior are transforming everything from supply chains to in-store experiences. He reveals how retailers can stay relevant, why “everything will be tagged,” and how small chains can now punch above their weight. A fast, insightful look at retail’s future.</p><p><br></p><p>Leon’s Top 3 Songs:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>“Aqualung” by Jethro Tull: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4zPu3ISCGs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4zPu3ISCGs</a></li><li>“Copacabana” by Barry Manilow: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYvyzg3KtpY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYvyzg3KtpY</a></li><li>“Endless Love” by Diana Ross: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubrfaD9DIus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubrfaD9DIus</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Mister Beacon is hosted by Steve Statler, CEO of <a href=\"http://ambientchat.ai\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ambientChat.ai</a> — Using AI to connect people with places and products&nbsp; with an app that puts you in control of YOUR data.</p><p><br></p><p>Our sponsor is Identiv <a href=\"https://www.identiv.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.identiv.com</a>, whose IoT solutions create digital identities for physical objects, enhancing global connectivity for businesses, people, and the planet. We are also sponsored by Blecon <a href=\"http://www.blecon.net\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.blecon.net</a>. Blecon enables physical products to communicate with cloud applications using Bluetooth Low Energy.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Stephen Statler"}