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Retail Rendez-Vous

Retail Rendez-Vous

By Jesta I.S.

Retail Rendez-Vous is a podcast where technology and retail meet. It features insightful conversations between technology leaders, retail executives and industry experts. Topics include supply chain and omnichannel challenges, trends and best practices as well as the future of retail. Episodes range from 10 to 30 minutes.
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Episode 10: Buy Now, Pay Later, The Risks & Rewards for Retailers & Consumers

Retail Rendez-VousSep 13, 2022

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Episode 10: Buy Now, Pay Later, The Risks & Rewards for Retailers & Consumers

Episode 10: Buy Now, Pay Later, The Risks & Rewards for Retailers & Consumers

Retail Rendez-Vous is a podcast where technology and retail meet. It features insightful conversations between technology leaders, retail executives and industry experts.

In Episode 10 of Retail Rendez-Vous we discuss Buy Now, Pay Later, The Risks & Rewards for Retailers & Consumers. The BNPL podcast addresses key questions, including:

  • How are brands leveraging BNPL?
  • How can retailers prevent BNPL fraud?
  • What makes BNPL attractive to younger customers?
  • What effect is BNPL having on consumer debt?
  • Who are the key players in the BNPL market?

Episode 10 of Retail Rendez-Vous features Steven Mu, Director of Partnerships at Citcon. Citcon is a global provider of payment solutions for online, mobile, and in-store applications.

Jesta I.S. is a global developer and provider of enterprise software solutions for retailers, wholesalers and brand manufacturers.

Sep 13, 202215:47
Episode 9: Loss Prevention, Strategies to Combat Rising Retail Crime

Episode 9: Loss Prevention, Strategies to Combat Rising Retail Crime

Retail Rendez-Vous is a podcast where technology and retail meet. It features insightful conversations between technology leaders, retail executives and industry experts.

In Episode 9 of Retail Rendez-Vous we discuss Loss Prevention: Strategies to Combat Rising Retail Crime. The loss prevention podcast addresses key questions, including:

  • What role does technology play in loss prevention in physical and online stores?
  • What key functionalities should retailers look for to combat shrink?
  • What can small and mid-size retailers do if they don’t have a loss prevention department?
  • Who can retailers contact for information, advice and guidance?

Episode 9 of Retail Rendez-Vous features Rui Rodrigues of RUCA Consulting. Rui Rodrigues is also the executive advisor on loss prevention and risk management at the Retail Council of Canada (RCC). 

Jesta I.S. is a global developer and provider of enterprise software solutions for retailers, wholesalers and brand manufacturers.

Aug 16, 202222:25
Episode 8: Digital Consumers & How to Cultivate Loyalty that Lasts
Apr 21, 202233:26
Episode 7: How Retail Has Come Full Circle From the Milk Man and Avon Lady to Direct-to-Consumer
Sep 14, 202121:50
Episode 6: Innovative Ways to Build Omnichannel Rewards Programs and Inspire Customer Loyalty

Episode 6: Innovative Ways to Build Omnichannel Rewards Programs and Inspire Customer Loyalty

In Episode 6 of Taking Stock: Talking All Things Retail, we discuss innovative ways to build omnichannel rewards programs. Tune in to get tips on how to:

  • create a focused plan: are points important to your customers or is your brand’s commitment to social responsibility what resonates really with them? 
  • leverage third-parties or coalition programs such as AIR MILES
  • apply best practices: digital-first, short time to initial reward, a personalized touch and more

Episode 6 of Taking Stock features Norbert Altenstad, Director of Sales and Marketing at Jesta I.S., with Eric Matusiak, President at 63 Advisors.

Jesta I.S. is a global developer and provider of enterprise software solutions for retailers, wholesalers and brand manufacturers. 63 Advisors is a boutique consulting firm focused on the retail and broader consumer business sector. 

Aug 25, 202118:08
Episode 5: How Drop Shipping Helps Retailers Manage Elevated Demand

Episode 5: How Drop Shipping Helps Retailers Manage Elevated Demand

In Episode 5 of Taking Stock: Talking All Things Retail, we explore how businesses can leverage drop shipping to: 

  • manage sudden bursts in demand 
  • expand inventory levels and assortments
  • satisfy customers with one-stop shopping

The episode features Arvind Gupta, President at Jesta I.S., with Ross Elliott, Chief Strategy Officer at TrueCommerce. 

Jesta I.S. is a global developer and provider of enterprise software solutions for retailers, wholesalers and brand manufacturers. TrueCommerce helps businesses be more connected across the supply chain, integrating everything from EDI to inventory management, fulfillment, digital storefronts and marketplaces, and business systems.

Aug 02, 202119:58
Episode 4: Artificial Intelligence in Retail - Present and Future Use Cases
Jun 29, 202122:50
Episode 3: Why Returns Matter – Reverse Logistics, The Customer Experience, Cost Implications
Jun 10, 202122:33
Episode 2: How to Accelerate your Brand’s Digital Transformation Through Retail Disruption

Episode 2: How to Accelerate your Brand’s Digital Transformation Through Retail Disruption

In Episode 2 of Taking Stock: Talking All Things Retail, we address the “hurry-up” technology initiatives that global brands implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the strategic steps that brands now need to take to successfully adapt and accelerate their digital transformation for post-pandemic retail.

The guest speaker is Brian Sullivan, the Owner of Kalex, a full-service provider of Point-of-Sale equipment and IT services for leading retailers in North America including Harry Rosen, Hudson’s Bay and Saks Fifth Avenue. Brian was the former President and CEO of NCR Canada.



May 06, 202119:35
Episode 1: Retail's Dynamic Road to Recovery, How the Pandemic has Accelerated the Adoption of Contactless Payments and QR Codes

Episode 1: Retail's Dynamic Road to Recovery, How the Pandemic has Accelerated the Adoption of Contactless Payments and QR Codes

In Episode 1 of Taking Stock: Talking All Things Retail, you'll learn how contactless payments and QR codes can help grow your omnichannel business.

The episode features Arvind Gupta, President of Jesta I.S., a global developer and provider of enterprise software solutions for retailers, e-tailers and wholesalers, and Jerome d’Orchimont, Chief Revenue Officer at Yuansfer, a leading alternative payment platform that helps businesses connect with consumers around the world.

Feb 25, 202125:03