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86
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Aug 2026
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ARCast is a bi-weekly broadcast created specifically for professionals across retail and consumer goods companies "in the trenches" analyzing data, drawing planograms, researching shoppers, and more. The concept of “In The Trenches” is intended to build a real community of category management and shopper insights colleagues to share their authentic stories. ARCast brings like-minded individuals with relatable experiences to the table to reflect on their careers, share tips, funny anecdotes, and learnings along the way. "In The Trenches” is a reminder that people are behind it all. We make it happen. Welcome to our podcast.
Send us Fan Mail MIT finds 95% of organizations cannot yet measure firm-level ROI. McKinsey finds two-thirds haven't scaled AI beyond isolated use cases. Category management and shopper insights is not immune to this challenge. So where are you in the company (or personal) AI journey?
Send us Fan Mail Do you think there is a correlation between how you feel about your job and performance? Tanya Jones-Fosu uses specific criteria to judge where she will engage including create something new every day, solve puzzles, and align to her core values. The result: exciting roles, organizational impact and recognition. What about you?
Send us Fan Mail There are certainly noticeable differences between U.S. and European retail. But slowly, the American landscape is taking cues from its overseas counterparts. Whether it is Private Label, aggressive competitors, technology or other factors, the U.S. arena is definitely seeing shifting sands many times driven by companies from the European front. Follow Olivier Delangre as he gives us insights on these topics and more in this latest episode of ARCast Tech Talks.
Send us Fan Mail ALERT: Category Managers – you have seen how GLP-1s have changed the food landscape. Are you ready for another one? Government policy will soon bring another wave to hit stores. Get a hint at what the new MAHA Access program may do to your strategy in this revelatory episode with Carmen Brace.
Send us Fan Mail How does a concert violist become an accomplished category management and shopper insights professional? In today’s episode, find out what formula Elizabeth Beilman used to walk off the symphony stage and become a dynamic leader in our industry.
Send us Fan Mail Careers rarely go as planned, and that’s a good thing. Kate Foxbower of Welch’s joins ARCast to share how curiosity, mentorship, and asking “one more why” shaped her path across insights, category management, and beyond. A candid conversation on growth, learning, and building a meaningful career in today’s evolving retail landscape.
Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is a test. We have had a tremendous amount of outreach to deliver deeper into the market (trends, behaviors, and solutions). Finn Hansen, CEO at PriceBeam, jumps into the hot seat as we work on a new series. Our conversation hits on the challenging topic of Pricing as Finn gives us his expert viewpoint on numerous questions you may have. Enjoy!
Send us Fan Mail Few people can say they have experience building category management programs in multiple continents - Meriyem can. Follow her journey as she takes on projects for some the most iconic retailers in the world including her most recent stop: RONA
Send us Fan Mail One year ago, Brian was searching for a new home. Never letting go of core principles that propelled his career, he’s now activating them in a huge way at Built Brands. Learn about how Brian has left no doubt that he’s in this game to win.
Send us Fan Mail Stephen Wurth is a self-described change agent, someone who relentlessly puts the consumer at the center. In a career where he literally never backfilled anyone, Stephen is the innovator behind LAB9, a place to Learn, Activate, and Build. With a background in Industrial Design, Stephen takes category management / shopper insights to a whole new level – this is a MUST listen to find out how.
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