Beyond The Shelf

Hosted by David Feinleib

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155

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Oct 2026

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This show is an open exploration of the people and process behind E-Commerce. Through conversations with innovators in the space, we learn the stories of these leaders and their strategies for E-Commerce success. You can join our mailing list and access more content at itsrapid.ai. David's past guests have included: Bryan Gildenberg from the CPG Guys, Todd Hassenfelt from Colgate-Palmolive, Anne Zybowski from Circana, Randy Mercer from 1WorldSync, Jared Taitel from PepsiCo, David Novak from Salsify, Harvey Ma from Albertsons Media Collective, Carter Jensen from General Mills, Pam Perino from Ghirardelli Chocolate, and many more.

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October 27, 20264 min

BTS Live from Groceryshop: Jatin Pahuja

Our Groceryshop 2026 coverage comes to a close with Jatin Pahuja, who brings more than 15 years of experience in retail technology, including previous roles at Walmart and Albertsons. Drawing on his experience with two of the country's largest retailers, Jatin shares how he's working to make AI more useful for everyday grocery shoppers—from planning weekly meals to navigating different dietary preferences within a household. They also discuss the growing adoption of AI in grocery and how apps, loyalty programs, and technology can create better omnichannel shopping experiences. Connect with Jatin on LinkedIn Follow Beyond the Shelf on LinkedIn Learn More about It'sRapid Get the It’sRapid Creative Automation Playbook Take It’sRapid’s Creative Workflow Automation with AI survey Email us at sales@itsrapid.io to find out how to get your free AI Image Audit Theme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Producer: Jake Musiker

October 22, 20264 min

BTS Live from the Retail Club AI Festival: Kristi Carlson (Kendra Scott)

We wrap up our Retail Club AI Festival with Kendra Scott's Kristi Carlson! Kristi shares a look at Kendra Scott's digital technology operations, from eCommerce and marketing technology to analytics and AI. They also discuss how the jewelry brand is exploring conversational commerce, improving online customer care, and helping employees put AI to work in their everyday roles. A quick conversation on making AI useful for both customers and the teams behind the scenes. Connect with Kristi on LinkedIn Follow Beyond the Shelf on LinkedIn Learn More about It'sRapid Get the It’sRapid Creative Automation Playbook Take It’sRapid’s Creative Workflow Automation with AI survey Email us at sales@itsrapid.io to find out how to get your free AI Image Audit Theme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Producer: Jake Musiker

October 20, 202610 min

BTS Live from Groceyshop: Sam Canavan (Stacked Farm)

What if your next bunch of basil was grown by robots? At Groceryshop 2026, Dave Feinleib spoke up with Sam Canavan, COO of Stacked Farm, to explore the future of automated indoor farming. Stacked Farm grows leafy greens and herbs in highly controlled environments, using robotics, software, and AI to produce fresh greens without pesticides. Sam shares the story behind the business, the company's plans to expand in the U.S., and how AI-powered cameras can spot potential crop problems before they're visible to the human eye. Plus, why does he think the taste is so good—and the produce can last twice as long? Connect with Sam on LinkedIn Follow Beyond the Shelf on LinkedIn Learn More about It'sRapid Get the It’sRapid Creative Automation Playbook Take It’sRapid’s Creative Workflow Automation with AI survey Email us at sales@itsrapid.io to find out how to get your free AI Image Audit Theme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Producer: Jake Musiker

October 15, 20265 min

BTS Live from the Retail Club AI Festival: Luke Roberts (Bynder)

Beyond the Shelf Live heads to the Bynder booth at the Retail Club AI in Festival sunny Huntington Beach, where Dave catches up with Luke Roberts, Global Director Digital Strategies & Growth. AI is making content easier to create—but is all that extra content pulling its weight? Luke talks about conquering content chaos and shares a lesson from nearly 18 years at Mazda: technology only helps when people put it to work. He also shares what excites him about Bynder’s partnership with It’sRapid and how the two platforms can help customers get more from their content. Connect with Luke on LinkedIn Follow Beyond the Shelf on LinkedIn Learn More about It'sRapid Get the It’sRapid Creative Automation Playbook Take It’sRapid’s Creative Workflow Automation with AI survey Email us at sales@itsrapid.io to find out how to get your free AI Image Audit Theme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Producer: Jake Musiker

October 13, 20266 min

BTS Live from Groceryshop: Julie Clifford (Church & Dwight)

Julie Clifford from Church & Dwight returns to Beyond the Shelf after her 2025 appearance - this time live from Groceryshop 2026! Julie shares her takeaways on AI and social media, plus an update on Church & Dwight’s partnership with It’sRapid—from localizing content for global markets to using It’sRapid Optix™ for PDP optimization and retail media creative. She also looks ahead to bringing content insights together with sales and market share data, with a goal that sums up the conversation: bigger impact with less work. Connect with Julie on LinkedIn Follow Beyond the Shelf on LinkedIn Learn More about It'sRapid Get the It’sRapid Creative Automation Playbook Take It’sRapid’s Creative Workflow Automation with AI survey Email us at sales@itsrapid.io to find out how to get your free AI Image Audit Theme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Producer: Jake Musiker

October 8, 20265 min

BTS Live from the RetailClub AI Festival: Shannon Flanagan (Retail Women in Tech)

We've got another mini episode recorded live at the RetailClub AI Festival in Huntington Beach, this time with Shannon Flanagan, Founder and CEO of Retail Women in Tech. Becoming a nonprofit founder wasn’t on Shannon’s bingo card. She shares how one conversation changed that, introduces the Women to Watch collective and AI Pulse Report, and explains why a "signal swap" became one of her event highlights. Learn more about Retail Women in Tech Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn Follow Beyond the Shelf on LinkedIn Learn More about It'sRapid Get the It’sRapid Creative Automation Playbook Take It’sRapid’s Creative Workflow Automation with AI survey Email us at sales@itsrapid.io to find out how to get your free AI Image Audit Theme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Producer: Jake Musiker

October 6, 20265 min

BTS Live from Groceryshop: Andrea Leigh (Allume Group)

Andrea Leigh from Allume Group returns to Beyond the Shelf after her 2024 appearance, catching up with Dave at Groceryshop 2026. The conversation goes beyond the PDP—literally. Andrea shares how AI-driven discovery is expanding the digital shelf to places like Reddit and YouTube, and why brands need accurate product information and a compelling story wherever shoppers find them. Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn Follow Beyond the Shelf on LinkedIn Learn More about It'sRapid Get the It’sRapid Creative Automation Playbook Take It’sRapid’s Creative Workflow Automation with AI survey Email us at sales@itsrapid.io to find out how to get your free AI Image Audit Theme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Producer: Jake Musiker

October 1, 20264 min

BTS Live from the RetailClub AI Festival: Nate Moran (Snowflake)

Beyond the Shelf Live heads to Huntington Beach, where Dave Feinleib catches up with Nate Moran from Snowflake at the RetailClub AI Festival. Nate has gone from using retail technology on the brand side to working with the companies behind it. He shares what that switch has been like—and what caught his attention at the event. Agentic shopping is part of the story, but what about making life easier for the teams running the business? Nate sees plenty of opportunity there, too. Connect with Nate on LinkedIn Follow Beyond the Shelf on LinkedIn Learn More about It'sRapid Get the It’sRapid Creative Automation Playbook Take It’sRapid’s Creative Workflow Automation with AI survey Email us at sales@itsrapid.io to find out how to get your free AI Image Audit Theme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Producer: Jake Musiker

September 29, 20269 min

BTS Live from Groceryshop: Rohan Jetley (California Pizza Kitchen)

Recorded live at Groceryshop 2026, Dave Feinleib speaks with Rohan Jetley from California Pizza Kitchen. Rohan shares how CPK is expanding beyond the traditional restaurant through frozen CPG, ghost kitchens, and automated pizza kiosks. He also discusses how AI is moving from buzzword to practical use cases that improve operations and the customer experience. Connect with Rohan on LinkedIn Follow Beyond the Shelf on LinkedIn Learn More about It'sRapid Get the It’sRapid Creative Automation Playbook Take It’sRapid’s Creative Workflow Automation with AI survey Email us at sales@itsrapid.io to find out how to get your free AI Image Audit Theme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Producer: Jake Musiker

September 22, 20264 min

BTS Live from Groceryshop: Courtney Owumi (Shipt)

We’re live from Groceryshop 2026! Dave Feinleib catches up with Courtney Owumi of Shipt to talk same-day delivery, online grocery, and Shipt’s latest AI features. Courtney shares how Shipt is using AI agents, including its own Ask Shipt feature, to reduce the mental load of grocery shopping while keeping the human element at the center. Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn Follow Beyond the Shelf on LinkedIn Learn More about It'sRapid Get the It’sRapid Creative Automation Playbook Take It’sRapid’s Creative Workflow Automation with AI survey Email us at sales@itsrapid.io to find out how to get your free AI Image Audit Theme music: "Happy" by Mixaud - https://mixaund.bandcamp.com Producer: Jake Musiker

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