🎙️Episode 114: Transforming Global Retail through Innovative Intelligence: A Conversation with Deborah Weinswig
How are intelligence, data, and technology shaping the next era of global retail transformation?
This episode features Deborah Weinswig, Founder and CEO of Coresight Research and one of the retail industry’s most influential thought leaders. Deborah’s career is a masterclass in turning insight into action—combining deep analytics, global perspective, and relentless curiosity to help retailers and brands navigate an ever-evolving landscape.
Meet Our Guest: Deborah Weinswig
Deborah Weinswig is the Founder and CEO of Coresight Research, a firm at the forefront of global retail and technology intelligence. With nearly two decades of experience spanning Wall Street to Silicon Valley, Deborah is a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and boards worldwide. She’s a LinkedIn Top Voice, a bestselling author, and serves on numerous industry boards. Deborah’s work focuses on the intersection of AI, the metaverse, supply chain, and omnichannel strategy -empowering leaders to anticipate what’s next.
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Episode Highlights
The Journey
Deborah shares her unconventional path from early aspirations to industry leader, reflecting on pivotal career choices, the role of mentorship, and how curiosity and adaptability have powered her success. Her stories bridge the worlds of finance, retail, and tech, illustrating how diverse experience fuels innovation.
The Lessons
Where is the intersection of tech, analytics, and strategy?
How predictive AI and advanced analytics are revolutionizing everything from supply chain to customer experience.
The strategic value of combining quantitative insights with qualitative, real-world context.
Why collaboration across markets, disciplines, and cultures is critical for future-proofing retail organizations.
Actionable tips on overcoming legacy challenges and embracing rapid transformation.
Advice for Future Retail Leaders
Deb offers real-life advice to students and emerging professionals on continually learning, testing, building relationships and the value of mentorship.
Develop a passion for lifelong learning - technology and markets never stand still.
Value mentorship and peer collaboration at every stage of your career.
Embrace complexity; the most impactful solutions are rarely the simplest.
The “Relatable” Rapid Fire Round
Deborah shares her favorite retail tech innovation, the book she recommends to every leader, and the one thing that keeps her inspired outside the boardroom. Her enthusiasm and curiosity are contagious, reminding us that success is built on a foundation of both rigor and joy.
Host Takeaways
Deborah Weinswig’s perspective makes it clear: true retail transformation is about harnessing intelligence—not just information. Her approach to leadership, innovation, and collaboration offers invaluable lessons for anyone seeking to thrive at the crossroads of retail, technology, and global change.
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