Episodes
For her final episode, Grace reviews some of her favorite clips and topics discussed on the show over the past years. You can now watch her host The Stockout with FreightWaves expert Mike Baudendistel on Mondays at 2pm EST. Follow the Point of Sale Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 08/30/23
Published 08/30/23
Grace breaks down recent earnings from Home Depot, giving you a glimpse of their FreightTech strategy. She also invites Kodif’s co-founder Mike Zayonc to discuss how generative AI is changing the game for e-commerce customer support. Follow the Point of Sale Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 08/16/23
Grace reviews recent retail headlines and investigates the fall in valuations and VC deals of ultra-fast delivery services like Getir and Gorillas. Follow the Point of Sale Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 08/02/23
Grace reviews the impact of student loan forgiveness on the retail sector. She also interviews Neil McEvoy from C3 Solutions on the company’s recent ISO certification and its continued work to secure yard and dock data. Follow the Point of Sale Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 07/26/23
Grace updates you on recent retail news and why experts are saying Walmart’s retail tech is worth your personal investment. Follow the Point of Sale Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 07/12/23
Grace explains how and why brands are entering the metaverse. She is also joined by supply chain manager and TikTok star Cait Gillespie to discuss her work and new substack reviewing supply chain news. Follow the Point of Sale Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 06/28/23
Grace describes the supply chain issues of 2021 and the Hollywood film that led to the worldwide shortage of Barbie pink. She also invites Jim Waters, Vice President of Marketing for Frayt, to discuss the company’s recent last-mile delivery survey. Follow the Point of Sale Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 06/07/23
Grace explains the history behind retail ice and also examines NVIDIA’s recent boom as more and more supply chains become focused on AI capabilities. Follow the Point of Sale Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/31/23
Grace reviews recent Walmart earnings and shares a fun new way to get your favorite sauces. She also welcomes Marc Tomkinson, C3 Solutions new CTO to discuss the company’s journey building yard management solutions. Follow the Point of Sale Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/24/23
Grace Sharkey describes different ways that generative AI can be used by retailers to give them a competitive edge and, in the long run, make the barrier of entry even smaller for fashionistas. Follow the Point of Sale Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 05/10/23
 Grace Sharkey updates us on the drama behind the Kroger/Albertsons merger. She also welcomes Keelvar CEO Alan Holland to discuss artificial intelligence trends in sourcing. Follow the Point of Sale Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows
Published 05/03/23
Grace invites Greg Braun, chief revenue officer of C3 Solutions, to discuss the recent developments within the retail industry including inventory issues, different consumer spending trends and innovation in e-commerce supply chains. Braun offers up new solutions for retailers to overcome their challenges in 2023. Follow the Point of Sale Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows
Published 04/19/23
Grace chats with Julian Van Erlach, senior vice president of global supply chain, fulfillment and logistics for subscription box company FabFitFun on two recent patents the company received. She also discusses Van Erlach's personal IP endeavors from the past three decades.
Published 04/12/23
Grace chats with FreightWaves experts Thomas Wasson and Mary O’Connell to discuss changing consumer trends. They also play a game of “Guess that Inflated Price”.
Published 03/29/23
Grace shares her thoughts on a recent retail study from the National Retail Federation on crime and cargo theft. She also welcomes Soumya Srinagesh Tulloss, Chief Customer Officer of Shopify Fulfillment Network to discuss the company’s focus on building a strong network of technology and last-mile solutions for its retail customers.
Published 03/15/23
Grace chats with Satish Swaroop, chief technology officer at CEBS Worldwide, and Vjeran Ortynski, vice president of business development at CargoX about the duo's recent work moving ocean carriers to eBOLs and how it will impact shippers across the globe.
Published 03/01/23
Grace shares her experience at Manifest 2023 including topics like robotics automation, network asset-sharing solutions and big ESG talks. She also talks with Krenar Komoni, founder of Tive, about its tracking solutions.
Published 02/08/23
Grace interviews supply chain leadership at supply chain tech conference Manifest in Las Vegas. She chats with Mark Manduca, chief investment officer at GXO, about current warehousing and automation trends.
Published 02/01/23
Grace explains the helium shortage behind Party City’s recent filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. She also invites Modern Shipper’s Jack Daleo to the show to chat about his time at the National Retail Federations' big retail showcase.
Published 01/25/23
Grace explains the impact of the Chinese New Year not just on China, but on your supply chain as well. She shares 9 tips for preventing any inventor issues during one of the most celebrated holidays on Earth.
Published 01/11/23
Grace invites Check Call host Mary O’Connell to break down the biggest retail articles to hit FreightWaves in 2022.
Published 12/28/22
Grace breaks down the hottest toys of the season and welcomes Akshay Dodeja, CEO of Terminal49, to discuss 2022 ocean shipping trends and what to expect in 2023.
Published 12/21/22
Grace invites senior vice president of LTL for Freight Plus and founder and chief creative at Understand LTL Curtis Garrett to teach us all a lesson on LTL carrier practices. She also gets his take on technology advancements in the space and what to expect from the LTL market in 2023.
Published 11/30/22
Grace reviews her time at the Women in Trucking conference. She also welcomes back chief growth officer of Sifted, Caleb Nelson to talk about what to do after learning about your sky-rocketing GRI increases.
Published 11/16/22