ChannelX - new channels to consumers in multichannel retail Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/channelx-new-channels-to-consumers-in-multichannel-retail A limited edition series, recorded live at ChannelX 2025. Conversations with speakers, VIPs and commerce leaders on routes to market, specifically marketplaces, social media, entertainment, and messaging platforms that offer a robust selling proposition outside of the brand or retailer’s own website. Season 1 was recorded at ChannelX 2024. RetailX 2023-5 cdc9380e-3090-5819-989f-3fcfbbe41bbf no en Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:11:18 +0000 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:12:10 +0000 https://channelx.transistor.fm/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/HVQ06GFcTKmsoEDdLNYEJ1AVSgv30BleOKc62a-D810/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMWIy/MDhmMTYyNzk5MGIx/ZmNkNmUwYWNkYWU2/NjA2Mi5qcGc.jpg ChannelX - new channels to consumers in multichannel retail https://channelx.transistor.fm/ serial ChannelX A limited edition series, recorded live at ChannelX 2025. Conversations with speakers, VIPs and commerce leaders on routes to market, specifically marketplaces, social media, entertainment, and messaging platforms that offer a robust selling proposition outside of the brand or retailer’s own website. Season 1 was recorded at ChannelX 2024. A limited edition series, recorded live at ChannelX 2025. marketplaces, ecommerce, social commerce, channel, multichannel Ian Jindal No No Connected Commerce Operations 1 1 1 1 Connected Commerce Operations full b19adfb0-aa38-4947-8102-0b89a9ca2abf https://share.transistor.fm/s/b51669ee Recorded during RetailX Event's Autumn Festival, this episode sees Linnwork's Georgia Leybourne joined by Ian Jindal, Editor in Chief of InternetRetailing to discuss: 

  • Amazon from foe to friend
  • Why retailer marketplaces are playing catch up
  • The need for speed vs reliability

Behind the mics:

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Ian Jindal, Editor in Chief, InternetRetailing

]]> Recorded during RetailX Event's Autumn Festival, this episode sees Linnwork's Georgia Leybourne joined by Ian Jindal, Editor in Chief of InternetRetailing to discuss: 

  • Amazon from foe to friend
  • Why retailer marketplaces are playing catch up
  • The need for speed vs reliability

Behind the mics:

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Ian Jindal, Editor in Chief, InternetRetailing

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:55:43 +0000 ChannelX ChannelX 1387 Recorded during RetailX Event's Autumn Festival, this episode sees Linnwork's Georgia Leybourne joined by Ian Jindal, Editor in Chief of InternetRetailing to discuss: 

  • Amazon from foe to friend
  • Why retailer marketplaces are playing catch up
  • The need for speed vs reliability

Behind the mics:

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Ian Jindal, Editor in Chief, InternetRetailing

]]> marketplaces; Amazon; Linnworks No Chris Dawson How to sell across 20 channels 1 1 2 2 How to sell across 20 channels full 56918138-4d32-4922-a9a7-62c3114addc3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/460ea058 The second episode of this limited edition podcast series, recorded during RetailX Event's Autumn Festival, sees Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief of ChannelX, and Georgia Leybourne, CMO of Linnworks, joined by furniture brand Charles Bentley to look at:

  • The tech stack to manage 20 channels
  • Managing brand equity across multiple channels
  • The evolution of Retail Media on marketplaces

 

Behind the mics:

Andrew Steel, Ecommerce Director, Charles Bentley

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX

 

]]> The second episode of this limited edition podcast series, recorded during RetailX Event's Autumn Festival, sees Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief of ChannelX, and Georgia Leybourne, CMO of Linnworks, joined by furniture brand Charles Bentley to look at:

  • The tech stack to manage 20 channels
  • Managing brand equity across multiple channels
  • The evolution of Retail Media on marketplaces

 

Behind the mics:

Andrew Steel, Ecommerce Director, Charles Bentley

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX

 

]]> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 ChannelX ChannelX 1315 The second episode of this limited edition podcast series, recorded during RetailX Event's Autumn Festival, sees Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief of ChannelX, and Georgia Leybourne, CMO of Linnworks, joined by furniture brand Charles Bentley to look at:

  • The tech stack to manage 20 channels
  • Managing brand equity across multiple channels
  • The evolution of Retail Media on marketplaces

 

Behind the mics:

Andrew Steel, Ecommerce Director, Charles Bentley

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX

 

]]> marketplaces; technology; channels; Retail Media No Chris Dawson Looking for the next new customer 1 1 4 4 Looking for the next new customer full afbb7935-7768-44b2-8f87-23d6d8b02694 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2b95366 The latest episode of the ChannelX podcast, recorded live at RetailX Event's Autumn Festival, looks at the all important customer acquisition. Dawson and Leybourne are joined by Kora Habinakova, Channel Manager Marketplaces, John Cotton Group to discuss:

  • Creating a product for every customer
  • Connecting a brand with a customer on channels
  • Partnering with marketplaces through Retail Media and cross selling

 

Behind the mics:

Kora Habinakova, Channel Manager Marketplaces, John Cotton Group

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX

 

]]> The latest episode of the ChannelX podcast, recorded live at RetailX Event's Autumn Festival, looks at the all important customer acquisition. Dawson and Leybourne are joined by Kora Habinakova, Channel Manager Marketplaces, John Cotton Group to discuss:

  • Creating a product for every customer
  • Connecting a brand with a customer on channels
  • Partnering with marketplaces through Retail Media and cross selling

 

Behind the mics:

Kora Habinakova, Channel Manager Marketplaces, John Cotton Group

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX

 

]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:01:28 +0000 ChannelX ChannelX 1297 The latest episode of the ChannelX podcast, recorded live at RetailX Event's Autumn Festival, looks at the all important customer acquisition. Dawson and Leybourne are joined by Kora Habinakova, Channel Manager Marketplaces, John Cotton Group to discuss:

  • Creating a product for every customer
  • Connecting a brand with a customer on channels
  • Partnering with marketplaces through Retail Media and cross selling

 

Behind the mics:

Kora Habinakova, Channel Manager Marketplaces, John Cotton Group

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX

 

]]> marketplaces, ecommerce, social commerce, channel, multichannel No Chris Dawson Influencer Marketing and Content Creation 1 1 5 5 Influencer Marketing and Content Creation full ed5e816a-7bd8-473d-8311-fb827eef444a https://share.transistor.fm/s/13e22920 This latest episode of the special limited edition ChannelX podcast, recorded live at RetailX Event's Autumn festival, features some impromtu singing as Chloe and Tabby Tingey, co-founders of TheSugarCoatedSisters, enter the booth. Also covered in this episode:

  • "Omnichannel Retailing"
  • Content creation briefs & strategies
  • Finding the X-Factor for social media success

Behind the mics:

Chloe Tingey, Co-Founder, TheSugarCoatedSisters

Tabby Tingey, Co-Founder, TheSugarCoatedSisters

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX

]]> This latest episode of the special limited edition ChannelX podcast, recorded live at RetailX Event's Autumn festival, features some impromtu singing as Chloe and Tabby Tingey, co-founders of TheSugarCoatedSisters, enter the booth. Also covered in this episode:

  • "Omnichannel Retailing"
  • Content creation briefs & strategies
  • Finding the X-Factor for social media success

Behind the mics:

Chloe Tingey, Co-Founder, TheSugarCoatedSisters

Tabby Tingey, Co-Founder, TheSugarCoatedSisters

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX

]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:32:21 +0000 ChannelX ChannelX 1642 This latest episode of the special limited edition ChannelX podcast, recorded live at RetailX Event's Autumn festival, features some impromtu singing as Chloe and Tabby Tingey, co-founders of TheSugarCoatedSisters, enter the booth. Also covered in this episode:

  • "Omnichannel Retailing"
  • Content creation briefs & strategies
  • Finding the X-Factor for social media success

Behind the mics:

Chloe Tingey, Co-Founder, TheSugarCoatedSisters

Tabby Tingey, Co-Founder, TheSugarCoatedSisters

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX

]]> marketplaces, ecommerce, social commerce, channel, multichannel No Chris Dawson A Journey of growth through marketplaces – Sweaty Betty 1 1 3 3 A Journey of growth through marketplaces – Sweaty Betty full 3bbfca7d-da8a-4a75-96ca-3314fb713e3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/81c8bd69 This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees Toby Samuels, Online Marketplace Manager, Sweaty Betty, enter the booth to provide insight on:

  • Sweaty Betty brand inspiration and ethos
  • Navigating marketplaces from a brand perspective
  • Using marketplaces to access new customer segments

 

Behind the mics:

Toby Samuels, Online Marketplace Manager, Sweaty Betty

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX

]]> This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees Toby Samuels, Online Marketplace Manager, Sweaty Betty, enter the booth to provide insight on:

  • Sweaty Betty brand inspiration and ethos
  • Navigating marketplaces from a brand perspective
  • Using marketplaces to access new customer segments

 

Behind the mics:

Toby Samuels, Online Marketplace Manager, Sweaty Betty

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX

]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:55:22 +0000 ChannelX ChannelX 1447 This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees Toby Samuels, Online Marketplace Manager, Sweaty Betty, enter the booth to provide insight on:

  • Sweaty Betty brand inspiration and ethos
  • Navigating marketplaces from a brand perspective
  • Using marketplaces to access new customer segments

 

Behind the mics:

Toby Samuels, Online Marketplace Manager, Sweaty Betty

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX

]]> marketplaces, ecommerce, social commerce, channel, multichannel No Chris Dawson Inside Philips' Global Ecommerce Playbook 2 2 1 1 Inside Philips' Global Ecommerce Playbook full edd1dd0e-7f73-4bf5-8ba3-ecf75fdcd612 https://share.transistor.fm/s/13ee1421 This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees Laura Briggs, Head of E-Commerce Excellence, Philips, enter the booth to provide insight on:
• Philips global e-commerce excellence strategy
• Managing peak season events across international markets
• Building a digital shelf tool for data consistency
• Balancing human expertise with AI in retail
• Multi-generational customer targeting and gifting strategies

Behind the mics:
• Laura Briggs, Head of E-Commerce Excellence, Philips | LinkedIn
• Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks | LinkedIn
• Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX | LinkedIn

]]> This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees Laura Briggs, Head of E-Commerce Excellence, Philips, enter the booth to provide insight on:
• Philips global e-commerce excellence strategy
• Managing peak season events across international markets
• Building a digital shelf tool for data consistency
• Balancing human expertise with AI in retail
• Multi-generational customer targeting and gifting strategies

Behind the mics:
• Laura Briggs, Head of E-Commerce Excellence, Philips | LinkedIn
• Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks | LinkedIn
• Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX | LinkedIn

]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:39:58 +0000 ChannelX ChannelX 1405 This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees Laura Briggs, Head of E-Commerce Excellence, Philips, enter the booth to provide insight on:
• Philips global e-commerce excellence strategy
• Managing peak season events across international markets
• Building a digital shelf tool for data consistency
• Balancing human expertise with AI in retail
• Multi-generational customer targeting and gifting strategies

Behind the mics:
• Laura Briggs, Head of E-Commerce Excellence, Philips | LinkedIn
• Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks | LinkedIn
• Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX | LinkedIn

]]> marketplaces, ecommerce, social commerce, channel, multichannel No Chris Dawson How John Lewis is turning Governance into Growth 2 2 2 2 How John Lewis is turning Governance into Growth full 61e24473-25ed-4c08-a42b-7aebe85267af https://share.transistor.fm/s/42d4f15b This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees James Finlason, Partner & Data Governance Lead, John Lewis Partnership, enter the booth to provide insight on:

•Centralizing 150+ legacy data systems into one platform

•Building a robust data governance framework

•Democratizing data while maintaining security and compliance

•Preparing data foundations for AI and machine learning

•The bread-baking algorithm and inventory management innovation


Behind the mics:

James Finlason, Partner & Data Governance Lead, John Lewis Partnership

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX

]]> This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees James Finlason, Partner & Data Governance Lead, John Lewis Partnership, enter the booth to provide insight on:

•Centralizing 150+ legacy data systems into one platform

•Building a robust data governance framework

•Democratizing data while maintaining security and compliance

•Preparing data foundations for AI and machine learning

•The bread-baking algorithm and inventory management innovation


Behind the mics:

James Finlason, Partner & Data Governance Lead, John Lewis Partnership

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX

]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:48:00 +0000 ChannelX ChannelX 1732 This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees James Finlason, Partner & Data Governance Lead, John Lewis Partnership, enter the booth to provide insight on:

•Centralizing 150+ legacy data systems into one platform

•Building a robust data governance framework

•Democratizing data while maintaining security and compliance

•Preparing data foundations for AI and machine learning

•The bread-baking algorithm and inventory management innovation


Behind the mics:

James Finlason, Partner & Data Governance Lead, John Lewis Partnership

Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks

Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX

]]> marketplaces, ecommerce, social commerce, channel, multichannel No Chris Dawson Budgeting, ROAS/ACOS, and Seasonality - with Secret Sales 2 2 3 3 Budgeting, ROAS/ACOS, and Seasonality - with Secret Sales full 105fa78b-5e51-4373-bdf7-a37c49b3c8aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/407b9a8d This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees Ekow Mensah, VP Retail Media, Secret Sales, enter the booth to provide insight on:
• Retail media as performance marketing vs traditional advertising
• Monetizing off-price marketplace platforms
• ROAS targets and GMV investment strategies
• Balancing organic and paid performance
• Secret Sales’ consulting approach for seller success.

Behind the mics:
• Ekow Mensah, VP Retail Media, Secret Sales | LinkedIn
• Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks | LinkedIn
• Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX | LinkedIn

]]> This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees Ekow Mensah, VP Retail Media, Secret Sales, enter the booth to provide insight on:
• Retail media as performance marketing vs traditional advertising
• Monetizing off-price marketplace platforms
• ROAS targets and GMV investment strategies
• Balancing organic and paid performance
• Secret Sales’ consulting approach for seller success.

Behind the mics:
• Ekow Mensah, VP Retail Media, Secret Sales | LinkedIn
• Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks | LinkedIn
• Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX | LinkedIn

]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:51:11 +0000 ChannelX ChannelX 1601 This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees Ekow Mensah, VP Retail Media, Secret Sales, enter the booth to provide insight on:
• Retail media as performance marketing vs traditional advertising
• Monetizing off-price marketplace platforms
• ROAS targets and GMV investment strategies
• Balancing organic and paid performance
• Secret Sales’ consulting approach for seller success.

Behind the mics:
• Ekow Mensah, VP Retail Media, Secret Sales | LinkedIn
• Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks | LinkedIn
• Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX | LinkedIn

]]> marketplaces, ecommerce, social commerce, channel, multichannel No Chris Dawson 10x Growth on Temu - how Direct Beauty pulled it off 2 2 4 4 10x Growth on Temu - how Direct Beauty pulled it off full c95a5bc5-32e4-4c60-b374-c07aec6fc862 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b38b57e5 This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees Dean Clarke, Business Manager, Direct Beauty, enter the booth to provide insight on:
 • Building a family-run multi-channel beauty business since 2011
 • Achieving 10x growth on Temu within four months
 • Free delivery strategy and supplier relationship management
 • Human connection vs AI in retail operations
 • ChannelX networking and marketplace expansion opportunities.

Behind the mics:
 • Dean Clarke, Business Manager, Direct Beauty | LinkedIn
• Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks | LinkedIn
• Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX | LinkedIn

]]> This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees Dean Clarke, Business Manager, Direct Beauty, enter the booth to provide insight on:
 • Building a family-run multi-channel beauty business since 2011
 • Achieving 10x growth on Temu within four months
 • Free delivery strategy and supplier relationship management
 • Human connection vs AI in retail operations
 • ChannelX networking and marketplace expansion opportunities.

Behind the mics:
 • Dean Clarke, Business Manager, Direct Beauty | LinkedIn
• Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks | LinkedIn
• Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX | LinkedIn

]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:54:58 +0000 ChannelX ChannelX 1005 This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees Dean Clarke, Business Manager, Direct Beauty, enter the booth to provide insight on:
 • Building a family-run multi-channel beauty business since 2011
 • Achieving 10x growth on Temu within four months
 • Free delivery strategy and supplier relationship management
 • Human connection vs AI in retail operations
 • ChannelX networking and marketplace expansion opportunities.

Behind the mics:
 • Dean Clarke, Business Manager, Direct Beauty | LinkedIn
• Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks | LinkedIn
• Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX | LinkedIn

]]> marketplaces, ecommerce, social commerce, channel, multichannel No Chris Dawson Decathlon's Marketplace and Analytics, and RFID-enabled Operations, Explained 2 2 5 5 Decathlon's Marketplace and Analytics, and RFID-enabled Operations, Explained full 0727acae-aa5e-41cf-9c25-97e216639e95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11c40bb9 This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees Dmitry Olerinskiy, Digital Strategy Director, Decathlon, enter the booth to provide insight on:
• Decathlon’s vertical integration and inventory technology
• Human expertise vs AI recommendations in retail
• Data quality challenges for AI implementation
• Hallucinations as a tool for creativity
• Building marketplace analytics for sellers
• The future of human connection in retail.

Behind the mics:
• Dmitry Olerinskiy, Digital Strategy Director, Decathlon | LinkedIn
• Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks | LinkedIn
• Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX | LinkedIn

]]> This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees Dmitry Olerinskiy, Digital Strategy Director, Decathlon, enter the booth to provide insight on:
• Decathlon’s vertical integration and inventory technology
• Human expertise vs AI recommendations in retail
• Data quality challenges for AI implementation
• Hallucinations as a tool for creativity
• Building marketplace analytics for sellers
• The future of human connection in retail.

Behind the mics:
• Dmitry Olerinskiy, Digital Strategy Director, Decathlon | LinkedIn
• Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks | LinkedIn
• Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX | LinkedIn

]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:56:41 +0000 ChannelX ChannelX 1957 This latest episode of the ChannelX podcast sees Dmitry Olerinskiy, Digital Strategy Director, Decathlon, enter the booth to provide insight on:
• Decathlon’s vertical integration and inventory technology
• Human expertise vs AI recommendations in retail
• Data quality challenges for AI implementation
• Hallucinations as a tool for creativity
• Building marketplace analytics for sellers
• The future of human connection in retail.

Behind the mics:
• Dmitry Olerinskiy, Digital Strategy Director, Decathlon | LinkedIn
• Georgia Leybourne, CMO, Linnworks | LinkedIn
• Chris Dawson, Editor in Chief, ChannelX | LinkedIn

]]> marketplaces, ecommerce, social commerce, channel, multichannel No Chris Dawson