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Pivot News news@pivotmedia.ai No No 107 107 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — Apr 17, 2026 full ec915187-44b9-44d7-9e12-93b40ed0f9cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/96f3d4f2 Wed, 13 May 2026 03:30:18 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 330 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're breaking down Allbirds' jaw-dropping pivot to AI, ChatGPT taking over drive-thrus, and Amazon's growing seller revolt. • Okay Carlos, I have to start with Allbirds because this is absolu Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're breaking down Allbirds' jaw-dropping pivot to AI, ChatGPT taking over drive-thrus, and Amazon's growing seller revolt. • Okay Carlos, I have to start with Allbirds because this is ab No 108 108 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — Apr 18, 2026 full 116af525-72fc-4f91-b34c-949d73e63661 https://share.transistor.fm/s/362fbd53 Wed, 13 May 2026 03:28:54 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 311 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering AI's takeover of fast food ordering, QVC's bankruptcy bombshell, and Home Depot's big automation acquisition. • Let's start with the fast food revolution happening right now. Pi Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering AI's takeover of fast food ordering, QVC's bankruptcy bombshell, and Home Depot's big automation acquisition. • Let's start with the fast food revolution happening right now No 110 110 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — Apr 20, 2026 full 3d61fedd-d141-499d-9fe3-d4718813cfac https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef1e2ba4 Wed, 13 May 2026 03:26:06 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 290 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're breaking down the AI shopper revolution that's reshaping retail, and looking at how one lingerie brand is tackling privacy in the age of A... • Let's start with those mind-blowing number Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're breaking down the AI shopper revolution that's reshaping retail, and looking at how one lingerie brand is tackling privacy in the age of A... • Let's start with those mind-blowing nu No 111 111 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — Apr 21, 2026 full 8c374050-9a91-4d38-9816-e9a1e28a7201 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f12b665a Wed, 13 May 2026 03:25:34 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 274 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're tracking the warehouse automation arms race, AI's Main Street moment, and Allbirds' bizarre pivot to becoming an AI compute provider. • Let's start with the warehouse wars. Home Depot, W Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're tracking the warehouse automation arms race, AI's Main Street moment, and Allbirds' bizarre pivot to becoming an AI compute provider. • Let's start with the warehouse wars. Home Depo No 112 112 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — Apr 22, 2026 full 146b2827-a90b-4f88-8993-35c5096e82c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/94cacf3d Wed, 13 May 2026 03:23:09 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 311 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're breaking down California's explosive Amazon antitrust evidence, the AI agent running a San Francisco store, and Amazon's push into weight ... • Starting with the Amazon bombshell—Califor Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're breaking down California's explosive Amazon antitrust evidence, the AI agent running a San Francisco store, and Amazon's push into weight ... • Starting with the Amazon bombshell—Cal No 114 114 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — Apr 24, 2026 full 87e56d52-0930-4e09-8429-c3435e59f853 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f055a9b9 Wed, 13 May 2026 03:21:42 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 320 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're tracking the Amazon-Walmart cognitive commerce showdown, Claude's push into lifestyle apps, and the massive AI assistant rollout across re... • Carlos, this Amazon versus Walmart story i Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're tracking the Amazon-Walmart cognitive commerce showdown, Claude's push into lifestyle apps, and the massive AI assistant rollout across re... • Carlos, this Amazon versus Walmart sto No 115 115 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — Apr 25, 2026 full 4e42ba9b-655f-42ae-add3-638f54f2713b https://share.transistor.fm/s/81a9bf7c Wed, 13 May 2026 03:20:22 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 300 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Cohere's massive acquisition of Aleph Alpha, an AI agent gone rogue in San Francisco, and Adyen's nearly billion-dollar loyalty p... • Carlos, let's start with what might be the Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Cohere's massive acquisition of Aleph Alpha, an AI agent gone rogue in San Francisco, and Adyen's nearly billion-dollar loyalty p... • Carlos, let's start with what might be No 117 117 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — Apr 27, 2026 full 2d7446a6-7ace-4e54-9712-9cec5f72bf00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a889b3d Wed, 13 May 2026 03:18:00 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 313 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Nike's massive tech layoffs, Amazon's pharma pricing disruption, and the AI assistant rollout across major retailers. • Starting with Nike, this is a big one. They're cutting 1, Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Nike's massive tech layoffs, Amazon's pharma pricing disruption, and the AI assistant rollout across major retailers. • Starting with Nike, this is a big one. They're cuttin No 119 119 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — Apr 29, 2026 full 71582beb-d1d0-4edb-a2ba-0f2491c68a2e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ee951b1 Wed, 13 May 2026 03:15:39 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 304 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering OpenAI's breakup with Microsoft, the massive retail revolt against card fees, and why your AI shopping assistant might need a cha... • Carlos, this OpenAI-AWS partnership is abs Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering OpenAI's breakup with Microsoft, the massive retail revolt against card fees, and why your AI shopping assistant might need a cha... • Carlos, this OpenAI-AWS partnership is No 121 121 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — May 1, 2026 full ae24cf8a-072d-4fc0-84fc-b6a211c75a5c https://share.transistor.fm/s/46d74276 Wed, 13 May 2026 03:14:02 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 282 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Stripe's new AI wallet infrastructure, Amazon's big bet on Rufus, and Mastercard's pivot to agentic commerce. • Carlos, let's start with Stripe because this feels like the missi Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Stripe's new AI wallet infrastructure, Amazon's big bet on Rufus, and Mastercard's pivot to agentic commerce. • Carlos, let's start with Stripe because this feels like the m No 125 125 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — May 5, 2026 full 7ab1f3d3-5a98-47f2-9c82-52c3b99bf8f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0771269 Wed, 13 May 2026 03:13:32 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 398 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're diving deep into the state of AI retail in May 2026, examining the data behind the hype, and exploring what's really happening on the grou... • That's right, Carlos. We've got some fasci Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're diving deep into the state of AI retail in May 2026, examining the data behind the hype, and exploring what's really happening on the grou... • That's right, Carlos. We've got some f No 126 126 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — May 6, 2026 full 7beddcf4-c11e-4bcd-b12e-8266bd3eedc1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a61d812 Wed, 13 May 2026 03:12:11 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 361 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're unpacking Amazon's massive logistics play, ThredUp's new AI shopping assistant, and a fascinating paper on why AI recommendations might be... • Carlos, imagine walking into your local bu Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're unpacking Amazon's massive logistics play, ThredUp's new AI shopping assistant, and a fascinating paper on why AI recommendations might be... • Carlos, imagine walking into your loca No 128 128 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — May 8, 2026 full 3f510084-b59e-4572-854a-85c90367fd77 https://share.transistor.fm/s/140af262 Wed, 13 May 2026 03:09:44 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 333 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're breaking down Amazon's massive logistics play, the AI-driven PC price crunch, and how ChatGPT is revolutionizing car negotiations. • Let's start with Amazon's bombshell announcement. The Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're breaking down Amazon's massive logistics play, the AI-driven PC price crunch, and how ChatGPT is revolutionizing car negotiations. • Let's start with Amazon's bombshell announcement. No 130 130 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — May 10, 2026 full 5a266ba5-e1f5-4cf3-a81d-c15316357ac4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40e60d11 Wed, 13 May 2026 03:02:58 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 345 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Welcome to Pivot Retail for Sunday, May 10th, 2026. I'm Carlos Mendez. • And I'm Suki Nakamura. Today we're looking at how generative AI is rewriting two very different parts of the buying journey — Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Welcome to Pivot Retail for Sunday, May 10th, 2026. I'm Carlos Mendez. • And I'm Suki Nakamura. Today we're looking at how generative AI is rewriting two very different parts of the buying journ No 132 132 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — May 12, 2026 full cb33ef09-435e-4696-918c-54f4dcad31e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14984045 Wed, 13 May 2026 03:00:31 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 293 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Rezolve AI's hostile takeover attempt, a groundbreaking AI self-replication study, and new benchmark results that expose critical... • Starting with Rezolve AI — imagine a CEO p Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Rezolve AI's hostile takeover attempt, a groundbreaking AI self-replication study, and new benchmark results that expose critical... • Starting with Rezolve AI — imagine a C No 133 133 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — May 13, 2026 full db153e0c-fea1-4ae2-b171-f0cbc61a1b3f https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4d320f0 Wed, 13 May 2026 02:55:25 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 403 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Amazon's aggressive 30-minute delivery expansion, a new benchmark tackling AI-generated refund fraud, and disturbing research on ... • Starting with Amazon Now—they're pushing 3 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Amazon's aggressive 30-minute delivery expansion, a new benchmark tackling AI-generated refund fraud, and disturbing research on ... • Starting with Amazon Now—they're pushi No 131 131 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — May 11, 2026 full 241811fd-d235-428f-953f-cc34d5aa7388 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa989196 Sun, 10 May 2026 21:32:55 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 363 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Welcome to Pivot Retail for Monday, May 11th, 2026. I'm Carlos Mendez. • And I'm Suki Nakamura. Today we're looking at agentic checkout adoption, Walmart's latest AI rollout, a softening consumer, a Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Welcome to Pivot Retail for Monday, May 11th, 2026. I'm Carlos Mendez. • And I'm Suki Nakamura. Today we're looking at agentic checkout adoption, Walmart's latest AI rollout, a softening consume No 129 129 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — May 9, 2026 full be4ba7bb-9303-4d18-93e8-a63f18b8605d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a797dfb Fri, 08 May 2026 21:08:18 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 396 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Welcome to Pivot Retail for Saturday, May 9th, 2026. I'm Carlos Mendez. • And I'm Suki Nakamura. Today we're looking at three stories that sit at the intersection of AI capability and commercial rea Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Welcome to Pivot Retail for Saturday, May 9th, 2026. I'm Carlos Mendez. • And I'm Suki Nakamura. Today we're looking at three stories that sit at the intersection of AI capability and commercial No 127 127 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — May 7, 2026 full cea6258a-c8e9-4f66-ba8c-95b5779e72d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6051d525 Thu, 07 May 2026 01:39:30 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 288 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: - Today we're breaking down the smartphone replacement wars, Coupang's breach fallout, and DoorDash's new AI search system. - Carlos, let's start with this smartphone battle. OpenAI, Amazon, and Apple Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: - Today we're breaking down the smartphone replacement wars, Coupang's breach fallout, and DoorDash's new AI search system. - Carlos, let's start with this smartphone battle. OpenAI, Amazon, and A No 123 123 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — May 3, 2026 full 0c5ee896-ad86-4b0c-aa75-1cc0eb7b2b6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0edfdb4 Sat, 02 May 2026 22:01:29 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 287 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Stripe's massive Google partnership, Amazon's Rufus strategy, and Visa's global expansion of agent payments. • Let's start with what I think is the biggest news of the week. Str Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Stripe's massive Google partnership, Amazon's Rufus strategy, and Visa's global expansion of agent payments. • Let's start with what I think is the biggest news of the week. No 122 122 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — May 2, 2026 full d02d69c5-7c95-41c7-92d2-f589ac24324a https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc4026b7 Fri, 01 May 2026 21:07:59 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 287 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Maryland's ban on AI price hikes, MoonPay's debit cards for AI agents, and Google Photos becoming your personal stylist. • Starting with Maryland making history. The state just Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Maryland's ban on AI price hikes, MoonPay's debit cards for AI agents, and Google Photos becoming your personal stylist. • Starting with Maryland making history. The state j No 120 120 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — Apr 30, 2026 full 98ea64dc-744e-4574-a3d8-21380142add2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31691c23 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:07:23 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 322 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Stripe's massive Google AI integration and Visa's global expansion of agent payments. • Some huge moves that show AI commerce is hitting critical mass. Let's start with that Str Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Stripe's massive Google AI integration and Visa's global expansion of agent payments. • Some huge moves that show AI commerce is hitting critical mass. Let's start with that No 118 118 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — Apr 28, 2026 full 75763b7e-6ec5-42e4-a766-041ca1625a23 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe39b8e8 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:01:20 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 296 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're breaking down the latest AI developments shaping retail, from breakthrough customer service innovations to supply chain transformations. • Plus, we'll hit you with rapid insights on emer Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're breaking down the latest AI developments shaping retail, from breakthrough customer service innovations to supply chain transformations. • Plus, we'll hit you with rapid insights on No 113 113 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — Apr 23, 2026 full db0ab832-8beb-4434-8342-9f68cfad6313 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa4abf31 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:09:15 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 280 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today: Amazon disrupts weight-loss drugs, Google's Gemini proves enterprise AI ROI, and smart glasses actually sell. • Starting with Amazon's massive healthcare play. They just launched a GLP-1 Mana Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today: Amazon disrupts weight-loss drugs, Google's Gemini proves enterprise AI ROI, and smart glasses actually sell. • Starting with Amazon's massive healthcare play. They just launched a GLP-1 No 109 109 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — Apr 19, 2026 full 5c77e822-6693-4d08-aaf6-bf7d85e7988e https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b9aa4ce Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:14:43 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 337 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Allbirds' absolutely wild transformation into an AI company, ChatGPT taking over your drive-thru orders, and Amazon's growing sel... • Carlos, I have to start with Allbirds beca Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Allbirds' absolutely wild transformation into an AI company, ChatGPT taking over your drive-thru orders, and Amazon's growing sel... • Carlos, I have to start with Allbirds No 106 106 Pivot Retail AI Briefing — Apr 16, 2026 full a55d284c-0294-43f2-aca4-f1c4946b33c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1ac3bf8 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:11:47 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 305 Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Allbirds' shocking pivot to AI, Starbucks' new ChatGPT integration, and how autonomous delivery could slash costs to just one dol... • Let's start with what might be the wildest Hosts: Carlos Mendez & Suki Nakamura In this episode: • Today we're covering Allbirds' shocking pivot to AI, Starbucks' new ChatGPT integration, and how autonomous delivery could slash costs to just one dol... • Let's start with what might be the wil No Pivot Retail AI Briefing — Apr 15, 2026 full 79326508-2566-49f8-892f-e05f6d1bf1e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70365f3c Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:39:34 -0400 Pivot News Pivot News 318 Carlos Mendez: Welcome to Pivot Retail! I'm Carlos— Suki Nakamura: —and I'm Suki. Let's get into it. Carlos Mendez: Today we're covering major retailers under fire for health violations, organized retail crime legislation finally gaining traction, and w Carlos Mendez: Welcome to Pivot Retail! I'm Carlos— Suki Nakamura: —and I'm Suki. Let's get into it. Carlos Mendez: Today we're covering major retailers under fire for health violations, organized retail crime legislation finally gaining traction, and w No