The FODcast
The FODcast
Tim Roedel and James Hodges
Physical Retail's Vital Pulse: Why In-Store Experiences Still Matter with James O'Hare
1 hour 1 minutes Posted Jun 20, 2025 at 5:00 am.
Welcome to Season 7
Introduction to C2 and Unified Commerce
Post-Pandemic Retail Transformation
Creating Reasons to Shop Physically
Understanding Unified Commerce
Mindset vs Technology in Retail
Making Composable Commerce Work
The Future of Omnichannel
AI's Role in Modern Retail
UK vs Sweden: Retail Differences
The Value of London to Global Retailers
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The death of the high street? Not quite. In this episode of The FODcast, we’re joined by James O’Hare - Area VP UK at Sitoo – to explore why physical retail isn’t dying, it’s evolving. From in-store gyms and juice bars to immersive tent villages, retailers creating memorable, experience-led spaces are thriving. And behind it all? A shift from disconnected systems to unified commerce, where real-time data powers seamless, personalised shopping. We cover a LOT in this episode, including: Why in...