*Transforming Retail: Vicki Cantrell on AI, Partnerships, and Human Connections*
From the sales floor to the C‑suite, *Vicki Cantrell* has transformed retail at every level — leading technology and operations at luxury brands, building industry‑wide communities, and forging partnerships between retailers, technology suppliers, and consumers.
In this episode of *The Retail Razor: Retail Transformers*, hosts _Ricardo Belmar_ and _Casey Golden_ dive into Vicki’s remarkable career journey, her leadership at the National Retail Federation, and her work as CEO & Co‑Founder of Vendors in Partnership (VIP).
You’ll learn:
- 🛍 How to build authentic retail communities that last
- 🤝 The art of vendor–retailer collaboration and why it drives innovation
- 💡 Lessons in customer loyalty and engagement from decades of leadership
- 📈 Strategies for retail transformation that start with people, not just technology
- 🔮 Career growth insights for retail executives and technology leaders
*The Retail Razor: Retail Transformers S1:E2*
*Released on September 9, 2025*
https://go.retailrazor.com/RT-vicki-youtube
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