DELIVERING ECOMMERCE

Chris Parsons

DELIVERING ECOMMERCE is a weekly podcast & live stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way. My Bio: Chris is a digital marketing expert with notable success in launching Canadian brands online. With 20 years’ experience, Chris was a key member of leadership for Walmart Canada Corporation during the launch of Walmart.ca. Chris' accolades include working in the Pets Category where he significantly increased Big Al’s and Ren's Pets online sales while working cross-functionally with store teams. He worked for newegg.ca as the National Manager and launched 8 Global Markets for the organization. As Director, eCommerce, Chris is responsible for the Home’s strategic direction and online digital strategy read less
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Delivering eCommerce Season 2 EP4  Jay Siemens
Mar 9 2022
Delivering eCommerce Season 2 EP4 Jay Siemens
DELIVERING ECOMMERCE is a weekly podcast & live-stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way. #influencer #eCommerce #YouTubePlease join me as I have the pleasure of interviewing Jay Siemens!Merge an ex-fishing guide with a professional cinematographer and you have Jay Siemens. On an endless search for the perfect shot, Jay takes you on his outdoors adventures across the globe while teaching and sharing his story along the way.https://www.jaysiemens.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/JaySiemens/abouthttps://www.catchandcook.net/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhpex3TTbayUWmwzrVNOBwJay Siemens and Josh McFaddin are two seasoned digital marketers in the outdoor realm who sport many badges of honour in support of brand and community growth.These two enthusiastic and inspiring creators, who have grown their friendship over the years, decided it was time to toss all of their various skills in entertainment, business development and outdoor knowledge all into one basket and offer the world a delicious interactive line of products in a space that has been overlooked.Catch + Cook is who we are.We dwell within and make our living by sharing our passion for the natural world and food with others. Catch + Cook coatings, fish and wild game batter, spices and the other products we make is our way of sharing what we love, with you!Host Chris Parsons Chris is a digital marketing expert with notable success in launching Canadian brands online. With 20 years’ experience, Chris was a key member of leadership for Walmart Canada Corporation during the launch of Walmart.ca. Chris' accolades include working in the Pets Category where he significantly increased Big Al’s and Ren's Pets online sales while working cross-functionally with store teams. He worked for newegg.ca as the National Manager and launched 8 Global Markets for the organization. As Director, eCommerce, Chris is responsible for the Home’s strategic direction and online digital strategyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisaparsons/https://deliveringecommerce.buzzsprout.com/
Delivering eCommerce  S2 EP2 Paola Bianchi Director, Digital Strategy & Retail at NAPA AUTO PARTS
Jan 27 2022
Delivering eCommerce S2 EP2 Paola Bianchi Director, Digital Strategy & Retail at NAPA AUTO PARTS
I am so excited about this! DELIVERING ECOMMERCE is a weekly podcast & live-stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way. #B2B #eCommerce  #Retail Please join me as I Interview  Paola Bianchi Director, Digital Strategy & Retail at NAPA AUTO PARTS.  Paola Bianchi https://www.linkedin.com/in/paola-bianchi-mba-b6b5615a/ Results-driven, multilingual professional with over 15 years of experience in product, brand and market development. Highly engaged and dynamic focused on communication with a curious and innovative personality, I enjoy working in multidisciplinary teams to drive success.Chris Parsons https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisaparsons/A digital marketing expert with notable success in launching Canadian brands online. With 20 years of experience, Chris was a key member of leadership for Walmart Canada Corporation during the launch of Walmart.ca. Chris' accolades include working in the Pets Category where he significantly increased Big Al’s and Ren's Pets online sales while working cross-functionally with store teams. He worked for newegg.ca as the National Manager and launched 8 Global Markets for the organization. As Director, eCommerce, Chris is responsible for the Home’s strategic direction and online digital strategy.Delivering eCommerce on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/5Gn8f63iFMkzzvXfkW0gHp?si=d8e7b84c142b42a0
Delivering eCommerce EP 28 Tony Jasinski (Part 1) The Last Mile.
Dec 3 2021
Delivering eCommerce EP 28 Tony Jasinski (Part 1) The Last Mile.
DELIVERING ECOMMERCE is a weekly podcast & live stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way. I hope you can join the show.  #eCommerce #delivery #lastmile Please join me as I interview Tony Jasinski as we discuss the Last Mile in delivery and how critical this has become. Tony Bio:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonyjasin...I am an entrepreneur at heart; I gravitate towards the big challenges and embrace the opportunity to push the limits with well-formulated sales and marketing strategies. I’m always on the search for the next truly innovative service. I have spent my entire career in 3PL.The delivery experience itself drives long-term satisfaction that differentiates a retail brand and keeps customers coming back for more. Putting the consumer at the heart of the last mile process is key for customers to satisfy their needs and those of the brands they work with. My focus is to work with the most responsive last mile logistics companies in developing innovation to meet the consumer demand.My commitment and dedication to my community and The Thomas P. Jasinski Scholarship Fund is what continues to drive Me.I am a student pilot. My life would not be complete without my wife Wanda, who is very tolerant and supportive of all of my entrepreneurial ambitions and changes. She is the one person that keeps me grounded.Chris Parsons https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisapar...A digital marketing expert with notable success in launching Canadian brands online. With 20 years’ experience, Chris was a key member of leadership for Walmart Canada Corporation during the launch of Walmart.ca. Chris' accolades include working in the Pets Category where he significantly increased Big Al’s and Ren's Pets online sales while working cross-functionally with store teams. He worked for newegg.ca as the National Manager and launched 8 Global Markets for the organization. As Director, eCommerce, Chris is responsible for the Home’s strategic direction and online digital strategy.Delivering eCommerce https://deliveringecommerce.buzzsprou...SHOW LESS
Delivering eCommerce   EP26 Tanbir Grover
Nov 22 2021
Delivering eCommerce EP26 Tanbir Grover
DELIVERING ECOMMERCE is a weekly podcast & live-stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way. I hope you can join the show.  Please join me as I interview Tabir Grover!Tanbir Grover, MBA  Chief Marketing and Digital Officer at Pet Valuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tanbirgrover/Highly qualified professional with a successful track record of leading teams and delivering results in a number of different industries and business units- Strong people, strategy and process manager, with exceptional problem solving, decision making and analytical skills- Track record of creating and driving a high-performance culture, managing product lines and budgets, growing sales and new business development- Passionate about leading people through change, establishing accountable and committed team environments- An aptitude and deep understanding of the eCommerce business with respect to strategy, digital marketing and customer experience- Experienced merchandiser that has successfully lead teams in the development and implementation of buying and sourcing new products that drive top-line sales and gross marginSpecialties: Marketing and Digital Strategy, Social Networking, Marketing Analytics, Business Case Analysis, New Idea Generation, Business Development, Multichannel Retail, Branding, eCommerce, Online Retailing, Leadership and MotivationChris Parsons https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisaparsons/A digital marketing expert with notable success in launching Canadian brands online. With 20 years’ experience, Chris was a key member of leadership for Walmart Canada Corporation during the launch of Walmart.ca. Chris' accolades include working in the Pets Category where he significantly increased Big Al’s and Ren's Pets online sales while working cross-functionally with store teams. He worked for newegg.ca as the National Manager and launched 8 Global Markets for the organization. As Director, eCommerce, Chris is responsible for the Home’s strategic direction and online digital strategy.https://deliveringecommerce.buzzsprout.com/
Delivering eCommerce EP 27 Philippe Paquet VP Sales @Novatize | Podcast Host @The Commerce Show
Nov 15 2021
Delivering eCommerce EP 27 Philippe Paquet VP Sales @Novatize | Podcast Host @The Commerce Show
DELIVERING ECOMMERCE is a weekly podcast & live-stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way. I hope you can join the show.  #eCommerce #Marketing, #TheCommerceShoJoin me in this exciting conversation with  Philippe Paquet Philippe Paquet VP Sales @Novatize | Podcast Host @The Commerce Showhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/philippepaquetdevarennes/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqgkuOnnyRG-vPZ2PM_76jAPhilippe has had the entrepreneurial spirit since his childhood. While completing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, he successfully grew and sold an innovative maintenance-free building materials company. He then joined Novatize, an end-to-end eCommerce firm, as a Partner and Vice-President of Sales & Marketing to help and grow the firm among the most recognized in the province of Québec. As part of his commitment to the community, Philippe is a founding member and organizer of "Les Événements eCommerce", a non-profit organization dedicated to helping retailers and businesses to grow by leveraging digital opportunities. Also, by passion, Philippe decided to launch his Podcast with the help of teammates from Novatize. He is now hosting The Commerce Show where he interviews lots of eCommerce experts.At Novatize we work with the following technologies: Magento 2 (M2), Magento Commerce, Shopify & Shopify Plus, VueJS + Laravel.Favorite quote:"The best way to predict the future is to create it." - Peter DruckerChris Parsons https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisaparsons/A digital marketing expert with notable success in launching Canadian brands online. With 20 years’ experience, Chris was a key member of leadership for Walmart Canada Corporation during the launch of Walmart.ca. Chris' accolades include working in the Pets Category where he significantly increased Big Al’s and Ren's Pets online sales while working cross-functionally with store teams. He worked for newegg.ca as the National Manager and launched 8 Global Markets for the organization. As Director, eCommerce, Chris is responsible for the Home’s strategic direction and online digital strategy.
Delivering eCommerce EP 25 with Andrew Summerton & Dan Duran from Rhyno cybersecurity
Oct 28 2021
Delivering eCommerce EP 25 with Andrew Summerton & Dan Duran from Rhyno cybersecurity
DELIVERING ECOMMERCE is a weekly podcast & live stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way. I hope you can join the show.  #rhynocybersecurity #Cybersecurity #eCommerce Join me in this exciting conversation with Andrew Summerton and Dan Duran! Dan Duran   🚀 Technology Worshiper on a Quest to Change the World! | Cybersecurity Risk Advisor | CTO | Tech Entrepreneur | MBAhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/danduran-ca/I'm a tech and cybersecurity worshiper on a quest to change the world. I founded Bwired Technologies and I'm the CTO of Rhyno Cybersecurity. I have a growing following on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. I post engaging videos every week and do live weekly podcasts. Follow me on LinkedIn for the latest tech content!Andrew Summerton  President/CEO Rhyno Cybersecurity and Bwired Technologieshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-su...Andrew is an accomplished business leader with over 25 years of sales and marketing experience and has an impeccable record in building teams and leading business transformation. Prior to joining Bwired Technologies, Rhyno Cybersecurity and Atomlabs, Andrew helped and managed sales growth into the multimillions throughout his career.Chris ParsonsDirector of eCommerce for Home Hardwarehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisaparsons/A digital marketing expert with notable success in launching Canadian brands online. With 20 years’ experience, Chris was a key member of leadership for Walmart Canada Corporation during the launch of Walmart.ca. Chris' accolades include working in the Pets Category where he significantly increased Big Al’s and Ren's Pets online sales while working cross-functionally with store teams. He worked for newegg.ca as the National Manager and launched 8 Global Markets for the organization. As Director, eCommerce, Chris is responsible for the Home’s strategic direction and online digital strategy.
Delivering eCommerce  EP 24 Steve Croth at Zip.co  - BNPL Buy Now Pay Later
Oct 14 2021
Delivering eCommerce EP 24 Steve Croth at Zip.co - BNPL Buy Now Pay Later
Delivering eCommerce is a weekly podcast & live stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way.Today's interview is with Steve Croth from Zip.co#BNPL #eCommerce #retail Chris Parsons https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisaparsons/Steve CrothExecutive with 20+ years experience building and growing B2B (SaaS, Software) & B2B2C (eCommerce, Marketplaces) technology businesses.There’s never been a more exciting time to work. The advancement of technology and a resurgence in the entrepreneurial spirit are driving new ways of thinking and operating, new business models, and new paths to growth. As an innovator and business builder in the tech space, I’ve experienced the highs and lows, and day-to-day challenges that come with doing something different or new.I’ve founded two businesses, have helped dozens of companies (both large and small), and have also worked for leading tech companies like IBM and Microsoft. Over my career, I’ve gained deep experience building brands, inventing and enhancing products, and driving growth and operational efficiency in B2B and B2B2C tech businesses.I obsess over markets, customers and partners – and sweat the details of the experience. I use data and shared goals to create trust, provide transparency, and drive cohesion, alignment and teaming. Automation technology (RPA, Marketing Automation, Sales Enablement) and process underpins everything I do; I use it to fix leaky buckets, reduce churn, drive industry leading conversion rates and growth, reduce waste and inefficiency, and direct human activity where it belongs.I truly love helping and inspiring others, and using my experience to improve both top line and bottom line results. So, if you or anyone you know wants to grow or improve their business - drop me a line. I’m always happy to meet new people, share what I’ve learned, and help others improve.Zip (ASX:Z1P) is a leading global Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) company providing fair and seamless solutions that simplify how people pay.Founded in Australia in 2013 and now with a presence in 12 international markets, our mission is to be the first payment choice, everywhere and every day. We give consumers, merchants and businesses around the world access to transparent, flexible and interest-free credit.We exist to create a world where people can live fearlessly today, knowing they’re in control of tomorrow. Disrupting the broken credit card model, we put the financial well-being of our customers and merchants at the centre of everything that we do.Driven by people-centred product innovation, we are the next generation of payments, helping consumers and businesses to take control of their financial future.Over 51,000 retailers around the world offer Zip as a payment choice to more than 7 million active customers globally.We are Zip, and we’re only just getting started.
Live Q&A with Chris Parsons and Johnny Russo and Joesph McConelloque
Oct 6 2021
Live Q&A with Chris Parsons and Johnny Russo and Joesph McConelloque
Live Q&A with Chris Parsons and Johnny Russo and Joseph McConellogue #eCommere #digitalmarketing #omnichannelChris ParsonsDirector of eCommerce for Home HardwareChris is a digital marketing expert with notable success in launching Canadian brands online. With 20 years’ experience, Chris was a key member of leadership for Walmart Canada Corporation during the launch of Walmart.ca. Chris' accolades include working in the Pets Category where he significantly increased Big Al’s and Ren's Pets online sales while working cross-functionally with store teams. He worked for newegg.ca as the National Manager and launched 8 Global Markets for the organization. As Director, eCommerce, Chris is responsible for the Home’s strategic direction and online digital strategy.Johnny Russo   Vice President, Marketing & Ecommerce at The Kersheh Group – Ecommerce, Digital, and Marketing Leader and LearnerA passionate leader who thrives in motivating and building teams for growth, Johnny has worked with retailers to drive global Ecommerce sales in excess of $450 million with over 1.5 billion website visits and industry-leading conversion rates for leading retailers like Mark’s, Canadian Tire, Bentley, Mexx, and Buffalo, while also overseeing the Omni-Channel and Customer Experience aspects of the organizations.Currently, Johnny is Associate Vice-President of Digital Marketing and Ecommerce for Mark’s and L’equipeur (part of the Canadian Tire Corporation), responsible for the company’s Digital Transformation and driving Ecommerce and Omni-Channel growth for one of the top apparel retailers in Canada.Johnny’s work in the Marketing, Digital, and Ecommerce fields has been recognized with awards in website experience, Ecommerce, branding, paid search, and email. Johnny has also been nominated for Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40. Johnny is a public speaker, having spoken at over 20 events on various Leadership and Marketing topics. He also blogs about Leadership, Marketing, Ecommerce, Retail, and Digital Transformation. His blog can be found at www.johnnyrusso.com/blogJohnny is or has been a board member or advisory member for the Calgary Marketing Association, Etail Canada, Mtl + Ecommerce, the Retail Council of Canada (Digital Council), the National Retail Federation (Digital Council), Listrak, and ForeSee, A true believer in helping others attain career and personal growth, Johnny routinely mentors about 4-5 individuals per year.A graduate of Concordia University, Johnny has continued to supplement his education and continuous learning, with certificates from The University of Toronto and The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. As an avid competitor, Johnny has represented Team Canada 4 times at the World Ball Hockey Championships, winning gold twice.Joseph McConellogue   Managing Director @ RoundTwo Digital - P4P Focused Ecommerce Agency - Driving growth via DTC & Marketplaces.High-performance leader with quantifiable results in areas of digital sales leadership, strategy design and execution, agency leadership, business development, and more. Demonstrated ability in building and managing dynamic groups of Sales and Accounts teams, and increasing revenue and profit contributions from a portfolio of Fortune 500 accounts. Adept at developing sales strategies to drive new and organic business growth, ultimately exceeding targets and increasing market share. Distinguished record in forging C-Level relationships to understand the 'Why' behind the 'What' before delivering win‐win solutions. Respected as a change agent and dependable partner able to make decisions that produce bottom-line impact.
Delivering eCommerce EP 23 with Irfan Kermally and Jay Pizzo from ClickShip.
Sep 18 2021
Delivering eCommerce EP 23 with Irfan Kermally and Jay Pizzo from ClickShip.
Delivering eCommerce is a weekly podcast & live stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way.Today's interview is with Irfan Kermally and Jay Pizzo from ClickShip.ClickShip is an innovative, easy-to-use shipping solution for eCommerce stores that manage your shipping process and provides exclusive discounted carrier rates.Click, Ship, Save.#delivery #ecommerce #clickshiphttps://www.clickship.com/Freightcom is an all-inclusive web-based system that is built to automate your shipping process. We utilize strong relationships with over 30 nationally recognized LTL and Courier carriers to help you grow your business, all which are backed by our different service and support levels. Our online platform allows customers to get rates and book freight instantly without having to contact numerous carriers. We offer our customers an easy-to-use system that will help you maximize time and cut costs, saving on average 20-30% off your annual shipping expenses. Our objective was to provide a “one-stop-shop” website that allows our customers to quote, ship, and track all in one platform.Freightcom has grown exponentially over the years. Initially, we were focused on the implementation of our technology and rating structures with our carriers. Since then, we provide our customers with extremely aggressive rates and a Tier 1 system that is being updated in real-time. Our team consist of fresh faces and industry vets. We pride ourselves with our focus on customer service and back-office support for agents, station and customers.https://www.linkedin.com/in/irfan-kermally-103a105b/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-pizzo-073505134/https://www.linkedin.com/company/freightcom/
Delivering eCommerce EP 22 Karen Hawkins Certified Accessibility Professional
Sep 14 2021
Delivering eCommerce EP 22 Karen Hawkins Certified Accessibility Professional
Delivering eCommerce is a weekly podcast & live stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way#essential #accessibility #usability  Please enjoy my interview with Karen Hawkins and the topic of eSSENTIAL Accessibility!https://www.linkedin.com/company/essentialaccessibility/Karen Hawkins https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-hawkins-cpacc-4a721119/Chris Parsons https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisaparsons/Thanks to our sponsor Clickship https://www.clickship.com/Karen HawKins I am a User Experience (UX) Designer by craft who holds an honours Industrial Engineering degree, with a specialty in Human Factors. I am a certified accessibility professional (Certified Accessibility Professional in Core Competencies {CPACC}) who regularly presents at conferences like AccessU, TechAccessOK, and Accessing Higher Ground.My professional aim is to teach as many people as I can about designing digital experiences, wherein digital accessibility is considered throughout the entire design process, such that we all start designing thoughtfully meaningful accessible digital experiences. The outcome of which is to improve the ease with which we ALL interact with digital experiences.I have a decade of UX design and digital strategy experience, leading and mentoring multi-disciplinary teams in creating world-class user experiences and determining complex omnichannel digital solutions for leading global companies in the automotive, financial, telecom and eCommerce spaces. I believe in data-driven and content-first design, and am passionate about eCommerce specifically.Clients: FCA, Hyundai, RBC, KPMG, Loblaws, Harley Davidson, Mopar, Rogers, Shaw, M&M Food Markets, Home Hardware, and many others.Speaking Engagements: AccessU Conference, Virtual, May 2020 || TechAccessOK, Oklahoma City, OK, June 2019 || AccessU Conference, Austin, TX, May 2019 || Accessing Higher Ground Conference, Denver, CO, November 2018
Delivering eCommerce EP 20 Kent Allen Principal of The Research Trust and Co-Founder at GELF
Sep 2 2021
Delivering eCommerce EP 20 Kent Allen Principal of The Research Trust and Co-Founder at GELF
Delivering eCommerce is a weekly podcast & live-stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way.  Today's show is with our Global eCommerce expert Kent Allen! Check out https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/#GELF #eCommerce #Global Today's podcast is sponsonsord by https://www.clickship.com/ClickShip is a top-rated eCommerce shipping solution from Freightcom. ClickShip is an innovative easy-to-use shipping solution for online eCommerce stores that can manage the entire shipping process and provide the best exclusive discounted carrier rates. ... Seamless eCommerce fulfilment and easy click shipping.Kent Allen LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-allen-24938a2/Global Leaders Forumhttps://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com/Kent Allen Bio:I help innovative digital companies tell their story and build relationships with prospective and established clients and partners. I've spent the last twenty years providing market analysis, research & thought leadership, market development and consulting services within the ecommerce technology and digital marketing community.Current focus: Globalization via cross-border ecommerce, marketplaces and international retail expansion. Co-founded the Global eCommerce Leaders Forum to foster community among and provide education to digital professionals with international growth objectives.My 20+ years of experience in the digital commerce and marketing industry and strong personal connections have provided me with opportunities to stay ahead of the curve and explore "what's next" for my clients and our audiences.My research, content marketing & thought leadership skills coupled with my strong client interface skills allow me to define & execute next-generation marketing and commerce strategies & improve business performance.Specialties/Skills: Market Research, Communications, Strategy, Planning, Best Practices, Trend, Data and Competitive Analysis, Public Speaking, Writing and ExpressionDelivering eCommerce https://deliveringecommerce.buzzsprout.com/Chris Parsons https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisaparsons/
Delivering eCommerce EP 19 with Logan Vadivelu and Robert Stuparyk from Google
Aug 24 2021
Delivering eCommerce EP 19 with Logan Vadivelu and Robert Stuparyk from Google
Delivering eCommerce is a weekly podcast & live-stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way. I hope you can join the show.Today's show is with our experts with Google Logan Vadivelu and Robert Stuparyk #Google #AI #Innovation #eCommerce Logan Vadivelu  Global Lead - Industry Solutions - Retail at Googlehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/loganvadivelu/Thought leader, Trusted advisor to C-Level on digital transformation and innovation.Global experience in driving clients strategy for emerging technologies (Cloud, AI/ML, Adv Analytics, App Modernization) across industry verticals.Expert in business value building to help CxOs pursue strategies for innovation-driven growth.Collaborative high performer, mentor and leader of cross-functional teams and partners.Experienced in solution sales and consulting.Speaker and blogger/author, and presenter at conferences. www.loganvadivelu.wordpress.comRobert Stuparyk Enterprise Account Manager - Retail at Googlehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/robertstuparyk/Over my 15+ year career selling information technology and channel partner management, I have always been passionate about embracing new solutions and services. I have been fortunate to have worked with major channels such as Bell and with high-profile Canadian brands helping them translate how technology will enable them to achieve their business goals. On the personal side, I am an avid geek who thrives on cultivating technology, growing vegetables in my garden and trying to perfect ribs on my smoker. I have combined my two great interests - both networking and technology - and now advise businesses on how they can leverage technology for digital transformation.As an Enterprise Account Manager at Google, my focus is on building business through relationships - one at a time.I've made it my mission to learn as much as possible about how technology can help solve Canadian retail challenges and now impart that expertise to my customers.Please feel free to reach out to me if you are interested in learning how to use the cloud to grow your business.
Delivering eCommerce EP 18 with Raji Kalra Co-founder & CEO at Peopletail
Aug 17 2021
Delivering eCommerce EP 18 with Raji Kalra Co-founder & CEO at Peopletail
DELIVERING ECOMMERCE is a weekly podcast & live stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way. I hope you can join the show.Please enjoy Delivering eCommerce EP 18 with Raji Kalra Co-founder & CEO at Peopletail. We discuss a number of current topics. #Walmart #Google #eCommerce #Digital #InStoreTV  Peopletail is a marketplace where everyone can shop, sell and earn.https://peopletail.com/caRaji Kalra on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/raji-kalra/https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-p...Chris Parsons https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisapar...https://deliveringecommerce.buzzsprou...Raji Kalra, Co-founder and CEO of Peopletail, an innovative online product review platform, is a driven individual with a vision to change the retail/consumer industry as we know it. Entering into the retail industry in 2008, Raji and his team started working with the well-known company Whole Foods Market, who was looking for a team to manage in-store digital communications. This meant using flat panel TV screens to use as a communication medium in the store. Each department within the store was going to have its own TV station, in which they called the network “the marketplace station.” Faced with the challenge of creating a communication medium that followed the goals of keeping Whole Foods an environmentally “clean” store, and incorporating promotions throughout the store, Raji exemplified his innovative marketing skill set and successfully accomplished this task. Full bio https://blog.peopletail.com/2021/02/24/raji-kalra-co-founder-and-ceo-of-peopletail/
EP 16 Delivering eCommerce with Steve Dennis - Author of Remarkable Retail!
Jul 27 2021
EP 16 Delivering eCommerce with Steve Dennis - Author of Remarkable Retail!
DELIVERING ECOMMERCE is a weekly podcast & live-stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way. This week I have had the pleasure of interviewing Steve Dennis  Keynote Speaker | Bestselling Author of "Remarkable Retail" | Strategic Advisor | Senior Forbes Contributor | Podcast HostCheck out Steve Dennis book Remarkable Retail: How to Win and Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption  https://amzn.to/3xjhlrzSteve Dennis https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpdennis/Chris Parsons https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisaparsons/Delivering eCommerce website https://deliveringecommerce.buzzsprout.com/Delivering eCommerce on https://open.spotify.com/show/5Gn8f63iFMkzzvXfkW0gHp?si=aDFNKWp4Q_m2we_YnldtbQ&dl_branch=1Steve Dennis Bio:Steve Dennis is a consultant, keynote speaker and author focused on retail growth and innovation. He has been named a top global retail influencer by multiple organizations and his thoughts on the future of shopping are regularly shared in his role as a Forbes Senior Contributor. Steve's best-selling book-- "Remarkable Retail: How to Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption"--has just been released in completely revised and expanded 2nd edition. He is also the host of the Remarkable Retail podcast.During a 30 year career as a senior executive at two Fortune 500 retailers–and more recently as a strategic advisor–Steve has worked with dozens of retail, consumer, luxury and social impact brands to inspire, catalyze and design their journey to remarkable results.As a sought-out keynote speaker, Steve has delivered talks on six continents, sharing his unique perspective on what it takes to reignite customer growth in a world of constant change and shifting consumer preferences.He has contributed commentary to Bloomberg/Business Week, the BBC, CNBC, CNN, the Harvard Business Review and the Wall Street Journal, among many others.Steve is currently the President of SageBerry Consulting. Prior to founding SageBerry, he was the chief strategy officer and SVP, multichannel marketing for the Neiman Marcus Group.Steve received his MBA from Harvard and a BA from Tufts University.
EP 15 Delivering eCommerce with Drew Green INDOCHINO | Chief Executive Officer, President
Jul 23 2021
EP 15 Delivering eCommerce with Drew Green INDOCHINO | Chief Executive Officer, President
DELIVERING ECOMMERCE is a weekly podcast & live-stream hosted by me, Chris Parsons. Along with industry experts around the globe and my 20 years plus in retail, we tell our stories and have some fun along the way.  I hope you enjoy this video and I apologize that we had a few audio issues but the content is still great. Episode 15 Drew Green INDOCHINO | Chief Executive Officer, Presidenthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drewgreen/https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisaparsons/Delivering eCommerce website - https://deliveringecommerce.buzzsprout.com/Drew Green BIO: Drew Green is an award winning Chief Executive Officer, entrepreneur and expert in managing fast-paced, high-growth companies. A visionary leader, Green has created one of the world's fastest growing apparel brands. Since 2015, he has established significant strategic capital, hired a world class management team and created global alliances that has led to over +500% growth, significantly increasing profitability KPI's. Over the past five years, INDOCHINO created, launched and then expanded to 80 showrooms, employing over 800 people, with another 2200 people working daily to produce the one of a kind garments each INDOCHINO customer creates.Previously recognized as top 40 under 40, as well as CEO of the year, Green has been recognized for his accomplishments throughout his career. In 2017 Green was awarded the Innovation in Retail award by the University of Alberta. In 2018 he was awarded Breakout Retailer of the Year by Chain Store Age, and in 2018 Green was selected as The Entrepreneur of the Year, by Ernst and Young. In 2019 Canadian Business announced that between 2015-2019, INDOCHINO was #1 fastest growing Canadian retailer, with sales globally, and 3rd fastest growing retailer in Canada, amongst retailers with revenues over $100M.Prior to INDOCHINO, Green founded and was Chief Executive Officer of SHOP.CA, Canada's first multi-merchant marketplace, which is now owned by EMERGE COMMERCE, which he leads as Chairman and major shareholder. Throughout his career, Drew has played key roles at companies that have created billions in shareholder value through leadership roles at DoubleClick (acquired by Google), SHOP.COM (acquired by Market America) and Flonetwork (acquired by DoubleClick).As a dedicated mentor to Canadian entrepreneurs, Green is the founder, chairman, and or a shareholder in private Canadian companies that drive innovation and growth within direct to consumer, insurance, artificial intelligence, technology, real estate and non profit. A sought after expert, Green has presented to hundreds of thousands, and been quoted in more than 3,000 news articles, globally.