Prof. Nirmalya Kumar Unpacks the Retail Showdown in His Book: ‘Clash: Amazon vs. Walmart’

Welcome to the Business Talk Podcast! We are thrilled to welcome Prof. Nirmalya Kumar as he shares insightful perspectives from his latest groundbreaking book, Clash: Amazon vs. Walmart. In this episode, Prof. Nirmalya Kumar offers valuable insights from his latest book, Clash: Amazon vs Walmart. Through a deep dive into the business models of these two giants, Prof. Kumar sheds light on the broader dynamics of incumbents facing off against disruptors, such as Volkswagen vs Tesla or Marriott vs Airbnb. He also explores the shift toward omnichannel retail, where physical stores and online platforms must find a way to coexist. About the Guest: Dr. Nirmalya Kumar is the Lee Kong Chian Professor of Marketing at Singapore Management University and a former head of strategy at Tata Sons, where he reported directly to the chairman of the $100-billion Tata Group. He has taught at top institutions like Harvard, London Business School, and Kellogg, and is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts in strategy and marketing. A sought-after consultant, he has worked with over 50 Fortune 500 companies across 60 countries and has served on more than 12 corporate boards. Dr. Kumar is also a Thinkers50 Hall of Fame inductee. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Prof. Nirmalya Kumar has granted permission to share insights from his latest book, ‘Clash: Amazon Vs. Walmart’ on Business Talk Podcast Channel. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited.