The Future of AI-Powered Retail: Julia Xu of Multitasky

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In this episode of Rethink Retail, recorded live from Shoptalk Europe in Barcelona, Nick Harbaugh sits down with Julia Xu, CEO and Founder of not one, but two trailblazing companies: Wayo, an AI-powered product sourcing platform, and Multitasky, a bold lifestyle brand making waves in traditional retail. 🎙 Julia shares: - Her journey from Alibaba executive to serial entrepreneur - How Wayo is using AI to streamline global sourcing and eliminate retail inefficiencies - The origin story of Multitasky, born in the early days of COVID and now sold in major retailers like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie - What it takes to build and scale two businesses at once - Her vision for the future of AI, design, and consumer experience 💡 Whether you're in tech, retail, or just obsessed with innovation, this is a must-listen for anyone rethinking how products are made and sold. Join the conversation with our global retail community at www.globalretailleaders.com

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