The Future of Grocery, CPG & Retail Media covering AI, Attention & Authenticity in Retail| Chase Binnie the CEO of Retailwire on GroceryPulse with George Goodwin

What does the future of retail media look like?In this episode of GroceryPulse by Innovar Marketing Agency, host George Goodwin sits down with Chase Binnie, CEO of RetailWire — the leading retail industry thought leadership platform with 1M+ monthly readers and 8 acquisitions under its belt.Chase shares how he went from designing album art in high school to running a 23-year-old legacy media company that curates conversations with over 100 retail thought leaders. Together, George and Chase dive into:🚀 How RetailWire became a trusted voice in grocery & CPG🛒 The role of media & storytelling in shaping retail strategy🤖 Why AI is both an opportunity and a challenge for grocers & brands💡 How authentic, founder-led voices drive trust and customer loyalty📈 Why 67% of retail execs use digital media to guide business decisions (NRF)🌎 The rise of retail roundtables & peer-to-peer knowledge sharingWhether you’re a grocer, CPG founder, retail operator, or marketer, this conversation will give you fresh insight into how media, community, and technology are reshaping the future of retail.00:00 – Welcome to GroceryPulse01:01 – Meet Chase Binnie, CEO of RetailWire03:00 – RetailWire’s 23-Year Journey & 1M Readers06:00 – How Media Shapes Grocery & CPG Decisions09:00 – AI in Retail: Hype vs. Real Value12:00 – Founder Stories & Authentic Branding18:00 – The Rise of Roundtables & Peer Learning23:00 – Pepsi x Poppy & the Power of Founder-Led Brands26:00 – Marketing, Attention & the Human Element30:00 – Leadership, Creativity & What Makes Chase Smile36:00 – The Future of Retail Media & RetailWire’s Next Moves🌐 Learn more about RetailWire → retailwire.com📧 Connect with Chase Binnie → LinkedIn / [email protected]🎧 Listen to more episodes of GroceryPulse → Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube📧 Be Featured on GroceryPulse → [email protected]🥤 Our Sponsor: Kōbu Kombucha Powder – Fuel your gut health, hydration & energy in one refreshing stick.Preorder now → enjoykobu.com/pages/preorder⏱️ Chapters🔗 Resources & Links