The Retail Hack Games | #015

In this episode of Add To Cart, we are joined by Alita Harvey-Rodriguez, founder of MI Academy and creator of the Retail Hack Games, plus three members of the winning team, Jo Harris, Peter Knock and Yas Grigaliunas. Sharing their experiences of this unique event designed to inspire innovation and challenge traditional ways of working, the panel discuss how the Hack Games came to be, what the process looked like, the insights that emerged and how they can be incorporated into day to day working life.. We hear the winning pitch, an innovative solution to help the industry emerge stronger post-pandemic and find out about the Retail Hack Games mark 2.Links from the episode:MI AcademyShopify Plus free platform guide (sponsored)Klarna (sponsored)Questions answered in the podcast include:What are the Retail Hack Games and what did you set out to achieve? What insights came out of the process?What tips can you give retailers to be more innovative in their day to day business?This episode was brought to you by…  Shopify PlusKlarnaAbout your co-hosts:  Alita Harvey-Rodriguez from MI AcademyAlita Harvey-Rodriguez is known as one of Australia’s leading Human Centric Marketing & CX futurists and the brains behind MI Academy. Jo Harris from MI AcademyJo developed her reputation as ‘The People Whisperer’ after co-founding online retailer, Hunting for George. She has a strong background in people & culture with a particular focus on building high performing and collaborative teams with the customer at the heart of decision making. Peter Knock, non Executive Retail Director and Specialist AdvisorPeter is a highly awarded and applauded CEO and senior retailer, specialising in digital innovation, e-commerce and business transformation within disrupted markets. Yas Grigaliunas from World’s Biggest Garage SaleYas is the CEO and Co-founder of the World’s Biggest Garage Sale (WBGS), an entrepreneur of impact and a circular economy pioneer in Australia, driving this industry forward by innovating, collaborating, connecting and mobilising multiple stakeholders towards a shared vision, all while providing social good. Email [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you!Thanks to our sponsors, Shopify and Klaviyo, for bringing you the show.Sponsor Add To Cart: Subscribe to the Add To Cart newsletter  SMS us to Suggest a Guest Connect with Nathan Bush Join the Add To Cart Community