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Episode Synopsis
Retail isn’t changing — it’s already changed. In this episode of Innovate ON Purpose, host Matt Mueller sits down with Scott Benedict, founder of Benedict Enterprises and former Director at Walmart, to explore how retailers can finally align the digital and physical worlds. Scott shares how store managers getting credit for online sales transformed Walmart’s culture overnight, why siloed teams still block omnichannel growth, and how today’s “digital-first consumer” navigates a non-linear path to purchase. Together they unpack what it means to measure what truly matters — from unified inventory to integrated marketing — and why alignment, not acceleration, will define retail success in 2026.Keywords: omnichannel retail, digital transformation, Walmart, unified commerce, retail innovation, consumer behavior, Rethink Retail 2026Chapters00:00 The Digital Transformation of Retail09:13 Understanding Consumer Behavior in a Digital World17:40 The Importance of Integration in Retail Operations25:04 Rethinking Retail Strategies for the Future32:24 Leveraging Global Insights for Local SuccessThanks for checking out this episode of innovate ON purpose. Learn more about Matt Mueller here:1. Website: https://themindfulinnovator.com2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmuellerinnovation/3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Matthew.F.Mueller/4. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattmuellerinnovation/5: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattMuellerInv86. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattmuellerinnovation
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