Retail may be alive and well—but it’s also under siege. Shane Hewitt talks with retail analyst Bruce Winder about the state of consumer behavior, the rise of direct-to-consumer brands, and how organized crime is reshaping store security. From smash-and-grab thefts to the billions lost in unspent gift cards, the conversation reveals the hidden pressures and surprising trends driving the retail landscape today.

Originally aired on2025-09-10