#46 Tech, Tariffs & Team Building – Ken Pilot on Modern Retail Strategy

Listen to this episode from The Retail Reality Show on Spotify. What does it take to lead through uncertainty?In this episode, retail strategist and The Retail Pilot host Ken Pilot shares how he went from avoiding tech meetings to backing the very platforms transforming the industry.Alongside Yael and Nicolas, Ken – former GAP & J.Crew exec – dives into:– How tariffs are shaking up sourcing strategies– What leaders must unlearn to stay relevant– Why tech literacy matters more than everFrom PDPs to AI to China tariffs, Ken breaks down the complex realities of retail – and how to build teams equipped to handle them.If you’re leading in retail today, this one’s for you.