Ken Cochran

Jon Malankar, quick-take commentator who shares personal favorites, and Ken Cochran, retail and fashion pro who worked on Olympic gear. They trade rapid-fire opinions on Ralph Lauren’s Olympic designs and sellouts. They riff on Cracker Barrel dining rules and pick winter ski escapes. A quick pop-culture moment centers on favorite Kelly Clarkson songs.

Ken Cochran, A&M Consumer and Retail Group rep who studies regional grocery dynamics, and Jon Malankar, retail operations and format analyst, discuss BJ’s smaller-format Market. They talk about quick-run shopping economics. They debate site selection, pickup and fulfillment trends. They consider which regional grocers and big-box rivals should pay attention.

Jon Malankar, retail commentator on marketplace trust and AI shopping agents. Ken Cochran, retail and consumer strategist from A&M. They debate eBay’s ban on AI shopping bots, risks for collectibles and resale, fairness and detection challenges, and whether other retailers will follow. Conversation focuses on marketplace policy, buyer protection, and the operational strain of agentic commerce.

Jon Malankar, A&M analyst focused on execution risk and cross-border trade. Ken Cochran, A&M retail strategist expert in fulfillment and distribution scale. They dig into Walmart’s new cross-border shipping, how it stacks up against Amazon’s fulfillment model, implications for retail media, and the compliance and operational details sellers must watch.

Jon Malankar, A&M retail operator focused on local-market playbooks, and Ken Cochran, retail strategist experienced in e-commerce and fulfillment. They unpack grocery hitting 19% online penetration. They discuss curbside economics, fulfillment pain points, regional grocers’ digital must-haves, and whether doubling down locally or partnering with delivery platforms is the smarter move.