Retail Disrupted Wins Gold at 5th Annual Signal Awards
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 21, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Retail Disrupted, a weekly podcast exploring trends in the global retail industry, has won the Gold award for Thought Leadership at the 5th Annual Signal Awards. Hosted by Natalie Berg, the podcast has been recognized for its innovative approach to discussing retail trends, including AI-powered shopping and store reinvention. The award was presented at the event, which was hosted by retail analyst Natalie Berg herself.
Natalie Berg, the founder and host of Retail Disrupted, launched the podcast with the aim of delving into the trends transforming the retail industry.
The podcast features interviews with leaders from Amazon, Tesco, The Body Shop, and other major players in the retail sector. These conversations provide unique insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the retail industry.
The Signal Awards, which recognize the most potent and meaningful audio projects, are judged by an esteemed collective of industry leaders. This year's judging panel included Shayne Topp, Asma Khalid, and Bobby Finger, among others.
Retail Disrupted has been named the Gold winner for Thought Leadership in the Shows division of the 5th Annual Signal Awards. The award was part of a broader program that honors podcasts that take creative risks: work that breaks format, takes on hard subjects, or finds a new way to reach listeners. Retail Disrupted is a weekly podcast with the leaders and disruptors shaping the future of retail. At the start of the year, the two-person team adapted the format from an audio-only podcast into video, while continuing to deliver original insights and fresh perspectives on the future of shopping.
In addition to the Gold award, Retail Disrupted was also a finalist in the Shows division of the Signal Awards. The public voted for their favorite finalists, and over 260,000 votes were cast by 94,000 listeners. This strong support underscores the podcast's popularity and the interest it has generated among its audience.
Retail Disrupted continues to evolve, adapting its format from an audio-only podcast to a video format while maintaining its commitment to delivering original insights and fresh perspectives on the future of retail. "We are thrilled with the result," Berg said.
The podcast is available on various platforms, including LinkedIn and YouTube, and can be accessed through its official website. Retail Disrupted's journey from an audio-only podcast to a video format while maintaining its commitment to delivering original insights and fresh perspectives on the future of retail has been recognized with this prestigious award.