Editor-in-Chief & Cofounder
RETHINK Retail
In the retail industry, Julia Hare is often introduced as “someone you should know.” Julia has built a career around bringing retail executives and thought leaders together by asking insightful questions that drive meaningful conversations. With a background in marketing and data analytics, Julia co-founded RETHINK Retail, a global media platform that covers the evolution of the retail industry through engaging content, including the #1 B2B Retail podcast, and research.
Prior to founding RETHINK Retail, she held a global marketing director role at a 5,000-person digital agency serving the retail industry. Julia earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with honors from the University of Florida as a teenager, and later completed her Master of Science in Predictive Analytics from Northwestern University. Julia’s expertise in marketing management, analytics and international business makes her a sought-after voice in the retail space.
Through her work at RETHINK Retail, Julia continues to champion innovation and drive thought leadership in the retail industry by managing two industry-recognized executive communities: Top Retail Experts (TRE) and Global Retail Leaders (GRL), making her a fitting honoree in the Retail Voices by NRF community.