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In this episode we touch on how the European Union is taking steps to adopt sustainable inventory practices.

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We interviewed Edward (Eddie) Jones on his remarkable career starting as a stock floor seller at Neiman Marcus all the way up to his career with Perry Ellis.

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On this episode we interviewed Jeremy DeFilippis, co founder of Jetty.

He walks us though his early days with a simple idea on a t-shirt to today having 2 locations and sold in over 700 stores.

Enjoy this fun ride!

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In this episode, we’re diving into the latest shifts in retail, wellness, and what consumers actually want right now. Uber is stepping into convenience in a big way—announcing they’ll handle your returns for you. Game changer?

Meanwhile, Amazon is entering the GLP-1 space, making it easier to access prescriptions—and Christina shares a personal moment, opening up about being on one herself. No shame, just real talk.

We also get into “natural fibers” and why they’re having a moment, plus a big personal shift—Christina is officially breaking up with Shein and Temu.

On the trend side, why is fleece suddenly everywhere… in this weather? And what is cashmere really—worth it, or just marketing?

Retail insights, honest conversations, and the trends you should actually be paying attention to.

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In this episode, we’re covering everything from subtle luxury signals to major retail shakeups. Why are finance guys suddenly wearing Loro Piana, and what does that say about where luxury is headed?

We also get into the backlash around Duolingo leaning into AI—and why it’s not sitting right. Then it’s a mix of retail, culture, and a little chaos: Buc-ee’s expansion (and yes, the ongoing mispronunciation), plus Matthew’s very solid apocalypse plan involving his brother 😅.

On the business side, we break down how legacy giants like Kodak, Sears, Motorola, and BlackBerry created categories that didn’t last—and what brands today can learn from it. And finally, a real talk moment on Walmart—including a correction on what’s actually happening with their renovations.

Retail insight, real opinions, and a few unexpected turns—just how we like it.

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In this episode, we’re breaking down the buzz around the Parks x Target collaboration and what it really says about brand partnerships right now. We also dive into how Tapestry brands—and luxury as a whole—are actually performing behind the headlines.

From the rise of luxury resale to the truth about diffusion lines, we’re unpacking why accessibility doesn’t dilute a brand—it expands it. And no, just because you spot something at Costco doesn’t mean the brand is “dead”… we have thoughts.

Plus, a little behind-the-scenes chaos: Matthew is still popping his Ps into the mic, and Christina just celebrated turning 40… again 😉.

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Are malls making a comeback? Gen Z might think so 👀

In this episode we break down:
• Why the instant gratification generation actually wants to shop in person again
• What comp shopping really means (and why retailers watch competitors closely)
• How deal-seeking apps and tools like Capital One Shopping help consumers save
• Why some struggling malls are being repurposed into pickleball courts and entertainment spaces

Retail is always evolving… and the mall story isn’t over yet.

If you like learning how shopping behavior is changing (and how to shop smarter), you’ll love this one.

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This episode has retail insight AND an unplanned moment we couldn’t edit out 🤭

We talked:
• Target’s beauty expansion and what happens as Ulta exits stores
• Is Lululemon feeling pressure right now? shifting demand + more competition
• Matthew’s strong opinions on child cooking shows 😂
• The surprising resurgence of vinyl records and why analog is trending again
• AND yes… Matthew snorted during the recording and I left it in the podcast because real life > perfect editing

From beauty aisles to athleisure to entertainment trends… consumer behavior is always evolving — and sometimes podcast bloopers make the final cut.

If you like insider retail perspective mixed with real opinions (and real moments), this episode is for you.

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