The Real Tale of Retail and Wholesale… all the dirty secrets

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This week, we’re wrapping ourselves in a ChappyWrap and giving our honest review—spoiler alert: it’s amazing and makes a fantastic gift! Then things get personal: How many times do you use a towel, washcloth or pair of pajamas before washing them? Shame, shame, shame! Matthew is firmly...

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! We just wrapped an incredibly insightful conversation with Duke Phillips, owner of Ranchlands , and this episode gave us a whole new appreciation for the business of ranching. Duke took us through his history, how he got into the industry, the evolution of Ranchlands, and what it really...

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This week’s episode went from polyester to quarter-zips to beef…again. 😂 Apparently, “polyester” is now slang for something low-quality or generic—which feels a little personal considering how much actual polyester Christina has inspected over the years. Then we talked quarter-zips, be...

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This episode really had it all: 💅🥩🔪 Christina shared her latest manicure and pedicure adventures—including the price tag—while Matthew revealed that one unfortunate run-in with toenail fungus ended his pedicure career forever. 😂 Then we investigated whether digital price signs at Wa...

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! ⛽ Buc-ee’s is expanding—because America clearly needs more beaver nuggets. 🛍️ Altar’d State landed at TJ Maxx. 💰 We investigate how a 100% cashmere sweater could possibly cost only $16.99. 😂 Christina confirms she would NEVER buy cashmere for her 13-year-old…unless it’s $16.99. Then...

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! We should start taking notes on what we chat about but like who can keep up! haha just listen you'll find out what we talked about 

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! We are happy that QVC and Saks are out of Chapter 11.  We chat about the bloopers and beauty and everything in between!

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! in this episode we talk about penny items available at the dollar tree- as well as modernizing the assortment- shocking! we love TikTok she getting some marketshare- they are now an off price retailer creating competition for TJ's, Marshalls, Burlington etc.  Christina went on an i...

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Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! On this episode we talk with Harry Hudson who is basically a boots and buckles historian. He owned his own store called Two Moons Trading Company. He designed one of a kind belt buckles, tips and keepers.  He's truly one of a kind himself. 

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! In this episode we talked about everything and nothing in between.  Costco closing on holiday- duh! Gas Prices in California- up to $6 Distressed Denim- in or out Christina's HSN adventures. 

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! In this episode we talk to Bill Carnes, the Director of Apparel for Hatco. One of the largest hat companies in the country.  He breaks down trends vs mainstream vs myths. What is a real cowboy?

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! In this episode we touch on how the European Union is taking steps to adopt sustainable inventory practices. 

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! 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. 

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! 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!

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! 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 eas...

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! 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 r...

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! 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 t...

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! 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 Ca...

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! 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...

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! New episode and we covered A LOT 👀 • Private label pros & cons (where retailers really make margin) • Matthew admits he couldn’t exactly own up to some pricing math mistakes when we worked together 😅 • Grocery wars… who’s actually the cheapest? • Target’s quiet growth story — groc...