Retail Retold

Today's Real Talk Series guest is Ryan Dempsey, Managing Partner at East End Group. Listen in as Chris and Ryan go over the Top 3 Things To Consider When Hiring A Facilities Maintenance Company.  

"The regional retailers are expanding we just don’t get the headlines…” Our guest today is Joseph Kallen, CEO at Busy Beaver Building Centers, Inc. Listen to the unique way Joseph is handling the inventory at Building Beavers Building Centers and what he has to say about thriving regional retail brands!  

Want to learn more about solar energy? This is the perfect episode for you! Chris sits down with Bluesky Utility to discuss the 5 things that people don't know about solar. 

43 Walmarts in 36 months…  Karren Hutton proves the impossible is possible in today’s story about opening up the last of the 43 Walmarts. Listen in now to hear her incredible story and how she got it all done just in time for opening day!

It's time for some more REAL TALK, with Gautham Vadakkepatt, Founding Director of The Center For Retail Transformation. Learn all about how he's influencing his students to push the boundaries of retail.

Today's guest is Shawn Saraga, VP of Business Development for BarBurrito Restaurants. Shawn shares insights on BarBurrito expanding down into the US after finding continued success in Canada. Learn how they plan to set themselves apart from the Chipotles and other fast-casual Mexican food brands in the United States as well as what it took to move into one of their first locations in the states, i...

It's time for some Real Talk with Andre Harris! Andre is a culture transformation leader and game-changer with over 25 years of experience in creating customer-centric cultures where customers are loyal and employees are engaged. Listen in as she goes over 5 Tips for Landlords to Improve the Customer Experience for Their Tenants.

Today's guest is Larry Haber, Managing Partner of CRE at AGMB, LLP. Larry represents both tenants and landlords, focusing primarily on commercial lease negotiations , restructurings, reviews and audits in addition to real estate acquisitions, dispositions, construction contracts and due diligence advisory services.  Larry and Chris discuss MYKITA opening in NYC as well as the Top 3 Commercial...

Real Talk Series #30 with Neely Tamminga, CEO of DISTILL Advisory. Learn about the Top 4 Economic Influences On Today’s Consumer!

Today's guest is Ahmad Ashkar, Falafel Inc. Founder. Ahmad has also served as the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of the Hult Prize Foundation, graduating more than 2.1M impact entrepreneurs from 121 countries and directly deploying $100M in capital with indirect funding of $1B+. Listen in to hear Ahmad's entrepreneurial perspective on the food and beverage industry, why he created Falafel Inc. a...

Today's guest is Sandford (Sandy) Stein, Forbes Contributor & Founder of RETAIL SPEAK on LinkedIn. In 2014, Sanford launched RETAIL SPEAK™, a LinkedIn platform for sharing ideas on all things retailing. This is on the heels of the introduction of his book RETAIL SCHMETAIL™ ONE Hundred Years, TWO Immigrants, THREE Generations, FOUR Hundred Projects. The combination textbook/memoir was awarded a...

Today's guest is Ron Thurston, Best Selling Author of RETAIL PRIDE, Vice President of Stores at INTERMIX and Board of Directors at GOODWILL. Are you still stuck in the mindset of location, location, location? Ron may change your mind in this week's episode!

Real Talk Series #29 : Retail Supply Chain Today's guest is Andrew Cox, Senior Retail Analyst at FreightWave. Chris and Andrew take a deep dive into the world of freight and logistics as they discuss The Top Trends in The Retail Supply Chain.  1. Divergence in Delivery Strategies 2. Supply Chain Strategies (BOPIS, Curbside PickUp) 3. Low Inventory Levels 

Mike Morris, Principal at Cana Development, joins our host Chris Ressa to discuss all things related to food halls and food hall development. Wondering about the current state of food halls, how they differ from food courts, or how The Local Oyster landed its location in Baltimore, MD? Listen now!

We're taking a virtual trip all the way to Nigeria in this latest episode of Retail Retold!  Nike Majekodunmi shares her bootstrapping, entrepreneurial journey with us as well as walking us through the process of setting up her Nuts About Cakes location in Lagos, Nigeria. Listen now to hear Nike's fascinating story!

We have a special Real Talk Series Episode today with two guests! This is a combined episode with two full-length interviews. First up is Jeremy Goodrich, Owner of Shine Insurance Agency. His segment is all about Real Estate Insurance. Second is Stephanie Saunders, Partner at United Claims Specialists. Her segment is a deep dive into the role of Public Adjusters. Listen in for some fascinating ins...

Today's guest is David Rodgers, owner of Kitchen House Coffee in St. Louis, MO. The coffee house is an extension of Paul Whitsitt & Rodgers' nearby urban farm, Kitchen House Farm, named for the old kitchen house or summer kitchen that still stands on the property. The vision for Kitchen House Coffee is centered around the idea of finding a country respite in the city - a repurposed, urban spac...

Heidi Owen West is a true retail inspiration! She's taking over Saratoga Springs, NY with not one but three shops in walking distance from one another. Listen in to hear how she's powered through 2020 and has differentiated her customer's retailing experience.

Larry is an industry-respected growth driver bringing 20(+) years of success steering national retail expansion for many high-profile brands: • Starbucks Coffee • McDonald’s • Dunkin’ Brands • Global Partners • and many more… On today's show, Larry tells us the unique story of the very first to market Dunkin Donuts in Memphis, TN. Fascinating! Listen in now to hear for yourself.

Real Talk Series #27 with Nicole Leinbach Reyhle. Nicole Leinbach Reyhle is the Founder and Publisher of RetailMinded.com, a well-respected retail industry resource that has been recognized worldwide for its leading business insight since 2007. With a core concentration on independent retailers, small businesses, technology and how the various touchpoints of commerce influence modern merchants, Re...

Today we're joined by Jason Gendel, VP of Real Estate for Party City. Jason has over fifteen years of experience in the real estate industry. Listen in to learn about Part City's recent ventures, where they're heading in the future, and to hear an interesting story about opening up a retail store in Anchorage Alaska! 

This episode is a part of our Real Talk Series. Today's guest is Mark Thompson, Founder of NNN Capital and GroceryAnchored.com Often referenced as the "cars.com for grocery-anchored real estate," GroceryAnchored.com tracks all 25,000 grocery-anchored real estate properties across the country providing on-market and sold optics in addition to providing daily updates through their newsfeed. Listen n...

Rachel Beider is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and mentor. Rachel is the proud owner of PRESS Modern Massage, a group of award-winning clinical massage studios. She has made her career about empowering wellness professionals to start and grow their own practices, via Wellness Business Consulting.  Rachel is a passionate entrepreneur, today she shares the story of open...

Have you ever heard of micro fulfillment?  Brittain Ladd will fill you in on this and more in this Real Talk Series episode of Retail Retold.  Brittain Ladd is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at PULSE Integration and has had over 20 years of experience in the retail world. Mr. Ladd has appeared on every major network globally including CNN, Fox, BBC, and multiple stations in Japan, China,...

Clary H. Groen is the first Vice President of Real Estate for Lovesac (NASDAQ: LOVE), a direct-to-consumer specialty furniture brand with approximately 80 retail showrooms supporting its eCommerce delivery model. Mr. Groen is also Founder and President of Foresite Retail Advisors, provider of comprehensive consulting services specializing in the development of internal foundations for store develo...