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

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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...

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 Matthew starts things off by admitting he may have lied about the Super Bowl confetti being recycled … so we had to address that immediately. 😂 Then we got into some classic retail stories from our early days : • The famous Target 10-4 rule (make eye contact at 10 feet,...

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 had a special guest — Greg (aka The Professor ) — breaking down the truth about fabric, yarns, blends & stretch 👀 We talked: • Poly vs cotton and why blends matter • Recycled poly that used to take 97 years to break down… now closer to 3 years • Why 98% cotton / 2% stretch actua...

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! If you’ve ever wondered how a product actually gets into a store , this episode is for you. Matthew and I are pulling back the curtain on the retail buying process and sharing real insider tips from both sides of the table. In this episode we talk about: • How to get into a store to pit...

Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! Another episode of The Real Tale of Retail & Wholesale and Matthew came prepared… with tariffs (again 😅). This week we covered: • Tariffs and why they keep creeping into retail conversations • The “monkey getting integrated into the monkey kingdom” (Matthew’s words, not mine) • Shr...

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 spiraled quickly 😂 We started with Costco vs Sam’s Club and why the same club sells totally different stuff depending on where you shop (rude). Then we fell into food wars —how many chains exist and why they’re all fighting for our stomachs—PLUS the moment people realize A...

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 was a ride 😂 We talked about Katie Lee —from being homeless and making frozen pizzas… to selling the business to Target for $20 MILLION 🤯. Then we dove into: 💍 the rise of divorce rings (yes, it’s a thing) ✨ a Cape May estate jewelry tip : Queen May 🏠 burping your hous...

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 went everywhere 😂 Matthew’s Deal of the Day , $25 shipping to send a package to his grandkids (ouch), corporate layoffs everywhere , Amazon shutting down food + testing a massive big-box store, travel slowing down (perfect timing for Christina to become a travel agent ✈️😉...

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 is a little unhinged (in the best way). We break down Chapter 11 vs. Chapter 7 —what they actually mean and why people confuse them all the time. We also talk about the Mel Robbins Podcast … which Matthew is just now discovering (yes, we had thoughts 😂). Then Matthew bring...

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 digging into why store closings are back — even local pharmacies aren’t safe — and why bankruptcies are hitting a 15-year high. We talk Starbucks shrinking its footprint, the western industry as a whole (including why tariffs on leather hides are some of the highest out...

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 digging into why store closings are back — even local pharmacies aren’t safe — and why bankruptcies are hitting a 15-year high. We talk Starbucks shrinking its footprint, the western industry as a whole (including why tariffs on leather hides are some of the highest out...

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 is a little money, a little shopping, and a lot of opinions. We break down Kelly Lee’s financial advice for kids and her books — Christina is officially buying — while Matthew is firmly against the “deal of the day” socks for every occasion (Christina, of course, believes)....

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 the next episode, things take a turn… straight to poop . And then somehow more poop . We talk about the fact that you can apparently have up to 15 pounds in your gut (you’re welcome), which leads to a completely unhinged conversation about why everyone seems to be in the bathroom mor...