Jacque Leonard is the founder and CEO of Roux Collective, a boutique salon, spa, and retail destination in Paso Robles, California. With more than 30 years of experience in the beauty industry spanning sales, marketing, retail, and behind-the-chair culture, she has built a business rooted in both connection and curation.…
After over a decade working in advertising agencies on both Madison Avenue in NYC and in Los Angeles, Meredith turned her passion for marketing to retail marketing and merchandising when she and her husband Michael purchased the historic Fair Oaks Pharmacy in 1990. Together they restored it and added the…
In this episode, we dive into the real, raw challenges of retail floor planning—from frustrating “dead spots” that refuse to convert, to the strategic shifts required to improve store flow, increase visibility, and ultimately drive sales. You’ll hear a behind-the-scenes breakdown of what actually works (and what doesn’t), including real-life…
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Today’s episode is live 🎙️ I’m sitting down with Sean and Rachel to talk about what it really looks like to build and run a retail business together. The wins, the hard parts, and all the real-life decisions that happen behind the scenes. If you’re building something with a partner,…
IT’S LIVE 🎧 We’re breaking down the real reason your retail business may feel stuck—and spoiler: it’s in your numbers. Margo Kopman joins us to talk open-to-buy, inventory strategy, and how to actually make money (not just sales). @theprojectretail 🔑 What’s Inside: Open-to-buy explained simply Why over-assorting is hurting your…
Margo Kopman lives, eats, and breathes all things retail. With over 15 years of retail consulting experience as the President of Project Retail, Margo is extremely passionate about inspiring clients with her vision and authenticity when tackling the complex business of the independent retailer. She believes that you can achieve…
In this episode, Michelle and Susan recap their experience at the ASD Las Vegas trade show, sharing what makes it different from traditional markets and why it can be a valuable supplemental resource for retailers. They also explore creativity beyond the store through The Artist’s Way, and dive into a…
Retail is no longer just about products — it’s about creating moments, building community, and giving people a reason to show up. In this episode, Jamie, Misty, and Emily share how they’re turning their stores into destinations through events, experiences, and intentional merchandising. ✨ WHAT’S INSIDE How in-store events (like…
Jamie Carl is the Owner + Founder of Serge + Jane in Mpls, MN, a Lifestyle Boutique featuring Men's, Women's, Kids, Pets, Vinyl, Home + Gifts in a 3 story shop (4 including an open air rooftop where they host fashion shows, trunk shows, pop-ups + always a DJ +…
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🎧 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! Meghan Wagner of The Go Girl Shoppe joins us to talk all things retail, community, and creating a store people love coming back to. What’s inside: ✨ Building real relationships with customers ✨ Smart buying + merchandising strategies ✨ Creating in-store experiences that drive sales…
Meghan Wagner is the owner of The Go Girl Shoppe, a unique retail store located in Mebane, NC. She began her entrepreneurial journey in 2012 with a mobile shop on wheels, offering a curated selection of home décor and gifts. In 2014, she opened a brick-and-mortar location in Raleigh, NC,…
Tori Dahl’s passion for scent began when she was a little girl growing up on three acres in the Texas hill country. In the spring, Mountain Laurel would bloom with fragrant purple blossoms. On Saturday mornings she would wake to the sound of her father mowing the lawn and open…
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Scent has the power to unlock memories we didn’t even realize we were holding onto. In today’s episode, we talk about how childhood memories, creativity, and a passion for beautiful spaces inspired a signature fragrance collection designed to evoke emotion and transform a home. What’s Inside ✨ The science behind…
Emily Webb is the owner of Emily's Garden. She is 69 years old and lives three miles from a town of 154 people in the northern Sierras of California. She comes from a family of artists and designers who are all good with their hands. She started Emily's Garden in…
From manufacturing in her laundry room… to shipping 10,000-unit orders… to opening a 270 sq ft. retail shop just because she loved it. Emily Webb shares what it really means to build a business around beauty, identity, and heart. What’s inside: ✨ Growing from small handmade beginnings to national wholesale…
In this episode, we’re fresh off the Gift Show and gearing up for ASD as we unpack why “treasure hunt” buying might be the smartest margin move independent retailers can make right now. From under-the-radar vendors to bold color trends and food-inspired merchandising, we’re sharing what excited us most on…
Today’s episode is live 🎧 Stephanie Beringhele breaks down how successful retailers actually grow profits—by thinking differently about sourcing, storytelling, and margins. What’s inside: How to find unexpected, high-margin wholesale products Why creative buying beats playing it safe How smarter merchandising protects your bottom line Listen now.Link in bio #RetailRevelations…
Stephanie Beringhele is a mom of two amazing kids, the creator and host of Retail Revelations Inside the Deal, and the VIP Buyer Relations Director at ASD Market Week. She builds and leads high-impact programs that connect retailers with the most on-trend wholesale products from around the globe because great…
🎙️ New episode out now! Jessica Renard of Newsource joins the Retail Horror Podcast to break down how resale, returns, and excess inventory are reshaping retail survival and profitability. What’s inside: How retailers can protect margins using resale and off-price inventory Why secondhand is becoming a key customer acquisition channel…
Jessica Rennard is the President of NuSource, a female-led micro-wholesale platform powering the demand side of resale. With 15+ years in circular fashion, she partners with leading brands to turn excess, returned, and take-back inventory into scalable resale channels—bridging sustainability goals with real revenue. Known for building from the ground…
Today’s episode is part two with Natalie Kracht from Natural Grind and The Collective, and it’s a real one. @naturalgrind We talk honestly about what it takes to run retail right now, both in-store and online, and the choices that matter most. What’s inside: Making shared retail spaces and staffing…