Retail Gets Real Podcast
1) 384. The digital strategy behind Mack Weldon's growth
The story of Mack Weldon begins with a moment many men know all too well — standing in the underwear aisle, overwhelmed by choice and underwhelmed by experience. In this episode of Retail Gets Real, B...Show More
2) 383. Amplifying the voices of small business owners
Small businesses power retail—they make up 98% of retailers in the country. Right now, small companies are grappling with economic and political uncertainty and facing an existential threat from tarif...Show More
3) 382. How San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan combats organized retail crime
Organized retail crime (ORC) is not a victimless crime — it can have a devastating impact on the real people behind retailers. Summer Stephan, San Diego County District Attorney, joins us to discuss t...Show More
382. How San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan combats organized retail crime
29:46 | May 13th, 2025
4) 381. The innovators driving the future of retail
One thing is constant in retail: change. Innovation is the cornerstone of the industry. We're joined by Seth Webb, executive vice president of Tusk Strategies, and Sucharita Kodali, vice president and...Show More
5) 380. How Vera Bradley transformed a legacy brand
Vera Bradley, the beloved purse, travel and accessory retailer, recently refreshed their brand look and strategy to increase brand awareness and expand their consumer profile. Vera Bradley's CEO, Jack...Show More
6) 379. Whole Foods' holistic approach to merchandising and customer service
Whole Foods places its whole focus on serving and nourishing its shoppers. Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, chief merchandising and marketing officer for Whole Foods Market, joins us to talk about how Whole Foods ...Show More
7) 378. How Coach captivates consumers with visual storytelling
Coach is a visionary of visual storytelling and experiences. Giovanni Zaccariello, SVP of global visual experience for Coach, joins us to discuss the evolution of visual merchandising and how he tells...Show More
8) 377. How Pinterest wins with personalized content
Consumers turn to Pinterest for inspiration on everything from design and fashion to meal prep and so much more. Rachel Hardy, director of consumer product marketing for Pinterest, joins us to share h...Show More
9) 376. How Target's consumer-first strategy drives success
Target hits the bullseye when it comes to serving its customers. Rick Gomez, Target's executive vice president and chief commercial officer, joins us to talk about Target's winning merchandising strat...Show More
10) 375. Tech, trade and taxes: What's impacting retail in 2025
Matthew Shay, president and CEO of the National Retail Federation, joins us to explore the retail outlook, landscape and trends that are shaping 2025. We discuss how a new administration impacts retai...Show More