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En la entrevista de Vida Digital con Stephanie Gaviria, se presenta el lanzamiento de Toys R Us en Panamá, destacando su estrategia de e-commerce personalizado y omnicanalidad para familias panameñas. Alex Neuman explora cómo la marca combina retail físico con digital, aprovechando la nostalgia y tendencias locales en una temporada navideña clave.​Toys R Us suma el comercio electrónico como canal complementario al fuerte brick-and-mortar panameño, permitiendo compras desde casa, pick-up en tienda y experiencias fluidas. La personalización es clave: la plataforma reconoce al usuario por edad, gustos y perfil para mostrar contenido relevante, con guías de expertos locales como pediatras o psicólogos. Esto diferencia de gigantes impersonales, integrando chat en vivo y picks panameños para sentir un Toys R Us local.​Se curaron más de 70 marcas globales con input de expertos de 1.500 tiendas Toys R Us y conocimiento latino-panameño. Consideran nostalgia millennial, cultura regional, padres estimulantes (colores y aprendizaje), neutrales (sin pantallas) y el auge de "kidults" coleccionistas. El resultado equilibra tradición y tendencias para diversos perfiles familiares.​La plataforma usa Shopify como base intuitiva, integrada con Servientrega, SAP Business One para facturación y WMS automatizado en bodegas. Esto soporta entregas rápidas desde un hub de 20.000 m² en Zona Libre para 27 mercados regionales, haciendo rentable el e-commerce en Panamá pese a su tamaño. Futuras integraciones como AirOps personalizarán landings desde ads, evolucionando dinámicamente.​Stephanie obsesiona con omnicanalidad: canales que "hablan" entre sí, reconociendo al cliente en web, app, tienda o móvil con carritos sincronizados. Diferencia de multicanal; planean CRM, lealtad (2026) y tech como Alipay para unificar datos. Desmiente falta de cultura e-commerce en Panamá citando apps locales; el reto es inversión para 24-48h entregas.​Tiendas físicas son "lugares de juegos donde se venden juguetes", emocionando padres con Babies R Us para madres primerizas (registros, charlas). Productos híbridos como globos terráqueos con app promueven conexión familiar sin aislar. Enfocan juego para unir generaciones, no eliminar pantallas.​Rescatan "donde un niño puede ser niño", con Geoffrey donando a Fundación Obsequio de Vida vía Soho Mall. Mensaje: el juego importa para recuerdos, risas y niño interior en 2025-2026.Enfoque del E-commerceSelección de MarcasTecnología y LogísticaOmnicanalidad y RetosExperiencia y Tiempo de PantallaLegado y Cierre

Lonwabo Maqubela of Perpetua Investment Managers on which results have stood out for him this season. Roy Bagattini, CEO of Woolies, on strong food and online growth versus a 50%+ plunge at Country Road Group in Australia. Dr Phumla Mnganga, chair of Toys R Us and Babies R Us, on acquiring ToyZone and the state of the local toy market.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Phumla Mnganga, Chairperson of Toys R Us and Babies R Us, about the group’s acquisition of 13 Toy Zone stores in Gauteng and Durban - a deal that safeguards jobs, expands its footprint to 61 outlets, and cements its lead in the toy and baby goods market ahead of the 2025 festive season The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk56See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyler is out this week so the rest of the boys are chatting about who-knows-what and maybe playing some games.   Visit our website WanderfulPod.com  We have merchandise, such as T-Shirts, Hoodies, and Stickers.  Here you can also find all the info you may need about the show.   Want to introduce someone to the show but don't know where to start. Send them this link https://www.wanderfulpod.com/where-to-start  Here you'll find a curated list of episodes and descriptions that are great places to start!   You can find us on Facebook and Instagram: @WanderfulPod   Have an interesting, fun, or wacky idea for an item for me to sell to the characters on the show? Whether its a weapon, a piece of armor, an accessory, or whatever, email it to us at wanderfulpod@gmail.com.   If you like the show, don't forget to tell your friends about us!   Music by Landon Grey: Instagram: @cre8_lag.   Thumbnail Art by Tyler DeSoto: Instagram: @deseauxteaux Art Instagram: @ScentOfAGoblin   Cover Art by Jayla Jones: Instagram: @jaylamaejones Portfolio: jaylajones.squarespace.com

In the latest edition of Omni Talk's Retail Fast Five sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton, Anne Mezzenga, along with guest hosts from the Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group David Ritter and Chad Lusk discuss 2024's Retail Awards. In this short, they cover the most successful strategic decisions in retail this year, from Kohl's partnership with Babies R Us to Carvana's remarkable turnaround and Abercrombie & Fitch's successful brand reimagining. Learn how these companies transformed challenges into opportunities. Key Moments: 0:02 - Introduction to strategic moves discussion 0:10 - Kohl's and Babies R Us partnership analysis 0:47 - Shein and Children's Place collaboration 1:16 - Carvana's remarkable turnaround story 2:23 - Abercrombie & Fitch's successful transformation 2:40 - Discussion of growth metrics 3:00 - Analysis of fashion retail market context #retail #retailtrends #retailstrategy For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/iyNND1vZe7A

Lee Anne Grant, Chief Growth Officer at Babylist, delves into brand marketing in the baby product industry. Learning from the downfalls of Babies R Us and ByeByeBaby, Babylist took a strategic approach to physical retail. Last summer, they opened a Beverly Hills showroom, partnering with various brands to create engaging brand experiences, propelling Babylist's brand awareness beyond traditional retail metrics. Today, Lee Anne dives into how Babylist leverages customized partner content to drive brand awareness.Connect With: Lee Anne Grant: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterThe Rebrand Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Scratch Event DJs, Ownit AI, and Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Kohl's and Babies R Us Partnership: Kohl's is bringing back the Babies R Us baby registry with new in-store partnerships and exclusive perks for expectant families, offering a streamlined and family-friendly shopping experience.Poshmark Reduces Seller Fees: Poshmark has introduced a new tiered fee structure to improve seller profits, following trends in the resale industry, while also piloting a new loyalty program for active sellers.Google Lens Updates for Holiday Shopping: Google enhances its visual search capabilities just in time for the holiday season, allowing users to shop smarter with tools like price comparisons, product reviews, and interactive search features.Stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

KMOX Business Analyst Jerome Katz, Professor in the St. Louis University Chaifetz School of Business joins Tom and Megan to discuss partnership between Kohl's and Babies R Us.

Lee Anne Grant, Chief Growth Officer at Babylist, delves into brand marketing in the baby product industry. Learning from the downfalls of Babies R Us and ByeByeBaby, Babylist took a strategic approach to physical retail. Last summer, they opened a Beverly Hills showroom, partnering with various brands to create engaging brand experiences, propelling Babylist's brand awareness beyond traditional retail metrics. Today, Lee Anne dives into how Babylist leverages customized partner content to drive brand awareness.Connect With: Lee Anne Grant: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterThe Rebrand Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guest this week is Michael Ward, CEO of Harrod's.  Harrod's is truly among the most iconic and remarkable retailers in the world, and Michael gives us a glimpse inside what makes the brand and store so special. He also shares details about how they provide exceptional levels of customer service, the best of the best products, and how they stay on the leading edge of innovation. We also learn about their new members club in Shanghai, and get a glimpse into his upcoming talk at the World Retail Congress in Paris next month.As usual, we kick things off by delving into the week in retail, starting with the growing higher rates for longer, before moving on to a discussion of surprising management changes at Under Armour and Fossil. Then there is a mix of many store openings from Aldi and On Running, while Family Dollar goes in a totally different direction, Outdoor Voices bails on brick & mortar entirely, and Body Shop mostly bails on North America. We also revisit the mounting problems at Allbirds, which includes some store closings as well. Kohl's reported a weak quarter, but announced a potentially intriguing partnership with Babies R Us.World Retail Congress:  Non-retailer passes and discount offer codes:Non-Retailer pass: REM-SPONRRetailer discount code: REM20Dive into the future of retail with the World Retail Congress's End of Year Report! Explore the latest trends, innovations, and insights shaping the competitive retail landscape, presented in collaboration with the Congress's Knowledge Partners. The Congress's report is a must-read for retailers to become world class in today's retail climate. The End of Year Report reinforces the focus of next year's World Retail Congress on High Performance Retail and our key pillars of winning the customer, winning with innovation, winning with purpose, the winning business models and building winning teams. Furthermore, the report brings together 14 of the world's top retailers' reflections from stores such as Action, Ikea, Zalando, Kmart Group, Woolworths and Wumart to present insights from around the world.  About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor, board member, and keynote speaker focused on strategic growth and transformation and the impact of digital disruption. He is the author of the bestselling book Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption and the forthcoming Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption , which will be published in April 2024 and is now available for pre-order at book retailers everywhere. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior contributor and on social media..Don't forget to join Steve's new Linked Group for his new book.Michael LeBlanc is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice, a keynote speaker around the world and consumer growth consultant. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail, plus Global eCommerce Leaders podcast, and The Food Professor , Canada's top food industry podcasts and one of the top management podcasts in the nation according to Apple, with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois. You can learn more about Michael on LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's Last Request Barbecue, his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

In the latest edition of Omni Talk's Retail Fast Five live from Lululemon Mall Of America sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Wiliot, TGW-Logistics and Sezzle Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: Kohl's Partnering With Babies R Us For the full episode head here:https://youtu.be/YFJ7V0B0LmU

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute. Stay updated with today's top retail headlines:Kohl's Teams Up with Babies R Us: Kohl's announces a partnership with WHP Global to introduce Babies R Us shops in 200 stores.Wayfair's "Welcome to the Wayborhood" Campaign: Wayfair launches a vibrant marketing campaign celebrating diverse home styles, featuring celebrity partnerships and a refreshed logo, coinciding with the debut of its first large-format physical store.Ulta Beauty CEO Addresses Organized Theft: Ulta Beauty's CEO expresses concerns about organized retail crime facilitated by e-commerce platforms, urging online marketplaces to take stronger measures to prevent the sale of stolen goods.Target's Cat & Jack Returns to Canada with Hudson's Bay: Target's beloved children's apparel brand, Cat & Jack, makes a comeback in Canada through a partnership with Hudson's Bay, offering stylish and affordable clothing options both in-store and online.Subscribe now so you never miss a day of the top headlines in retail and don't forget to use our code "OMNITALK" for Shoptalk! Be careful out there!

Podcast Show Notes: “Furniture Industry News” - FurniturePodcast.comToday's episode provides a comprehensive update on the trends, financials, and strategic moves shaping the furniture industry. We delve into the latest growth figures in retail sales, financing options for retailers, consumer shopping behaviors, and significant corporate developments impacting the landscape.Segments:Retail Sales Growth: February's retail sales figures show an encouraging upswing, particularly in furniture and home furnishings stores. The CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor highlights a 1.06% increase over the previous month and a 6.3% year-over-year rise, excluding automobiles and gasoline.Financing Options for Retailers: A study by Snap Finance reveals the importance of adaptable financing options for retailers, with 44% of consumers with credit challenges seeking out stores offering flexible financing.Consumer Shopping Behaviors: Recent surveys indicate a split between consumers delaying purchases and those inclined to spend, with a notable trend towards more economical choices in furniture and home décor.Corporate Developments:Tempur Sealy & Mattress Firm: Progress towards a significant acquisition and new supplier alignments.Purple Innovation: Reports financial turnaround, marking the first revenue uptick in eight quarters.Kohl's & Babies "R" Us: Strategic partnership to expand into baby furniture.Retailers' Strategies for Spring: Insights into retailers' preparations for the spring season, highlighting open-to-buy strategies and inventory management.E-commerce Marketplace Battle: Amazon vs. Walmart in the home furnishings category, with Amazon taking a substantial lead in market share.Technological Innovations in Retail: Sam's Club pilots AI-powered checkout systems to streamline the shopping experience.Financial Insights:Williams-Sonoma: Despite a sales dip, the company shows resilience with steady net profits and a positive outlook.Dorel Industries: Announces significant restructuring in response to economic challenges, aiming for operational efficiencies and cost savings.Key Takeaways:Retail sales in the furniture sector continue to grow, highlighting consumer confidence.Retailers offering flexible financing can attract a wider consumer base, particularly those with credit challenges.Consumer behavior reflects a balance between cautious spending and willingness to invest in home furnishings.Strategic corporate moves, including acquisitions and partnerships, are reshaping the industry landscape.Technological advancements are enhancing the retail experience, from AI-powered checkouts to online marketplaces.Companies are adapting to economic pressures through strategic planning, financial resilience, and restructuring efforts.Closing Thoughts:The furniture industry is experiencing dynamic changes, driven by consumer preferences, technological innovations, and strategic corporate developments. Stay informed and ahead of the curve with FurniturePodcast.com, your source for industry news and insights.Join us for more critical insights and updates in the ever-evolving furniture industry. Stay tuned!

The Good Guys settle the oldest argument on the internet... - Babies R Us or Buy Buy Baby? - The one where ⁠The Good Guys watch ⁠⁠The Color Of Money⁠⁠⁠ - The Good Guys:  Regan, Rob, and Ryan - Producer:  Eric 'e0n' Chung  - Engineers:  Regan & Eric  - Social Media Strategist:  E  - Background Music and FX courtesy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  - The Colour Of Money - Pizza Time - Tossed Salad - Tricky - Geometry - Featured background music playlist:  Ad Infinitum, Data, Mantra, Symbolic, Vintage, and Arcadia  by  White Bat Audio  - Background music for POP Quiz is Vice ⁠⁠by  White Bat Audio  - Theme music is Battle (Boss) by BoxCat Games and is licensed under CC BY 3.0  - Additional music is Against the Wall by BoxCat Games and is licensed under CC BY 3.0  - http://coisgpod.com/  - --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/come-on-its-still-good/support

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Kristin Pagano started her career as a media planner with Starcom Worldwide, where she had the opportunity to move back to LA and take on their Walt Disney account. She shifted to the client side at 20th Century Fox but felt a need to broaden her view of the overall marketing mix. After returning to school and graduating with her MBA, she started at Intel and then transferred to Activision. At that point, she had a 6-month-old and was presented with the opportunity to work for Munchkin. Starting as a senior brand manager in 2012, she worked her way up and became VP of Marketing in 2018.As the Vice President of Marketing, Kristin oversees all strategies and tactics designed to grow the Munchkin business. Munchkin was founded in Los Angeles in 1990. Last year, they sold 47 million products in the US, which translates to almost 13 products for every baby born, showing just how massive the brand is today. Operating in over 50 countries with six offices and almost 400 employees worldwide, Munchkin was named #8 on Fortune's list of America's Most Innovative Companies among brands like Alphabet, IBM, and Apple. Recently, they expanded their portfolio by launching Curio, a premium home lifestyle brand. Kristin tells us this is just the beginning of their diversification.In this episode, Alan and Kristin discuss the size and scope of Munchkin, their commitment to CSR and sustainability, and how they are overcoming the challenges of shrinking audience size and shifting distribution channels through innovation. One of the largest challenges Munchkin faces is having a very narrow audience with a limited lifetime value. This causes them to focus on the functionality and innovation of their products to delight their customers and win over a larger portion of this smaller group. With a small consumer base, it doesn't make sense for the brand to spend large amounts of money on traditional marketing. Instead, they make these emotional connections through platforms like podcasts and CTV. With the loss of major distribution partners like Bye Bye Baby and Babies R Us, Kristin and her team are also reworking the way they get their products to consumers and ensuring a better buying experience all around.In this episode, you'll learn:How Munchkin is dealing with a shrinking audience through innovation and alternative marketingHow a commitment to CSR and sustainability factor into Munchkin's business strategyHow Munchkin is innovating their distribution and shifting the way they work with partners to make the buying process better for their consumersKey Highlights: [01:30] A working mom aspiring to be more like her own[03:45] From media planner to marketing VP[06:05] What is Munchkin up to today?[07:50] What does marketing look like at Munchkin?[10:30] How does Munchkin approach product strategy and innovation?[14:10] How does a commitment to CSR and sustainability factor into Munchkin's business strategy?[17:10] Discontinuation of any product under 4 stars[19:25] Working with distribution partners to grow the business[22:30] Looking at new categories and pivoting where it makes sense[23:00] Insights from working at Intel[26:25] Advice to her younger self: Don't be afraid to try new things.[27:15] Staying on track with a rapidly evolving digital landscape: AI and Influencers[30:40] Watching the impending generational shift: Where do your customers fall?[32:40] Anticipating growth in a changing retail landscapeLooking for more?Visit our website for links to resources mentioned in this episode and ways to connect with the guest! Become a member today and listen ad-free, visit https://plus.acast.com/s/marketingtoday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this fresh episode of "Digital Strategy Unlocked," host Deepak Sharma dives headfirst into the intricate and enthralling universe of artificial intelligence. With AI's expansive reach, from its whimsical integrations in toys to its revolutionary implementations in the pharmaceutical realm, the episode promises a comprehensive exploration. We're privileged to have Drew Patel, North America's digital maestro from Bayer, to guide us on this enlightening journey. Prepare to demystify the multifaceted world of AI, shedding light on its playful beginnings and its transformative potential in healthcare. Gear up for a captivating discourse that bridges the gap between playful innovations and life-altering solutions. Don't miss out on this dynamic conversation that seeks to unlock the true essence of AI in our lives. Bio: Drew is a seasoned IT and digital professional with over two decades of experience, especially in CPG and retail. He currently serves as the North America Digital Lead at Bayer and has previously held key roles at Amazon and Babies R Us. 

India's retail scene is at the heart of our conversation, with the country being the fifth largest global destination in the retail space and expected to reach US$2 trillion in value by 2032 based on an analysis by the Boston Consulting Group. So how do international brands get a slice of the booming Indian market? Well perhaps the answer lies in licensees who operate and manage the brand in their place.  Our guest for today is Ace Turtle is a tech-native retailer who holds the exclusive licences to brands such as Lee, Wrangler, Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us for India. What is unique about the firm is that it adopts a vertical retail model, where it controls the entire supply chain of brands, from design, manufacturing to distribution, both online and offline.  This has helped it respond to customer needs more efficiently and effectively, and we will find out whether that is the company's secret sauce to being able to sink its roots in the Indian retail scene.   On Under the Radar, Drive Time's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down with Ervin Lim, Chief Strategy Officer, Ace Turtle to find out more about the opportunities in the Indian market and how Ace Turtle is positioning itself to seize them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANOTHER Wall Street analyst just downgraded the stock and the company is struggling with how to handle its growing PR disaster. In today's show, Trish Regan is joined by a former top executive at Target who warns that its “Tuck-it” swimwear is the just ONE of the company's MANY problems. Gerald Storch, a legend in the retail sector, has some advice for the Target CEO Brian Cornell and explains how it MIGHT climb manage through this growing disaster. JOIN US with your comments and thoughts LIVE. To sign up for Trish's free newsletter, subscribe at https://TrishReganShow.com. _________________________________________________________ SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE for daily videos from the Trish Regan Show Subscribe to the whole audio show on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3ZHdJOk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trish_regan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/trish_regan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealTrishRegan Get your Live Free Or Die gear! https://trishregan.store #trishregan #trishreganshow #thetrishreganshow Today's show is sponsored by advertisers including: https://LegacyPMInvestments.com To invest in gold or silver directly go to: or, call 1-866-589-0560  Support the show: https://trishregan.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode of the eCom Logistics Podcast, we welcome Sucharita Kodali, Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research. Today, she shares a wealth of knowledge on retail and the consumer goods space. We go through topics including trends in the ecommerce and retail world today, strategies for retention and improvement, and the potential of technology in the space.  ABOUT SUCHARITASucharita serves digital business strategy professionals. She is an expert in e-commerce, omnichannel commerce, consumer behavior, and trends in the retail and consumer goods space. She is also an authority on technology developments that affect the online commerce industry and vendors that facilitate online marketing and merchandising.  In her research, Sucharita covers areas such as e-commerce trends and global, regulatory, and technology issues shaping commerce. She is the author of Forrester's “The World's Most Future-Proofed Brands” report, which reviews global consumer-facing brand manufacturers. She is often the keynote speaker at retailer conferences around the world and is frequently featured in national media such as NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Information, and more. Prior to Forrester, Sucharita was the director of marketing at Saks Fifth Avenue, where she managed the customer acquisition, retention, and market research efforts for the $2 billion luxury retailer's online channel. Prior to Saks, she held management positions at Toys R Us, where she was a merchant in the Babies R Us division and a store manager in one of the company's largest toy stores. She also worked for the Walt Disney Company, where she was part of the strategic planning team. Sucharita holds a BA in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. HIGHLIGHTS02:18 How Sucharita's journey in retail started09:10 The boom in online commerce during the pandemic14:51 The bullwhip effect in retail supply chain recently21:05 Can we expect more automation and robotics in warehousing?27:07 Don't try to match what Amazon is doing34:24 Will there be conflict in CPG when working with consumers and being a direct-to-consumer brand? QUOTES16:58 Don't diversify only when there are issues - Sucharita: "One of the things we learned from the pandemic was that maybe we are too concentrated with our supply chains in Asia, particularly in China, then you add on some of the geopolitical issues. I think companies are gradually recognizing that maybe they do need to diversify their supply chains. But it's a painful decision to have to make because then you have to increase the costs of your inputs." 27:07 Look inward instead of trying to compete with top players like Amazon - Sucharita: "I think that the companies that created a lot of the frenzy around shipping were the ones that fundamentally didn't really have differentiated offerings. They were selling the same things Amazon is selling and net-net all being equal, if you are slower than Amazon, you have the same products, and you're not even pricing better, you really don't have a choice  but to either lower your prices or increase your speed of shipping." Find out more about Sucharita in the links below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sucharitamulpuru/Website: https://www.forrester.com/bold

Most people work at retail at one point or another, so what are the scariest things these folks have encountered on the job? Well, let's find out with these DISTURBING Retail Confessions! Follow and review Tales from the Break Room on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://pod.link/1621075170 Join EERIECAST PLUS to unlock ad-free episodes and support this show! (Will still contain some host-read sponsorships) https://www.eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: Creepers and Crowbars by Elisabeth 0:41 Car 8 by Helenahandbasket 5:02 Something Strange in Retail by Danielle VKC 11:11 Customer is Always Right by Baby Parker 14:32 Creep at Babies R Us by Reba B. 20:46 Night Shift Scare by Anon 24:11 Scary McDonald's Story by HorrorAndAnime18 29:26 Haunted Pet Shop by MetalAndReptiles7 33:45 Almost Taken While Working by Kayla 36:37 Fast Food Horror Story by Ben 38:17 Food City Creep by Lightning Cloud 40:52 I Used to Work at Walmart by Sarah G. 44:09 Scary Goodwill Stories 1 by Anonymoose 47:26 Scary Goodwill Stories 2 by Anonymoose 48:49 Scary Goodwill Stories 3 by Anonymoose 49:56 I was the Target by DewDrop303 51:55 I'm Not Gonna Miss Toys R Us by Laney T. 55:32 LINKS:  Join my DISCORD: https://discord.gg/5Wj9RqTR3w Follow us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mNZyXkaJPLwUwcjkz6Pv2 Follow and Review us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darkness-prevails-podcast-true-horror-stories/id1152248491   Submit Your Story Here: https://www.darkstories.org/ Get Darkness Prevails Podcast Merchandise! https://teespring.com/stores/darknessprevails Subscribe on YouTube for More Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Babies "R" Us nationwide rollout is expected to follow a 2023 summer opening of a store at American Dream.

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In this week's Omni Talk Fast Five Podcast, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Firework, Trigo, Sezzle, and Silk, Chris and Anne: - Argued over whether Instagram removing its shop tab was a good idea - Praised Amazon for taking Buy With Prime to all retailers - Found much to like in the rebirth of Babies R Us and also had some fun predicting what could come next and with whom - Took notice of Nestlé building its first smart DTC warehouse with Alibaba - And closed with a look at the operational pros and cons of Arizona's new “sip and stroll” law that lets mall shoppers shop with beer or wine in hand There's all that, plus Colin Farrell's filmography, Cheetos pretzels, and the Kohler smart toilet feature Anne would prefer over all others. P.S. Don't forget to register for Shoptalk to take advantage of their new onsite Meetup networking opportunity: shoptalk.com/us/omnitalk P.P.S. Go to https://commercenext.com/conference?utm_source=OmniTalk&utm_medium=podcast and use VIP code “FAST FIVE" to register for your complimentary ticket to the Ecommerce Growth Show Conference TODAY. Music by hooksounds.com

You can WATCH today's podcast HERE The American Dream mall is re-opening a Babies R Us! We think that Babies R Us needs to sell automatic strollers. . . maybe for a cheaper price! Ben Affleck was spotted in Connecticut working at a Dunkin' Donuts!! When these two old dog were given...

Teil Wise is a creative problem solver who is committed to building positive and collaborative cultures that allow dedicated, effective teams to thrive. He combines the passion for human-centered design with a fascination for technology to inspire those around him to create engaging and memorable experiences. Professionally, he has over 15 years of leadership experience in the design industry and have worked with some of the world's most recognizable brands including IKEA, Adidas, ebay, Sotheby's, Lysol, Vanguard, Georgia Pacific, Nickelodeon, Comcast, MLB, NASCAR, ESPN, Toys R Us, Babies R Us and Tumi. he motivates the people around him to realize their strengths, embrace their passions and hone their craft. He loves going on adventures with his family, enjoys trying new and interesting cuisines and conducting impromptu photo shoots. Once the wife and kids are fast asleep, he can be found geeking-out over vintage sci-fi and horror movies as well as his collections of guitar pedals, vinyl records and 8-bit video games.

Ep. 159: Bed Bath & Beyond reports wider-than-expected losses and there is a chance that they could be filing for bankruptcy. Babies R Us is attempting a comeback by opening a store in the American Dream mall. Coinbase is going to slash 20% of its workforce in a second major round of job cuts. Microsoft is reporting that they plan to invest $10 billion in ChatGPT. Finally, Capella Space raises $60 million fund by billionaire entertainment exec Thomas Tull.

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https://www.GoodMorningGwinnett.comAhead of Christmas, Toys "R" Us opens several Georgia locations in Macy's stores.The retail giant announced bankruptcy in 2017, shuttering all of its brick-and-mortar stores in 2018, Fox Business reported.Macy's collaborated in 2021 with WHP Global — owner of the Toys "R" Us, Babies R Us and Geoffrey the Giraffe brands — to restore Toys "R" Us locations.Macy's has begun establishing Toys "R" Us in 451 stores, Fox Business reported.A broad reopening was held Oct. 15, the outlet reported. Geoffrey the Giraffe's birthday is also being celebrated this week, according to its website.Here in Gwinnett County Toys “R” Us will reopen at Gwinnett Place Mall located in Duluth. Gwinnett Place Mall will be undergoing a transformation soon with new plans for redevelopment. You will also be able to find Toys “R” US at the Mall Of Georgia which is located in Buford.

Welcome back to Rogue Darkness! In this episode we'll be delving into the horrifying case of George Hernandez, a man from Florida who baselessly believed his wife was a voodoo practitioner who was out to hex him, leading him to commit a horrific crime in the parking lot of a local Babies R Us… Articles referenced: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/lauderhill/fl-sb-babies-r-us-stabbing-20180424-story.html https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/george-hernandez-florida-man-stab-wife-voodoo-babies-r-us?amp https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/stabbing-at-babies-r-us-in-lauderhill-investigated/47389/?amp Videos used for audio: https://youtu.be/xHU_4_Ghlqo https://youtu.be/TezYE33ymIw https://youtu.be/rNsMK9tfna8 https://youtu.be/WBFot7SYeAs Background music used in this episode, as well as all other episodes on Rogue Darkness, is royalty and copyright free. My  intro music was a collaboration piece done by me and aandyvalentine on Fiverr. Definitely reach out to him if you're ever looking for some awesome music for your show! Check out Lovi Artes for some amazing candles for all of your ritualistic needs! https://loviartes.com/ Contact: roguedarknesspod@gmail.com Follow me on my socials! IG: https://instagram.com/rogue_darkness?igshid=e2qxf6xt3dqq Twitter: @rogue_darkness YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC3Ne_hJYPGj3d-W4CL_MDfA Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/roguedarkness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roguedarknesspod/message

“I think it's terribly dangerous for an artist to fulfill other people's expectations. If you feel safe in the area that you're working in, you're not working in the right area. Always go a little further into the water than you feel you're capable of being in. Go a little bit out of your depth. And when you don't feel that your feet are quite touching the bottom, you're just about in the right place to do something exciting.”—  David Bowie,  David Bowie: The Last Five Years On the 1st anniversary of the release of the revised and expanded 2nd edition of Steve's best-selling book Remarkable Retail: How to Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption--which confusingly is also the 2nd anniversary of the 1st edition's release--we celebrate its success and impact with our very special guest Forrester Research VP & Principal Analyst Sucharita Kodali.  Sucharita is not only one of retail's top thought leaders, but she was our very first guest on the podcast back in September of 2022 and she graciously wrote the Foreword to Remarkable Retail's 2nd edition.We unpack some of the key lessons from the book and take stock of Steve and Sucharita's predictive prowess. We also wonder aloud about whether there is complacency setting in among too many retailers, if a "collapse of the unremarkable middle" is inevitable and whether certain oft talked about "innovations" are victims of the hype cycle. But first examine the retail news of the week that caught our attention, including trying to be glass is half full on JC Penney's new strategy to "love the customers that love us." We then move on to marvel at Shein's stratospheric $100 billion valuation, before weighing in on whether the Neiman Marcus Group's new partnership is rather Farfetched (see what we did there?). We close with our take on what to make of Walmart's bold moves to deal with trucking shortages.  Note: The John Oliver "This Week Tonight" segment referenced in the episode can be found here.And don't forget to check out our bonus episode recapping this year's Shoptalk conference, recorded live from high above the Vegas Strip.  About SucharitaSucharita serves digital business strategy professionals. She is an expert on eCommerce, omnichannel retail, consumer behavior, and trends in the online shopping space. She is also an authority on technology developments that affect the online commerce industry and vendors that facilitate online marketing and merchandising.In her research, Sucharita covers such consumer-oriented topics as eCommerce forecasting and trends, merchandising best practices, conversion optimization, and social computing in the retail world. She has also authored "The State Of Retailing Online," a joint study conducted annually with NRF.Prior to Forrester, Sucharita was the director of marketing at Saks Fifth Avenue, where she managed the customer acquisition, retention, and market research efforts for the $2 billion luxury retailer's online channel. Prior to Saks, she held management positions at Toys R Us, where she was a merchant in the Babies R Us division and a store manager in one of the company's largest toy stores. She also worked for the Walt Disney Company, where she developed and managed marketing plans for new business initiatives, including the Disney Stores, the Disney Cruise Line, and Club Disney.Additionally, she was involved in the expansion of Cap Cities/ABC properties, specifically ESPN Zone, ESPN Magazine, and the Go.com network. She has written two nonfiction books and has contributed to BusinessWeek Online.Sucharita holds a B.A. in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. About UsSteve Dennis is an advisor, keynote speaker and author on strategic growth and business innovation. You can learn more about Steve on his       website.    The expanded and revised edition of his bestselling book  Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption is now available at  Amazon or just about anywhere else books are sold. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a      Forbes senior contributor and on       Twitter and       LinkedIn. You can also check out his speaker "sizzle" reel      here.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus  Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  ,      The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and now in its second season, Conversations with CommerceNext!  You can learn more about Michael   here  or on     LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's latest venture for fun and influencer riches - Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

Nine months into her pregnancy, Sarah Brady received a phone call out of the blue from another expectant mother named Sarah Brody. Due to their similar names, Sarah Brody had informed Brady that a package of hers, from the Babies R Us registry site, had been sent to her address by mistake. But what Sarah Brady thought was an innocent mistake was actually a deadly set up. 

Welcome to the The Voice of Retail , I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of CanadaOn this special episode I am thrilled to be sharing a full episode from my Conversations with CommerceNext podcast featuring Exclusive Holiday Research with Forrester VP & Principal Analyst Sucharita KodaliI launched the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast with my U.S. based partners to meet the top practitioners and thought leaders in the DTC & eCommerce marketing space, and explore both their tradecraft and share the learnings from their career journeys.  Now let's have a listen to my podcast partner Scott Silverman as he introduces the episode with Sucharita, a frequent and popular guest here on The Voice of RetailThanks for tuning into today's episode of The Voice of Retail.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out on the latest episodes, industry news, and insights. If you enjoyed  this episode please consider leaving a rating and review, as it really helps us grow so that we can continue getting amazing guests on the show.I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company, and if you're looking for more content, or want to chat  follow me on LinkedIn, or visit my website meleblanc.co!Sucharita KodaliVP, Principal AnalystSucharita serves digital business strategy professionals. She is an expert on eCommerce, omnichannel retail, consumer behavior, and trends in the online shopping space. She is also an authority on technology developments that affect the online commerce industry and vendors that facilitate online marketing and merchandising.In her research, Sucharita covers such consumer-oriented topics as eCommerce forecasting and trends, merchandising best practices, conversion optimization, and social computing in the retail world. She has also authored "The State Of Retailing Online," a joint study conducted annually with NRF.Previous Work ExperiencePrior to Forrester, Sucharita was the director of marketing at Saks Fifth Avenue, where she managed the customer acquisition, retention, and market research efforts for the $2 billion luxury retailer's online channel. Prior to Saks, she held management positions at Toys R Us, where she was a merchant in the Babies R Us division and a store manager in one of the company's largest toy stores. She also worked for the Walt Disney Company, where she developed and managed marketing plans for new business initiatives, including the Disney Stores, the Disney Cruise Line, and Club Disney.Additionally, she was involved in the expansion of Cap Cities/ABC properties, specifically ESPN Zone, ESPN Magazine, and the Go.com network. She has written two nonfiction books and has contributed to BusinessWeek Online.EducationSucharita holds a B.A. in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Scott SilvermanAn ecommerce veteran, Scott Silverman has been active in the industry since 1999 and is passionate about digital retail and the innovation driving the industry. Scott Silverman is the Co-Founder of CommerceNext. Previously, he spent 10 years as Executive Director of Shop.org where he launched the Shop.org Annual Summit. Scott co-invented “Cyber Monday” in 2005 and was the founder of Cybermonday.com in 2006, a shopping site that has generated more than $2.5 million for Shop.org's scholarship fund.  

Welcome to the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with CommerceNext and presented by Bloomreach First, welcome to Season two of Conversations with CommerceNext.  Thank you to Bloomreach for being our sponsor this season.  This is different than our typical podcast where we learn about an industry leader and get career and marketing advice from them - although, those topics would be great for another time with our special guest today.Today we're going to dig into research that CommerceNext conducted in the past two weeks where we surveyed 84 merchants of various sizes about the 2021 holiday season including promotional levels, expectations for margins, biggest concerns and more. We thought this would be timely because, for the 2nd year in a row, we have a very unique holiday season.We want to give a big thank you to the retail executives that took a few minutes to take the survey. We can't do this without your support.  And, we want to thank our partner, Forrester's Sucharita Kodali, who is here with us today to talk about the findings.  CommerceNext reached out to Sucharita a couple weeks ago about doing a survey like this and she quickly jumped in and offered to help. She provided great input on the questions and she did an analysis based on the results.Thanks for tuning into this episode of Conversations with CommerceNext.  Please follow us on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music or your favorite podcast platform where we'll be sharing career advice and marketing strategies from eCommerce and digital marketing leaders at retailers and direct-to-consumer brands each and every episode.   CommerceNext is a community, event series and conference for marketers at retail and direct-to-consumer brands. Through our online forums, interviews, webinars, summits and other in-person events, we harness the collective wisdom of our community to help marketers grow their businesses and advance their careers. Join CommerceNext events to meet other industry leaders and learn the latest ecommerce and marketing strategies. You can find upcoming events at CommerceNext.com Sucharita KodaliVP, Principal AnalystSucharita serves digital business strategy professionals. She is an expert on eCommerce, omnichannel retail, consumer behavior, and trends in the online shopping space. She is also an authority on technology developments that affect the online commerce industry and vendors that facilitate online marketing and merchandising.In her research, Sucharita covers such consumer-oriented topics as eCommerce forecasting and trends, merchandising best practices, conversion optimization, and social computing in the retail world. She has also authored "The State Of Retailing Online," a joint study conducted annually with NRF.Previous Work ExperiencePrior to Forrester, Sucharita was the director of marketing at Saks Fifth Avenue, where she managed the customer acquisition, retention, and market research efforts for the $2 billion luxury retailer's online channel. Prior to Saks, she held management positions at Toys R Us, where she was a merchant in the Babies R Us division and a store manager in one of the company's largest toy stores. She also worked for the Walt Disney Company, where she developed and managed marketing plans for new business initiatives, including the Disney Stores, the Disney Cruise Line, and Club Disney.Additionally, she was involved in the expansion of Cap Cities/ABC properties, specifically ESPN Zone, ESPN Magazine, and the Go.com network. She has written two nonfiction books and has contributed to BusinessWeek Online.EducationSucharita holds a B.A. in economics from Harvard University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. ABOUT US: Scott SilvermanAn ecommerce veteran, Scott Silverman has been active in the industry since 1999 and is passionate about digital retail and the innovation driving the industry. Scott Silverman is the Co-Founder of CommerceNext. Previously, he spent 10 years as Executive Director of Shop.org where he launched the Shop.org Annual Summit. Scott co-invented “Cyber Monday” in 2005 and was the founder of Cybermonday.com in 2006, a shopping site that has generated more than $2.5 million for Shop.org's scholarship fund.Veronika SonsevVeronika Sonsev is the Co-Founder of CommerceNext. She also leads the retail practice for Chameleon Collective and is a contributor for Forbes on how to grow retail and ecommerce in the age of Amazon. Having spent the last 10+ years working with some of the largest retailers and direct-to-consumer brands, Veronika has intimate knowledge of the challenges facing retail and ecommerce today. She is also an advocate for women in business and founded the global non-profit mBolden, which is now part of SheRunsit. Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus        Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  and       The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  You can learn more about Michael       here  or on       LinkedIn.  

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While others run away from bricks and mortar retail, Doug Putman races in. What began as a single fruit stand in his teens, now bears billions of dollars in sales. Today Doug Putman owns HMV in Canada and the United Kingdom, Toys"R"Us and Babies R Us in Canada, FYE - For Your Entertainment in the USA, T. Kettle in Canada, Sunrise Records and he is only 37 years old. This is his incredible story and within, Doug offers so many lessons and my standing ovation for believing in retail and all `the energy and jobs it provides to the community and economy.  So how did Doug accomplish so much in under 20 years? 1)His first retail venture was owning a Fruit Stand, which he quickly scaled to five. Learn the lessons he learned about cash flow, perishable fruit, and why hiring friends isn't always the answer. 2)His next big move was dropping out of first-year University as this wasn't his path. Doug joined his family's small collectible business as a warehouse helper making minimum wage. 3)Doug moved into sales, honed his ability to evaluate risk and reward, and his family let him try ideas and fail. 4)One day, an opportunity came from his top customer, Sunrise Records, and an owner that was retiring. That opportunity changed his life. Doug went from being their supplier to becoming their owner. 5)Today, Doug Putman is proving that retail is viable in Canada, United Kingdom and the USA, if you execute according to the lessons he has learned, and willingly shares. Please share with entrepreneurs, small business owners, those who aspire to be in charge of their own destiny and all who love retail. To chat with Doug Putman: Linked In: linkedin.com/in/doug-putman HMV: https://www.hmv.com FYE:  https://www.fye.com Toys R Us Canada: https://www.toysrus.ca Sunrise Records: https://www.facebook.com/sunriserecords/ To chat with Tony Chapman. Web:    https://chatterthatmatters.ca Twitter – @TonyChapman – https://twitter.com/tonychapman Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chatterthatmatters/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGvzmw9MFkUcGylrFA2xCQ RBC - https://www.rbc.com RBC Small Business Navigator:  https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/business/small-business-navigator/index.html RBC Upskill - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/rbc-upskill.html RBC Business Banking - https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/business/index.html    

Take a listen and hear how Aimbriel has been Leveling Up in Lactation from teaching breastfeeding classes at Babies R Us to private practice! Learn more and connect with Aimbriel at: https://www.holisticlactationcare.com/ Learn more about Black Mama Vegan: https://www.blackmamavegan.com/ Hosted by Erika Dudley, IBCLC, she created this podcast to highlight, amplify, and develop an audio hub for the journeys of Black Lactation Professionals. Join her every Monday morning for about 45mins as she has a laid back, candid conversation with Colleagues about their journeys through Lactation Land. Erika Dudley is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who began her career in lactation as a WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor after successfully pushing through barriers to breastfeed her son. Within a year she became a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist then promoted to the Lead Breastfeeding Counselor. After becoming an IBCLC she transitioned into private practice where she owns Enriched Lactation (enrichedlactation.com) Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow, subscribe and share it with a friend! Learn more about the podcast: https://levelingupinlactation.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/endibclc/support

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Bobby and Jared cover the latest NFL free agent frenzy, the Patriots free agent signings, the return of Toys R Us, how awful Babies R Us was, why taking honors classes is dumb, the uptick in Furries around Easton, and an update on Jared's car starter.   Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the show to stay up to date on the latest releases! You can also find the video show on YouTube by clicking here.   Make sure you sign up with MyBookie.com to get all of your bets in. Use our promo code: SARCASMPOD for a 50% match up to $1000 and get a freeplay!

Sari Crevin has had meteoric success in 3 short years with her pacifier and sippy cup/toy “leashes” PaciGrip and SippiGrip. This Human Resources Manager for Microsoft's X-box Division started her self-financed side business in her garage just over 3 short years ago. In her 2nd year, sales grew 240% and this year, the third, her company BooginHead LLC of Bellevue Washington. is already on track to hit $1million dollars in sales. SippiGrip, PaciGrip and the latest product, SplatMat, are available at major retailers such as Babies “R” Us and Target, as well as on-line, in trendy boutiques and worldwide.

Rick gets lost in a Babies R Us and explains why he and his wife had a brief break (but for a great reason, and he'll tell you how you should do it too). All that and a phone prank we call the Phone Jibba, on this edition of the Morton Squadcast with Rick, D-Rock & Edina!

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About Tom Ameen Tom has been playing music since the age of 9, which led him to the acclaimed James Tannenbaum of the Cleveland Institute of Music. By 1998, Tom recorded his first album, “Treasure The Gift.” Shortly after he moved to Los Angeles and began performing at venues all over the city. The locals began to take notice and soon he found himself performing as J.J. Abrams' private pianist, and alongside Grammy nominated artist Jim Brickman on tour, as well as producing and arranging for him. Tom's arrangements can be heard on a vast array of Jim's albums, including “Beautiful World” and the holiday album “Joy”. Tom later hooked up with Somerset Entertainment, a Canadian record label, and has released multiple albums for them. Lavender” and “Inner Peace” are Wal Mart exclusives. “Love At First Sight” is available through Amazon, and theme parks throughout the country. “Twinkle Twinkle Little Starfish”, under the Fisher Price label, can be found at Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores. Tom most recently released his 3rd Disney album earlier this year after the last 2 charted on the Billboard Top 10. All 3 are available on iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby. His next album is already in the works and promises to be the biggest yet. In his spare time, Tom enjoys reading, and is a big video game junkie. He currently resides in Los Angeles. Stay tuned to the web site for all the new original music Tom is writing. Connect with Tom Ameen TomAmeenMusic.com Facebook

About Tom Ameen Tom has been playing music since the age of 9, which led him to the acclaimed James Tannenbaum of the Cleveland Institute of Music. By 1998, Tom recorded his first album, “Treasure The Gift.” Shortly after he moved to Los Angeles and began performing at venues all over the city. The locals began to take notice and soon he found himself performing as J.J. Abrams' private pianist, and alongside Grammy nominated artist Jim Brickman on tour, as well as producing and arranging for him. Tom's arrangements can be heard on a vast array of Jim's albums, including “Beautiful World” and the holiday album “Joy”. Tom later hooked up with Somerset Entertainment, a Canadian record label, and has released multiple albums for them. Lavender” and “Inner Peace” are Wal Mart exclusives. “Love At First Sight” is available through Amazon, and theme parks throughout the country. “Twinkle Twinkle Little Starfish”, under the Fisher Price label, can be found at Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores. Tom most recently released his 3rd Disney album earlier this year after the last 2 charted on the Billboard Top 10. All 3 are available on iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby. His next album is already in the works and promises to be the biggest yet. In his spare time, Tom enjoys reading, and is a big video game junkie. He currently resides in Los Angeles. Stay tuned to the web site for all the new original music Tom is writing. Connect with Tom Ameen TomAmeenMusic.com Facebook

About Tom Ameen Tom has been playing music since the age of 9, which led him to the acclaimed James Tannenbaum of the Cleveland Institute of Music. By 1998, Tom recorded his first album, “Treasure The Gift.” Shortly after he moved to Los Angeles and began performing at venues all over the city. The locals began to take notice and soon he found himself performing as J.J. Abrams' private pianist, and alongside Grammy nominated artist Jim Brickman on tour, as well as producing and arranging for him. Tom's arrangements can be heard on a vast array of Jim's albums, including “Beautiful World” and the holiday album “Joy”. Tom later hooked up with Somerset Entertainment, a Canadian record label, and has released multiple albums for them. Lavender” and “Inner Peace” are Wal Mart exclusives. “Love At First Sight” is available through Amazon, and theme parks throughout the country. “Twinkle Twinkle Little Starfish”, under the Fisher Price label, can be found at Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores. Tom most recently released his 3rd Disney album earlier this year after the last 2 charted on the Billboard Top 10. All 3 are available on iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby. His next album is already in the works and promises to be the biggest yet. In his spare time, Tom enjoys reading, and is a big video game junkie. He currently resides in Los Angeles. Stay tuned to the web site for all the new original music Tom is writing. Connect with Tom Ameen TomAmeenMusic.com Facebook

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Tom Ameen's brand new album celebrates Star Wars' return to the silver screen with "Journey to the Stars"! Tom Ameen has been playing music since the age of 9, which led him to the acclaimed James Tannenbaum of the Cleveland Institute of Music. By 1998, Tom recorded his first album, “Treasure The Gift.” Shortly after he moved to Los Angeles and began performing at venues all over the city. The locals began to take notice and soon he found himself performing as J.J. Abrams' private pianist, and alongside Grammy nominated artist Jim Brickman on tour, as well as producing and arranging for him. Tom's arrangements can be heard on a vast array of Jim's albums, including “Beautiful World” and the holiday album “Joy”. Tom later hooked up with Somerset Entertainment, a Canadian record label, and has released multiple albums for them. Lavender” and “Inner Peace” are Wal Mart exclusives. “Love At First Sight” is available through Amazon, and theme parks throughout the country. “Twinkle Twinkle Little Starfish”, under the Fisher Price label, can be found at Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores. Tom Ameen most recently released his 3rd Disney album earlier this year after the last 2 charted on the Billboard Top 10. All 3 are available on iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby. His next album is already in the works and promises to be the biggest yet. In his spare time, Tom enjoys reading, and is a big video game junkie. He currently resides in Los Angeles. Stay tuned to the web site for all the new original music Tom is writing. Buy Tom Ameen's Journey to the Stars on Amazon! Matt and I take the first hour to talk about a ton of topics that have been burning on my mind this past week! 2nd Anniversary of Dreamers Podcast May 20th www.joepardo.com/live raising over $1,000 for Give Kids the World www.Raise.com by listener Sammie How appreciative I am to have my work taken seriously. My family's company being the third most clicked on article in the industry's magazine. http://www.truckpartsandservice.com/what-was-the-top-newsmaker-in-the-aftermarket-this-year/ (Never missed until your gone) I cry when I watch shows about failing businesses. When is it time to decide if you should start your own business with your skills? Look in the mirror and ask why you are working harder than your peers at work. Shoot me your questions to Joe@SuperJoePardo.com Episode 229

Tom Ameen's brand new album celebrates Star Wars' return to the silver screen with "Journey to the Stars"! Tom Ameen has been playing music since the age of 9, which led him to the acclaimed James Tannenbaum of the Cleveland Institute of Music. By 1998, Tom recorded his first album, “Treasure The Gift.” Shortly after he moved to Los Angeles and began performing at venues all over the city. The locals began to take notice and soon he found himself performing as J.J. Abrams' private pianist, and alongside Grammy nominated artist Jim Brickman on tour, as well as producing and arranging for him. Tom's arrangements can be heard on a vast array of Jim's albums, including “Beautiful World” and the holiday album “Joy”. Tom later hooked up with Somerset Entertainment, a Canadian record label, and has released multiple albums for them. Lavender” and “Inner Peace” are Wal Mart exclusives. “Love At First Sight” is available through Amazon, and theme parks throughout the country. “Twinkle Twinkle Little Starfish”, under the Fisher Price label, can be found at Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores. Tom Ameen most recently released his 3rd Disney album earlier this year after the last 2 charted on the Billboard Top 10. All 3 are available on iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby. His next album is already in the works and promises to be the biggest yet. In his spare time, Tom enjoys reading, and is a big video game junkie. He currently resides in Los Angeles. Stay tuned to the web site for all the new original music Tom is writing. Buy Tom Ameen's Journey to the Stars on Amazon! Matt and I take the first hour to talk about a ton of topics that have been burning on my mind this past week! 2nd Anniversary of Dreamers Podcast May 20th www.superjoepardo.com/live raising over $1,000 for Give Kids the World www.Raise.com by listener Sammie How appreciative I am to have my work taken seriously. My family's company being the third most clicked on article in the industry's magazine. http://www.truckpartsandservice.com/what-was-the-top-newsmaker-in-the-aftermarket-this-year/ (Never missed until your gone) I cry when I watch shows about failing businesses. When is it time to decide if you should start your own business with your skills? Look in the mirror and ask why you are working harder than your peers at work. Shoot me your questions to Joe@SuperJoePardo.com Episode 229

Tom Ameen's brand new album celebrates Star Wars' return to the silver screen with "Journey to the Stars"! Tom Ameen has been playing music since the age of 9, which led him to the acclaimed James Tannenbaum of the Cleveland Institute of Music. By 1998, Tom recorded his first album, “Treasure The Gift.” Shortly after he moved to Los Angeles and began performing at venues all over the city. The locals began to take notice and soon he found himself performing as J.J. Abrams' private pianist, and alongside Grammy nominated artist Jim Brickman on tour, as well as producing and arranging for him. Tom's arrangements can be heard on a vast array of Jim's albums, including “Beautiful World” and the holiday album “Joy”. Tom later hooked up with Somerset Entertainment, a Canadian record label, and has released multiple albums for them. Lavender” and “Inner Peace” are Wal Mart exclusives. “Love At First Sight” is available through Amazon, and theme parks throughout the country. “Twinkle Twinkle Little Starfish”, under the Fisher Price label, can be found at Toys R Us and Babies R Us stores. Tom Ameen most recently released his 3rd Disney album earlier this year after the last 2 charted on the Billboard Top 10. All 3 are available on iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby. His next album is already in the works and promises to be the biggest yet. In his spare time, Tom enjoys reading, and is a big video game junkie. He currently resides in Los Angeles. Stay tuned to the web site for all the new original music Tom is writing. Buy Tom Ameen's Journey to the Stars on Amazon! Matt and I take the first hour to talk about a ton of topics that have been burning on my mind this past week! 2nd Anniversary of Dreamers Podcast May 20th www.joepardo.com/live raising over $1,000 for Give Kids the World www.Raise.com by listener Sammie How appreciative I am to have my work taken seriously. My family's company being the third most clicked on article in the industry's magazine. http://www.truckpartsandservice.com/what-was-the-top-newsmaker-in-the-aftermarket-this-year/ (Never missed until your gone) I cry when I watch shows about failing businesses. When is it time to decide if you should start your own business with your skills? Look in the mirror and ask why you are working harder than your peers at work. Shoot me your questions to Joe@SuperJoePardo.com Episode 229

The Total Tutor will interview 2014 Winter Olympian Silver Medalist Noelle Pikus Pace. She will discuss her current projects with Pampers and Babies R Us. Also, her experience winning the Silver Medal. Pampers has teamed up with Olympian and mom of two, Noelle Pikus Pace, to invite parents to share photos of their children's most memorable milestone moments. Parents can visit www.Babiesrus.com/NoelleMilestones to share their baby's first step, first tooth or other special “firsts.” “Moms can't get away with being their best every four years. They have to be ready for anything at any given minute of every day. I love being a mom and enjoy sharing my children's milestones with other parents.” “Crossing the finish line is no more gratifying than accomplishing important milestones with my kids – like graduating to a new diaper size or sleeping through the night for the first time. That's why I'm excited to help launch this website,” says Pikus Pace. “Moms can't get away with being their best every four years. They have to be ready for anything at any given minute of every day. I love being a mom and enjoy sharing my children's milestones with other parents.” Pikus Pace will represent the U.S. at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, and trains with her two children, Lacee and Traycen, by her side. Wherever she travels, she still needs to shop for all her kids' needs, like Pampers diapers. “I've always been a Pampers mom and I love the new and improved options they offer,” says Pikus Pace. “I hope other parents will join me by visiting the website, sharing their baby's special milestones and learning about great deals on Pampers, available at Babies"R"Us.”