Podcasts about big box retailers

Another c-store retailer is experimenting with an all-digital store. Big-box retailers may be through the worst of an inflation-fueled dip. And one discount grocer is seeing record interest from prospective operators.

On this episode of DTC POD, join hosts Blaine Bolus and Ramon Berrios as they chat with Mike Xhaxho, creator of Waterboy, a popular TikTok account and brand. Mike shares his unexpected journey from starting a personal TikTok account to gaining millions of views and launching a successful product. We chat about the power of storytelling in his videos and the importance of using the right strategies to establish your brand online. We also talk about partnering with creators in consumer businesses, testing before scaling, and how to run effective pre-sales and product drops.We cover:1. Viral TikTok to launch brand2. Building a brand and community3. Creator as a Co-Founder4. Product development and variety5. TikTok, Meta, and Amazon for sales and growth6. Transparency & Authenticity with customers7. Retail expansion plansTimestamps02:13 Entrepreneur journey: finance, fitness, Amazon.05:06 TikTok success to product launch.10:01 Shopify site, simple SMS-targeted page.12:22 First successful video: personal story.15:43 Packaging issues, flavor change, delays.19:10 Similar background, variable metrics, creator role.23:02 TikTok, Meta ads, Amazon reliance.27:52 Ignored algorithm, focused on engagement.31:21 Hero product lacked variety, differentiation.33:17 Transparency, mistakes, cautious growth.36:18 Over-involved in sourcing, logistics.39:54 Product expansion, brand building, retail success.43:35 Waterboy.com bought after six-month pivot.Shownotes powered by CastmagicP.S. Join 15k founders and marketers & get our pod highlights delivered directly to your inbox with the DTC Pod Newsletter! Past guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more. Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• ​​​​#243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter hereFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTok Mike Xhaxho - Co-Founder of WaterboyRamon Berrios - CEO of Trend.ioBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of Seated

Your path to success doesn't have to look like anyone else's but your own. That's true for Aggie Burnett of AB Creative, a beauty product expert with her own amazing brand that has been sold in popular stores like Sephora.AB Creative, founded in 2017, helps beauty brands break through “cult status” and gain traction. They specialize in working with brands that are creating their own unique products rather than just customizing existing formulas off the shelf. AB Creative partners with brand founders who are personalizing and customizing their products by working with formulators or makers. These self-funded brands receive the support they need to start, grow, and scale, just like AB Creative's own self-funded brand.She's sharing with us valuable insights on how to break into a big box retailer and she even talks about her personal experience with selling to Sephora. Spoiler alert: Things did not go as planned or expected, but they still worked out in the end!Brought to you by the Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!Resources:Learn more at abcreativenyc.comFollow Aggie on IG: @abcreativenycGrab your FREEBIE: 30 Powerful Positioning Strategies For Your Product Brand here.Consistent content is key to getting more people to see and buy your products. If you want to create great content but you don't know what to say, or you feel too busy, or you just don't want to be the face of your brand, no worries – because we've got you covered with a year's worth of consistent content that's sure to resonate with your audience! If you want to see how easy this can be, visit A Year of Content.Connect:Website: theproductboss.comInstagram: @theproductbossMentioned in this episode: HubSpot Learn how your business can grow better with HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com HubSpot Podcast NetworkAnother Bite PodcastBe sure to go listen to Another Bite, hosted by Jon Dick, Jorie Munroe, Leslie Green, and Ariel Boswell here: https://listen.hubspot.com/public/83/Another-Bite-1d93fa5c/1ddb0e2dAnother Bite Podcast

Episode 347: Ann Anderson Gets Products into Big-Box Retailers Episode Notes “New products are hitting store shelves every two minutes,” says Ann. How are entrepreneurs gaining expertise quickly? By hiring a retail specialist. Ann Anderson, MBA, and founder of Retail Partner Solutions, LLC, gives a brief overview of what we need to know about getting our products on Big-Box retailer store shelves like Walmart, Costco, Lunds & Byerlys, Hy-Vee, Petco, Target, Specialty Stores, to name a few. If you are rolling out new products in the food and beverage space, consider talking with Ann. Her retail expertise, resources, and strategies could help you accelerate growth. She has a proven record of succeeding across many categories, including launches of kid's snacks, home essentials, pet products, coffee, ethnic products, and beverages. Here are some of the questions Ann answers still pertinent in 2022 and 2023: What is needed to get your finished product ready for Big-Box Retailers? Why not approach Big-Box Retailers yourself? When is a good time to hire a retail specialist? Do you have your channel strategy worked out? What is the priority of your brand from a channel perspective? What is the timeline for getting new products on retail shelves? What elements do you need to organize? Online operates differently; in what ways and what do you need to consider? What is involved before and after getting our products on store shelves? In 2021, when we taped this conversation, I asked Ann about closing the door on corporate employment and planting her feet solidly in business ownership. It is an essential step in succeeding with a new venture after leaving a fulfilling legacy in corporate America. Owning and committing to each part of redesigning your future is exercising bravery. Listen to her answer. DOWNLOAD U.S. and Global Entrepreneurship in 2021 and 2022 I was curious to learn about 2020 and whether our economy started more businesses than closed. Yes, that is the simple answer. On average, annually about 130,000 U.S. businesses close. In 2020 the number of closings spiked to 200,000, as reported by the Federal Reserve. We won't know the accurate number until well into 2023. Use the table below to understand how many new U.S. businesses formed in which month and year. This will give you an idea of business start-up trends. We started 2021 with 134,623 new businesses more than in December 2020. We are ending this year with new business formations up from prior years. The future looks brighter than the prior few years, but who knows what is behind the horizon. I know that with faith and purpose, we can get through anything.   U.S. New Business Formations   YEAR     MONTH     New U.S. Businesses Formed   2004     August (1st-month new businesses were tracked)     159,076     December     193,153   2005   January   202,362     December   233,400       2020   January     279,273   December   347,372     2021   January     481,995   December   420,388       2022   January   430,372     October       432,258       November   418,905   Here, you can look up all kinds of industry-specific data from the U.S. Government Census website.  Here is a pdf report on how women entrepreneurs and men faired in 2021 and 2022.  You can read an executive summary from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor here.         NEXT STEP: Challenge yourself and do the Conscious Attentive Leadership Mentoring (C.A.L.M.) Activities, below.    Podcast Sponsor Redefine how you lead and redesign your business. Dual innovation leadership works! Strategies to Grow Your Business Meaningful Conversations Leading to Action Evolve How You Lead Get Support, Insight, Accountability SUBSCRIBE NOW    HIRE A MENTOR       Episode Resources Business Exits During COVID Federal Reserve Statistics Business and Industry Trends

Walmart (WMT) is benefitting from groceries and lower prices, says Caleb Silver. He discusses big box retailers. He talks about how Target (TGT) is "bullwhipped" and excess inventory is weighing on margins. He also notes that Home Depot (HD) is building inventory on "supply chain" concerns. He monitors consumer spending trends as inflation cools. Tune in to find out more about the stock market today.

Blaine & Ramon are thrilled to have Kevin Wong as a guest on DTC Pod and dive into building the first Asian American craft hard seltzer alcohol brand - Lunar.  Kevin talks about the early days of home brewing, perfecting the formula, and learning from failed batches and supply chain. He also gets into the business side and talks about selling to restaurants and becoming one of the most in-demand items at Trader Joe's. 2:14 - 5:42 Life before Lunar9:56 - 13:52 Creating Lunar14:56 - 17:57 Early days of Lunar18:21 - 20:22 Navigating regulation in the alcohol industry20:48 - 30:06 Learning to make hard seltzer30:57 - 32:37 The first failed batch34:42 - 42:00 Got to market strategy47:36 - 50:01  Getting into Trader Joe's This episode is brought to you by OpenStore:Visit https://open.store to get a free, no-obligation offer for your e-commerce business from OpenStore in 24 hours.Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further? Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Follow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTok Kevin Wong - Co-Founder of LunarRamon Berrios - CEO of Trend.ioBlaine Bolus - COO of OmniPanel

AnyBiz is a super smart marketing tool that brings the right people, information, and tools together to grow. AnyBiz connects businesses, and drive collaboration forward. AnyBiz - Find and reach potential customers using cold email campaigns. B2B sales prospecting and outreach, made simple. Reaching potential customer is fast and super easy. Everything in one place. Database + Cold email campaign. A one-stop-shop to reach potential customers. Everything is in one place. Simple dashboard. Great results. In this episode you'll learn: Wholesale pricing “They always prefer the cheapest” - is this true? How do we get an ROI? What metric would you use to assess a deal? Talking about minimum order Risk reduction

AnyBiz is a super smart marketing tool that brings the right people, information, and tools together to grow. AnyBiz connects businesses, and drive collaboration forward. AnyBiz - Find and reach potential customers using cold email campaigns. B2B sales prospecting and outreach, made simple. Reaching potential customer is fast and super easy. Everything in one place. Database + Cold email campaign. A one-stop-shop to reach potential customers. Everything is in one place. Simple dashboard. Great results. In this episode you'll learn: Wholesale pricing “They always prefer the cheapest” - is this true? How do we get an ROI? What metric would you use to assess a deal? Talking about minimum order Risk reduction

Today, I'm joined by BOXFOX Co-Founder and CEO Chelsea Moore. BOXFOX is a women-owned gift box platform that makes gifting effortless and elevated. After graduating college, Chelsea and her co-founders Jenni and Sabena were looking for a way to send personalized gifts to their friends who had spread out around the country. They wanted to be able to celebrate and send condolences without sending a generic fruit basket or shopping all over to create their own pricey care package.    Thus, BOXFOX was born and transformed the gifting space. One of the main pillars of BOXFOX is to enable people to maintain both personal and professional relationships in a really authentic way, and the pre-packed curations, customized corporate gifts, and BUILD A BOXFOX™ platform do just that.    On today's episode, Chelsea shares exactly how they launched their business and major highlights and challenges from their journey. She explains their buying and merchandising philosophy and how their guiding principles have remained solid since the start, but their goals and strategies have changed as they've grown. Tune in to hear more of our conversation about building a first-of-its-kind product and how Chelsea is re-defining gifting with BOXBOX.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How Chelsea and her co-founders Jenni and Sabena came up with the for BOXBOX The initial step they took take BOXFOX from an idea to a tangible item  Chelsea's perspective on co-founding vs being a solopreneur  Details about the vendor and negotiation process  The three major milestones that helped boost BOXFOX in 2019 TikTok and influencer marketing strategies  Leveraging BOXFOX's purchasing power to highlight brands    RESOURCES Thanks to Indeed for supporting Earn Your Happy. Go to indeed.com/happy to redeem a $75 sponsored job credit.  Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH CHELSEA  Website: shopboxfox.com   Instagram: @shopboxfox    CONNECT WITH LORI Instagram: @loriharder Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business   ABOUT CHELSEA Chelsea was born and raised in Los Angeles and attended UCLA, where she met Jenni as a Kappa pledge. While pursuing her degree, she worked in marketing at Brandy Melville and Ogilvy & Mather and fell in love with the power of branding and the importance of humanity in every aspect of the business. After graduation, she and Jenni moved to Venice Beach where the idea for BOXFOX was born after spotting a gap in the lifestyle and service space for elevated and effortless gifting. She is a recent addition to the Forbes 30 Under 30 2019 list and she is the driving force behind BOXFOX's creative and aesthetic vision, ensuring we stay true to our customers' needs and our belief in well-presented and purposeful gifting.

Last year we shared our thoughts and feelings on gift-giving and how to be great at it. This year we're coming at you with more gift ideas, plus a bunch of places to shop for them that aren't Amazon. OILT listeners sent us a ton of awesome ideas for things to buy from independent shops and sellers, all of which make great gifts. (And we also threw in a few of our own.) We think you'll be able to find stuff for a lot of the people on your list this year, while supporting independent sellers and getting a jump on that unpredictable supply chain!Btw, get Oh, I Like That merch here! Things we talked about: OILT Episode 5: Great Gifts and How to Give ThemOILT Episode 6: AITAWICTG (Am I the Asshole When It Comes To Gifts)?Custom airbrushed T-shirtsHIGHTIDE Store DTLA How a Board Game About Birds Became a Surprise Blockbuster by Dan Kois for SlateUnofficial Wingspan Board Game Pastel Birdhouse Action MarkersWingspan, the beautiful board game by Elizabeth HargraveMariposas, Hargrave's other board gameThe Papi Shop, art by John Paul BrammerInkbox temporary tattoosNewsletters like Xena Worrier Princess, Good Morning It's Basketball, Fran's Joy Digest, and Numlock NewsBtw, to gift a newsletter subscription on Substack, go to the newsletter's main Substack landing page and there will be a large “gift a subscription” button in the upper rightChani Nicholas' astrology workshopsCafe con Libros feminist book subscriptions A decent headlampEm & Friends for stickers, cards, etc. by  Emily McDowellDeclan microfiber clothsPaper Pastries custom return address stampsLockwoodYou can order today from these Black-owned independent bookstores by  Corinne Segal for Lithub56 LGBTQ-Owned Bookstores You Can Be Proud to Support by Michelle Hart for Oprah Daily This episode was produced by Rachel and Sally and edited by Lucas Nguyen. Our logo was designed by Amber Seger (@rocketorca). Our theme music is by Tiny Music. MJ Brodie transcribed this episode. Follow us on Twitter @OhILikeThatPod.

Big box chains are now selling a selection of electric scooters from several top brands including Unagi, Segway and Bird. Why countries should build electric scooter paths into transportation infrastructures and we discuss Ginger on Wheels' fave scoot of 2021.

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Host Sammy Ross and guest Marc Santos discuss the topic of Livable Wage.  ​​Minimum wage hasn't gone up nationally in over a decade, while cost of living continues to climb.  On this episode we discuss the difference between minimum wage and livable wage, why tipped workers are most at risk for wage theft, and how inflation can work with or against our wages.   For Bonus content where host Sammy Ross and guest Marc Santos discuss their experience with wages while maintaining freelance artistic careers, please visit: https://www.patreon.com/ThisisNotaHandout For more information about the show, please visit: https://www.thisisnotahandout.com   Resources: For more on Minimum Wage: https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2020/08/a-brief-history-of-the-minimum-wage/ For more on an in-depth look at the Tipped Minimum Wage: https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/poverty/reports/2021/03/30/497673/ending-tipped-minimum-wage-will-reduce-poverty-inequality/  For more on the Minimum Wage Debate: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/personal-finance/minimum-wage-debate/  For more on Dan Price and Gravity Payments: https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-51332811  For more on the Pandemic, and large retailer's profits: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/27/large-retailers-are-making-record-profits-but-not-paying-workers-more.html  For more on sign-on bonuses and other restaurant chain employee incentives: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/11/these-restaurant-chains-have-raised-wages-or-offered-bonuses-.html  For more on Costco and other Big Box Retailers: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/02/26/costco-increases-its-minimum-wage-to-16-an-hour-there-is-an-alarming-downside-that-needs-to-be-discussed/?sh=2377f0723ca6  For more on Amazon's wage increase for workers: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/28/technology/amazon-pay-increase.html  For more on Sweden's unions and Toys "R" Us: https://apnews.com/article/6d245065b3faaadc70e6eb77e3e5c20f For more on the Raise the Wage Act of 2021: https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/15-federal-minimum-wage-amendment-fails-in-senate-heres-what-you-should-know/ For more on Labor Unions: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/06/business/labor-unions-income-inequality.html  For MIT's Livable Wage Calculator: https://livingwage.mit.edu/ 

Today I'm chatting to Sally Mueller, the founder of Womaness, about how to launch your brand directly into a retailer like Target and how to market to a completely different demographic. So many gems in here, you're going to get so much value learning from Sally.Womaness is a collection of modern, innovative menopause products developed for women, by women that offer solutions from head to toe (and everything in between). With community, education, and inspiration, Womaness sparks the power of menopositivity.We also talk about the power of your network and mentorship and if you haven't heard already we are launching our private network for women in ecommerce where you can access guests from the show like Sally through what we're calling modern mentorship. You can add your name to our waiting list at femalestartupclub.com/waitlist and you'll be the first to know when we open our doors for Founding Members. LINKS WE MENTION: Womaness' InstagramSally's InstagramFemale Startup Club's InstagramDoone's InstagramIn partnership with Klaviyo, the best email marketing tool for ecommerce businesses.Female Startup Club's YouTubeFemale Startup Club's Private Facebook GroupSay hello to Doone: hello@femalestartupclub.com

Today is Thursday, June 3, and we’re looking at Target vs. Walmart.

RealTalk Podcast:  Episode 15 Guest: Francine Glick Francine Glick, founder of Echo Strategic Consultants and Water Journey, a personal care product company. Francine has an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a BA in computer science from Barnard College at Columbia University.  She is a perfect example of the crossroads where super-intelligent meets the super creative problem solver. Her background as an expert in Mergers and Acquisitions, specializing in the technology space enabled her to leverage her skills as she transitioned to entrepreneur and innovator when she created the category of alcohol-free hand sanitizers, and she received two patents. Key Takeaways, Tips and RealTalk: Just because you think you have something that's patentable doesn't mean that it is. A patent is expensive. Use caution about jumping into soon and really think about whether it's important to patent your product. Patent pros:  Gives you a marketing advantage If you want to sell your company to a larger company, the larger companies are very interested in patents. When dealing with the retail marketplace, they want more SKUs. They don't want one product. They want more!  Once you have the traction and the numbers are kicking in - roll out your next product.  Don’t bring too many products to market too soon but at the same time, get prepared for “what’s next” once the primary product is thriving. When working with Big Box Retailers:  You need to be the expert in your space to explain to them how this is going to increase their sales and who’s going to buy it.  You have to be able to articulate who that ideal client is that buys your product so that collectively you can collaborate and market to them Big Box Retail is not always the best route. Really analyze whether your product is a good fit for that particular Big Box: Is there alignment with core values or does it just happens to be a product that everyone wants or needs in some capacity?  Relationships are important. Cultivate great relationships with your buyers and suppliers and MOST importantly, your banker (especially before you need your bank and more money).   Growth and Scaling: When you think about growth, don’t forget about the cash flow. When you're in a product business, you need to plan ahead and think through what growth will look like. It’s not just about increased sales revenue, it’s about funding more product as you grow and scale and expanding logistics and operational efficiencies.       Guest: Francine Glick    Companies:   Water Journey https://www.waterjourney.com/   Echo Strategic Consultants www.echo-strategic.com   Social:  Hands2GO Alcohol-free Hand Sanitizer - Facebook @save_our_hands - Twitter @hands2go - Instagram Hands2GO - Amazon We'd love to hear from you!  If there are topics or burning issues that you'd love to hear about, or if you would like to be considered as a guest on the RealTalk Podcast with Maureen Borzacchiello, just shoot us a note:  podcast@maureenborza.com or complete this short questionnaire:    https://programs.maureenborza.com/

With big retailers closing locations and customers flocking to boutique brands, shopping habits may be changing for good.

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This business analysis is produced over a recent press from “retail dive”. It is also published in TRL EDGE Forum today at www.t-renaissance.com.Simply search any keyword to discover more hands-on business analysis around such topic and get inspired, only at TRL EDGE Forum.

Big Box Retailers are under fire from multiple angles. Consumers are shopping online, startups are driving up marketing costs and stealing market share, and COVID forced retail to shut down in 2020. Alexa Driansky explains how the large, traditional retailers are responding.

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In this episode, we discuss some big changes coming to big box stores like Target, especially with the sports card department. Hosted by Matt SulavaInstagram: @mattsulavaTwitter: @mattsulava

If you’re curious about the impact “big box” retailers are going to have on healthcare delivery in the U.S., this episode of Raise the Line has some answers. Host Shiv Gaglani welcomes Marcus Osborne, a senior leader at Walmart Health, who is helping to build a new approach that could shake-up the whole industry. “If we can create a model that is actually compelling for consumers, and consumers are willing to pay for it, then we don't really care what the payers do about us,” says Osborne, who has plenty of other candid insights to share. For instance, he believes the challenge the U.S. is facing is a “vast underconsumption” of healthcare, not overconsumption as many healthcare policy experts contend. His point is that too many people simply don’t get the care they need due to the cost and complexity of the current system, and that delay inevitably drives costs up over time. He’s hoping to change that with in-store clinics that will offer a variety of medical and dental services under one roof at an affordable price. Check out this fascinating discussion as Osborne speculates that worsening shortages of healthcare workers will make it necessary to find new ways to leverage new technology and types of providers, and that much greater accountability for the quality of care delivered will be a reality sooner rather than later. This is a great opportunity to get a peek at the future of healthcare.

Job numbers bad, but frustrations come to a head on the air.  Ballots, elections, voter fraud… Can it be proven. Also, what’s going on with Georgia in ballots in “suitcases”? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How To Get Your Product Into Big Box Retailers With Luke Peters About Luke:Notes:Create before you consumeOwn your trademarks on amazonSellers central account Connect with Luke:retailband.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/luke--peters/Podcasters ParadiseResources:Come Join Our Community of Titans At: tribe.theluckytitan.comCheck out the TOP TOOLS AND TRAININGS ENTREPRENEURS ARE USING TO WIN IN THE ONLINE MARKET: https://theluckytitan.com/resources

What you'll learn:   Atul Vir is resilient when it comes to facing adversity in business. Tariffs hit 70% of his product line. But that is just another story him will overcome. He tells us about the challenges of manufacturing a specialty consumer product company abroad, shares his strategy for bringing his products to the global market, and gets honest about trade tariffs.    About our guest:   Atul Vir is a hands-on CEO, seasoned entrepreneur, inventor, business ethics thought leader, speaker and author living the American Dream. He's lived on 4 continents, making his way from India to Europe to Africa and, finally, to the United States. His business acumen has been featured on CBS, HGTV, Oprah, Fortune, Popular Mechanics, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. His company, Equator Advanced Appliances, has been listed as one of the Top 100 fastest growing companies in Houston for 3 years in a row. He also holds 18 patents for appliance technology. His award-winning products are sold in the home, recreational vehicles and marine markets.    Key takeaways from this episode:   Sourcing products in Europe: challenges and global trade transformation – 7:20 Why strong product strategy is the key to competing against larger companies – 9:16 Manufacturing in India: what to expect – 10:00 Problem-solving your product line for consumers in developing countries – 11:09 Who are the major selling channels and why? – 12:59 How big-box retailers democratized marketing and sales – 15:33 No two retailers are the same: how to manage buyer expectations – 18:15 Biggest focus of growth for Equator Advanced Appliances – 20:46 Patents: are they right for your business? – 24:10 Patents: navigating the challenges that come with getting one – 29:50 Tariffs and the reality of its impact on your company – 33:31 Biggest learning lesson as an underdog entrepreneur – 37:25 

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Deloitte shares the trends on why Direct to Consumer startups are rapidly growing, Big Box Retailers saw disappointing Q4 results, and Chris Walton's analysis of the Store of the Future are in this episode. We're joined by Maddy Moelis and Sierra Tishgart, co-founders of Great Jones after a huge holiday kick off season... as seen in the New York Times and Forbes. Forbes: Every Retailer Should Have a Store of the Future Plan of Attack

Retailers have endured their share of disruption over the years, with neighborhood stores losing out to department stores like Sears and Kmart, who were displaced by mass retailers such as Walmart. Now e-commerce is the reigning champion. But this shift seems different and it has many wondering if traditional retail will survive. Note to All Readers: References to specific securities are presented to illustrate the application of our investment philosophy only and are not to be considered recommendations by AllianceBernstein. The information contained here reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this podcast. AllianceBernstein L.P. makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed here may change at any time after the date of this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. It does not take an investor’s personal investment objectives or financial situation into account; investors should discuss their individual circumstances with appropriate professionals before making any decisions. This information should not be construed as sales or marketing material or an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument, product or service sponsored by AllianceBernstein or its affiliates. The [A/B] logo is a registered service mark of AllianceBernstein, and AllianceBernstein® is a registered service mark, used by permission of the owner, AllianceBernstein L.P. © 2018 AllianceBernstein L.P.

Shoplifting is traditionally seen as a petty crime unworthy of serious punishment, much less prison time. But under an increasingly popular theory of crime, DA's––with the help of retail lobbyists––are throwing the book at people for stealing as little as $39 worth of goods, claiming they burgled a public store. Our guest, Appeal contributor Jessica Pishko, discusses this punitive trend and what public defenders are doing to push back. 

Getting your products into big box retailers seems like an overwhelming task and that’s why most people avoid it and focus on Amazon selling. Karen Waksman is going to share why selling to large retailers may be easier than Amazon and a whole lot more profitable.   Karen is the real deal when it comes to retail relationships and retail selling. In this episode she’s helping us see a new growth strategy that often adds millions to the bottom line of business owners with not a tremendous amount of additional work. She also explains how to scale these product orders even if you’re tight on cash reserves.   Episode Highlights Why retail is often one of the biggest return on investments for product owners. How to get manufacturing and inventory capital without any cash out of pocket. The magic questions to ask yourself for creating the right product. Cash flow and how and when you get paid. The #1 mistake most people make when starting out in the retail world. Why boring products won’t cut it. How you can sell to a retail chain under their own private label brand. Karen demystifies the relationship with retail buyers and why it's not what you expect. How the real money is made in this industry. How adding retail can dramatically impact your company valuation.   Connect with Karen Waksman https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-waksman-aba7421 https://www.facebook.com/Karen-Waksman-206091316091635/ https://www.amazon.com/Karen-Waksman/e/B00A8S2C8C   Links and Resources Mentioned http://retailmba.com https://retailmbalive.com   Subscribe and Share Find us on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Spotify Say hi on Twitter @spencershaw   If you like what you hear we’d love for you to to leave a review and tell us what you think. Your support is the fuel that keeps us going!  

For years people have shopped 'till they dropped when it came to the capitalistic holiday Black Friday. But with shifts in consumer's shopping preferences, Black Friday is evolving. Could these changes be the last straw for brick and mortar retailers? Kelley School of Business senior lecturer in finance, Todd Roberson, weighs in on the "new" Black Friday. Show Notes: 8:00 Shane Simmons and Phil Powell introduce this week's episode of The ROI Podcast where the topic will revolve around Black Friday and how it has changed. 1:33 What we are seeing with online retailers is a revolution for consumers. 2:15 Kelley School of Business senior lecturer in finance, Todd Roberson, joins the podcast for a Q and A session on Black Friday. 2:30 In 2016 there were 137 million shoppers and they spent about 45 billion dollars in store on Black Friday. That same day, 5 billion dollars was sold online, a 19 percent increase in sales from the previous year. 5:31 In the past, major retailers were both the retailers and the supply chain. 6:25 As online shopping has accelerated, data analytics and artificial intelligence now have allowed outlets like Amazon to know what the consumer wants before the consumer asks for it. 7:13 Todd believes the future success of retail is in either a highly-specialized, unique retail niche or experience shopping. 7:55 Much of the way retail has changed is due to a radical shift in consumer preferences, but also advances in technology, supply chain management, and data analytics. 8:15 You know what your customers want by collecting data on them.  11:37 Shane and Phil close this episode of The ROI Podcast. ---- Do you have a question? Looking to get help on a business decision? Know a great guest for our show? Email roipod@iupui.edu so we can help your organization make better business decisions. ---- Ready to take your next step? Check out if a Kelley MBA is right for you: https://bit.ly/3m2G6D5

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Welcome back to another episode of Frankly Speaking. Today I’m packing my bags and heading to middle state, Nevada. A brand-new mining company is coming together… coming from a management team Wall Street Unplugged listeners are all too familiar with. There’s no IPO yet… Not even a symbol… And fortunately, before word spreads any further, I’ve been invited to check out this developing project. This weekend. Firsthand. It’s an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. And from the looks of it right now, this could potentially be one of the best mining companies I’ll ever recommend. Moving on, I then cover a company that is now on the street’s center stage - Best Buy (BBY). Last week, the electronic retailer posted better-than-expected earnings results from top to bottom.  This includes a reported 60 cents Earnings Per Share versus last year’s 44 cents per share. Digital sales grew more than 22%... And more important, comparable same-store sales rose 1.6% overall versus an expected decline. The stock jumped nearly 20% this week from the news… and is seemingly beginning to show signs of having the right formula to go up against Amazon. Who’s saying big box retailers are dead? Tune in to hear out my entry point strategy. Special Thanks to Micha, Ron, and Don for all the questions. Keep em’ coming at Frank@CurzioResearch.com  Good Investing, Frank Curzio

  Episode 102 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Topic:  Merchandising Ideas from Big Box Retailers Today's Question: What do you suggest to drum up business quickly   Here is what we discuss in today's episode: Where Are You on Your Annual Goals? Are you making the progress that you planned on? Are you working your plan? It is never too late to start. Your Questions Answered: We answer Bob's question on how to restart a business that was put on hold while dealing with a medial issue. We offer some tips for those looking to jump start their businesses again Tammy's Rant: I share a rant on why don't business owners follow up on their people that go out into the field. Here is what happened to a colleague who had a horrible experience with a business’s employee Today's Business Tip:  Merchandising Ideas from Big Box Retailers. Learn how big box retailer utilize their prime real estate to boost their sales and profits and you can do the same thing in your brick and mortar business   For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 102 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast   HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com   Get Your FREE eBook - 8 Steps to Increasing Your Profits in Your Local Small Business   WHO THIS PODCAST IS FOR: local small business owners, mobile businesses, brick and mortar businesses, handymen, landscapers, pool cleaners, cleaning services, QSRs, restaurant owners, mechanics, plumbers, real estate agents, dog groomers, franchisees, tradesmen,  medical, dentist, insurance, & those looking to increase profits, boost sales, improve processes and develop stronger teams ~~~  

Steve, Evan, Chrissy and special guest host Heath Layson (@thebourbonlounge on Instagram) dicuss the merits of shopping big box retailers. The Bourbon Daily intro music (Welcome to the Show) and outro music (That’s A Wrap) are both by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).

Episode 35 – The Local Small Business Coach Podcast Today’s Topic:  What You Can Learn from Big Box Retailers & the Power of Add On Items     Easy Ways to Increase Your Dollar Average   In today’s episode: We discuss how big box retailers strategically place products in key locations in their store to drive additional sales. Otherwise known as “add on items”.  We will go over a few examples of how you can do the same in your brick and mortar business.   For the Full Show Notes Visit: Episode 35 - Local Small Business Coach Podcast   HELPFUL LINKS Podcast Website: LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Leave your Message on the website with the Speak Pipe Button or just email me at Tammy@LocalSmallBusinessCoach.com Our Training Materials for Local Small Business Owners:  TrainingforLocalSmallBusinessOwners.com Starting a Local Small Business Website:  StartALocalSmallBusiness.com

Big box stores chap our butts! Lack of service, long check out lines with little to no staff. This week Philip and I give it to Big Box Retailers. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Check out Love to Hate here: http://www.spreaker.com/show/love-to-hate++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Want to suggest a topic for us to skew? Tweet us at: @love2hatepodEmail us at: lovetohatepodcast@gmail.com+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Check out all our Podcasts and videos for Calypso Cigar Review, Cigars in Cinema, Cigars AND Cinema, and Love to Hate on YouTube and subscribe!Audio and Video versions of our Podcasts can be found here:http://www.iheart.com/show/Calypso-Cigar-Reviews/?episode_id=27566155http://calypsocigar.podomatic.comhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cigars-and-cinema/id617514410?mt=2http://www.spreaker.com/show/love-to-hatehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/love-to-hate/id1114526741?mt=2https://www.youtube.com/user/meatcake1or on I-tunes, to subscribe search for Calypso Cigar, Cigars and Cinema or Love to Hate and subscribe!You like to Tweet? Check us out on Twitter at: @CalypsoCigarRev or @love2hatepodIf you would like to purchase fine tobacco products and you happen to be in the DFW area, check out the Calypso Cigar shop in Richardson Texas or call them at: 972.761.9903Or visit them at Face Book at: http://www.facebook.com/CalypsoCigarS...Join a cigar forum! It is a great way to learn, trade and have fun with other Cigar hobbyist. We highly recommend the following Cigar Forum:http://www.stogiefriends.com+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Big box stores chap our butts! Lack of service, long check out lines with little to no staff. This week Philip and I give it to Big Box Retailers. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Check out Love to Hate here: http://www.spreaker.com/show/love-to-hate++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Want to suggest a topic for us to skew? Tweet us at: @love2hatepodEmail us at: lovetohatepodcast@gmail.com+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Check out all our Podcasts and videos for Calypso Cigar Review, Cigars in Cinema, Cigars AND Cinema, and Love to Hate on YouTube and subscribe!Audio and Video versions of our Podcasts can be found here:http://www.iheart.com/show/Calypso-Cigar-Reviews/?episode_id=27566155http://calypsocigar.podomatic.comhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cigars-and-cinema/id617514410?mt=2http://www.spreaker.com/show/love-to-hatehttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/love-to-hate/id1114526741?mt=2https://www.youtube.com/user/meatcake1or on I-tunes, to subscribe search for Calypso Cigar, Cigars and Cinema or Love to Hate and subscribe!You like to Tweet? Check us out on Twitter at: @CalypsoCigarRev or @love2hatepodIf you would like to purchase fine tobacco products and you happen to be in the DFW area, check out the Calypso Cigar shop in Richardson Texas or call them at: 972.761.9903Or visit them at Face Book at: http://www.facebook.com/CalypsoCigarS...Join a cigar forum! It is a great way to learn, trade and have fun with other Cigar hobbyist. We highly recommend the following Cigar Forum:http://www.stogiefriends.com+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Target and Lowe’s struggle with earnings while Wal-Mart struggles to find a way to beat Amazon. Meanwhile, McDonald’s makes the worst business move any fast food company can make.

Our “Question Answered” for the week related to stock on-hand. Our listener wanted to know if he needed a lot of product on-hand before approaching big box retailers and if so, how much should he have? Press download to hear the answer. Thank you for the questions and please keep them coming. Have a great weekend. Happy Selling! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! · Here’s How » Join the On The Shelf community today: · Ontheshelfnow.com · On The Shelf Now Facebook Group · On the Shelf Now Facebook · On The Shelf Now Twitter · On the Shelf Now Instagram

Our "Question Answered" for the week related to stock on-hand. Our listener wanted to know if he needed a lot of product on-hand before approaching big box retailers and if so, how much should he have? Press download to hear the answer. Thank you for the questions and please keep them coming. Have a great […]

1 - Vincent is prurient; Openings. 2 - Early COW; Jack wasn't a fan of the debate. 3 - The News with Marshall Phillips. 4 - ABC News correspondent Ryan Burrow reports on big box retailers continuing to shrink.

When it comes to partnering with big box retailers, there are many myths small business owners should be aware of. How exactly do you go about setting up a partnership? What do big box retailers expect from small businesses? Is it worthwhile? In this episode of Xero Gravity, Gene and Elizabeth chat with Laura Curtis, founder of Malvi Marshmallow Confections, and Howard Saunders, retail futurist with 22nd and 5th Limited, about making these partnerships work. Laura shares insights from partnerships such as Dean & DeLuca and Anthropologie, while Howard shares nuggets from his 25 years in retail. “Big Retailers aren’t going to make a fortune out of you. You will make a profit, but the reason they need small business is to make them look locally connected.”  And there’s much more where that came from. Ear we go!

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We lead off with a discussion of California's first statewide Amber Alert system that was activated last week - what does this means, how effective was it, did it help. We finish the show with an interesting discussion about big box retailers keeping tabs on the return habits of the consumer - is this a privacy concern, how much is being tracked, how to get information.

Tent promotions work! Imagine if you could introduce your product to customers who shop at a large retailer on any given day; you’d be reaching thousands of people per week. Big Box Retailers like Lowes, Home Depot, and Sports Authority draw customers into their store like bees to honey; and one very astute marketer has perfected a plan to get in on their success. He sets up a tent outside their store to promote and sell his product. He gets direct access to all the Retailer’s customers without having to spend huge dollars on his own advertising and he enjoys the instant credibility that the retailers provide. After all, Home Depot isn’t going to let just any product be promoted outside its doors; and there is always the possibility the retailer will decide to carry your product if you can demonstrate a significant percentage of their customers are interested in it. The gentleman I speak with is a joint venture tent promotion expert and he provides details on how to set-up the joint venture with a large retailer, how to negotiate permission to set up your tent promotion, what licenses are required, the amount of money that can be made, back-end costs, the best dates to stage your event, and potential drawbacks to be aware of. Listen to this interview and you will immediately be able to put a plan in motion that gets access to more customers than you ever thought possible. This is an exclusive interview from Michael Senoff at www.hardtofindseminars.com.

Tent promotions work! Imagine if you could introduce your product to customers who shop at a large retailer on any given day; you’d be reaching thousands of people per week. Big Box Retailers like Lowes, Home Depot, and Sports Authority draw customers into their store like bees to honey; and one very astute marketer has perfected a plan to get in on their success. He sets up a tent outside their store to promote and sell his product. He gets direct access to all the Retailer’s customers without having to spend huge dollars on his own advertising and he enjoys the instant credibility that the retailers provide. After all, Home Depot isn’t going to let just any product be promoted outside its doors; and there is always the possibility the retailer will decide to carry your product if you can demonstrate a significant percentage of their customers are interested in it. The gentleman I speak with is a joint venture tent promotion expert and he provides details on how to set-up the joint venture with a large retailer, how to negotiate permission to set up your tent promotion, what licenses are required, the amount of money that can be made, back-end costs, the best dates to stage your event, and potential drawbacks to be aware of. Listen to this interview and you will immediately be able to put a plan in motion that gets access to more customers than you ever thought possible. This is an exclusive interview from Michael Senoff at www.hardtofindseminars.com.

In this weeks installment, we learn how to scam big box retailers out of money legally. Be sure to check back in the next coming weeks as we will try to get this show out on a regular schedule with many different topics on entertainment news, tech, comics, games and more! Any questions or comments? […]