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Send us a textMissed out on the last E Bike Safety & Standards panel? Listen in for this week's Bicycle Retail Radio episode.The NBDA provides a quarterly platform for industry experts to meet, discuss and address retailer risks, concerns, and best practices regarding lithium-ion batteries and e-mobility devices safety, standards, and compliance.Segments addressed:Lithium-Ion Battery topics- Standards and Certifications, standardized policy on shipping, receiving, storage, maintaining, charging, selling, and servicing.Insurance CoveragesSupplier Best PracticesRetailer Best PracticesRecycling Best PracticesConsumer EducationSupport the show

Indians are hungry for luxury watches. Just in 2024, even as exports of Swiss watches declined globally, they surged 25 per cent in India. Interestingly, the player winning in this fast-growing market is not a legacy business house like Tata or Reliance, rather it is little-know Chandigarh-based retailer, Ethos. What sets it apart is the strong relationships it has built with ultra-luxury watch makers over the decades. How does it do it? Tune in. Want to attend The Ken's next event on health, fitness and wellness? Buy tickets here. Here's your chance to help us shape the conversation: https://theken.typeform.com/to/bZhqWl2g

 With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode: Let's make this summer your most joyful and productive yet, without the burnout. In this episode, I'm sharing how to embrace a "Summer of Ease" while still keeping your retail business humming along behind the scenes. Whether you're a brick-and-mortar owner in peak tourist season or experiencing a slower Q3, this one's for you. We're trading hustle for harmony by leaning into three core pillars: (1) Fun (yes, you need it!), (2) Rest (not a reward, but part of your job), and (3) Momentum (because Q4 is coming and we need to be ready!) How to Create Ease This Summer: Schedule your calendar and your team's through September Pre-plan promotions, social content, and email marketing Reuse great content from last year (no one remembers your July 2023 meme, it's fine) Humanize your brand with softer summer content (think beach reads and mojito recipes) Hand off live sales, store tours, or event planning to your team or guest hosts Let go of the guilt and get off your phone and POS app while you're away It's time to drop the “shoulds,” my friend. Let's get to work. Until next week, cheers to joy, freedom, and profits. “Watching your POS like a hawk is not making things sell faster.” -Wendy Batten Your Next Steps Get out your calendar and do some planning! And let's connect on Instagram! What are your top tips for planning your summer of ease? I'd love to hear from you. Screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram, or just jump into my DMs. If you're a member of the Retailer's Inner Circle, check your monthly playbooks. They're packed with done-for-you email prompts, promotional calendars, and content ideas to make this even easier. And if you aren't…join my supportive community of retailers in the Retailer's Inner Circle! There is so much to love about the Inner Circle: access to countless masterclasses on everything from inventory management to money matters, a supportive community of like-minded retailers to bounce ideas off of, a monthly playbook to track your progress and help you plan your events and promotions, and so much more. Check it out HERE.   Related podcasts we think you'll like:  Episode 82: 5 Steps to Simplify Your Content Planning Episode 143: How to Plan and Host Successful Events and Promotions in Your Retail Shop Episode 253: Mastering Social Selling About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven't met yet, I'm Wendy, a small business coach and founder of the Retailer's Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail business.  Through online classes, business coaching programs, speaking, and a top-ranked podcast, I've helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their dream and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My signature private coaching community, The Retailer's Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world build their retail business skill sets and confidence.  I am proud to have been featured in several major publications, including my own business column in What Women Create magazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked podcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for several brands, associations, and communities that are passionate about the success of independent retailers. When I'm not coaching, you will find me either DIYing and renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about our travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up to in our coastal village. I'd love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for real retailers at https://wendybatten.com/free-resources/    For more support from Wendy   Join Wendy's CEO Planning Session for Retailers Retailer's Inner Circle - Join Wendy inside the best retailer's community Free resources for shop owners   Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG    All of Wendy's programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE.  Subscribe & Review on iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I'd love you to consider it. Subscribing means you won't miss an episode! Click here to subscribe to iTunes! If you want to be more of a rockstar, I'd love it if you could leave a review over on iTunes as well.  Those reviews help other retailers find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! Thank you!

VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie DiBartolomeo discuss the top business stories across the Richmond region. This week's stories include Henrico County's adopting new restrictions for data centers, a Lego store coming to Short Pump Town Center, and an electric car retailer expands in downtown Richmond.

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Friday 13 June 2025 Donald Trump threatens the AUKUS deal, as analysts claim it is part of a bid for a lesser deal for Australia. And more, including: BYD boss claims cheaper EVs are on the way. The share price of one of the country’s favourite online luxury retailers tumbles as it downgrades its profit outlook. Consumer sentiment picks up, slightly. The US and China close to doing a deal over tariffs. Join our free daily newsletter here. Take our short survey on Fear & Greed here. It only takes a few minutes, and by taking part before 30 June, you’ll be in the running to win a $3,000 Luxury Escapes voucher. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - three financial secret weapons. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GrabAGun CEO Marc Nemati joins Cam to talk about the plans to take the company public (trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PEW", incidentally) and why he believes it will have a broader, positive impact on the firearms industry as a whole.

 With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:   Let's talk about the “summer slowdown,” shall we?    In this episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, we're flipping the script on the summer slowdown and showing you how to use any quiet time as a powerful CEO reset. Whether it's organizing your back-end systems, strengthening customer relationships, or proactively planning for Q4, this season can be one of your most productive if approached with intention - and I'm showing you how. We're diving into practical and mindset-driven strategies for using this seasonal dip to build momentum, clarity, and energy. Learn how to schedule a “money date” with your financials, declutter your tech stack, and plant the seeds for a thriving holiday season. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why a slower season can be your biggest strategic advantage How to use your CEO date to make smarter inventory decisions Ways to deepen customer relationships and build brand loyalty Quick backend system fixes that can boost efficiency How to use the summer to prep for a stress-free Q4 and holiday season Why mindset matters more than momentum during seasonal dips   Your Next Steps If you found this episode helpful in any way, I would LOVE if you would share it with a fellow shop owner who might need a mindset shift! Then tag me on Instagram (@wendybatten.biz) with your summer reset plans. I'd love to hear from you!   And then …join my supportive community of retailers in the Retailer's Inner Circle! There is so much to love about the Inner Circle: access to countless masterclasses on everything from inventory management to money matters, a supportive community of like-minded retailers to bounce ideas off of, a monthly playbook to track your progress and help you plan your events and promotions, and so much more. Check it out HERE.   Related podcasts we think you'll like:  Episode 115: How to Tame All of Those Great Ideas Episode 116: What to Do if It's Slow: Summer Strategy Series Episode 216: Create a Summer of Ease for Your Retail Shop About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven't met yet, I'm Wendy, a small business coach and founder of the Retailer's Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail business.  Through online classes, business coaching programs, speaking, and a top-ranked podcast, I've helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their dream and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My signature private coaching community, The Retailer's Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world build their retail business skill sets and confidence.  I am proud to have been featured in several major publications, including my own business column in What Women Create magazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked podcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for several brands, associations, and communities that are passionate about the success of independent retailers. When I'm not coaching, you will find me either DIYing and renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about our travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up to in our coastal village. I'd love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for real retailers at https://wendybatten.com/free-resources/    For more support from Wendy   Join Wendy's CEO Planning Session for Retailers Retailer's Inner Circle - Join Wendy inside the best retailer's community Free resources for shop owners   Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG    All of Wendy's programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE.  Subscribe & Review on iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I'd love you to consider it. Subscribing means you won't miss an episode! Click here to subscribe to iTunes! If you want to be more of a rockstar, I'd love it if you could leave a review over on iTunes as well.  Those reviews help other retailers find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! Thank you!

One of Australia's biggest energy retailers has apologised to its customers and settled a lawsuit over its carbon offset programme. 

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In this episode, Michelle Heisner, Cynthia Cole, and Teisha Johnson explore the potential and risks of Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs), considering the issue from the perspectives of retailers, brands, and consumers. While ESLs offer benefits like streamlined pricing updates and improved operational efficiency, they also pose legal risks related to privacy issues, technical glitches and antitrust implications. Learn about the importance of assessing these risks and implementing guidelines to ensure compliance in the ever-evolving landscape of retail technology.

Marketing professionals Lisa-Marie Delgado from Gary J. Long Jewelers &Aurora Simpson from Holliday Jewelry share insights on retail strategies, event planning, and industry trends in an energetic conversation LIVE from the Punchmark Client Workshop in Charlotte, NC. Send us a text Send feedback or learn more about the podcast: punchmark.com/loupe Learn about Punchmark's website platform: punchmark.com Inquire about sponsoring In the Loupe and showcase your business on our next episode: podcast@punchmark.com

 With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:   Do you struggle to schedule and/or keep your CEO dates with yourself? Running your shop like a true CEO isn't just for big-box retailers: it's for independent creative retail shop owners just like you - trust me on this. If you've ever felt like your business is dragging you down; if you KNOW you aren't spending your time on the things you should be…this episode is for you.   Not sold on why CEO time is crucial? Unsure of where or why to start? Wondering what you should be doing during your CEO date? Listen in now!   Takeaways for Indie Retailers Hard seasons are normal – Obstacles come with owning a business. What matters is how you move through them. Stop playing small – Don't let busy work keep you from doing the real CEO work that moves the needle. You can't scale with hustle and heart alone – Aligned action is what brings joy, profit, and freedom. Take a pause and plan – A regular CEO date with yourself brings clarity and confidence. Want help? – I'm hosting a Quarterly CEO Planning Day on June 10th. Come plan alongside other retailers who get it! More info below. What to Focus on During CEO Time Strategic planning (not just goal setting) Reviewing what worked and what didn't Understanding your income streams and profit margins Creating intentional marketing, not last-minute campaigns So what is your next step? Join me for a productive afternoon of planning out your next 90 days in my Retailer's CEO Planning Day on June 10th! This is a new program I'm offering. We will meet together in a small group and spend an afternoon doing some intensive quarterly CEO-level planning for your business. It comes with pre-meeting vision planning prompts, 4 hours of a focused planning session with me and a small group, 2 weeks of support from me, and a retail success toolkit to help you every step of the way! Save $100 by registering by June 6th. See you there!   Need more? Join me for my first Retailer's CEO Planning Day on June 10th! This is a new program I'm offering. We will meet together in a small group and spend an afternoon doing some intensive quarterly CEO-level planning for your business. It comes with pre-meeting vision planning prompts, 4 hours of a focused planning session with me and a small group, 2 weeks of support from me, and a retail success toolkit to help you every step of the way! Save $100 by registering by June 6th. See you there!   Or…join my supportive community of retailers in the Retailer's Inner Circle! There is so much to love about the Inner Circle: access to countless masterclasses on everything from inventory management to money matters, a supportive community of like-minded retailers to bounce ideas off of, a monthly playbook to track your progress and help you plan your events and promotions, and so much more. Check it out HERE.   Related podcasts we think you'll like:  Episode 33: The CEO Date: A Non-Negotiable Habit is Key to Creative CEO Success Episode 88: Retailer Success Series: Making Pivotal (and scary) CEO Decisions with Retailer Melanie Kolb Episode 133: Retailer Success Series: Community, Culture, and CEO Mindset with Amy Cseh About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven't met yet, I'm Wendy, a small business coach and founder of the Retailer's Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail business.  Through online classes, business coaching programs, speaking, and a top-ranked podcast, I've helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their dream and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My signature private coaching community, The Retailer's Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world build their retail business skill sets and confidence.  I am proud to have been featured in several major publications, including my own business column in What Women Create magazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked podcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for several brands, associations, and communities that are passionate about the success of independent retailers. When I'm not coaching, you will find me either DIYing and renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about our travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up to in our coastal village. I'd love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for real retailers at https://wendybatten.com/free-resources/    For more support from Wendy   Join Wendy's CEO Planning Session for Retailers Retailer's Inner Circle - Join Wendy inside the best retailer's community Free resources for shop owners   Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG    All of Wendy's programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE.  Subscribe & Review on iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I'd love you to consider it. Subscribing means you won't miss an episode! Click here to subscribe to iTunes! If you want to be more of a rockstar, I'd love it if you could leave a review over on iTunes as well.  Those reviews help other retailers find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! Thank you!

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We've got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Marks & Spencer had no IR plan when hit with cyber attack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mands-says-customer-data-stolen-in-cyberattack-forces-password-resets/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/marks-and-spencer-faces-402-million-profit-hit-after-cyberattack/   Crypto thefts using violence on the rise https://x.com/vxunderground/status/1926357024461263002  https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/crypto-industry-robberies-attacks-32c2867a  https://xkcd.com/538/   AI model turns to blackmail https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/22/anthropics-new-ai-model-turns-to-blackmail-when-engineers-try-to-take-it-offline/   Rise of skilled trades https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/skilled-trades-high-school-recruitment-fd9f8257     Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Ben - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamincorll/

Dollar General (DG), Dollar Tree (DLTR), and Five Below (FIVE) all report earnings this week. LikeFolio's Landon Swan shows his company's data highlighting the winners and losers in the discount store space. However, as Landon explains, the "trade down" mentality for American shoppers isn't going away anytime soon. He also turns to Walmart (WMT) and offers his long-term bull case for the big box retailer. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Retailer filing bankruptcy..."Three Things You Need to Know"...hot dogs ranked from worst to best...texts...Democrats want to "sound normal".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The vice president of sales for BrandCo. Marketing (asi/455385) delves into that and much more when it comes to having success in the worlds of branded merch and printing.

   With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:   Small habits can lead to big results!   In this episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I'm sharing 11 easy-to-start micro habits that can totally transform your retail business. These habits may be small, but they pack a powerful punch. From looking at your numbers to making faster decisions, I'll give you real-world, simple advice that WORKS.   Whether you run a boutique, a gift shop, or a creative space, these tips will help you grow with confidence — and have fun doing it!   11 Micro Habits for Independent Retailers: Don't “Ostrich” – Stop hiding from your business numbers. Look at them daily so there are no surprises. Always Be Learning – Reading 10 minutes a day or listening to a podcast can level up your skills. Ditch the Burden Mindset – Remember, you get to run this business. Approach it with joy, not dread. Use a “Yet” Mindset – “I'm not good at planning... yet.” Add "yet" to reframe your self-talk. Ask: How Can I Make This Easier? – Don't overcomplicate. Ask who or what can help. Crush Self-Doubt – Keep a list of wins, kind words, and proud moments to boost your confidence. Set Clear Goals – Know what you're aiming for so your daily actions move you closer to it. Look Up – Don't get stuck in the day-to-day. Plan 90 days out. Know what your customers are experiencing. Prioritize Your Health – A healthy YOU means a stronger business. Protect your time and energy. Decide Faster – Avoiding decisions holds you back. Be intentional and aligned with your goals. Make It Fun – This is your dream! Bring energy and joy into your day-to-day. Need more? Join me and our supportive community of retailers in my Retailer's Inner Circle! There is so much to love about the Inner Circle: access to countless masterclasses on everything from inventory management to money matters, a supportive community of like-minded retailers to bounce ideas off of, a monthly playbook to track your progress and help you plan your events and promotions, and so much more. Check it out HERE.   Related podcasts we think you'll like:  Episode 124: Confident Decision Making Made Easy with Business & Life Coach Andrea Liebross Episode 229: Having a Monthly Playbook for Your Retail Shop Episode 261: How to Stay Focused and Get Things Done About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven't met yet, I'm Wendy, a small business coach and founder of the Retailer's Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail business.  Through online classes, business coaching programs, speaking, and a top-ranked podcast, I've helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their dream and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My signature private coaching community, The Retailer's Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world build their retail business skill sets and confidence.  I am proud to have been featured in several major publications, including my own business column in What Women Create magazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked podcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for several brands, associations, and communities that are passionate about the success of independent retailers. When I'm not coaching, you will find me either DIYing and renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about our travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up to in our coastal village. I'd love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for real retailers at https://wendybatten.com/free-resources/    For more support from Wendy   Retailer's Inner Circle - Join Wendy inside the best retailer's community Free resources for shop owners   Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG    All of Wendy's programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE.  Subscribe & Review on iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I'd love you to consider it. Subscribing means you won't miss an episode! Click here to subscribe to iTunes! If you want to be more of a rockstar, I'd love it if you could leave a review over on iTunes as well.  Those reviews help other retailers find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! Thank you!

Send us a textToday on the Friday Flex episode: Your people are the brand. Let's look at building a team that lives your shop's culture.Support the show

Niklas Terrahe, Gründer von Pick'em, spricht über den unglaublichen Erfolg seines Startups, mit dem er in den letzten zwei Jahren über 25 Millionen Zahnstocher verkauft hat. Was als experimentelles D2C-Projekt begann, hat sich zu einer der spannendsten Markenentwicklungen Europas entwickelt – mit einer innovativen Produktidee, die Zahnstocher mit Geschmack in den Fokus rückt. Niklas erklärt, wie er es geschafft hat, mit viralen TikTok-Videos, einer einzigartigen Produktion und dem Fokus auf Habit-Forming-Products eine loyale Community aufzubauen. Außerdem spricht er über die Herausforderungen beim Aufbau einer eigenen Zahnstocher-Fabrik, den Einstieg in den Einzelhandel und seine Pläne für die Expansion in die USA und weitere Märkte. Was du lernst: Wie alles begann: Die Idee, Zahnstocher mit Geschmack zu entwickeln, und wie die ersten 2.000 Packungen in der eigenen Wohnung produziert wurden Warum Niklas und sein Team mit einem spielerischen Ansatz gestartet sind und wie Social Media den Durchbruch brachte Social Media als Wachstumstreiber: Wie TikTok zur zentralen Plattform für Pick'em wurde und warum die Videos durchschnittlich 2 Millionen Views erzielen Die Bedeutung von Storytelling, viralen Hooks und dem richtigen Content-Mix, um langfristig relevant zu bleiben Produktentwicklung und eigene Produktion: Die Entscheidung, eine eigene Produktion aufzubauen, um schneller zu skalieren und neue Geschmacksrichtungen zu launchen Wie die Produktion in Brandenburg es ermöglicht, innerhalb von einer Woche neue Produkte zu entwickeln und zu vermarkten Einzelhandel und Internationalisierung: Warum der Schritt in den Einzelhandel entscheidend für das Wachstum ist und welche Strategien Pick'em hierfür verfolgt Pläne für die Expansion in die USA, Skandinavien und andere europäische Märkte – und wie Retailer von sich aus auf Pick'em zukamen Community und Habit-Forming: Wie Pick'em es schafft, Zahnstocher wieder zu einem Lifestyle-Produkt zu machen Die Rolle von Influencern, Kollaborationen und kreativen Kampagnen, um die Marke weiter aufzubauen ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://zez.am/unicornbakery  Mehr zu Niklas: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nterrahe/  Website: https://pickem.store/de  Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach: https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/  Kapitel: (00:00:00) Wieso Zahnstocher als Lifestyle-Produkt? (00:03:28) Tests & Produktion: Wie setzt man sowas um? (00:07:45) Wann hat Pick'em gemerkt, dass es Bedarf gibt? (00:10:55) Who serves first: Marke oder Influencer? (00:16:50) Content-Strategie von Pick'em (00:19:45) Expansion vs. Heimatmarkt: Wer kriegt zuerst den Retail? (00:24:22) Marktstrategie: Wen pusht Pick'em zuerst? (00:27:26) Creator-Brand vs. Consumer-Brand (00:34:15) Was ist wirklich der "geile Sh*t" auf Social Media: Story vs. Editing (00:41:37) Wettbewerb im Zahnstocher-Business (00:44:41) Reach, Awareness & Marke bei Pick'em (00:49:48) Jeder kennt Zahnstocher: Ein Allday-Produkt neu gedacht (00:56:21) Warum Angels und keine VCs bzw. warum bisher kein VC?

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Retailer earnings are showing weakness, but Katie Thomas from Kearney Consumer Institute said that it cannot all be attributed to tariff uncertainty. Thomas said that consumers are spending based on the reality right now, not based on potential economic weakness ahead, and that shoppers have the ability to shop around at stores with an abundance of options. An increase in delinquencies gives reason for concern, but spending from the top-end of consumers could help keep spending strong. Thomas thinks that there may be a return to supply chain issues from the pandemic, as companies weigh how much inventory to keep in stock due to questions over tariff policy.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:   Running a shop can feel like juggling flaming squirrels – I totally get it!    In this episode of The Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I'm sharing a powerful training from the Retailer's Inner Circle library to help you focus, prioritize, and actually get things done (without the late nights and endless to-do lists). If distractions and squirrel-brain are wreaking havoc on your retail business, listen up. This one's for all of the busy retailers out there trying to get things DONE!   Takeaways for Independent Retailers:   How to protect your personal time as a retail CEO The power of setting non-negotiables for work-life balance What a CEO Date is – and why it will change your week The difference between results and goals: what are the three “cross-offable” things you need to do today? How to use the Pomodoro Method to beat distractions: You'll be shocked by how much you can get done in 25 minutes! 4 D's to simplify your to-do list: Do, Delete, Delegate, Defer Why batching tasks and working away from the shop floor matters How small group support boosts momentum and accountability   Need more? Join me and our supportive community of retailers in my Retailer's Inner Circle! There is so much to love about the Inner Circle: access to countless masterclasses on everything from inventory management to money matters, a supportive community of like-minded retailers to bounce ideas off of, a monthly playbook to track your progress and help you plan your events and promotions, and so much more. Check it out HERE.   Not ready to join but want to purchase the stand-alone Foot Traffic Made Simple masterclass? You can purchase it on demand HERE.   Related podcasts we think you'll like:  Episode 33: The CEO Date: A Non-Negotiable Habit is Key to Creative CEO Success Episode 48: The 3 Biggest Time Wasters for Retailers and How to Avoid Them Episode 136: Annual Planning That Fills Your Life Buckets About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven't met yet, I'm Wendy, a small business coach and founder of the Retailer's Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail business.  Through online classes, business coaching programs, speaking, and a top-ranked podcast, I've helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their dream and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My signature private coaching community, The Retailer's Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world build their retail business skill sets and confidence.  I am proud to have been featured in several major publications, including my own business column in What Women Create magazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked podcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for several brands, associations, and communities that are passionate about the success of independent retailers. When I'm not coaching, you will find me either DIYing and renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about our travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up to in our coastal village. I'd love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for real retailers at https://wendybatten.com/free-resources/    For more support from Wendy   Retailer's Inner Circle - Join Wendy inside the best retailer's community Free resources for shop owners   Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG    All of Wendy's programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE.  Subscribe & Review on iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I'd love you to consider it. Subscribing means you won't miss an episode! Click here to subscribe to iTunes! If you want to be more of a rockstar, I'd love it if you could leave a review over on iTunes as well.  Those reviews help other retailers find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! Thank you!

George Seay says Walmart (WMT) is "shooting the lights out" when it comes to its earnings. However, tariffs are creating a situation where Walmart and similar retailers may pass some of those costs to consumers. As George points out, they also face the conundrum of maximizing profits to appease investors. He later weighs how the U.S. needs to tackle the national deficit.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Scattered Spider facilitates UK retail hacks and is moving to the U.S. Defendnot tool can disable Microsoft Defender FBI warns government officials about new waves of deepfakes Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Are you dealing with security questionnaire chaos this week? If so, get Conveyor's AI to knock them out for you. Connect Conveyor to any source, easily upload any format of questionnaire or use the browser extension for portals and their AI handles the rest—from parsing the questions to generating answers and auto-tagging collaborators. Let Conveyor do the work for you. Learn more at www.conveyor.com. Find the stories behind the headlines at CISOseries.com.

◇ BGE & the Retailer perspective, Mike from New York shares his origin story, From the Archive 2019: Wil from Wisconsin tells the tale of a PC who was too good for their game | Hosts: Kimi, Vixie, & Dustin◇ 00:33 - Welcome & Episode Summary | 2:06 - Announcements: Game Daze is going to be May 24th! Sign up to run or play at happyjacks.org/discord | GamEx is coming up memorial day weekend (May 23-26) at the LAX Hilton. We will be doing our live show from there Saturday night | 03:04 - Indie Designer of the Month: Matthew Orr, Creative Director at Wet Ink Games. You can find his work on wetinkgames.com or DriveThruRPG | 06:10 - BGE & the Retailer perspective | 34:05 - Mike from New York shares his origin story | 45:57 - From the Archive 2019: Wil from Wisconsin tells the tale of a PC who was too good for their game | 59:45 - Episode Closing | 01:02:35 - Music | ◇ Email happyjacksrpg@gmail.com to send in your own topic or question for the show! ◇ Find us on Youtube ◇ Twitch ◇ Twitter ◇ Instagram ◇ Facebook ◇ Discord or find all our podcast feeds on your favorite Podcast platform! happyjacksrpg.carrd.co ◇ Subscribe to our Actual Play Feed! We have a backlog of campaigns in over 20 RPG systems and new games running all the time. ◇ Become a Patreon! All the money goes into maintaining and improving the quality of our shows. patreon.com/happyjacksrpg Ⓒ2025 Happy Jacks RPG Network www.happyjacks.org

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Walmart is preparing to raise prices in the US as soon as this month, as its own costs increase as a result of the new tariffs on imports imposed by President Donald Trump. And we will look at President Trump saying that India offered to drop all tariffs on US goods, something India swiftly denied. Total airline revenue is expected to top 1 trillion US dollars for the first time ever this year, according to the International Air Transport Association. We will be joined throughout the programme by two guests on opposite sides of the world: Shoeb Kagda, an Indonesian journalist and businessman, and Alison Van Diggelen, host of Fresh Dialogues based in Silicon Valley, the US.

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Jan Rogers Kniffen surveys the retail sector. “What's not to like?” in Walmart earnings, he asks, pointing to strong comparable sales. “They're the best retailer.” His only downside is the lack of forward guidance for the next quarter. He calls Costco (COST) the “best club in the country,” and previews what he expects from their earnings. He was “shocked” by Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) acquisition of Foot Locker (FL), but thinks it's “a good plan.”======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Send us a textHealth and wellness have become foundational to the modern lifestyle, with consumers redefining what fitness looks like shifting from traditional gym routines to more holistic and mobile-friendly approaches. Walking, hiking, cycling, and fitness-tracking apps are now integral parts of personal health journeys. This evolution has created new opportunities for customer-centric innovation, and few brands are leaning into this shift as effectively as Fleet Feet. Founded in 1976 by two women in Sacramento, California, Fleet Feet has grown from a single boutique running store into the country's largest franchisor of locally owned and operated specialty running retailers. Today, it operates more than 280 stores across 40 states, offering expert outfitting, training programs, and a strong sense of community. At the heart of Fleet Feet's loyalty strategy is its recently relaunched Fleet Feet Milestones program—an initiative that reflects both its legacy and its forward-thinking ethos. Joining us for this edition of Leaders in Customer Loyalty: Brand Stories is Abbey Gurley, Senior Manager of Customer Loyalty at Fleet Feet, who shares how the brand is building emotional loyalty, supporting franchisees, and using customer data with care. 

In der aktuellen Folge von Wirtschaft Düsseldorf Unplugged spricht Moderatorin Andrea Greuner mit Frank Emmerich, Head of Retail Germany bei CBRE. CBRE berät Eigentümer, Projektentwickler und führende Filialisten in allen Fragen der erfolgreichen Nutzung von Handelsflächen. In Düsseldorf liegt der Fokus von CBRE auf den Toplagen der Innenstadt und hier insbesondere der Königsallee.  Seit 2007 ist Frank Emmerich bei CBRE an Bord. Seine Aufgabe ist es, vor allem internationale Retailer beim Markteintritt zu betreuen und die richtigen Konzepte für die jeweiligen Straßen zu finden, damit diese Marken dort erfolgreich ihre Geschäfte betreiben können. Was ihm wichtig ist: Die Innenstädte zu beleben und attraktiv für die Besucher zu gestalten, denn er ist fest davon überzeugt, dass die Innenstadt ein starker Ort der Begegnung sein muss.  Im Podcast sprechen Sie über: ✅ Düsseldorf als Handelsstandort.  ✅ Welche Lagen warum in Düsseldorf am stärksten von nationalen und internationalen Retailern nachgefragt werden.  ✅ Herausforderungen und die Zukunft des Einzelhandels.  ✅ Warum Frank Emmerich seine Aufgaben bei CBRE so begeistern.  Frank Emmerich teilt seine Einblicke, Antriebe und Erfahrungen, die für alle inspirierend sind, die sich mit dem Einzelhandel in Deutschland und der Düsseldorfer Innenstadt befassen.

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 With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:   Helping and inspiring independent retailers is my passion (and my job!), but I would be remiss if I never shared how inspiring my retailers are to ME. Their inspiration is never more apparent than when we are all together in person: talking shop, ruminating on all the things, and brainstorming through big ideas.   In this episode, I'm sharing some of my takeaways from my Level Up Mastermind Retreat in early April in Thomasville, Georgia. I'm always learning from my retailers and amazed by their ideas and this retreat was no different. There is something very inspiring about getting a group of like-minded people together who are working toward a similar goal: running a successful independent retail shop. I hope these takeaways inspire you to try something new to move the needle in your retail business.   Takeaways for Independent Retailers:   Bravery is contagious: It's important to surround yourself with people who are on your side.    Making a decision and being brave enough to stick to it when you see the needle starting to move and/or having the courage to course correct if it's not working   Collaborations & community are super hot right now: Everyone in your community has the same goal: growing and thriving in a community that supports them.   Look to your community for inspiring people: Annie Jones of The Bookshelf in Thomasville showed us that building multiple revenue streams and marketing differently works. (You can follow along with her Instagram at @bookshelftville)   Lean into others: You cannot do this alone!   I also wanted to give a quick shoutout to YOU! Thanks to your support, the podcast has reached 100,000+ downloads!    Need more? Join me and our supportive community of retailers in my Retailer's Inner Circle! There is so much to love about the Inner Circle: access to countless masterclasses on everything from inventory management to money matters, a supportive community of like-minded retailers to bounce ideas off of, a monthly playbook to track your progress and help you plan your events and promotions, and so much more. Check it out HERE.   Not ready to join but want to purchase the stand-alone Foot Traffic Made Simple masterclass? You can purchase it on demand HERE.   Related podcasts we think you'll like:  Episode 246: Relationships are Rocket Fuel Episode 254: Behind the Counters: The Magic of Joining Forces to Foster Community and Build a Retail Destination Town with Millie and Adam Blackwell Episode 259: Behind the Counter: Building a Unique Retail Shop with Heart with Amy and Chris Hart About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven't met yet, I'm Wendy, a small business coach and founder of the Retailer's Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail business.  Through online classes, business coaching programs, speaking, and a top-ranked podcast, I've helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their dream and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My signature private coaching community, The Retailer's Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world build their retail business skill sets and confidence.  I am proud to have been featured in several major publications, including my own business column in What Women Create magazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked podcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for several brands, associations, and communities that are passionate about the success of independent retailers. When I'm not coaching, you will find me either DIYing and renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about our travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up to in our coastal village. I'd love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for real retailers at https://wendybatten.com/free-resources/    For more support from Wendy   Retailer's Inner Circle - Join Wendy inside the best retailer's community Free resources for shop owners   Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG    All of Wendy's programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE.  Subscribe & Review on iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I'd love you to consider it. Subscribing means you won't miss an episode! Click here to subscribe to iTunes! If you want to be more of a rockstar, I'd love it if you could leave a review over on iTunes as well.  Those reviews help other retailers find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! Thank you!

Landing a large retail or corporate order can be a breakthrough moment for your CPG brand—but it can also put a major strain on your cash flow. In this episode of Startup to Scale, we're joined by Rohit Mathur, founder of Bridge, to break down how purchase order financing can help founders bridge the gap between opportunity and execution.We discuss why PO financing is often a critical lifeline for emerging brands, how it works behind the scenes, what lenders look for, and the key cash flow challenges you should plan for when scaling production. Rohit shares real-world examples, actionable insights, and tips to help you fulfill big orders without draining your working capital.Whether you're preparing for your first retail rollout or managing growing demand, this episode will help you deliver with confidence.Startup to Scale is a podcast by Foodbevy, an online community to connect emerging food, beverage, and CPG founders to great resources and partners to grow their business. Visit us at Foodbevy.com to learn about becoming a member or an industry partner today.

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An independent electricity retailer warns the acquisition by Contact Energy of the country's fifth biggest power generator will ultimately cost consumers more.

After five years with BTR Media, COO Alex Amos appears on his first podcast episode! Jeff Cohen, Amazon Ads Tech Evangelist, credits Alex as the "silent assassin" behind BTR Media, recognizing his influential role in the company's growth. Alex and Destaney break down how geo-targeting works with Walmart's display ads and why it's important to align audience targeting with business goals. Their conversation covers how brands are adjusting to new opportunities across various retail media platforms by focusing on case studies involving Instacart and Walmart. Alex shares the challenges of managing advertising on these platforms, sharing unique examples like the marketing strategies for the mandarin orange brand, Cuties.Major takeaways from this episode:Understanding the strategic importance of selecting the right retail media networks based on brand alignment and operational capabilities.Highlights the benefits of leveraging retail media networks' unique features, such as Walmart's item set-level advertising and geo-targeting.Emphasis on the role of detailed audience segmentation and creative optimization in driving successful advertising campaigns.Revealing new opportunities with brands using insights into how Instacart and Walmart advertising can drive significant lift in both online and in-store sales.The importance of using comprehensive retail media network data to inform strategy and optimize advertising spend effectively.Connect with Alex on LinkedInConnect with Destaney on LinkedInLearn more about BTR Media & our capabilitiesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

   With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  Can couples successfully run a retail shop together? Absolutely! From a flash of inspiration on a trip to London to creating a beloved community hub in Thomasville, Georgia; Amy and Chris Hart join me on the Creative Shop Talk Podcast to share how passion, teamwork, and a little bit of "what's our widget?" can turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality. Amy and Chris own The Hare and the Hart, a boutique inspired by the couple's time in the Cotswolds. They describe the shop as “English at heart with a Southern sensibility and a French twist.” Amy is an active member of the Retailer's Inner Circle and has been in the Level Up Mastermind for almost 5 years running. This episode is packed with tips for independent retailers, especially those working together as a couple. From finding your niche, connecting with your community, and navigating the ups and downs of retail life together, Amy and Chris are an inspiration to all aspiring retail shop owners. Takeaways for Retail Shop Owners: Finding your "widget": Identify your unique product (like Amy's Toile designs) Involving family: Amy and Chris have incredibly talented family members who showcase unique products in their shop.   Defining Roles: The importance of defining roles and communicating them clearly.    Build your community: Make it a point to connect with members of your community. Featuring local artisans in your shop is a good way to do that. Overcoming challenges: Amy and Chris know when their slow season is and have come up with ways to draw customers in and also keep their minds right knowing things do pick up.   Chris's Advice : "Don't give up your dream to somebody else.”  Listen in for more thoughts on what Chris and Amy could have done differently if they could rewind 7 years. “Don't give up your dream to somebody else.” -Chris Hart Need more? Join me and our supportive community of retailers in my Retailer's Inner Circle! There is so much to love about the Inner Circle: access to countless masterclasses on everything from inventory management to money matters, a supportive community of like-minded retailers to bounce ideas off of, a monthly playbook to track your progress and help you plan your events and promotions, and so much more. Check it out HERE.   Not ready to join but want to purchase the stand-alone Foot Traffic Made Simple masterclass? You can purchase it on demand HERE.   About Amy and Chris: Sweethearts since college, Amy and Chris Hart chose Thomasville, Georgia, as their adopted hometown in 2018 after many adventures. The Hare & The Hart is their shop in the beautiful, historic downtown, offering gifts and goods that are English at heart with a Southern sensibility & a French twist. They adore celebrating the beauty of the places people love, embellishing the spaces surrounding them, and sharing in the extraordinary joy of the everyday. Their family takes part by designing collections, including Amy's Toile of Thomasville. They are pleased to carry local artisans, along with those discovered on and inspired by their travels. Amy and Chris continue their adventures in a wibbly, wobbly 1850s house just blocks from the shop with their Labrador named Rugby.   Related podcasts we think you'll like:  Episode 78: Learning to Level Up with Amy Hart Episode 127: Level Up Mastermind Q+A: Invest in Yourself Episode 256: Retailers in the Wild: Elevate Your Retail Shop Using These Observations From My Time in New Zealand About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven't met yet, I'm Wendy, a small business coach and founder of the Retailer's Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail business.  Through online classes, business coaching programs, speaking, and a top-ranked podcast, I've helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their dream and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My signature private coaching community, The Retailer's Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world build their retail business skill sets and confidence.  I am proud to have been featured in several major publications, including my own business column in What Women Create magazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked podcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for several brands, associations, and communities that are passionate about the success of independent retailers. When I'm not coaching, you will find me either DIYing and renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about our travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up to in our coastal village. I'd love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for real retailers at https://wendybatten.com/free-resources/    For more support from Wendy   Retailer's Inner Circle - Join Wendy inside the best retailer's community Free resources for shop owners   Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG    All of Wendy's programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE.  Subscribe & Review on iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I'd love you to consider it. Subscribing means you won't miss an episode! Click here to subscribe to iTunes! If you want to be more of a rockstar, I'd love it if you could leave a review over on iTunes as well.  Those reviews help other retailers find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! Thank you!

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The Trump Administration has declared all-out war against Jeff Bezos and Amazon because of Amazon's plan to disclose the impact of Trump's tariffs on pricing for each item on Amazon. Michael Popok looks at the broader issue of Trump being bad for business, simultaneously attacking all of the pillars of the US Economy in his first 100 Days: Universities; Service Professionals; federal funding and employment, and now Big Business, and wondering as he beats the US economy to death, why it is collapsing causing American sufferSmalls: Head to https://Smalls.com/LEGALAF and use promo code: LEGALAF at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textThe NBDA is holding quarterly forum style meetings on Retailer & Supplier Best Practices. The NBDA wishes to unite industry experts in a panel discussion to circulate best practices to align the industry. During the meeting, the NBDA organized panel will talk through an agenda on various topics.Listen to our April 15th panel in this BRR episode.Support the show

With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  What's something you are doing now in your retail business that you wish you would have started doing sooner? When I ask clients this question, the answer is often “I wish I would have started an email list sooner.”  The reason is because they've learned over time that email is still a super powerful tool! It's a direct line to your customers - no “beating the algorithm” required.  In this episode, I'm giving you 5 simple ways to build your email list and keep your customers happy. You'll learn how to connect better, sell more, and own your customer relationships. I hope you'll join my email list (if you aren't already on it)! You can do that by scrolling to the bottom of my homepage HERE. 5 Ways to Build Your Email List: Ask your customers at checkout to join the list: You can use a QR code to do this! Do an in-store give-away. Offer a freebie/lead magnet as an incentive to join. When you host events customers need to pre-register for, ask those folks to join the list when they are registering. Use a pop-up on your website and ask people to join: Simple and effective!   Remember to ensure your emails are valuable to your clients. You want them to look forward to hearing from you! Regular emails help you sell more and build loyal fans of your brand. Who doesn't need more of that in their retail shop? “If all of your social media accounts were gone tomorrow, how would you connect with your clients?” -Wendy Batten   Need more? Join me and our supportive community of retailers in my Retailer's Inner Circle! There is so much to love about the Inner Circle: access to countless masterclasses on everything from inventory management to money matters, a supportive community of like-minded retailers to bounce ideas off of, a monthly playbook to track your progress and help you plan your events and promotions, and so much more. Check it out HERE.   Not ready to join but want to purchase the stand-alone Foot Traffic Made Simple masterclass? You can purchase it on demand HERE.   Related podcasts we think you'll like:  Episode 254: Behind the Counters: The Magic of Joining Forces to Foster Community and Build a Retail Destination Town with Millie and Adam Blackwell Episode 253: Mastering Social Selling: How Retailers Can Boost Sales and Build Loyal Customers About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven't met yet, I'm Wendy, a small business coach and founder of the Retailer's Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail business.  Through online classes, business coaching programs, speaking, and a top-ranked podcast, I've helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their dream and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My signature private coaching community, The Retailer's Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world build their retail business skill sets and confidence.  I am proud to have been featured in several major publications, including my own business column in What Women Create magazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked podcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for several brands, associations, and communities that are passionate about the success of independent retailers. When I'm not coaching, you will find me either DIYing and renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about our travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up to in our coastal village. I'd love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for real retailers at https://wendybatten.com/free-resources/    For more support from Wendy   Retailer's Inner Circle - Join Wendy inside the best retailer's community Free resources for shop owners   Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG    All of Wendy's programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE.  Subscribe & Review on iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I'd love you to consider it. Subscribing means you won't miss an episode! Click here to subscribe to iTunes! If you want to be more of a rockstar, I'd love it if you could leave a review over on iTunes as well.  Those reviews help other retailers find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! Thank you!

Colin is joined by Producer Dave and Outdoor Industry Insider Eoin Comerford to discuss what's happening north of the border at MEC. (04:47)Then they're joined by independent retailer Wes Allen to get his reaction and thoughts to last weeks rumors that REI is putting the squeeze on their brand partners to get new product exclusivity. (21:33)Lastly for The Parting Shot, Eoin details a leaked presentation from the Department of the Interior that details all the terrible ways that the Trump administration will be treating our public lands and Colin has a bone to pick with a new company who is seeking to take the outdoors and bring it inside. (39:55)Check out hundreds of wildly cool products by visiting and shopping at Garage Grown Gear!Register For Obōz Trails For Tree Challenge at trailsfortrees.com. Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of Rock Fight, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to myrockfight@gmail.com.

James and Nick welcome Andrew Considine and Dave West, from Small Batch Cigar and Avowed Cigars, back to the show. We ask Andrew and Dave their thoughts on this year's PCA Convention and Trade Show in New Orleans. They tell us about what upcoming releases caught their eye and what new releases they're looking forward to. We also dive into how Small Batch Cigar is able to find some of the hidden gems and bring their customers some of the best cigars in the boutique world. Once we're done talking about the trade show, we turn our attention to Avowed Cigars. We find out why they started the new venture, their vision for the brand, and their passion for all they do. This is a must watch episode!

 With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   LAST CALL! Are you ready to simplify your marketing strategy and boost your retail sales? Join me and a small group of driven retail business owners for my 6-week, hands-on program: The Sales and Marketing Accelerator! Each week, you'll receive a short video with an actionable tip followed by a live, interactive strategy group coaching session. We'll work together to create a simple, repeatable marketing plan tailored to your business. No fluff, no wasted time—just practical strategies you can implement right now. Spots are limited, and we start on April 23rd. Join us!   In This Episode:  Ready to spruce up your shop and boost your business? Spring (or Autumn, depending on where in the world you are!) is the perfect time to clean out the old and bring in the new. In this episode, I'm giving independent retailers easy tips to refresh their mindset, clean up their shop, and make more money.  Key Takeaways: Mindset Refresh: Get rid of negative thoughts and focus on new opportunities. Remember why you started your business and get that excitement back!   Money Moves: Inventory Check: Look at old stock and have a spring cleaning sale to clear it out.  Don't let money sit on your storage shelves! Expense Review: Cut unnecessary spending by checking your credit card and bank statements.   Pricing Check: Make sure your prices make you a profit, and don't just copy your competitors.   Shop Spruce-Up: Clean your shop, including dusting and fixing anything that looks worn out.  Update uniforms, aprons, and how your staff presents themselves.   Marketing Boost: Refresh your marketing plans to get customers excited. Remember: “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm!”   Plan for Success: Having a plan is key to making good things happen!   “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson   Need more? Join me and our supportive community of retailers in my Retailer's Inner Circle! There is so much to love about the Inner Circle: access to countless masterclasses on everything from inventory management to money matters, a supportive community of likeminded retailers to bounce ideas off of, a monthly playbook to track your progress and help you plan your events and promotions, and so much more. Check it out HERE.   Not ready to join but want to purchase the stand-alone Foot Traffic Made Simple masterclass? You can purchase it on demand HERE.   Most impactful: Join the small group 6-Week Sales and Marketing Accelerator course. We start in April! More information HERE.   Related podcasts we think you'll like:  Episode 104: Tight on Cash Flow? Let's Turn Your Old Inventory Into Cash for You! Episode 109: Money Mindset, Abundance, and Bad Ideas with Guest Expert Emily King Episode 194: Feeling Stuck? 20 Prompts to Help Flip Your Mindset About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven't met yet, I'm Wendy, a small business coach and founder of the Retailer's Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail business.  Through online classes, business coaching programs, speaking, and a top-ranked podcast, I've helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their dream and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My signature private coaching community, The Retailer's Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world build their retail business skill sets and confidence.  I am proud to have been featured in several major publications, including my own business column in What Women Create magazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked podcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for several brands, associations, and communities that are passionate about the success of independent retailers. When I'm not coaching, you will find me either DIYing and renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about our travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up to in our coastal village. I'd love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for real retailers at https://wendybatten.com/free-resources/    For more support from Wendy   Retailer's Inner Circle - Join Wendy inside the best retailer's community Free resources for shop owners   Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG    All of Wendy's programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE.  Subscribe & Review on iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I'd love you to consider it. Subscribing means you won't miss an episode! Click here to subscribe to iTunes! If you want to be more of a rockstar, I'd love it if you could leave a review over on iTunes as well.  Those reviews help other retailers find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! Thank you!