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Anna Harman is the co-founder and CEO of the ear-piercing and earrings brand Studs. She began her career as a mutual fund formation lawyer but soon realized she didn't have a passion for law. She then spent several years at the asset management firm Bridgewater Associates before moving into business, eventually landing at Store No. 8, Walmart's brand incubator. One day, while trying to get her ears pierced, she had a hard time finding a clean, reasonably priced, fun place to do it. She realized there was a huge white space in the market for a piercing destination that was more mature than Claire's and more inviting than the tattoo shop on the corner. Soon after, she and her co-founder, Lisa Bubbers, developed the concept for Studs—a clean, cool ear-piercing store that made ear piercing a desirable, experiential moment. Studs opened its first store in November 2019 and was immediately profitable. It drew praise for the easy piercing experience and innovative offerings, like its trademarked “Earscape” concept. Today, Studs has expanded to over 30 stores, including one in Rockefeller Center, and offers scores of high-quality, affordable jewelry options for every taste.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Walmart More Exposed to Tariffs Than They Are Admitting?In a recent investor day, Walmart indicated that only one-third of its products are not made in the USA. Are we sure about that number? Given the fact that there is no universal definition of made in the USA, I think that number could be a lot higher than the company is letting on. Learn about this and more in this week's Watson Weekly podcast, headed straight to your earhole every Monday morning, wherever you find your favorite podcasts.Today on our show:Walmart Investor Day Shows Strong Tariff HeadwindsIs 2025 The Year to Eat the Entire EnchiladaShop for Brands on Amazon Seen in the WildAmazon Surveys Its Sellers on Tariffs- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.Today's episode is sponsored by Mirakl.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweekly

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Staying hydrated is crucial for your overall health, and water is always the best beverage. In reality, some of your daily fluids will come from other liquids. The obvious drinks to be cautious about during pregnancy and while breastfeeding are coffee and alcohol. Other beverages come with risks or downsides, like tea, soft drinks, juice, and kombucha. This episode examines the concerns over why you should be mindful about particular beverages to understand the benefits and risks and make informed choices.     Thank you to our sponsors   Breastfeeding doesn't always come easily or naturally, and the right education can make a big difference. The Practical Guide to Nursing Your Baby Course, created by Abby Egan, a registered labor and delivery nurse, Certified Lactation Educator, and experienced mother, walks you through everything you need to know to get breastfeeding off to a great start. The course includes lifetime access to over 4 hours of video lessons, a growing bonus content library, helpful PDFs and over 60 real-world pro tips to support you throughout your breastfeeding journey. For a limited time, Pregnancy Podcast listeners can save 20% by using the promo code PREGNANCYPODCAST at checkout at nursingyourbaby.com   20% off Mommy Steps or Form insoles with the promo code FEET. Studies show pregnancy can make your feet grow. In one study, 61% of participants had a measurable increase in foot length, and 22% reported going up a shoe size. The thought of going up a shoe size and having to replace every pair of shoes you own might freak you out. The good news is that wearing insoles can protect your feet from going up in size.   The VTech V-Hush Stroller Rocker is a portable device that features a mechanical rocking mechanism to gently rock your baby's crib or stroller to promote better sleep on the go. Plus it has a built-in amber night light, a rechargeable battery, soothing sounds, white noise, and sweet lullabies. Soothe your baby to sleep anywhere with the VTech V-Hush Stroller Rocker. The VTech V-Hush Stroller Rocker is available at Walmart.      Read the full article and resources that accompany this episode.     Join Pregnancy Podcast Premium to access the entire back catalog, listen to all episodes ad-free, get a copy of the Your Birth Plan Book, and more.     Check out the 40 Weeks podcast to learn how your baby grows each week and what is happening in your body. Plus, get a heads up on what to expect at your prenatal appointments and a tip for dads and partners.     For more evidence-based information, visit the Pregnancy Podcast website.

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training What truly makes clients choose one agency over another? What are the essential qualities that elevate an agency from service provider to trusted partner? Today's featured guest brings a rare 360-degree perspective to these crucial questions. As a fractional CMO with extensive experience on both sides of the relationship, our guest provides unique insights into the dynamics of successful agency-client partnerships. Tune in for actionable insights that will help agencies strengthen their client relationships, refine their service approach, and position themselves as indispensable strategic partners. Alex Hultgren is a seasoned fractional CMO with extensive experience in both client and agency roles. He shares his journey through the marketing landscape, from starting at Ford Motor Company and leading marketing efforts at Polaris to transitioning to agency life at Hayworth and later starting his own business. Alex discusses the expectations that brands have when working with agencies, what he used to look for in an ideal agency partner, and the reason he kept his business boutique and has chose to work with contractors. In this episode, we'll discuss: Learning to forge deep agency partnerships in corporate marketing. Elements of effective agency relationships. Why he chose to prioritize autonomy over growth. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources Wix: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by Wix Studio, the all-in-one platform designed to help agencies scale without the headaches. With intuitive tools, robust native business solutions, and low maintenance, Wix Studio lets your team focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional value to your clients. Ready to take your agency to the next level? Visit wix.com/studio and discover how Wix Studio can transform your workflow, boost profits, and strengthen client relationships. Forging Deep Agency Partnerships in Corporate Marketing Alex's professional trajectory spanned both corporate and agency environments before culminating in entrepreneurship. He started his career working at Ford Motor Company, as part of their marketing leadership program for fourteen years, and then running marketing for Victory Motorcycle as part of Polaris. He then went on to work on the agency side as one of the three leads of Walmart's media accounts at Hayworth. In 2021 he decided to take all that experience to build his own business. During his time at Ford, Alex only ever worked with one agency team, the team at JTW. Although large corporations normally have many agencies working at different projects at a time, Ford preferred to maintain an exclusive agency partnership and, even when digital marketing started to be an important part of their strategy, they only used other agencies as contractors for limited periods. On one hand, this meant there weren't many options if he didn't like the work, other than asking them to go back to the drawing board. On the other hand, it also meant they formed a deeply integrated partnership, as they were more of an extension of his team than merely external service providers. By contrast, at Polaris he had a fraction of the budget but found himself coordinating multiple specialized agencies handling different aspects of the business, which proved to be considerable demanding. However, in both cases he always saw agencies as partners and part of his team. The Foundation of Effective Agency Partnerships In choosing agencies, one of the major problems Alex encountered was agencies that promised they could deliver on something when they clearly couldn't. For him, it came down to Could they be trusted to do the work? Did they know what they were doing? Most clients are looking for agencies that can alleviate their burdens by providing solutions without requiring micromanagement. Hence, an ideal agency partner should be able to take a problem, devise a solution, and communicate progress effectively. However, trust is not enough when communication is lacking and one of the major hurdles Alex faced working on the client side was getting enough clarity from the company on what they wanted from the agency. To bridge this gap, agencies must take the initiative to foster open lines of communication. This includes asking the right questions to extract meaningful feedback from clients and internal stakeholders. Finally, Alex also believes an agency should be able to take calculated risks because innovative ideas can sometimes face resistance from traditional corporate structures. The ability to push through skepticism and advocate for creative solutions is a testament to the trust that exists within a strong agency-client relationship. To address this client skepticism about design or content choices, Alex suggests AB testing the material and see how customers behave. This approach shifts the conversation from subjective preferences to measurable customer behavior—the ultimate metric for evaluating marketing effectiveness. Prioritizing Autonomy Over Growth Even after successfully scaling his agency, Alex made a deliberate choice to maintain a lean operation, preferring to collaborate with contractors rather than building a traditional team structure. To him, the more traditional style seemed like an option that would take away the flexibility and freedom he hoped to obtain by building his business. Right now, he has the ultimate authority regarding what work and clients he takes on, and it's not something he would give up. While operating as a small agency might seem limiting, Alex is part of a group that provides him with extensive capabilities without sacrificing independence. This federation—called the Chameleon Collective, is comprised of 40-50 fractional executives (CMOs, CROs, and CTOs) alongside approximately ninety specialized marketing experts and enables a modular approach to team building. This model also addresses a problem that plagues big organizations: meeting waste. From his time working at Ford Alex remembers the frustration of back-to-back meetings that yield little value. He sees a need to reevaluate the purpose of meetings, advocating for a shift away from status updates that could be conveyed via email to more focused discussions aimed at problem-solving, as well as scheduling 15-minute meetings instead of defaulting to longer time blocks and empowering team members to opt out of meetings that do not pertain to their roles. Ultimately, Alex has prioritized an agency model that prioritizes effectiveness, strategic alignment, and adaptability—values that directly contrast with the rigid structures he experienced in his corporate career. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

In this episode, the CPG Guys are joined by Greg Pulsifer, SVP of eCommerce at Sam's Club, the club format division of Walmart.Find Greg on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregpulsifer/Find Sam's Club on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sam's-club/Find Sam's Club online at: https://corporate.walmart.com/about/samsclub/sams-club-suppliers?Greg answers these questions:Tell us about you the person? Take us through your career growth journey in digital and ecommerce and how you got here?Take us through Sam's ecommerce strategy and what is the 2025 focus? [Greg will respond to #6 below as a response to this strategy question, hence striking out the questions below.]NRF digital council - what does this mean and how are you and Sam's club contributing through it in our industry? How has ecommerce fundamentally changed over COVID and in a post COVID environment? How are you and Sam's dealing with this?Tell us about your team and how you motivate them everyday? What is your approach to people leadership?Retail media has fundamentally changed shopping. How are you partnering with MAP and leveraging this for your customers experiences?What trends are you following these days? AI, tech, other or digital trends? Why are these important?CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comCPG Scoop Website: http://CPGscoop.comRhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

On Episode 555 of Spittin' Chiclets, the guys are joined by Ottawa Senators Center Tim Stutzle to talk about growing up playing in Germany, Diving accusations, and what's it's like in the Sens Locker Room. But first, We've got first round matchups galore with the battle of Florida and the battle of Ontario with a surprise guest jumping on the pod to help Biz out with some Leafs curse busting. Minnesota and Vegas are ready to face off while St Louis and Winnipeg are set for a tough matchup. All this and more on this episode. Stay tuned throughout the playoffs with 2 episodes per week. Check out our recent Chiclets TV Episode at the Frozen Four in St Louis with Colby Armstrong and Matt Murley. 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:25 - Chiclets Updates 00:27:40 - Florida Vs. Tampa 00:39:18 - Battle of Ontario + Special Guest 01:01:10 - Tim Stutzle Interview 01:46:07 - Vegas Vs. Minnesota 01:53:48 - St Louis Blues Vs. Winnipeg Jets 02:02:14 - Quick Hits 02:08:28 - ETC. Support the Show: PINK WHITNEY: Take Your Shot with Pink Whitney BODYARMOR: Get your BODYARMOR today at Walmart or a local grocery store near you! https://www.walmart.com/brand/bodyarmor/bodyarmor-sports-drinks-and-zero-sugar-sports-drinks/10009696 SPORTCLIPS: Sport Clips. The haircut experience, dialed in for guys. It's a Game Changer. RHOBACK: Use code CHICLETS on https://rhoback.com for a generous 20% off your first purchase through the end of this week GAMETIME: Download the Gametime app today and use code CHICLETS for $20 off your first purchaseYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/schiclets

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In this episode of Omni Talk Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dive into Walmart's latest AI-powered innovation: the Trend-to-Product tool (0:03). The duo explains how the tool uses generative AI to produce trend-driven mood boards, shorten design timelines by up to 18 weeks (1:10), and assist Walmart in appealing to newer, more affluent shoppers through trendier fashion options (2:44). Anne shares her experience working on similar product development teams at Target and emphasizes how this tool eliminates the tedious manual design process (1:26). Chris voices caution around AI fatigue and the importance of maintaining focus on big-picture strategies in stores versus chasing shiny objects online (3:36). The episode closes with thoughtful reminders about managing open-to-buy limits and making smarter decisions amid the flood of trend data (6:30). For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/US96EqI2Bnk #walmart #retailinnovation #aiinfashion #generativeai #retailtech #walmartfashion #merchandising

In this Omni Talk Retail Fast Five episode, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne dive into Sam's Club's bold plan to open 15 clubs annually and remodel all 600 existing locations in the U.S. (0:02). Backed by strong performance and growing online sales, Sam's Club hopes to double its membership over the next 8–10 years, according to CEO Chris Nicholas (0:21). Chris lays out three reasons he's bullish: impressive comp sales growth (0:56), rising app adoption like Scan & Go (1:24), and soaring popularity among Gen Z and millennials (2:04). Anne agrees with the momentum but flags a continued awareness gap compared to Costco and emphasizes the importance of tapping Walmart Plus to attract new members (3:04). The episode wraps with a discussion of retail media advantages and the potential to unify Walmart and Sam's Club memberships under one banner (4:59). For the full episode head here: https://youtu.be/US96EqI2Bnk #samsclub #walmart #costco #retailstrategy #scanandgo #retailtech #MembershipGrowth #retailnews

On this episode of Mad Genius, comedian and host Ariel Kashanchi recounts what happened when she took her cat on a walk (spoiler: the cat had notes), and dives into the absurdity of recent headlines: a substitute teacher handing out THC gummies to a classroom of teens, four cowboys who decided Walmart was their new rodeo arena, and a 911 operator who casually ordered a McGriddle while someone was reporting a crime. Expect jokes, judgment, and just enough chaos to make you question reality.

Who is comparable to Evel Knievel and why should you never give him a tape measure? Are they breweries or hospitality centers?  Michael D Morgan could be your father. TikTok is dumb. Schrödinger's Studies. Vanilla is the best flavor. Total Eclipse of Hamilton. Hamilton History. More open drinks than ever before. Tilray...buy while it's low if you enjoy risk and loss. We'll try anything once...but does that include Walmart beer?  Is this Brady's album?! https://bradymt11.bandcamp.com/ ----- This episode covers the following shows : The Weekly Pint - Ep 257 - How Are You Supposed to Make Sense of ANYTHING?!  Barstool Perspective (YouTube) - 4/11/2025 Blake's Craft Beer Podcast - Ep 59 - Municipal Brew Works All About Beer - Brewer to Brewer - Ep 71 - Brady Duncan and Joe Short ----- What we drank :  Rothaus Pils Darkness Brewing - Awaken the Schwarz - Schwarzbier ----- Episode recorded on 4/15/2025 at our amazing podcast host, Higher Gravity Summit Park! https://highergravitycrafthaus.com/ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Truth, Beer, and Podsequences are those of the participants alone and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of any entities they may represent. ------  Links to everything at http://truthbeerpod.com/ or https://truthbeerpod.podbean.com/ Find us on all the social medias @ TruthBeerPod Email us at TruthBeerPod@gmail.com Subscribe, like, review, and share! Find all of our episodes on your favorite Podcast platform or https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeerPod ! Buy us a pint!  If you'd like to support the show, you can do by clicking the "One-Time Donation" link at http://truthbeerpod.com ! If you want exclusive content, check out our Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/TruthBeerPod If you'd like to be a show sponsor or even just a segment sponsor, let us know via email or hit us up on social media! ----- We want you to continue to be around to listen to all of our episodes.  If you're struggling, please reach out to a friend, family member, co-worker, or mental health professional.  If you don't feel comfortable talking to someone you know, please use one of the below resources to talk to someone who wants you around just as much as we do.   Call or Text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Chat with someone at 988lifeline.org http://www.988lifeline.org ----- Our Intro, Outro, and most of the "within the episode" music was provided by Gnome Creative. Check out www.GnomeCreative.com for all your audio, video, and imagery needs! @gnome__creative on Instagram @TheGnarlyGnome on Twitter https://thegnarlygnome.com/support http://gnomecreative.com http://instagram.com/gnome__creative http://www.twitter.com/TheGnarlyGnome

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Walmart Doubles Down on Fuel Station Strategy -- Walmart plans to open 40–45 new gas stations this year—part of a five-year strategy to streamline convenience and build loyalty through low prices and Walmart+ fuel discounts.Trove Acquires Reverse Supply to Boost Global Recommerce -- In a major European expansion, Trove acquires Germany-based Reverse.Supply, establishing an HQ in Berlin and expanding resale solutions to over 30 countries amid rising circular economy legislation.Target CEO to Meet Sharpton Amid DEI Rollback Fallout -- Facing declining foot traffic and criticism for scaling back DEI goals, Target CEO Brian Cornell will meet Rev. Al Sharpton this week as pressure mounts for a public recommitment to equity initiatives.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

Have you ever seen bundles on Amazon? It's a listing where two or more complimentary items are sold together (examples would be a needles and thread for sewing or a coffee bean grinder and a bag of coffee beans etc.)   Is it safe to sell bundles on Amazon? Is it within Amazon policy to combine complimentary items and create a new listing? Can I include brands I don't own? What are the risk?   Is this idea dead without a letter of permission from the brands I sell? (also called an LOA or Letter Of Authorization)   In the summer of 2024 Amazon made some policy changes for creating and regulating bundles. A good handful of sellers were suspended for having created bundles improperly and their bundles were removed from the catalog.   To our knowledge, all those sellers were reinstated thankfully, but it caused a bit of a stir at the time.  After the dust settled entirely, we decided it was time for us to revisit the bundle topic and see how sellers are doing in this arena. A leading bundle expert and coach in our community is Leanna Crocco. She has been thriving with bundles on Amazon for over a decade at this point and she has some incredible insights into what has changed and what the landscape of opportunity now looks like as she continues to use the strategies taught in the ProvenAmazonCourse.com to expand and flourish!   Stick around for the last few minutes of the episode today to hear an update about "The System". The System (aka 3PMercury found at SilentJim.com/thesystem) is the software that completely automated Khang's $3 million replens business with 10,000 ASINs while requiring only a team of only 2 people! Hundreds of users are now using The System to successfully automate their ProvenAmazonCourse.com REPLENS businesses - and you can as well!    TODAY'S INSIGHT: "The System" will soon manage all your shipping challenges with Amazon and Walmart! So many exciting updates being added at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE! Lock in your price while the software is in beta use!   Watch today's episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/PW7g39sLPvA   Show note LINKS:   TheProvenConference.com - Our May 2025 event - plan to join 100s of listeners to this show in Orlando May 29-31st, 2025!   ProvenAmazonCourse.com/100 Our pre-conference workshop titled Path to 100 ASIN's - The Replens Accelerator. Brian and Robin Joy are teaching live in Orlando in May!   ProvenAmazonCourse.com - The comprehensive course that contains ALL our Amazon training modules, recorded events and a steady stream of latest cutting edge training including of course the most popular starting point, the REPLENS selling model. The PAC is updated for free for life!   SilentJim.com/bookacall - Our guest today benefited tremendously from the coaching he's received! Inquire about your coaching options today! Let's connect!   My Silent Team Facebook group. 100% FREE! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam - Join 80,000 + Facebook members from around the world who are using the internet creatively every day to launch and grow multiple income streams through our exciting PROVEN strategies! There's no support community like this one anywhere else in the world!   3PMercury - SilentJim.com/thesystem - The seller automation tool that allowed our student Khang to build a $3million REPLENS business using a team of two people that ran his entire business!        

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In this episode, I sit down with Jason Bronstad, CEO of Malk Organics, and talk about the journey of not just leading a clean-label brand but rebuilding it from the inside out.   Jason shares how a deeply personal career pivot led him to a mission-driven company that's transforming the plant-based milk category, one clean ingredient at a time. We get into the weeds from SKU rationalization and shelf life extension to the emotional lessons of transparent leadership and brand stewardship. What happens when your consumers call you out on social media? You listen, and you learn, and Jason shares exactly how his team responded and evolved.

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week I am thrilled to share a conversation I had with Doug Stephens a while back. Doug is the Founder of Retail Prophet. He is one of the world's foremost retail industry futurists whose intellectual work has influenced well-known international retailers, agencies and brands like Walmart, Google, L'Oreal, Disney, BMW, Citibank, and LVMH. Doug is the author of two groundbreaking books, The Retail Revival: Re-Imagining Business for the New Age of Consumerism (2013) and Reengineering Retail: The Future of Selling in a Post-Digital World (2017). Doug is also the nationally syndicated retail columnist for CBC Radio and sits on multiple corporate and academic advisory boards, including the David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retail & Services at St. Mary's University. His unique perspectives on retailing, business and consumer behavior have been featured in many of the world's leading publications and media outlets, including The New York Times, The BBC, Bloomberg Business News, TechCrunch, The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal and Fast Company.   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone looking to understand the future of retail and what value brands can derive from maintaining storefronts, investing in multi-channel engagement and what disruptions might be right around the corner.   TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… Doug Stephens breaks down the past, present, and future of retail and talks about bringing metrics and experience into the future to keep stores open. Have we come full circle? Doug thinks so, and he is sharing just how. He also shares his insight on giants like Amazon, why he thinks they are ripe for disruption, the retail experience, how our current metrics are living in the past, and how brick-and-mortar stores can be your most powerful and measurable media channel.   WHAT I LOVE MOST…So often ,I get asked about the death of retail, so it was really great to get a chance to talk to an expert like Doug, who can shed more light on the realities.   Running time: 39:50   Subscribe on iTunes   Find Tiffani Online: LinkedIn Facebook X   Find Doug Online: LinkedIn Instagram X   Doug's Website: www.retailprophet.com   Doug's Books: The Retail Revival: Re-Imagining Business for the New Age of Consumerism Reengineering Retail: The Future of Selling in a Post-Digital World

How do you turn a bold vision into lasting change?In this inspiring episode of Deconstructing Dallas, hosts Shawn Williams and Ryan Trimble sit down with Wil McCall, President of the Dallas Leadership Foundation, for a powerful conversation on transformational leadership and grassroots impact.Before diving into the interview, Shawn and Ryan catch up on a few local highlights—from the futuristic Walmart drone delivery system to Dallas College's exciting involvement in Dallas Fashion MonthThen, Wil McCall joins the conversation to share his incredible journey: from climbing the corporate ladder to answering a higher calling—leading faith-rooted initiatives that uplift and empower Dallas neighborhoods. Wil talks about why relational capital is the real game-changer, how to build trust in underserved communities, and how faith, mentorship and servant leadership are key to building a lasting legacy.Stick around after the interview as Shawn and Ryan reflect on the hometown Texas Rangers' first weeks of the season and hopes of another World Series bid.This episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and a reminder that leadership starts from the inside out.

In this week's Omni Talk Retail Fast Five news roundup, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Simbe, Mirakl, Ocampo Capital, Infios, and ClearDemand, Chris and Anne discussed: - Ulta Beauty's decision to pause its Target shop-in-shop expansion Walmart's new Trend-to-Product AI tool to speed up product development - Sam's Club's expansion plans - DoorDash's AI enhancements to help its quick-service restaurant partners - And closed with a look at what Hy-Vee's decision to close its bars and to end its full-service dining offering means for the “experiential” retail trend There's all that, plus faceplants, crosswalk hacks, and Anne also asks Chris to design his very own Omni Talk uniform. Music by hooksounds.com

Paul Chambers is the Co-Founder of SubSummit, the world's largest conference dedicated to subscription, membership, and recurring revenue models in the direct-to-consumer space. With over 20 years of experience in subscription commerce, including launching Gentleman's Box in the early 2000s, Paul brings a rare blend of operator insight and community-building expertise to the challenges of scaling retention-first brands.Driven by the belief that subscriptions are more than a billing model, Paul helped transform SubSummit from a small founder meetup into a global ecosystem, connecting thousands of brands each year. The event fuses tactical content with curated networking and is designed to help ecommerce teams grow beyond one-off purchases and into long-lasting customer relationships.Each year, Paul and his lean team develop a thematic roadmap for the event, guiding DTC operators through the shifting landscape of loyalty, retention, and membership. From Walmart+ to Amazon Prime to True Classic's hybrid models, Paul studies the movements of top brands and distills them into actionable lessons for growing recurring revenue.In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:42] Intro[00:54] Navigating business partner dynamics[02:31] Connecting DTC brands through events[03:08] Starting with a founder-first vision[04:30] Learning big lessons from small niches[06:05] Rebranding to reflect the vision[06:59] Investing upfront in long-term value[10:15] Improving how people connect[12:42] Balancing virtual and in-person events[14:17] Designing curated table conversations[15:48] Making events affordable for foundersResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeLeading subscription commerce conference subsummit.com/Follow Paul Chambers linkedin.com/in/paulcchambersIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

The Easter Bunny is creepy… A bunny that poops jelly beans and eggs, is nightmare fuel. So is the Tooth Fairy! The Denver Nuggets need ‘Playoff Jamal' to show up against the Clippers. Should David Adelman be the official head coach of the Nuggets if they win a playoff series? Reaction to us talking about the Colorado Buffaloes retiring the numbers 2 & 12 for Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. People think Blue Origin's flight was faked. A Michigan bookstore moves into a new location one book at a time… and it makes me angry. 3 men and 1 teen are facing multiple charges in Louisiana for riding horses in Walmart.

The Birkin bag made by French luxury retailer Hermès has become a status symbol for the global elite. Notoriously difficult to obtain, the world's rich obsess over how to get their hands on one. But when US retailer Walmart recently launched a much cheaper bag that looked very similar to the Birkin, nicknamed a "Wirkin" by others, it sparked discussions about wealth disparity and the ethics of conspicuous consumption.In this episode we speak to two sociologists, Parul Bhandari from the University of Cambridge in the UK and Aarushi Bhandari from Davidson College in the US, about the Birkin and what it symbolises. This episode was written and produced by Katie Flood. Sound design and mixing by Eloise Stevens and theme music by Neeta Sarl. Read the full credits for this episode and sign up here for a free daily newsletter from The Conversation.If you like the show, please consider donating to The Conversation, an independent, not-for-profit news organisation.Birkin bags, Swiss ski resorts and Louis Vuitton: how super-rich Delhi housewives strive to be part of a global eliteBirkin handbags, Walmart's ‘Wirkin' and the meme-ification of class warfare

Hi Loyal Readers. I have two pieces of good news to begin this week's newsletter:* Many of you reached out after last week's issue to say kind things. Thank you.* Several of you signed up for our discussion of “The Egg” on April 27That's what Article Club is all about. We're a kind, thoughtful community that likes to read and discuss the best articles on race, education, and culture. Whether you're a new or not-so-new subscriber, thank you for being here.Over the last 5 ½ years, one consistent feature of this newsletter has been its monthly interviews with authors. We launched with Jia Tolentino back in January 2020 and have never looked back. This week, I'm excited to share a conversation that my co-host Melinda Lim had with Susan Berfield, who co-wrote “The Egg” with a team of investigative journalists at Bloomberg. My hope is that you'll listen to the interview and then sign up for our discussion on April 27.If learning more about the human egg trade is not your thing, scroll down past the fold for two other pieces that I feel are worthy of your time and attention. They're about:* A librarian in New York who reminds us there was a time before Google* A college student who wanted to fit in at his fraternity, no matter the costAs always, thank you for trusting me to supply you with things to read. My hope is that they spark new thinking, expand your empathy, and bring you joy.An interview with Susan Berfield, author of “The Egg”The more I re-read “The Egg,” the more I respect Susan Berfield and her colleagues at Bloomberg who brought us this robust report on the human egg trade. If you haven't had a chance to read it yet, I highly recommend you do:Original Article • Gift Link • Google Docs version • Audio versionSadly, this kind of journalism — big investigative journalism — rarely exists anymore. That is why I am so grateful that Susan Berfield generously said yes to sharing her thoughts with us at Article Club.In her interview with Melinda, Ms. Berfield shares the impetus for the article, how she and her team went about reporting it, and the lessons she learned along the way. I appreciated how Ms. Berfield characterizes the tension between the opportunity and the exploitation that women experience in selling their eggs.It's a thoughtful conversation on an important topic — one that seems to be receiving a lot of attention lately. I hope you take a listen and let me know your thoughts.Thanks again to Ms. Berfield. Here's more on her work:Susan Berfield is an award-winning investigative reporter and editor for Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg News where she's exposed how Walmart spies on its workers and McDonald's made enemies of its Black franchisees. She uncovered a con man who talked a small Missouri town out of millions and revealed how Beverly Hills billionaires bought up an enormous water supply in the Central Valley. Her story about the biggest food fraud in U.S. history was the basis for an episode of the Netflix documentary series, Rotten.2️⃣ The Department Of EverythingStephen Akey: “⁠How do you find the life expectancy of a California condor? Google it. Or the gross national product of Morocco? Google it. Or the final resting place of Tom Paine? Google it. There was a time, however — not all that long ago — when you couldn't Google it or ask Siri or whatever cyber equivalent comes next. You had to do it the hard way—by consulting reference books, indexes, catalogs, almanacs, statistical abstracts, and myriad other printed sources. Or you could save yourself all that time and trouble by taking the easiest available shortcut: You could call me.”By Stephen Akey • The Hedgehog Review • 8 min • Gift Link3️⃣ Greek Tragedy: A Drowning At DartmouthSusan Zalkind: “Signs of Won Jang's mounting distress appeared almost immediately after he pledged the Beta Alpha Omega fraternity in the fall of 2023. During calls and visits home, his parents noticed their once-confident son had lost his spark, increasingly preoccupied with his standing among fraternity brothers. He worried about how he fit in — or didn't — with the brothers and about the ‘vibe' of his house. ‘I could see that it was very stressful because he didn't feel like he fit into the mold of what a person from that house would be,' a college friend later explained, speaking on the condition of anonymity for fear of student blowback. ‘He wasn't a white athlete. He wasn't tall. He wasn't from an affluent family. And he felt like he had to compensate for that.' ”By Susan Zalkind • Boston Magazine • 26 min • Gift LinkThank you for reading this week's issue. Hope you liked it.

Send us a textAndre Blythe shares how discovering God's plan requires both practical preparation and persistent pursuit, drawing from his book "Some Assembly Required" and his personal journey from business executive to ministry leader.• Finding purpose is the fundamental human quest behind our pursuits of degrees, promotions, and wealth• Living authentically as one integrated person rather than wearing different masks at work, church, and home• When facing adversity, focus on serving others rather than dwelling in self-pity• Brokenness becomes the birthplace of breakthrough when we maintain relationship with God through difficulties• Quieting the noise of the world is essential to hearing God's divine guidance• Morning "coffee with Jesus" helps establish the daily connection needed for spiritual direction• God uses our past experiences, even painful ones, as training for our future purpose• Current limitations aren't permanent - live in anticipation of God's deliveranceYou can find Andre Blythe's book "Some Assembly Required: Discovering God's Plan for your Life" on Amazon, Walmart, Books-A-Million, and as an e-book.If you would like to be a guest and share your story, click this link: https://thepromoter.org/story/ Thanks for Listening, and subscribe to hear a new episode each week!

Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Mirakl. In today's Retail Daily Minute:Walmart Taps Geospatial Tech to Expand Same-Day Delivery – Walmart is now using real-time, hexagonal grid mapping to boost delivery coverage by 12 million U.S. households, optimizing store fulfillment with precision.Quorso Partners with Circle K in Europe Rollout – Retail ops platform Quorso teams up with Circle K to streamline performance and task management across 5,000 stores in 12 countries, enhancing customer-facing efficiency.Michaels Expands Party Supplies as Rivals Disappear – With Party City and Joann exiting the market, Michaels boosts balloons, party décor, and in-store events to win over displaced customers and grow engagement..The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights. Be careful out there!

Madison Taylor and Nick Sampson of Senses join the podcast! We instantly bond over rebelling, growing up Catholic in musical families, how the pandemic temporarily halted our careers, and the duo share their coming out stories for the first time ever. The two discuss how they met on the infamous Craigslist, share wild stories during their time trying to make it, and take us behind the scenes of the music industry. Senses talks about signing with a major record label, how they still have to put in the work, and how tour life is not the glamorous rock n roll rodeo fans imagine. From preconceived notions to sleeping in Walmart parking lots to New York Pizza... we cover it all!

Episode #731: Bryan is back from Flora-Bama and he has thoughts! The whole family had a good time from a good ole Orange Beach in Bama. While other costal locations have become too pricey an poncey for most to access, Bryan and his 12-15 kids found their slice of beach heaven....in the armpit of the south. Then, Cochella and steady march to being "The Walmart of Festivals" is reviewed. Finally, Blue Origin's Female Flight has left many with a bad taste. Bryan & Krissy agree. Watch EP #731 on YouTube! Text us or leave us a voicemail: +1 (212) 433-3TCB FOLLOW US: Instagram:  @thecommercialbreak Youtube: youtube.com/thecommercialbreak TikTok: @tcbpodcast Website: www.tcbpodcast.com CREDITS: Hosts: Bryan Green & Krissy Hoadley Executive Producer: Bryan Green Producer: Astrid B. Green Voice Over: Rachel McGrath TCBits Written, Voiced and Produced by Bryan Green To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah and Mary have some real thoughts on throwing fits on planes, fake proposals for drinks, horse riding in Walmart, the stolen valor of TikTok-ers eating frosting from the can, and more.Join us on Patreon  for more of the inner sanctum with Sarah and Mary: recap from ChumpCon in Vegas, bracelet flasks, unique Uber Lost and Found items and more. Subscribe, Follow, Like, and Review, Wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook. Get RUMP Merch here:https://areyoumypodcast.bigcartel.com/ Visit Rula.com/MYPODCAST to find ate the first step towards better mental health today.Visit Alloy.com/MYPODCAST to get a fully customized treatment plan and $20 off your first order.Visit WarbyParker.com/MYPODCAST today! sarahcolonna.commaryradzinski.com    Sarah's merchMary's merch © 2020-2022 Are You My Podcast?

A popular Amazon Vine hack was just killed by Amazon. Tariffs are causing lots of changes on most E-commerce marketplaces, a special workshop for Amazon Search Query Performance. These buzzing stories and more on this episode!   ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos   We're back with another episode of the Weekly Buzz with Helium 10's VP of Education and Strategy, Bradley Sutton. Every week, we cover the latest breaking news in the Amazon, Walmart, and E-commerce space, talk about Helium 10's newest features, and provide a training tip for the week for serious sellers of any level. Clarification of Amazon Vine review policy https://sellercentral.amazon.com/seller-news/articles/QVRWUERLSUtYMERFUiNHU1NZVlVHVEhDUTZYR01L Report: Amazon Cancels Orders From ‘Multiple Vendors' After Tariffs Announcement https://www.pymnts.com/amazon/2025/amazon-cancels-orders-from-multiple-vendors-after-tariffs-announcement/ Shein and Temu Face Massive Roadblock With New Package Duties https://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2025/shein-and-temu-face-massive-roadblock-with-new-package-duties/ Temu pulls its U.S. Google Shopping ads https://searchengineland.com/temu-pulls-us-google-shopping-ads-454260 TikTok Shop flags US risks, promotes EU market as Trump triples tariffs on small parcels https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3305864/tiktok-shop-flags-us-risks-promotes-eu-market-trump-triples-tariffs-small-parcels Amazon launches inbound-only LTL service https://www.freightwaves.com/news/amazon-launches-inbound-only-ltl-service Sponsored Display updates all existing campaign to optimize for Conversion opportunities https://advertising.amazon.com/en-us/resources/whats-new/sponsored-display-reach-and-page-visit-campaign/ The most valuable datapoint that Amazon has ever given sellers is their Search Query Performance reports!  Join Bradley + Destaney Monday at 11AM for a workshop to learn about how this data can grow your business. h10.me/sqptraining We wrap up with exciting updates from Helium 10, featuring new tools and features like the translation feature in X-Ray Keywords and a Helium 10 widget for bestseller pages. Listen in as we provide actionable strategies for sellers to optimize their Amazon presence using Helium 10's latest offerings, including understanding the crucial difference between indexing and ranking. In this episode of the Weekly Buzz by Helium 10, Bradley covers: 01:01 - Amazon Vine Hack Dead? 04:35 - Amazon Tariff Repercussions 06:46 - Temu/Shein Tariff Repercussions 10:56 - TikTok Tariff Repercussions 13:02 - Amazon LTL Freight 14:56 - Sponsored Display Update 15:45 - SQP Workshop - h10.me/sqptraining 17:16 - Helium 10 New Feature Alerts 20:05 - Strategy of the Week: Index Checker

This week, The CMO Podcast is on a field trip, as Jim recently attended the Adobe Summit Digital Experience Conference in Las Vegas. The three-day event featured over 200 sessions, hands-on labs, sneak previews of new products, and plenty of opportunities for fun networking. So, it's fitting that his guest is someone at the heart of the Adobe Summit: Rachel Thornton, Chief Marketing Officer of Adobe Enterprise.Adobe is, of course, a company renowned for its creativity, innovation, and strong employee- and customer-centric culture. Its purpose is to change the world through personalized digital experiences, with offerings that include Creative Cloud, Document Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Adobe Express. Founded in 1982, Adobe now generates about $22 billion in annual revenue, thanks to groundbreaking innovations such as Photoshop, Acrobat, PDF, Flash, and Firefly.Rachel was a speaker at this year's Summit and is a newcomer to Adobe, having joined in December 2024. However, she's no stranger to B2B tech marketing. She began her tech career at Microsoft and went on to hold key roles at Cisco, Salesforce, Amazon Web Services, and startups before landing at Adobe.Tune in this week for a lively chat with a curious, history-loving Chief Marketing Officer! ---This week's episode is brought to you by Adobe, StrawberryFrog and Deloitte.Learn more: https://strawberryfrog.com/jimSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textThe boys are in the building! Z-Bird gets into the Masters. Shedeur Sanders visits the Steelers Facility.  Will Pittsburgh renew TJ Watts contract?  And Gen Z starts doing "Home Cafes" to avoid spending money on Coffee. Walmart is locking up steaks to prevent theft. The fish are on drugs and swimming faster up stream. Two friends split lottery winnings after 30 year promise. And a family has a shocking conclusion to their funeral.All that and more on this week's episode of Greenfield's Finest Podcast.Check out our upcoming events, social media, and merch sale at the link below ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/GFP Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7viuBywVXF4e52CHUgk1i5 Produced by Lane Media ⁠https://www.lanemediapgh.com/

In this episode of Masters of Moments, host Jake Wurzak sits down with Micah Lacher, founder of Anchor Investments, for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation about real estate, entrepreneurship, and the power of second chances. From growing up in a struggling household in North Memphis to building a respected investment and development firm in Nashville, Micah's story is both gritty and inspiring. They begin with Micah's early exposure to real estate, sparked by a life-changing move that took his family from an unsafe neighborhood to one of the best public school districts in Memphis—secured through an unlikely deal involving two Delta Airlines plane tickets. That experience set the tone for a life shaped by faith, hustle, and resilience. Throughout the episode, Micah shares how he transitioned from a brokerage role at Cushman & Wakefield into real estate development, thanks to the mentorship of Bob Tull, a former Walmart developer. He recounts launching Anchor in the depths of the 2009 financial crisis, raising capital deal-by-deal to purchase distressed assets when few others had the conviction to buy. They also discuss: - The high-stakes risk of personal guarantees during the Great Financial Crisis   - How Micah structured deals, underwrote for worst-case scenarios, and still found upside   - The transition from broker to principal and the influence of early mentors   - Raising children without entitlement while building wealth   - Using his business as a platform for purpose and service to the community   Micah's outlook is rooted in gratitude and long-term thinking, with a focus on character, consistency, and building something that matters. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the intersection of values, leadership, and real estate. Links: Micah on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-lacher-1366151/ Anchor Investments - https://www.anchorinv.com/ Connect & Invest with Jake: Follow Jake on X: https://x.com/JWurzak 1 on 1 coaching with Jake: https://www.jakewurzak.com/coaching Learn How to Invest with DoveHill: https://bit.ly/3yg8Pwo Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:14) - Micah's upbringing (00:08:03) - Early career (00:13:19) - Mentors, marriage, and breaking phone addiction (00:19:17) - The fear of raising entitled children (00:22:16) - Learning the brokerage game (00:30:14) - Transitioning from broker to principal (00:39:24) - Developing “Walmart shadows” and experiencing the GFC (00:45:06) - Raising capital in 2009 (00:51:51) - Thoughts on RTO (00:53:42) - How do you think about your business today, given how you started? (00:57:30) - Using the business to effect change (01:10:37) - Establishing a competitive edge (01:13:08) - Developing hotels in Nashville - and giving away the profits (01:23:11) - The Nashville market (01:27:34) - What's your favorite hotel?

A Metro Transit Police officer is stabbed in the face by a fare evader at a D.C. subway station while Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is on site. Four people in Louisiana face charges after riding horses through a Walmart in the city of Baker and posting videos of the stunt. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Category Visionaries, we spoke with Justin Leigh, CEO of Workflow Labs, an e-commerce management platform that's raised $3.5 million in funding. After running a successful Amazon agency for 14 years, Justin identified a critical opportunity: replacing human-driven processes with automation at scale. Workflow Labs is automating e-commerce management tasks that brands traditionally outsource to agencies or offshore teams, allowing for better economics, faster resolution times, and predictable outcomes in managing product listings across platforms like Amazon. Topics Discussed: Transitioning from running a services-based agency to building a software product The strategy of targeting partners who aggregate brands rather than selling to brands individually How retail media networks are driving advertising dollars onto retailer platforms The importance of having clear company objectives that everyone understands Fundraising approaches for early-stage companies Making the pivot from automation-focused messaging to comprehensive solution positioning GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Partner with aggregators instead of selling one-by-one: Workflow Labs recognized that selling directly to individual brands would take too long to reach scale. Justin explained, "If we need to close 3,000 brands in two years, you're not going to do that selling them one by one." Instead, they identified partners who already worked with pools of brands—like ad agencies and supply chain providers—allowing them to sign up "tens, twenties, fifties, hundreds at a time." Align with emerging market trends: Justin identified that retail media networks (Amazon, Walmart, Target) are where advertising dollars are shifting. He positioned Workflow Labs to support this trend: "We said as that shift continues, we support the product. If you're going to advertise a product, you better make sure their title's right, bullets are right, that it's in stock." B2B founders should identify major industry shifts and align their solutions with those trends. Create market pull through RFP requirements: Workflow Labs uses a "push-pull method" by engaging directly with brands to influence their RFP requirements. Justin noted, "We work very hard to engage with brands directly and say...when you RFP for your advertising services, you better make sure your provider is providing an automated way to keep your products accurate." This creates demand that potential partners must satisfy, making partnership conversations easier. Pivot based on customer feedback—even when it contradicts your assumptions: Workflow Labs initially thought customers would care about labor cost reduction but discovered their messaging wasn't resonating. Justin admitted, "We thought initially so many wrong things...When you went to the market and said, 'Hey, you have a 50-person team in India and all they're doing is updating titles, we can make 80% of that labor go away,' no one cared." They pivoted to position themselves as a comprehensive solution rather than just automation. Establish clear, quantifiable objectives: Justin implemented the "rule of three"—focusing on just three key objectives per quarter. He shared a powerful insight about founder transparency: "If you want everybody in your company to row the boat in the same direction...be super clear around what your objectives are." This includes being upfront about exit goals: "Everyone on the team knows what happens when we get to 3,000 [customers], if we can get close to there...that's when liquidity events start to be on the table."   //   Sponsors: Front Lines — We help B2B tech companies launch, manage, and grow podcasts that drive demand, awareness, and thought leadership. www.FrontLines.io The Global Talent Co. — We help tech startups find, vet, hire, pay, and retain amazing marketing talent that costs 50-70% less than the US & Europe.  www.GlobalTalent.co

Comedian Dusty Slay comes on the show to talk with Adam about his podcast with his wife WE'RE HAVING A GOOD TIME, his blue-collar background, homelessness in big cities, and getting away with stuff at low wage jobs. Jason “Mayhem” Miller then recaps the top stories of the day including Cowboys riding their emotional support horses through Walmart, Dave Portnoy unloading on lazy Gen-z workers, and a California lawmaker that thinks letting students live in their cars might help the housing crisis. Adam then closes the show with a tribute to his friend - the late Nicky Katt. Get it on. For more with Dusty Slay: FOR MORE WITH DUSTY SLAY: The Night Shift TourApril 18 + 19 - Tulsa, OK @ Bricktown Comedy Club May 2 - Denver, CO @ Paramount TheatreMay 3 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Pike's Peak Center for The Performing ArtsMay 16 - Portland, Maine @ State TheatreMay 17 - New York, NY @ The Town HallPODCAST: We're Having A Good Time WEBSITE: www. Dusty Slay.com INSTAGRAM: @dustyslay TWITTER: @dustyslay Thank you for supporting our sponsors:oreillyauto.com/ADAMhomes.comOmahaSteaks.com Promo Code: ADAMsimplisafe.com/ADAMSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Season 10, Episode 14 of the Remarkable Retail podcast, co-hosts Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc deliver a jam-packed episode that blends sharp commentary on today's global retail turbulence with a thoughtful five-year retrospective on Steve's landmark retail strategy book, Remarkable Retail.The first half of the episode centers on the mounting global trade tensions, specifically the deepening tariff war between the U.S. and China. Steve breaks down the financial ripple effects of Trump's temporary tariff pause, from bond market volatility to persistent inflationary pressure. Despite a temporary reprieve, tariffs remain four times higher than pre-war levels, impacting major retail players like Nike, RH, and Lululemon. Smaller retailers are particularly vulnerable, lacking the scale and capital to weather uncertainty.The hosts also tackle other pressing news stories: consumer confidence plummeting, the fallout from the looming de minimis policy change affecting Chinese factory-direct models like Temu and Shein, and the ripple effect this may have on Canadian exporters to the U.S. They highlight luxury retail turbulence as Prada acquires Versace and Saks Global—parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus—faces vendor shipment cutoffs and empty shelves as seen in a Las Vegas store visti. A brief silver lining emerges in Dallas, where a threatened Neiman Marcus flagship gets a temporary lifeline.The second half of the episode is a deep dive into Remarkable Retail: How to Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption, five years after its original release and four years since the COVID-updated second edition. Steve reflects on what inspired him to write the book—observing the collapse of retail's middle and the rise of bifurcation—and how the Eight Essentials framework continues to shape thinking in the industry. He shares which essentials remain relevant, which are now mere table stakes, and why “radical” as a term can be misinterpreted.Steve and Michael explore whether new tech, especially AI, can level the playing field—or merely amplify the advantages of already powerful retailers. Steve hints that if there were ever to be a third edition, it would put more emphasis on human-centered retail and leadership adaptability. The episode closes with reflections on the podcast's role as an evolving extension of the book, helping retail leaders stay agile and ahead in a rapidly shifting marketplace.Here is a 10% off code for the CommerceNext Growth Show exclusive to Remarkable Retail listeners: REMARKABLE. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

On today's MJ Morning Show: Teacher/student incident from Chicago... teacher never told her husband Morons in the news Pokemon craze New Grand Theft Auto game causing stir Jeff Bezos faceplant Katy Perry stories Crocs blamed for causing crash into Kum & Go What is 'recession hair'? Woman 'cart shamed' at Walmart What is 'pocket watching'? MJ and Coach Dungy Tampa Bay Gone Crazy... woman ran over girlfriend of estranged husband Audio - fake witness from fishing charter incident Audio - Are fake Indeed interviews making people disappear? Joann's bankruptcy sale Tax Day (usually) "The Breakfast Club" reunion Is guy the AH for wanting his rich girlfriend to purchase her own engagement ring? Stevie Nicks added new tour dates... Michelle wants to go How to tell when someone is using ChatGPT to do their writing Food that is good for your blood pressure Woman addicted to eating tea leaves Eyelash shedding season Disneyland naked Canadian guy on drugs Panama City Beach might not be the spring break place to go Pennsylvania governor's home set on fire Woman pulled over on way to own wedding

Four men were arrested in Louisiana for riding through a Walmart on horses. Jones and Keefe break down the story on Keefer Madness.

When Wiliam Wang started selling flat-screen TV's, he used a winning playbook: partner with an efficient manufacturer, cut out the middlemen, and price your product as low as you can. William used a similar strategy at his first company–making computer monitors–and he built it into a multimillion dollar business. But he wound up mismanaging it into the ground, and spent years working to pay off millions of dollars in debt. After surviving a catastrophic plane crash, William embarked on a new venture, Vizio, and returned to his “cut-out-the-middlemen” playbook to sell one of the world's first internet-connected televisions. Today, Vizio is one of the top-selling TV's in the US, and in 2024, sold to Walmart for $2.3 billion.This episode was produced by J.C. Howard, with music by Ramtin Arablouei.Edited by Neva Grant, with research help from Alex Cheng.You can follow HIBT on Twitter & Instagram, and email us at hibt@id.wondery.com. Sign up for Guy's free newsletter at guyraz.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#829: Join us as we sit down with Dr. Daniel Pompa – health expert, author, speaker, trainer, & founder of the Pompa Program, a comprehensive cellular health analysis. After battling mysterious health issues over two decades ago, Dr. Pompa went on a relentless mission to heal himself. What he uncovered not only changed his life – but has helped millions do the same. In this episode, Dr. Pompa dives into the hidden toxins lurking in your everyday products, how neurotoxins are silently damaging your brain, the surprising truth behind mold odors, & the hidden dangers in your toilet paper! To Watch the Show click HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To connect with Dr. Daniel Pompa click HERE To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194. This episode is brought to you by The Skinny Confidential Head to the HIM & HER Show ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of Michael and Lauryn's favorite products mentioned on their latest episodes. Click HERE to join thousands of others who have gotten their lives back with the Pompa Program. This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential For a better choice and peace of mind in your home, shop The Skinny Confidential Toilet Paper at shopskinnyconfidential.com. This episode is sponsored by SmartMouth Find SmartMouth at Walgreens, Walmart, Amazon or visit smartmouth.com/skinny to snag a special discount on your next SmartMouth purchase. This episode is sponsored by Active Skin Repair Visit ActiveSkinRepair.com to learn more about Active Skin Repair and to get 20% off your order with code SKINNY. This episode is sponsored by Ritual Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/SKINNY. This episode is sponsored by Primal Kitchen Head to primalkitchen.com/skinny to save 20% off your next online order with code SKINNY at checkout. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/SKINNY and get on your way to being your best self. This episode is sponsored by Branch Basics Visit branchbasics.com/SKINNY15 and use code SKINNY15 at checkout for 15% off & free shipping on your first purchase. Produced by Dear Media  

Some of the craziest reviews on the internet! We check out a hot air ballooning company that may have you stuck in traffic, at the height of an SUV. A Wendy's in Buffalo that has tons of attitude, spiders & weird foot stuff. A very personal location that might leave you woozy, and thousands of dollars poorer. Cheap Walmart chicken nuggets that are mostly air & much more!!Join comedians James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman as they explore the most opinionated part of the internet: The Reviews Section!Subscribe and we will see you every Monday with Your Stupid Opinions!!!Don't forget to rate & review!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Peterson, CEO of Flexport, a platform for global logistics, joins Jamie Weinstein to discuss the effects of President Trump's tariffs and how companies are being swallowed by the trade wars. The Agenda: —Understanding the executive orders —Businesses are devastated by losses —How brands like Walmart are coping —Dealmaking with China —What is the end game? —Invasion of Taiwan and likely trade scenarios —Update on Houthi attacks —Advising President Trump The Dispatch Podcast is a production of The Dispatch, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about texts that came through over the weekend, taxes, texters using abbreviations, more teens are delaying getting license, 5 family members shot while mourning dead relative, people on diverted flight had to spend overnight on plane, 12-year-old bit by shark, man lit massage parlor on fire, piece of space junk hits the ground in small town, fake hot air balloon festival hoax, famous bear emerged from hibernation, world’s oldest gorilla, Dave’s work dream, The Masters, Astros fan pulled caught ball out of Mike Trout’s glove, Red Sox fan caught ball with fried dough, NBA games in Europe next year, Kanye dumping on Taylor Swift again, Britney Spears odd behavior continues, all-female crew ready to launch into space, A Minecraft Movie has another big weekend at box office, passenger’s foot crushed by beverage cart, nurse grabbed flight attendant’s dong, Peeping Tom in Walmart bathroom, man exposed himself and threatened people with a gun, man found hiding in duct work of a home, man named Edward Cocaine pushed someone at Subway and pulled a knife, man approached police with ukelele, people rode their emotional support horses into Walmart, Sperm Racing League, university student caught trying to sneak a girl into his dorm, man shot himself in the stomach to get a girl to feel bad for him, Lyft driver held passengers boobs while he helped her to the door, woman selling human bones on Marketplace, guy sat in park and pet dogs for birthday, surge in ringworm cases from people wearing clothes without washing first, grandma influencers, place to hang out with capybaras, influencer was driving motorcycle at 192mph, AI smart glasses, China warns skinny people to stay home due to wind, couple going on a 15-year cruise, dying marshmallows instead of Easter eggs, couple caught having sex in middle of the street, and more!

Episode 2631 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the great olive oil scam revealed by another podcast, other scams in the food industry, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/great-olive-oil-scam-episode-2631 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Great Olive Oil Scam At the time of this episode, Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen spices are on sale for a short time. Use code BOGO25. Vinnie gives an update on his "phone diet." (6:00) It's been so freeing and he doesn't miss it. He hasn't seen IG for a month. A podcast Anna told Vinnie to listen to Sept 16, 2024, Scamtown “Extra Virgin Hustle." (10:00) Food fraud happens more than you can imagine, and examples can be found in books such as these, which are available in Vinnie's Amazon Book Club: Extra Virginity: the Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil by Tom Meuller Real Food, Fake Food by Larry Olmstead  Anna and Vinnie discuss items such as fish fraud and shredded cheese. (12:45) UC Davis is no longer releasing a study analyzing olive oils. (17:00) The Scamtown episode discusses events that happened in 2017. (18:15) Non-olive “olive oils” were sold nationwide in chains like Costco and Walmart. They explain what "pomace" oil is. The manufacturers know how much they can cut olive oil with cheap oil without noticing it. (26:00) The amount is often *up to* 40%. Anna and Loren have been targets of a scam and are producing an episode discussing it; however, it will be discussed at a later time. (36:15) Advertisements can be disingenuous. They discuss marketing ploys by a specific “biohacker.” More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, register here! Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/   PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

JLR made a return trip for pizza in Amish country. Throat stretching, income tax refund update, and a dental checkup. Did Jeffrey turn in his passport application? Charlie's bourbon trail road trip. Man calls 911 to hear the dispatcher ordering breakfast. People blame D.E.I. for the deadly helicopter crash. Suspect arrested after admitting to burning down Governor Josh Shapiro's mansion. A Christian podcaster makes claims that the airport body scanner turns people gay. Competitor podcaster outs a man who is running for city council who was scammed by a prisoner. Coachella complaints. Jillian Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, has been released on a one-million-dollar bond. Blue Origin launch. Guys are arrested after riding their horses into Walmart. Battle for Britain begins this week. Opening Blue Origin's capsule.

Blue Origin launch. Guys are arrested after riding their horses into Walmart. Battle for Britain begins this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JLR made a return trip for pizza in Amish country. Throat stretching, income tax refund update, and a dental checkup. Did Jeffrey turn in his passport application? Charlie's bourbon trail road trip. Man calls 911 to hear the dispatcher ordering breakfast. People blame D.E.I. for the deadly helicopter crash. Suspect arrested after admitting to burning down Governor Josh Shapiro's mansion. A Christian podcaster makes claims that the airport body scanner turns people gay. Competitor podcaster outs a man who is running for city council who was scammed by a prisoner. Coachella complaints. Jillian Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, has been released on a one-million-dollar bond. Blue Origin launch. Guys are arrested after riding their horses into Walmart. Battle for Britain begins this week. Opening Blue Origin's capsule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blue Origin launch. Guys are arrested after riding their horses into Walmart. Battle for Britain begins this week.

Stephen A Smith considers presidential run, Fantastic 4 movie is going to bomb, Sperm racing becomes a thing, dead body raped in Ny, horses in Walmart and more! Twitter: @voicesofmisery mewe: @voicesofmisery Parler: voices of misery Gmail: voicesofmiserypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: voicesofmiserypodcast Discord server: voices of misery podcast https://tinyurl.com/VoMPodcastTees