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Welcome to Retail101online, where timeless wisdom meets modern retail! Join our host, a seasoned veteran with four decades of experience spanning 20 countries and multiple retailers. In a world dominated by automation and technology, essential retail knowledge is often overlooked. Our mission is to revive these forgotten fundamentals and empower both aspiring retailers and curious consumers. From customer service to inventory management, we delve deep into the core principles that form the b ...
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Timeless wisdom in an accelerating world. Hosted by Shane Parrish. “The highest density of wisdom per episode of any podcast.” Weekly Newsletter: fs.blog/newsletter Books: fs.blog/books X: x.com/ShaneAParrish IG: www.instagram.com/farnamstreet LI: www.linkedin.com/in/shane-parrish-050a2183
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"Smoke Break" is a weekly micro-podcast delivering essential management tips for convenience store assistant managers in just 5-10 minutes. Host Mike Hernandez shares practical strategies for store operations, staff management, and career advancement. Perfect for busy assistant managers, each episode provides actionable solutions to real-world c-store challenges that you can implement immediately.
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"Smoke Break" is a weekly micro-podcast delivering essential training tips for convenience store sales associates in just 5-10 minutes. Host Mike Hernandez shares practical advice, real-world scenarios, and actionable strategies to help you excel in your role and advance your career. Perfect for listening during your break, each episode tackles key topics like customer service, store operations, and professional development. Turn your smoke break into a power-packed learning session!
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Join Rick Watson, 20+ year eCommerce veteran and CEO & Founder of RMW Commerce, to hear all the latest in the world of eCommerce — from established players like Amazon and Shopify to the new startups, fresh off their latest round of funding. From Marketplaces to Direct-to-Consumer to Supply Chain to Payments, it’s all here. New episodes every Monday, just in time for your morning commute! Find more great content from Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecommercestrategyconsulting/
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Chasing Freight

Gnosis Companies

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The Chasing Freight Daily Newsletter provides essential summaries of the most important news stories in international logistics, keeping you informed on everything influencing your containers' lifecycle.
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"Smoke Break" is a weekly micro-podcast that delivers essential management strategies for convenience store managers in just 5-10 minutes. Join host Mike as he shares actionable insights on inventory control, staff management, profitability, and operational excellence. Each episode tackles real-world challenges faced by c-store managers, providing practical solutions you can implement immediately to improve store performance and advance your career. Perfect for busy managers who want to stay ...
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ZConsulting is an independent business consultancy empowering small businesses, startups, and retail enterprises. We provide strategic guidance, innovative solutions, and tailored support to help companies thrive, scale, and achieve sustainable growth in competitive markets.
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"Smoke Break" is a weekly micro-podcast designed specifically for convenience store district managers who oversee multiple locations. In just 5-10 minutes – perfect for a quick break – host Mike Hernandez delivers strategic insights and practical solutions for multi-unit management challenges. Each episode tackles essential topics like team delegation, standardization across stores, effective communication systems, and performance optimization strategies. Whether you're new to multi-unit man ...
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Creative Shop Talk with Wendy Batten

Wendy Batten, Creative Retail Mentor

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How do I attract more customers to my store? How do I get more sales? How do I book out my shop’s events and workshops? How do I do retail marketing and social media for my store? These are the questions that creative retail business owners ask Wendy Batten, creative retail coach and mentor. Wendy works with creative shop owners all over the world and with industry leaders. Her speciality is working with creative retailers to get control over their brick and mortars to avoid burnout and over ...
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Scaling Emerging Beauty

Monique Hutcherson Benoit

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The Scaling Emerging Beauty podcast offers actionable insights and strategies to scale beauty brands from $0 to $20M, focusing on growth through retail opportunities. Join host Monique Benoit, a former merchant at Target and Anthropologie, as she talks with founders, retailers, and other experts to offer relevant tactics for brands in the trenches, and valuable content for the industry enthusiast.
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"Smoke Break" is a weekly micro-podcast designed specifically for independent convenience store owners looking to maximize their business potential. In just 5-10 minutes – the length of a typical break – host Mike Hernandez delivers actionable strategies and practical insights to help you thrive in the competitive convenience store market. Each episode tackles essential topics like store layout optimization, visual merchandising, inventory management, competitive analysis, and building stron ...
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The Self-Checkout podcast explores the people and stories behind the Grocery Industry and Pharmacy world of retail. This podcast, hosted and brought to you by Mike Cook or as they call him "Grocery Store Mike" and Frontline Source Group. Mike is a 35+ year former Grocery Professional turned Grocery Executive Recruiter who celebrates the essential workers and the business owners ensure we have grocery's on the shelves and medicine in our Pharmacy everyday.
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The retail market is experiencing great disruption - from increased customer expectations, fierce competition and tough trading environments over multiple channels. Every week, join me, Oliver Banks, a retail transformation specialist, to get a bag full of insight, inspiration and ideas to kick start your performance. You’ll pick up actionable tips and tactics to lead successful change – whether that’s developing lean operating models, improving customer experience, driving digital transform ...
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The payments industry is both complex and ever-changing. With new regulations, rising costs, and an increasingly essential customer experience to consider, retailers need to stay informed. Retail Relay is your weekly source of bite-sized payments insights, brought to you by CMSPI. By bringing unique visibility into trends across different industries and channels, we dissect the complexities into digestible insights. If you want to learn about all things payments, you're in the right place!
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thelotco business podcast is dedicated to helping businesses in the fashion, retail and design industries not just survive but also thrive!! It’s a show that brings you tips, tricks and strategies to help you as an entrepreneur start, manage, and grow your creative business. If you are a small business and feeling stuck on what to do next or how to actually kick start your idea, then tune in for some straightforward, practical business advice as well as interviews with inspiring females in t ...
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Furniture Industry News

Furniture Podcast

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Welcome to Furniture Industry News the premier podcast dedicated to executives navigating the ever-evolving world of furniture. In a landscape where the latest trends, market shifts, and innovative technologies can redefine success overnight, our podcast stands as your authoritative source for everything you need to stay ahead. Tune in to stay informed, inspired, and in step with the future of furniture. Furniture Industry News – where leaders come to learn, share, and shape the future of th ...
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The emergence of electrification and new technology has consumers leaning into the car business with a level of curiosity and enthusiasm we haven’t seen in decades. That’s why it is essential that top automotive executives, dealers, and industry partners collaborate like never before. It’s time to make the most innovative voices in retail automotive, louder.
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HFM, formerly known as HotForex, is an award winning multi asset broker, providing trading services and facilities to both retail and institutional clients. HFM is a unified brand name of the HF Markets Group which encompasses internationally-licensed entities. The group was established in 2010 as an online #forex and commodities broker offering various account options, trading software and trading tools to deliver optimum trading conditions to individuals, Fund Managers and institutional cu ...
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The Retail Show

Oliver Banks / OB&Co

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This is THE RETAIL SHOW - exploring the rapid evolution and fiercely competitive world of retail, whether it's stores, ecommerce, or every other aspect of the sector. The Retail Show is the weekly podcast for retail leaders, industry experts and enthusiasts. Hosted by Oliver Banks, a UK based retail consultant and advisor, and one of the world's most influential voices in retail. He's also the author of bestselling book, Driving Retail Transformation: How to Navigate Disruption and Change. E ...
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Stay ahead of the curve with our AI-powered business news podcast. Each day, our AI agents analyze trusted sources to deliver insightful audio summaries of the top stories impacting markets and industries. Get your essential business news fix in minutes.
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Are you ready to unlock the timely insights on consumer lending from industry leaders? Step into the world of cutting-edge financial innovation and balance sheet strategies with Consumer Lending Perspectives, the must-listen podcast for forward-thinking finance executives. In an era of rapid technological advancement and shifting consumer behaviors, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Join host Jeff Bogan, CFO at Upgrade and a fintech veteran, as he brings you episodes with C-Suite exec ...
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That Sports Merch Podcast

That Sports Merch Podcast

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That Sports Merch Podcast- hosted by Lee Hyde & Matt Hudson, a monthly podcast show discussing all aspects of sports merchandise, within the professional game. Offering insight across the industry through feature inteviews with industry experts, retail leaders and a whole lot more. Covering all sports across the globe from giants of the NFL to minnows of football's non-league.
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Welcome to Shine: a podcast by Star. Here you will get actionable insider knowledge directly from globally leading industry experts and companies. We answer essential questions and take a deep look into technology and design thinking within Star core industries: Health & Wellness, Automotive & Mobility, and Fintech.
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How can the super-skill of negotiation enhance your life and career? What are the secrets to effective negotiation, and what happens when it goes wrong? The Negotiation Society podcast serves up interviews with diverse and inspirational leaders from around the world to ask these questions and more, finding out along the way what makes them tick, how they got to where they are today, and the role that negotiation has played. Expect candor, insight, and (naturally), plenty of negotiation learn ...
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With 32 years experience in barbering, this podcast will cover everything for the barber, barbershop owner, student barber, barbering educator, or someone wanting to know more about the barbering trade.We will cover staff, payments, styles, registration, retail, employment everything you will need to know about the barber trade.
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Welcome to EcomPod, the podcast where ecommerce store owners and marketing professionals come to level up their businesses. Hosted by Kal Wiggins, CEO of Epic Design Labs and an expert in ecommerce design, development, and marketing, this show delivers actionable advice, proven strategies, and insightful interviews to help you drive growth and maximize profits. Whether you're just starting out or scaling to the next level, EcomPod provides the tools and inspiration to succeed in the ever-cha ...
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Exterior Painting Plus

Exterior Painting Plus

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Exterior Painting Plus is a full-service exterior painting contractor in San Jose, CA. Our team specializes in residential, commercial and retail projects of all sizes in Northern California. We know that proper preparation is essential to protecting your building’s exterior and the greatest features of your home or business.
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When Writing Means Business, Indie Author Magazine is the guidebook for self-published authors taking charge of their writing career. Whether you've published or not, IAM brings you articles and information designed to save you time, money, and stress. Each month your host Indie Annie shares the full articles in the magazine for listening on-the-go. To subscribe to the print version of the magazine visit https://indieauthormagazine.com
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DSG Consumer Partners has partnered insurgent brand founders since 2012. Join us as we speak with the best minds across the world on building insurgent brands brick by brick in a sustainable manner. If you are passionate about brands and building businesses sustainably, this is for you. Explore all our episodes at https://bit.ly/3SCMRvH
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2W Podcast

Gideon Williams, Lucas Welk

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Welcome to the 2W Podcast, where we delve into the fast-evolving world of Automotive, PowerSports, Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural industries. Our mission is to explore the pulse of these sectors, discussing global strategies, emerging trends, cutting-edge technologies, and the future of Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B) landscapes. Each episode brings fresh insights from industry leaders, innovators, and strategists as we navigate the challenges and opportunit ...
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Hear from industry leaders about what is fintech and web3, how to get into it and how to make a mark in the fastest growing sector in the world. Work in Fintech Founder Matt Cheung teams up with Founder Members to interview fintech and web3 founders, CEOs and CTOs about what you can do to gain an edge in fintech and web3. Essential listening for any student, young professional or curious person looking to secure a role in fintech, web3, banking or finance. #fintech #web3
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The Omnichannel Roundtable

Brand Castle Growth Partners

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Welcome to The Omnichannel Roundtable, the essential podcast for industry leaders and innovators in the CPG space. Join hosts Bryan Alston and Yemeni Mesa, seasoned veterans in e-commerce and retail strategy, as they dissect the strategies of thriving in both brick-and-mortar and digital marketplaces. Each episode serves up in-depth discussions and tactical insights aimed at one goal: helping excellent founders and products win in store and online. From unearthing the secrets of getting more ...
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2X eCommerce Podcast

Kunle Campbell

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Hosted by Kunle Campbell, who is an operator of a portfolio of consumer brands, 2X eCommerce is a weekly podcast for ecommerce operators by ecommerce operators. We interview remarkable ecommerce founders and leading enablers of ecommerce growth, with every episode promising to give you at least one growth hypothesis or idea you can test. Our focus is growing your ecommerce revenues from a cross-functional perspective, be it marketing, your tech stack, operations, finance, or customer experie ...
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Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club

Anna Miller for Blueprint Prep Company

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The Real Deal Nurse Practitioner Club is the most inclusive exclusive hangout for nurse practitioners and aspiring nurse practitioners. Join your host Anna Miller, as she and her guests dive deep into what you need to know before taking your exam, passing your exam, and becoming a real deal nurse practitioner! Each week she’ll cover topics such as how to pass your nurse practitioner exam the first time, overcoming test anxiety, writing your resume, negotiating contracts and honing your actua ...
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Fashion Tech Forum: In The Studio continues the themes, ideas and conversations introduced at Fashion Tech Forum, the annual conference that brings together leaders and visionaries shaping the future of these intersecting industries. This podcast will provide perspective and valuable insights from the minds of world-class talent, global leaders and brand visionaries. We also present discussions with cultural and business luminaries who are making a significant difference for women, sustainab ...
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RRD GO Live

RRD GO Creative℠

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Welcome to RRD GO Live, where the world's pulse meets local insights! Hosted by Amardeep Devadason, SVP & Head of Global Brand Solutions business at RRD GO Creative℠, Asia, this podcast dives deep into global trends but serves them with a regional flavor. Whether it's the latest in the industry, technological breakthroughs, budding opportunities, or looming risks, RRD GO Live is your essential fact-check guide. But don't just take our word for it—listen as we invite industry connoisseurs and ...
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Pharmacy Edge

Pharmacy Edge

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Welcome to Pharmacy Edge, the podcast that keeps you on the cutting edge of pharmacy business. Our host Matt Hodgson will cover industry trends, operations, and insights from top experts. Tune in for actionable insights that can elevate your business or career. For more resources and upcoming events, visit Pharmacy Edge, including a conference on optimizing operations and a networking event with industry leaders. Subscribe today to stay ahead of the curve!
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Educating and entertaining you with information about health, healing, and healthy lifestyles, with your host Jacobus Hollewijn. To see more information from Jacobus, such as articles and older interviews, check out his website at https://healthinfocusnow.com
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Helping businesses grow. Answering marketing questions. Questioning conventional wisdom. Please Advise… is a marketing and business talk show without the all the annoying buzzwords, empty aphorisms, and fluffy interviews that proliferate the genre. This podcast aims to be different by being *real* - seeking genuine advice from experts and offering real world expertise to those who need it. And just as you'd expect from any good marketing podcast, the description is also filled with search-op ...
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Albert Fouerti, the founder and CEO of Appliances Connection, is a pioneer of the expansion of brick-and-mortar retail to the digital realm. He has led Appliances Connection for over two decades with his innovative strategies, parlaying his tech expertise and understanding of consumer behavior to transform a fragmented industry, yielding significant company growth. After launching computer and digital camera businesses earlier on (the latter becoming obsolete with the advent of higher-qualit ...
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Prepare to immerse yourself in the intricate world of coffee, encompassing every facet from the coffee bean to establishing a flourishing business. Whether your ambition is to start a coffee business or to nurture your own coffee roastery, Valerian’s Podcast is here to help to inspire you. Our podcast features in-depth discussions with industry leaders, designed to impart essential insights into coffee cultivation, coffee roasting mastery, precision brewing, and, most importantly, the critic ...
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Qwaiting is a leading queue mangement that provides the right handling approaches for managing long queues and increasing revenues. Qwaiting offers you a virtual queuing system that can save time as well as manpower. So, without second thought avail free trial offer for 14 days - https://qwaiting.com/
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I am your trusted resource for educational content on individual stock analysis. My mission is to help listeners enhance their ability to analyze stocks independently, identify deeply undervalued opportunities, and explore securities that may be overlooked by the broader investing public. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What the Podcast Offers: On-the-Ground ...
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With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ In This Episode: I want you to ask yourself this question: “Why wouldn’t I be checking in mid-year with my retail business? Is there something I am avoiding? Am I making excuses like I’m ‘too busy’?” (Your words, not mine!) As a retail coach, it’s my job to not only teach yo…
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Today on our show: Klarna CEO Claims They Will Be a Super App Walmart Investor Event Sheds New Light Should You Put a Chatbot In Front Of Your Retail Store Musings from CommerceNext and Mirakl’s Summit - and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs. Today's episode is sp…
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Many traders struggle with the basic techniques used to endure market volatility, control risk, and maximise profitability. There are three main components required to avoid blowing your account, which will be discussed in this webinar. Our market analyst will cover the following: •Mistake resulting in large losses •Techniques to protect your accou…
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Hedging is a widely used method in trading, but is it the right approach for you? Whether you're new to the concept or seeking to refine your risk management, this session will provide a solid foundation. In this focused session, financial researcher Andria explains the core concepts behind hedging and answers some of the most frequently asked ques…
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The furniture industry is presently contending with a myriad of transformative developments, particularly in the realm of trade policy, consumer behavior, and prevailing economic conditions. Recent announcements regarding a trade agreement between the United States and Vietnam have set the stage for significant shifts in the tariff landscape. Under…
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Episode Description: Beach Writing Essentials for Authors – Deep Dive Ready to leave your desk behind and discover a new source of creative energy? In this episode of Indie Author Magazine, our hosts unpack Wendy Van Camp’s "Beach Writing Tools for Indie Authors," diving into why seaside environments are about much more than just a pretty view. Joi…
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At 96 years old, Jimmy Pattison still runs his $16 billion empire personally. He’s built it over 63 years without outside capital or a college degree. He owns 100% of car dealerships, billboards, radio stations—even Ripley’s Believe It or Not—with a philosophy of: "No partners, no shareholders, no relatives." This episode reveals the principles beh…
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Summary Trademark protection isn’t just for big brands — it’s essential for emerging founders too. In this episode of Scaling Emerging Beauty, Monique sits down with Lauren Bercuson, founder of Storylock Legal, to break down the basics of trademarks, common mistakes founders make, and how protecting your brand early can save you major time and mone…
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Send us a text In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really builds a thriving, profitable product-based business—and spoiler alert—it’s not just more Instagram reels or new packaging. After decades in this industry, from fashion lecturer to founder, and coaching hundreds of creative entrepreneurs through my Roadmap to Profit program…
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The salient focus of our discourse today centers on the profound transformations currently reshaping the furniture industry, particularly in relation to the purchasing behavior of Millennials and Generation Z. A recent survey elucidates that while Millennials exhibit a modicum of brand loyalty, the more price-sensitive Gen Z cohort is increasingly …
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Join our analyst for a quick tour through the world of charting. Learn how to read, analyse, and use charts to spot trading opportunities with confidence. A great webinar for new traders, today’s webinar will cover the following: •Using HFM’s trading platforms •How to read price charts •Price and candlestick patterns 'Disclaimer: This material is p…
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Following our Exit Strategies Part 1 session, join us again as Andria, our Market Analyst, will continue to dig into some simple and effective Exit Trading Strategies. In this second part, she will go through: •Simple and effective exit trading strategies •Which signals should be used in your exit strategy and why •Time-based exit signals option 'D…
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The salient point of this discourse revolves around the notable decline in consumer confidence within the furniture industry, which has experienced a sharp drop exceeding five points in June, thereby erasing nearly half of the gains observed in May. I elucidate the factors contributing to this pessimism, particularly the adverse effects of tariffs,…
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Mike Cook (Grocery Store Mike) Executive Grocery Recruiter Director of Executive Search – Grocery Division - Frontline Source Group | Fresh Talent, Always in Stock | Partner with Me to Save Critical Time and Bring Top-Tier Talent to Your Organization The grocery industry faces a critical challenge that's keeping executives awake at night. According…
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The Asian session, also known as the Tokyo session, may be slower, but it holds unique trading opportunities for those who know what to look for. Join us to explore the key traits of this session and how to trade it effectively. What you’ll learn: •What defines the Asian session and how it differs from others •Why traders prefer this time of day • …
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Learn how to evaluate your trading approach, spot hidden flaws, and uncover what may be holding back your performance. This webinar will guide you through practical methods to analyse your results and determine what trading changes you could make. In this webinar, we will cover the following: •Evaluate your strategy •Solutions for weaknesses or bad…
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In this episode of Consumer Lending Perspectives, Sheel Mohnot, Co-Founder and General Partner of Better Tomorrow Ventures, joins the show with host, Jeff Bogan, CFO at Upgrade and fintech veteran. Better Tomorrow Ventures is a venture capital fund dedicated to fintech companies globally. Sheel’s insights span the fintech landscape, from the symbio…
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The decline in consumer confidence, which has markedly fallen by 5.4 points to an index value of 93.0, serves as the focal point of today's discussion, illuminating the pervasive economic uncertainties confronting the furniture industry. This downturn in consumer sentiment, exacerbated by concerns regarding tariffs and persistent inflation, signifi…
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Send us a text Episode 22: Think Smart – Mastering Critical Thinking in Retail How do you teach frontline retail staff to think like leaders? In this milestone 22nd episode of Retail101online, we dive deep into the power of critical thinking using Bloom’s Taxonomy—a simple but powerful framework to level up how you learn, think, and act on the job.…
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In today's episode, I dive into a critical topic that NP school doesn't fully prepare you for - diagnostic errors in clinical practice. Unlike exams where wrong answers only affect your grade, real-world diagnostic mistakes can impact patient outcomes. Together with my returning guest Courtney, we explore the different types of diagnostic errors an…
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Summary Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have more tools than ever — but scaling profitably online? That’s still a huge challenge. In this episode of Scaling Emerging Beauty, Monique sits down with Ben Sharf, founder of Platter, to talk about why profitability and simplicity are the new superpowers for growing your DTC business. Ben shares insights …
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On her first day as CEO of PepsiCo, Indra Nooyi fired her general counsel. Then rehired him before dinner. It wasn’t a stunt. It was a signal. She ran a $200 billion empire the same way she ran her life: with surgical precision, uncompromising standards, and an allergy to corporate theater. But here's what separates this conversation from every oth…
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In this episode of Indie Author Magazine’s Deep Dive, our hosts break down the essential strategies from Gil Fernley’s standout article on virtual book launches. Whether you’re an indie author preparing for your first release or a seasoned pro looking to level up your launch tactics, this conversation is packed with actionable insights, creative id…
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The furniture industry currently finds itself in a precarious landscape, characterized by competitive market share struggles and the looming threat of escalating tariffs. This episode elucidates the concept of a "zero-sum game," whereby gains made by one entity in the market are directly offset by losses incurred by another, indicating that the ind…
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With host retail coach Wendy Batten https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/ In This Episode: Running a retail business isn’t just about WHAT you sell—it’s about WHO you bringing together in your retail store. In this heartwarming and wisdom-filled episode, Cadence Kidwell of Fuzzy Goat (a yarn store in Thomasville, Georgia) shares how she’s built a …
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Today on our show: Saks Global Still Sounds in Trouble Facebook Says eCommerce is Great -- For Other People Jassy’s AI Memo Was a Snoozefest, In a Good Way Amazon Extending Prime Day Doesn’t Give me Warm Fuzzies - and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs. Today's epi…
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Are you ready to sharpen your author brand and connect with your perfect readers? In this insightful Deep Dive episode, our hosts unpack Megan Haskell’s Indie Author Magazine article, "Your Author Tagline: Four Steps to Clarify Your Brand and Connect with Readers." Together, they break down the four essential steps every indie author—or creative en…
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Current trends impacting the furniture industry are being shaped by a myriad of factors, prominently including the fluctuations within the housing market, challenges in retail dynamics, and the complexities of global trade relations. The recent decline in homebuilder confidence, as evidenced by a disheartening reading of 32 on the NAHB Housing Mark…
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Smoke Break - Episode 25: Role-Playing - Your Training Secret Weapon Episode Duration: 8 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals how role-playing transforms awkward training sessions into powerful skill-building experiences that boost customer service confidence. Learn proven techniques from successful store owners who've used role-playing t…
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Smoke Break - Episode 25: Creating Powerful Compliance Checklists Episode Duration: 9 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals how to create compliance checklists that actually work in the real world of convenience store operations. Learn to build customized tools that reflect each store's unique characteristics, engage your team in the devel…
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Smoke Break - Episode 25: OSHA Inspections: Be Ready, Not Worried Episode Duration: 7 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he transforms OSHA inspection anxiety into confidence through proper preparation and daily readiness practices. Learn how to maintain inspection-ready standards every day, organize essential documentation, and train your team to…
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Smoke Break - Episode 25: De-escalating Tense Situations Episode Duration: 6 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals essential de-escalation techniques that transform heated confrontations into manageable conversations. Learn proven strategies for maintaining calm under pressure, using language that defuses tension, and creating safe environ…
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Smoke Break - Episode 25: Cash Handling Essentials Episode Duration: 7 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals the fundamentals of professional cash handling that build customer trust and protect both you and your store. Learn essential techniques for accurate transactions, proper counting procedures, counterfeit detection basics, and mainta…
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I’m joined by Andrew from Mennie Brand—an art-inspired sock label that’s grown from humble garage beginnings to a wholesale brand with over 30 stockists and counting. We recorded this before Andrew exhibits at his first-ever trade show: Life Instyle Melbourne. And let me tell you—we go deep on what it really takes…
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The furniture industry is currently experiencing a notable surge in sales, with a remarkable growth rate of nearly 9% in May, amounting to $11.75 billion, thus establishing the sector as a frontrunner among all retail categories. This positive trend is largely attributed to consumer behavior influenced by impending tariff-related price increases, p…
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The job was editor-in-chief. The goal was to become the platform. And she did. Once she made it to the top, she didn’t just edit Vogue. She reinvented the power structures beneath it. This episode unpacks how a British girl who couldn’t type built the most bulletproof career in media, survived five decades of disruption, and made herself indispensa…
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Your price is part of your story. In the final part of the pricing series, we explore how pricing ties into your brand’s perception, positioning, and customer expectations. Your packaging, claims, and storytelling all need to back up your price — especially if you're playing in premium or prestige spaces. In this episode, you’ll learn: How price co…
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What’s the real difference between a developmental editor and a beta reader—and which does your manuscript actually need? In this insightful episode, hosts Paige Turner and Reed Moore break down the article topic with clarity, warmth, and practical advice. Whether you’re polishing a draft or preparing to hit “publish,” this focused discussion will …
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The salient point that demands our immediate attention is the recent filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by At Home Group, a development that underscores the precarious state of the furniture industry. This decision, which entails the closure of 26 underperforming stores and the potential for further reductions, has emerged amidst a conflue…
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In this episode, Dale defines what he looks for in a perfect stock: 1. A business with five low cyclically adjusted ratios. 2. A business with low competition, several clients, not capital intensive. 3. A business with a solid management team. Verbal disclosures read from 0:16 - 1:21 . General information and full disclosures for Dale’s Solo Invest…
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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 …
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Today on our show: Palantir Partners with Bolt Amazon Releases AI Video Generation Tools Sezzle Sues Shopify For AntiCompetitive Practices Walmart Releases New AI Tools - 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.rm…
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What does it really take for indie authors to connect directly with their readers—and keep more of their hard-earned royalties? In this episode, our hosts unpack Jen Lessman’s article from Indie Author Magazine, exploring the rise of the “Direct to Readers” platform. We break down the practical benefits and real-world challenges indie authors face …
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Smoke Break - Episode 24: Mastering Problem Resolution Episode Duration: 9 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he transforms how you view customer complaints and problems, revealing how effective resolution strategies can turn unhappy customers into loyal advocates. Learn proven techniques from successful store owners who've mastered the art of tur…
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Smoke Break - Episode 24: Staying Ahead of Safety Regulations Episode Duration: 8 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez for the final episode of the health and safety series as he reveals how to stay ahead of ever-changing safety regulations. Learn proactive strategies for monitoring regulatory changes, building industry networks for early warnings, and…
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Smoke Break - Episode 24: Incident Reports: Getting the Details Right Episode Duration: 7 minutes Join host Mike Hernandez as he reveals how proper incident reporting protects your store from major complications and liability issues. Learn comprehensive documentation strategies for all types of incidents, from customer injuries to near-misses, and …
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