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Holiday 25 Predicting Chaos
Operations

Holiday 25: Predicting Chaos

Every year numerous analysts, forecasters, pundits and prognosticators attempt to predict an upcoming holiday’s retail performance. Typically, modest increases in sales are forecast. But what is it about this holiday, Holiday 2025, that may turn out to be very different?

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Get Ready for GLP 1 Retail Disruptions
Operations

Get Ready for GLP-1 Retail Disruptions

Take the idea of a Nordstrom Local to the next level by adding stylist services, and health, nutritional and wellness coaches to help guide the GLP-1 patient along their journey. That could be the makings of a new retail disruption.

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Retail Unwrapped Podcast

Retail 2025 Was a Radical Shift

Join Shelley and RJ Hottovy from Placer.ai as they discuss a range of consequential retail shifts. Holiday promotions now start in September as retailers panic to lock in sales before consumer confidence erodes.

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Jens Grede Is a Retail Radical
Management

Jens Grede Is a Retail Radical

Kim Kardashian is the brand’s guiding force, as well as creative director. “She’s unbelievably involved every single day in making the product experience exactly what she wants it to be, and my role is more to facilitate that,” says CEO Jens Grede.

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A New CEO in a Turnaround Needs a Full Deck of Cards
Management

A New CEO in a Turnaround Needs a Full Deck of Cards

A turnaround is a bumpy ride, complete with false starts, exhilarating successes and disappointing failures. A new CEO must have the personal fortitude to recognize the successes and failures of their efforts and be willing to course correct as necessary.

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Retail Unwrapped Podcast

AI Is an Ally, not the Enemy

Join Leigh Sevin, co-founder of Endear, and Shelley as they discuss how modern CRM platforms transform data into authentic customer connection. They explore how AI in partnership with employees can enhance personal outreach and make a brand relevant and meaningful.

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Who Is Becca Bloom
Experience

Who Is Becca Bloom?

Bloom’s social media feeds share access to topics normally relegated to the insider knowledge of the privileged few. In so doing, Bloom makes her lavish lifestyle feel motivational for her millions of followers.

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