Retail Corner: New Normal in Retail Technology & Business

Retail Risk Takers: Ria Morgan, The Little Blazer Company

In our Retail Risk Takers series, we are speaking with Ria Morgan, Founder & CEO, of The Little Blazer Company, who will be talking about her entrepreneurial journey, and how she created a premium children's retail brand.
About our guest Ria Morgan:
Stay-at-home mom & sole Founder, Designer & CEO of The Little Blazer Company. Her previous career was where she created and lead an award-winning digital recruitment brand for a global plc.
Things Ria is passionate about:
Children being celebrated, and encouraged to be proudly themselves (hence their gender-neutral products & positive icon-affiliated character statements).
Ethical, sustainable production, supporting a slow-fashion industry, supporting British craftsmanship (hence their UK-based production, their materials and fabrics used, their heirloom garments).
Revolutionising & challenging the status quo (hence their offering being truly innovative and revolutionary for the space).
Inspiring & empowering others (launching a business at 40, while juggling all the daily commitments of a stay at home parent, securing substantial investment as a sole female founder, without a background in retail or design).
Innovative retail that makes one think - redefining the perception of beauty, disability and inclusion (being a champion of all personalities and differences through our marketing). WEBSITE: www.thelittleblazercompany.com FOUNDER STORY: https://www.thelittleblazercompany.com/pages/founder-story BRAND STORY: https://www.thelittleblazercompany.com/pages/our-story
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Credit-Spending and Savings: Tips for Retailers and Consumers. Michael Hershfield

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Michael Hershfield, Founder & CEO of Accrue Savings, looking at a new era of financial volatility, where it means that it's time for retailers and consumers to reconsider the role of credit-spending and savings. You will listen to him talking about:
The consumer danger caused by Buy Now Pay Later - it’s worse than you think (44% of consumers using it admit to missing at least one payment).
Consumers are struggling with credit and it’s only getting worse. Just look at Synchrony’s latest earnings, which show the 30+ day delinquency rate increased by almost 36% compared to the prior year.
Retailers should consider their responsibility in offering payment diversity - offering more than just credit options - to consumers.
The importance of zero-party data in building brand affinity with consumers - and how Facebook and Google’s methods are not cutting in helping brands build trust while also efficiently using upper-funnel spending, and how the recent volatility at Twitter will further push the need for developing consumer trust directly.
What’s ahead for 2023 in terms of consumer spending trends after a topsy-turvy 2022 across travel, CPG, holiday, and more.
About our guest Michael Hershfield:
Michael Hershfield is the Founder and CEO of Accrue Savings, the merchant-embedded shopping experience that rewards consumers for saving. Prior to founding Accrue Savings, Michael served as SVP of Sales at WeWork for more than three years. Michael also served as COO and was part of the founding team at Nucleus. Michael earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from McGill University and has a J.D in Law from the University of British Columbia.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhershfield/ Accrue Savings: https://www.accruesavings.com/
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Brick-and-Mortar Retail: Is it only about Location? - Kim Sharp

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Kim Sharp, Vice President of Marketing, DJM, who focuses on why it's not only the location that matters when it comes to a successful business. You will listen to her talking about:
How does location factor into the new normal of delivery and omni-channel?
What questions are retailers not asking before selecting a location?
What DJM looks for in tenants for their properties?
What makes a good partner with retailers?
What kind of event has been successful to drive traffic?
What one piece of advice would you give a retailer wanting to expand or focus their
About our guest Kim Sharp:
Kim Sharp brings to DJM over 15 years of event production, experiential marketing and field management experience. As the Vice President of Marketing, Kim leads DJM’s talented marketing team, who collectively produces 20,000 events per year, creating experiences and developing relationships that build community and engage customers. Additionally, she spearheads the portfolio’s advertising and signage program, generating more than 15 million dollars in revenue.
Prior to her joining DJM, Kim founded a large-scale, event management company, specializing in outdoor festivals and community events to enhance overall customer and cultural experiences. Partnering with multiple non-profit organizations, sharing their commitment to arts, youth, LGBT and community-driven causes while elevating their fundraising goals. Events range from private fundraising galas of 200 to celebratory community festivals of 100,000.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djmcapital/
Company : https://www.djmcapital.com/
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Customer Loyalty: How does Crocs do it differently - Claire Conley

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Claire Fahie Conley, VP of Retail, North America for Crocs, focusing on how to set your retail business compass to customers' north star, i.e. achieving customer excellence and in turn gaining and retaining customer loyalty. You will listen to her talking about:
How to encourage ideas to grow from your staff in the field?
When it comes to 'Brand Loyalty', Crocs fans are at another level. Where does it start for them?
Root of the "come as you are" crocs tagline and how does that help Crocs attract and keep customers.
How does Crocs help its local community at each store?
What was Crocs' approach to the shift in operations and logistics we have all had to adapt to over the last few years?
What is next for Crocs?
About our guest Claire Fahie Conley:
Over 25 years in the Retail business driving high-performing teams.
Companies: Reebok/Rockport/Ralph Lauren Footwear/adidas group (18 years) and now Crocs 8 years
Consumer-driven focus to achieve results. Passionate about building strong teams with a focus on Brand vision and delighting our consumers. Enjoys the fast pace and ever-changing landscape of retail. How consumer behaviors have changed and how the new generations like to shop.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairefahie/
Company : https://crocs.com
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Legal in Retail: How to Protect Your Business. LeTonya F. Moore, Esq.

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to LeTonya F. Moore, Esq., Founder & CEO of Legalproof & Launch focuses on what retailers need to think when it comes to legal issues and how to protect their business. You will listen to her talking about:
What are some common mistakes product business owners make when expanding to retail?
What are some steps product business owners can take to protect themselves when submitting their product pitch?
How did you become interested in working with small product brands?
What is the best way for product business owners to penetrate traditional retail markets?
You've developed a 5 Ways concept that teaches business owners how to locate hidden streams of income, tell us how that works.
What advice would you give retail business owners looking to diversify their businesses?
About our guest LeTonya F. Moore, Esq.:
LeTonya F. Moore, JD, is a fourth-generation entrepreneur with experience building successful enterprises. She has spent the last decade perfecting her Legalproof & Launch methodology, now outlined in her book, “Stop Brand Stealing Thieves Now! Your Brand Protection Playbook”. The Legalproof & Launch methodology teaches clients how to protect their products, programs, projects, and profits.
LeTonya has serviced hundreds of clients using the Legalproof and Launch methodology. Many of her clients have grown their businesses into six and seven-figure brands within one year or less. LeTonya teaches clients how to prepare their products for retail stores, wholesale to retail markets, and white-label opportunities in the product space.
In addition to being a lawyer, LeTonya is a multi-industry, award-winning entrepreneur and master monetization strategist. These personal business successes earned her the moniker “Mo Money” Moore, which she fully embraces.
LeTonya is a sought-after professional international speaker and has shared the stage with noted professionals and heads of state in more than 30 countries. LeTonya presently resides in Houston, TX, but services an international client base.
Website: https:// iprotectyourbrand.com
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Pricing in Retail: Managing in a disrupted world - Cath Brands

Maximizing profits and keeping profit margins high, retailers constantly look for effective pricing strategies to adopt in this constantly changing world.
In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to Cath Brands, Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer at Flintfox International, focus on what retailers are thinking when it comes to pricing. You will listen to her talking about:
How are consumer expectations affecting retailers and their pricing strategies across multiple channels?
What does the future of pricing look like for retailers?
What are some quick wins that retailers should know about when it comes to pricing?
About our guest Cath Brands:
Born in New Zealand, Cath's career has taken her to every corner of the globe from London to Luxembourg, and now back to the humid highlands of Cairns. Over the last 20 years she has turned her hand to leading teams in just as many industries as countries, working for some of the world's largest FMCG, retail and tech names, including PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Amazon and Microsoft. Now back in Australia, Cath is the Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer for Flintfox International, an intelligent pricing platform that helps retailers find magic in their margins.
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Retail in America: A Changing Perspective. Ron Thurston

In this episode of Retail Corner, listen to one of the top 100 Retail influencers of 2021 & 2022, Ron Thurston, Author & Host of RETAIL IN AMERICA, talking about the changing landscape of retail that he himself experienced while talking with retail executives across US on his own mobile podcast in an Airstream trailer.
His book titled 'Retail Pride' is an Amazon #1 best sellers list. Check out the book: https://www.amazon.com/Retail-Pride-Celebrating-Accidental-Career/dp/1544515928
About our guest Ron Thurston:
Ron Thurston is a highly accomplished retail leadership executive, Board Advisor, and Amazon Bestselling Author with extensive experience leading retail operations for America’s most prominent brands.
He is adept at turning around underperforming businesses, developing and implementing innovative growth strategies, architecting improved training programs, building high-performing and dedicated teams, launching new brands, expanding brands into new markets, and ensuring customer growth and satisfaction.
In 2021 and 2022, Ron was named one of the top 100 Retail Influencers globally, is a board member of GOODWILL NY/NJ, and currently sits on the advisory boards of several emerging retail technology brands, including Reflex Careers and IMMERSS.
In 2022 Ron is launched his audio and video platforms for a year-long tour called “Retail In America,” live from an Airstream trailer to discover the real retail heroes all across the country.
Shout-outs from Ron: Yoobic - https://yoobic.com/ KWI: https://www.kwi.com/ Reflex: https://www.workreflex.com/ Spotify Advertising: https://ads.spotify.com/en-US/
 
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Shopper Trends: Shaping the Future of Retail - Anne Stephenson, Explorer Research

Shoppers' changing behaviors is crucial to retail technologies adoption. Knowing the shopper trends and how it's shaping the future of retail could be a key for retailers to pivot themselves and stay ahead of the curve.
In this episode of Retail Corner, Anne Stephenson, Founding Partner of  Explorer Research, which has helped some of the world’s leading brands, including Google, Walmart, McDonald’s, PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, Johnson & Johnson, and Kellogg’s develop and launch winning retail strategies grounded on their in-depth research in shopper behavior sheds light on current shopper trends that retailers needs to pay attention to and act accordingly. Listen to Anne covering following topics:
What influences consumer behavior, and how you can utilize this information in your business?
What are some of the current shopper/consumer trends, and how permanent are these trends?
The future of retail in the face of the largest inflationary increase in 40 years.
How Explorer Research is using new technology, such as VR, as a methodology to learn more about shopper insights.
About our guest Anne Stephenson:
Anne Stephenson is the Founding Partner at Explorer Research, the world's leading shopper research agency. With over 30 years of packaged goods and retail experience, she captures and translates shopper behavior to help brands create winning campaigns and experience great business impact.
 
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