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Retail Relates

Welcome to Retail Relates — where commerce gets personal.

Each episode brings you inside the world of global commerce — across retail, consumer services, hospitality, and brand marketing — through powerful human stories and the ever-evolving forces shaping what we buy, why we buy, and how we connect.

From entrepreneurs and icons to industry veterans and rising changemakers, we spotlight those redefining how people lead, create, and connect in a fast-moving world.

Hosted by our roundtable of industry experts, we offer a 360° view of the marketplace through honest conversations, lived experience, and practical insights that resonate.

Let’s get started — this is where the story of modern commerce comes to life.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
46 minutes
Episodes
21
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Nostalgia, Grit, and the Open Road: Stephanie Stuckey on Reviving an American Iconic Brand

Nostalgia, Grit, and the Open Road: Stephanie Stuckey on Reviving an American Iconic Brand

What does it take to revive an American icon? For Stephanie Stuckey, it meant reacquiring her family’s struggling roadside brand, embracing grit, and turning nostalgia into momentum.

Founded in 1937 b…

00:51:10  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
From the Marine Corps to the C-Suite: Tony Wells on Leadership, Brand, and Marketing Transformation

From the Marine Corps to the C-Suite: Tony Wells on Leadership, Brand, and Marketing Transformation

What does it take to evolve from Marine Corps infantry officer to CMO and board leader? In this episode of Retail Relates, Tony Wells shares the lessons that carried him from the Marine Corps to the …

00:43:41  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
Supply Chain Networks and Personal Networking: A Conversation with Guy Courtin

Supply Chain Networks and Personal Networking: A Conversation with Guy Courtin

What happens behind the scenes to get that package to your doorstep? Guy Courtin pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of retail logistics in this eye-opening conversation about supply chain inn…

00:56:53  |   Thu 10 Apr 2025
Transformation at the Intersection of Retail and Services: A Conversation with Liz Allison

Transformation at the Intersection of Retail and Services: A Conversation with Liz Allison

Where does true retail innovation happen today? According to Liz Allison, CEO of luxury salon and spa brand Tricoci, it's happening at the intersection of experience and commerce.

Liz's remarkable jou…

00:55:49  |   Thu 20 Mar 2025
Customizing a Sustainable Future in Manufacturing: A Conversation with Roger Lee

Customizing a Sustainable Future in Manufacturing: A Conversation with Roger Lee

In this captivating episode, we sit down with Roger Lee, the visionary CEO of TAL Manufacturing. With decades of experience in the garment industry, Roger provides a unique insight into how TAL Manuf…

00:56:19  |   Thu 06 Mar 2025
Building Connections and Curiosity in Modern Retail: A Conversation with Dominick Miserandino

Building Connections and Curiosity in Modern Retail: A Conversation with Dominick Miserandino

What if the future of retail isn't just about selling products but about building deep, meaningful connections? Join us as we welcome Dominick Miserandino, CEO of RetailWire, who opens up about his u…

00:48:04  |   Thu 13 Feb 2025
Mastering Customer Strategy and Marketing Leadership: A Conversation with Sheryl Adkins-Green

Mastering Customer Strategy and Marketing Leadership: A Conversation with Sheryl Adkins-Green

Discover how Sheryl Adkins-Green, a seasoned business executive, turned her diverse career experiences into a leadership and brand strategy masterclass. From her early retail days to her transformati…

00:42:17  |   Thu 06 Feb 2025
Transforming Global Retail through Innovative Intelligence: A Conversation with Deborah Weinswig

Transforming Global Retail through Innovative Intelligence: A Conversation with Deborah Weinswig

Discover how a childhood surrounded by intellectual conversations and the influence of a trailblazing mother in finance shaped the charismatic Deborah Weinswig, founder and CEO of Coresight Research.…

00:52:33  |   Thu 21 Nov 2024
Building Teams to Lead Retail Transformation: A Conversation with Theo Killion

Building Teams to Lead Retail Transformation: A Conversation with Theo Killion

Join us for an inspiring journey with Theo Killion, a remarkable leader who transformed his life from a coal mining town in West Virginia to the pinnacle of retail success as a public company CEO. Th…

00:50:23  |   Thu 14 Nov 2024
Empowering Change Through Reimagining Food Culture: A Conversation with Jamie Crummie

Empowering Change Through Reimagining Food Culture: A Conversation with Jamie Crummie

Jamie Crummie, the dynamic co-founder of Too Good To Go, joins us to share his transformative journey from a legal career to pioneering a global movement against food waste. Brace yourself for an enl…

00:49:04  |   Thu 07 Nov 2024
Fashion Collaborations and Global Impact: A Conversation with Stacy Igel

Fashion Collaborations and Global Impact: A Conversation with Stacy Igel

Stacy Igel, the visionary behind the brand Boy Meets Girl, takes us on an exhilarating journey through her impressive career in fashion. Discover how Stacey's entrepreneurial spirit was kindled at a …

00:44:27  |   Thu 31 Oct 2024
Transforming Hospitality with People and Technology: A Conversation with Sherif Mityas

Transforming Hospitality with People and Technology: A Conversation with Sherif Mityas

Prepare to be inspired by Sherif Mityas, the innovative mind who transformed TGI Fridays with AI before it was even a buzzword. Discover how Sherif's journey from aerospace engineering to becoming th…

00:34:57  |   Thu 24 Oct 2024
Fostering Innovation in a Modern Retail Organization: A Conversation with Andy Laudato

Fostering Innovation in a Modern Retail Organization: A Conversation with Andy Laudato

Curious about what it takes to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of retail and technology? Andrew Laudato, COO of Vitamin Shoppe, joins us to uncover the secrets behind his transformative career jou…

00:39:39  |   Thu 17 Oct 2024
Balancing Art, Science, and Leadership in Retail: A Conversation with Deirdre Fitzgerald

Balancing Art, Science, and Leadership in Retail: A Conversation with Deirdre Fitzgerald

Discover the compelling journey of Deirdre Fitzgerald, President of International for Knitwell Group, as she takes you through her inspiring career in retail. From her initial days at Bloomingdale's …

00:44:26  |   Thu 10 Oct 2024
Global Retail Development from Concept to Market: A Conversation with Liza Amlani

Global Retail Development from Concept to Market: A Conversation with Liza Amlani

Ever wondered how a global retail strategist balances the fine line between human touch and cutting-edge technology? Join us as we sit down with Liza, the dynamic co-founder of Retail Strategy Group,…

00:47:14  |   Thu 03 Oct 2024
Balancing Authenticity and Innovation in Marketing: A Conversation with Doug Zarkin

Balancing Authenticity and Innovation in Marketing: A Conversation with Doug Zarkin

What happens when you mix high-energy marketing genius with raw authenticity? You get Doug Zarkin. Today, we're bringing you an inspiring conversation with Doug Zarkin, the marketing mastermind behin…

00:35:03  |   Thu 26 Sep 2024
The Power of Empathy and Authentic Leadership: A Conversation with Ron Thurston

The Power of Empathy and Authentic Leadership: A Conversation with Ron Thurston

What if retail could be more than just a job? Join us on Retail Relates as we chat with Ron Thurston, co-founder of Ossy and best-selling author of Retail Pride, to uncover the secrets of turning a r…

00:44:09  |   Thu 19 Sep 2024
Navigating Global Retail Trends and Customer Behavior: A Conversation with Ghalia Boustani

Navigating Global Retail Trends and Customer Behavior: A Conversation with Ghalia Boustani

Can European retailers teach their American counterparts a thing or two about customer service? Join us as we uncover insights from Ghalia Boustani, PhD, a leading retail expert based in Paris, who h…

00:47:37  |   Thu 12 Sep 2024
Revolutionizing The Customer Journey & Experience: A Conversation With Melissa Gonzalez

Revolutionizing The Customer Journey & Experience: A Conversation With Melissa Gonzalez

What happens when you mix Wall Street savvy with creative retail innovation? In this episode, Melissa Gonzalez, principal at MG2, takes us through her extraordinary career journey. From navigating th…

00:44:47  |   Thu 05 Sep 2024
Optimizing Retail Success With Data & Analytics: A Conversation With Matt Salmonson

Optimizing Retail Success With Data & Analytics: A Conversation With Matt Salmonson

Curious about what it takes to thrive in the retail industry? Get ready to hear from Matt Salmonson, Head of Inventory and Forecasting at Quince, as he shares his journey from a college job at a loca…

00:41:48  |   Thu 29 Aug 2024
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