The Real Tale of Retail and Wholesale… all the dirty secrets

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The Real Tale of Retail and Wholesale peels back the polished storefronts to spill the tea. With 40 years in the wholesale side (Matthew) and 20 years in the retail side (Christina) we’ve seen it all and now we’re sharing it! From shady deals and markup secrets to buyer drama. We dish it out with honesty and humor. Welcome to the side of fashion business no one talks about...

  1. 5D AGO

    She Sold Frozen Pizza for $20M… Then We Talked Hot Dogs

    Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This episode was a ride 😂 We talked about Katie Lee—from being homeless and making frozen pizzas… to selling the business to Target for $20 MILLION 🤯. Then we dove into: 💍 the rise of divorce rings (yes, it’s a thing) ✨ a Cape May estate jewelry tip: Queen May 🏠 burping your house (what it is + how to do it) 🎧 why you should listen to the Bear Grease Podcast 🌭 HOT DOGS—because we’re heading to Haddonfield to try a new kind of dog And we wrapped it up with a very important discussion: 🚫 what NOT to put in your fridge Business, breakups, burping houses, and hot dogs—just another episode 🎙️😅

    30 min

  2. FEB 24

    Everyone’s Getting Laid Off… So We Talked Travel and French Toast

    Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This episode went everywhere 😂 Matthew’s Deal of the Day, $25 shipping to send a package to his grandkids (ouch), corporate layoffs everywhere, Amazon shutting down food + testing a massive big-box store, travel slowing down (perfect timing for Christina to become a travel agent ✈️😉)… AND THEN— 💥 Costco sells GOLD. Actual GOLD. Christina was fully shocked and needed a moment. We somehow wrapped it all up with Matthew’s French toast recipe, because obviously. Retail chaos, hot takes, and breakfast at the end—press play 🎙️🍞

    26 min

  3. FEB 17

    Store Closings, Mel Robbins & Retail Notes on a Napkin

    Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This episode is a little unhinged (in the best way). We break down Chapter 11 vs. Chapter 7—what they actually mean and why people confuse them all the time. We also talk about the Mel Robbins Podcast… which Matthew is just now discovering (yes, we had thoughts 😂). Then Matthew brings the receipts—literally—showing up with store-closing notes written on a napkin while walking us through major retail and brand shakeups, including Disney Stores, Stoli Vodka, Popeyes, and Starbucks. Retail secrets, bankruptcy basics, pop culture catch-up, and napkin journalism—just another normal episode around here.

    22 min

  4. FEB 10

    From Sears to Snoop: Reinvent or Disappear

    Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This week, we’re digging into why store closings are back — even local pharmacies aren’t safe — and why bankruptcies are hitting a 15-year high. We talk Starbucks shrinking its footprint, the western industry as a whole (including why tariffs on leather hides are some of the highest out there), and why the western market is projected to soar by 2032. We also break down luxury shopping habits, Walmart quietly winning over more affluent customers, sneaky changes to return policies, rising prices on Costco staples, and one stat that shocked us both: Americans are drinking less… or are they just smoking more weed? Let’s talk retail reality.

    25 min

  5. FEB 3

    Bankruptcies, Tariffs & the Cost of Doing Business

    Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This week, we’re digging into why store closings are back — even local pharmacies aren’t safe — and why bankruptcies are hitting a 15-year high. We talk Starbucks shrinking its footprint, the western industry as a whole (including why tariffs on leather hides are some of the highest out there), and why the western market is projected to soar by 2032. We also break down luxury shopping habits, Walmart quietly winning over more affluent customers, sneaky changes to return policies, rising prices on Costco staples, and one stat that shocked us both: Americans are drinking less… or are they just smoking more weed? Let’s talk retail reality.

    32 min

  6. JAN 27

    Deal-of-the-Day Socks & Other Strong Opinions

    Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This episode is a little money, a little shopping, and a lot of opinions. We break down Kelly Lee’s financial advice for kids and her books — Christina is officially buying — while Matthew is firmly against the “deal of the day” socks for every occasion (Christina, of course, believes). We also get into how much water is actually used to cool AI servers like ChatGPT, the billions of dollars in holiday returns crushing retailers, and why public broadcasting is getting gutted. Plus, we talk AliExpress — the deals are OUTRAGEOUS… so what’s the catch? Smart money talk, retail realities, and a few strong disagreements along the way.

    17 min

  7. JAN 20

    Everyone’s in the Bathroom & Retail Is Feeling It

    Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! On the next episode, things take a turn… straight to poop. And then somehow more poop. We talk about the fact that you can apparently have up to 15 pounds in your gut (you’re welcome), which leads to a completely unhinged conversation about why everyone seems to be in the bathroom more. From there, we bring it back to retail—Home Depot and Staples foot traffic is down, sales are slipping, and consumer behavior is changing in ways that actually matter. It’s body talk, bathroom humor, and real retail insights all wrapped into one episode you didn’t know you needed.

    6 min

  8. JAN 13

    Retail in a Deep Freeze: Fries, Beer & Beef Prices

    Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! On the next episode, we’re breaking down the Cracker Barrel logo change and why people are absolutely in an uproar(spoiler: not everything needs a rebrand). We get into McDonald’s fries, how franchises are making up their own prices, and Matthew’s deep nostalgia-driven Big Mac obsession from back in the day. We’re also recording while freezing in Christina’s basement, debating why Christina is apparently un-American for not liking fries, and unpacking why 7-Eleven is closing doors, Publix and Dollar General are under pressure, and beer and alcohol sales are declining. Is it weight-loss drugs, higher food prices, or people choosing groceries over drinks? Plus, beef prices are rising (yes, more beef talk) and inventory levels are starting to show signs of slowing. Retail chaos, food economics, and opinions you didn’t ask for—but needed.

    35 min
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The Real Tale of Retail and Wholesale peels back the polished storefronts to spill the tea. With 40 years in the wholesale side (Matthew) and 20 years in the retail side (Christina) we’ve seen it all and now we’re sharing it! From shady deals and markup secrets to buyer drama. We dish it out with honesty and humor. Welcome to the side of fashion business no one talks about...

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