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In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, host Gabriella Bock sits down with Anna Harman and Lisa Bubbers, co-founders of Studs. Join the conversation as Anna and Lisa redefine ear piercings, empowering individuals to express themselves uniquely.

Anna and Lisa have set out to create an innovative approach providing services from first-time piercings to custom Earscapes®. Studs caters to modern consumers, setting a new industry standard with needle-only piercings and a focus on customer education.

The concept of Earscaping® seamlessly combines the processes of piercing and selecting jewelry, creating a cohesive experience. This trend is especially striking a chord with millennials and Gen Z, a generation that highly values self-expression through body modifications, and Studs is leading the way in embracing this movement.

Tune in for insight into Anna and Lisa's entrepreneurial journey and how they crafted a distinctive space where innovation meets self-expression in the realm of ear jewelry.


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Hosted by Gabriella Bock
Produced by Gabriella Bock
Research by Maggie Schwenn

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, RETHINK Retail’s CCO Kirat Anand sits down with COO of Misfits Market, Corey Farrell. Misfits Market is a sustainable grocery delivery company. As COO, Corey plays a key role in the company's mission to eliminate food waste and provide consumers with convenient access to high-quality grocery items at affordable prices.

Through partnerships with farmers and CPG companies, Misfits Market sources products that would otherwise go to waste, offering customers a range of sustainable and affordable options.

Corey's expertise in building relationships with suppliers and optimizing the supply chain has helped Misfits Market thrive in a competitive grocery landscape.

With a focus on sustainability and value, Corey and the Misfits Market team are revolutionizing the way we shop for groceries and making a positive impact on the environment.


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Hosted by Kirat Anand
Produced by Gabriella Bock
Research by Maggie Schwenn

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail Podcast, Top Retail Influencer Michael Zakkour sits down with CEO of Fullbeauty Brands, Jim Fogarty. Their conversation dives deep into the challenges of cultivating lasting customer relationships, including the impact of embracing diversity for inclusive brand success.

Jim Fogarty's role as CEO has been instrumental in steering Fullbeauty Brands toward success. With a keen focus on effective direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategies, Fogarty shares insights into the intentional targeting of diverse customer segments. The company empowers plus-size women through thoughtful fashion choices, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity. Fullbeauty Brands further distinguishes itself by skillfully harnessing the power of social media and celebrity influence to actively engage customers, fortifying the brand's presence in the market.


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Hosted by Michael Zakkour
Produced by Gabriella Bock
Research by Maggie Schwenn

Kicking off the busiest shopping week of the year, RETHINK Retail's Chief Community Officer Kirat Anand sits down with Rob Brooks, President and CEO of Saks OFF 5TH, for his first conversation since taking on the role, for an exclusive Global Retail Leader Member Spotlight conversation. Listen the full episode at learn:

About Rob’s Retail Journey

Rob, a seasoned retail veteran, shares his insights and experiences that have shaped his leadership approach and contributed to Saks OFF 5TH's success in the highly competitive off-price luxury sector. He shares his strategies which include emphasizing the importance of customer first approach, product differentiation and empowering associates.

His Leadership Style and How he Built an All-Star Leadership Team

Rob sheds light on his leadership philosophy, and how he reinvented and evolved legacy retail leadership roles. Revealing how he has carefully crafted a team of talented leaders who share his vision and commitment to delivering excellence for the Saks Off 5th customer.

How Saks OFF 5th is Leveraging Technology, Personalization, Data and Analytics

In today's ever-changing and challenging retail landscape, Rob discusses which initiatives he is prioritizing and how he has been leveraging data and analytics since taking over as President and CEO.

An Unmissable Opportunity for Vendors and Designers

Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain valuable insights from Rob on how vendors and designers can connect with his team to showcase their solutions and collections. And how Rob and his team are thinking about their respective strategies where it's build / buy technologies, or in season open to buy opportunities.

'Tis the season: Rob also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the efforts that contributed to their successful holiday campaign and some must-have holiday deals.

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Hosted by Kirat Anand
Produced by Gabriella Bock
Research by Maggie Schwenn

In this episode of the RETHINK Retail podcast, RETHINK Retail Chief Community Officer Kirat Anand sits down with Nate Frazier, Chief Operational Officer of GNC, a leading health and wellness brand.

During their conversation, Nate shares his background in retail and his passion for helping people live healthier lives.

He discusses GNC's transformation in the retail industry, including their shift to a private market and the optimization of their store network, as well as the importance of their GNC coaches, who are well-trained in health and wellness, and how they have implemented a gamified training platform to enhance the consumer experience.

Resources:

Nominate the next Global Retail Leader: www.globalretailleaders.com/membership

Connect with us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/rethink-industries/

For more retail insights visit www.rethink.industries

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Hosted by Kirat Anand
Produced by Gabriella Bock
Research by Maggie Schwenn

Welcome to Retail Therapy, a RETHINK Retail exclusive Podcast series where we examine retailers that have a unique history, are making innovative changes to their business model, or are overcoming challenges to stay relevant in this highly competitive landscape.

This week, we're stepping into a realm filled with nostalgia, a world that started in a quaint Danish workshop and grew into an icon in every child's playroom and adult's memory.

Think back to those tiny, colorful bricks that clicked together to create everything from castles to spaceships, sparking endless hours of creativity and fun. It’s a brand that’s not just about play; it's about the joy of building and the thrill of bringing imagination to life.

From inspiring movies to thrilling theme parks, this brand has been a magical part of our childhood and continues to capture hearts across the globe.

That's right – this week, we're talking about LEGO.