# episode retail (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode retail. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Dark Horse of Consumer Spending: Is Retail Paying Attention?](https://retailretold.com) _2026-08-20 · Retail Retold_ The Dark Horse of Consumer Spending Retail is obsessed with the next consumer. What does Gen Z want? How will younger shoppers change stores? Which brands, experiences, and trends will win their attention? But while everyone looks ahead, retail may be overlooking one of the most powerful consumers in the market right now. Gen X accounted for $15.2 trillion in global consumer spending in 2025 -… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e61757b5-978e-4521-b422-525084e231da.mp3) ## [Why Retail Rents Are Rising and New Supply Is Still Years Away](https://retailretold.com) _2026-08-13 · Retail Retold_ Retailers want to grow. The question is what they’ll pay for the right space. Retailers want more stores. Vacancy remains historically low. And meaningful new retail development is still years away. So what does that mean for the next five years of retail real estate? What are the forces today that are driving the future? At the center of the August What’s in Store conversation between CBRE’s… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ac097c32-7cbf-4a95-bb32-76e51eff453f.mp3) ## [The Real Value of the Bank Branch](https://retailretold.com) _2026-08-08 · Retail Retold_ In a World Using Less Cash, Banks Keep Opening Branches! Why? Bank branches are everywhere, even as more of our banking happens online. You can deposit a check from your phone, transfer money in seconds, and apply for a loan without ever walking into a bank. Yet some of the country’s largest banks and credit unions continue investing heavily in physical locations. So what makes the bank branch so… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/34df7bac-93dd-405a-bf1a-bc9b5010872e.mp3) ## [Retail Retold Replay: The Store That Changed Five Below Forever](https://retailretold.com) _2026-07-29 · Retail Retold_ What if one real estate decision changed the trajectory of an entire company? Back in 2021, the retail industry was navigating supply chain disruptions, soaring construction costs, and an uncertain recovery. Today, this conversation with Five Below Vice President of Real Estate Zach Minteer feels less like a snapshot in time and more like a masterclass in building a resilient retail business. This… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/244f5846-76bb-4f33-a4ad-f88c8afa91fb.mp3) ## [What Is Retail Traffic Really Telling Us?](https://retailretold.com) _2026-07-24 · Retail Retold_ The consumer behaviors behind today's strongest retail trends and what they mean for retailers, landlords, and shopping centers. Retail traffic is telling a very different story than most headlines suggest. According to Ethan Chernofsky , Chief Marketing Officer at Placer.ai , consumers aren't abandoning stores. They're redefining how they use them. One of the biggest shifts is happening inside… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/244b8bd2-bb23-430b-beb0-04c1055e3ccb.mp3) ## [A Culture of Curiosity](https://retailretold.com) _2026-07-17 · Retail Retold_ The questions everyone new to retail real estate needs to ask. Sometimes the best conversations start with someone willing to ask questions. That's exactly what happened when Chris Ressa handed the microphone to DLC Marketing Coordinator Jordyn Levine. Retail Retold usually features founders, CEOs, and industry leaders. This time, the conversation turned inward. Drawing on conversations with… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1754793e-5a13-4d9c-b530-32f3b0514a2b.mp3) ## [Partnership as a Competitive Advantage](https://retailretold.com) _2026-07-09 · Retail Retold_ Commercial real estate has entered a new era where execution, partnership, and long-term thinking have become the industry's greatest competitive advantages. In commercial real estate, everyone talks about capital. Not enough people talk about partnership. That's what makes the relationship between DLC and Temerity Strategic Partners different. Recorded from DLC's new media studio in Elmsford, New… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2da39fa2-30fa-43fa-b893-8277d89194f8.mp3) ## [From Gas Stations to Shopping Centers: The Evolution of EV Charging](https://retailretold.com) _2026-07-02 · Retail Retold_ Is EV charging becoming an essential retail amenity? Electric vehicles have become impossible to ignore, but one of the biggest conversations isn't happening inside the car. It's happening in the parking lot. As EV adoption continues to grow, retail real estate is becoming an increasingly important part of the charging network. Chris Ressa sits down with Scott Levitan , Executive Vice President of… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/88a96769-6ebc-4190-a7d2-f25d5192cc80.mp3) ## [Retail Retold Replay: Research, Data and Retail...AI!](https://retailretold.com) _2026-06-25 · Retail Retold_ The market has evolved. The questions are just as relevant. A Retail Retold Replay looking back at retail in 2024. We're throwing it back to ICSC 2024 with James Cook , Americas Director of Retail Research at JLL and host of the Where We Buy podcast. From the DLC booth in Las Vegas, James and Chris Ressa shared a quick and impactful conversation on the trends shaping retail real estate, from the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0ea0e1d9-3a28-4b20-b91d-afbcbf1596b9.mp3) ## [The Treasure Hunt Economy](https://retailretold.com) _2026-06-17 · Retail Retold_ Just how niche is the secondhand retail market? Secondhand retail is one of the fastest-growing forces in retail, with the market expected to approach $80 billion by 2030. According to America's Thrift CEO Chris Homewood, that scale would make the category larger than the GDP of more than 130 countries. But the story is bigger than growth. As consumers spend more of their lives in digital… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/355d02fd-0f49-45bd-83b4-68fb67a97372.mp3) ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/s0OrtQ3t2U0g) _2026-06-17 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## Ep. 65: Pilates Addiction _2026-06-10 · Retail Intel_ Send us Fan Mail Pilates is exploding with Gen Z and millennials, but the winners won’t be the quiet studios. We sit down with Sarah Luna, CEO of Pilates Addiction, to unpack how she’s building a boutique fitness franchise from the ground up and what it really takes to scale. Sarah shares how her path through instruction, studio operations, franchise sales, and executive leadership shapes the… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2457471/episodes/19013856-ep-65-pilates-addiction.mp3) ## Ep. 64: Back Nine Golf _2026-02-25 · Retail Intel_ Send us Fan Mail This episode of Retail Intel explores how Back Nine Golf is reshaping access to the sport through a streamlined, tech-forward indoor model built for today’s avid golfer. Brian Sheehan sits down with co-founder and COO Brady Carlsen to discuss the disciplined choices behind their growth, including a small-footprint, no-restaurant approach that keeps operations simple and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2457471/episodes/18700999-ep-64-back-nine-golf.mp3) ## Welcome to the Retail Maximiser Zone _2025-11-14 · Retail Ready Tactics_ Welcome to the Retail Maximiser Zone – Why Your First 5 Metres Matter. The first impression of your store is made in just 3 seconds and those 3 seconds matter more than you think. In this episode of Retail Ready Tactics , we step inside your Retail Maximiser Zone - the first 5 metres of your store that can make or break the customer experience. These first few metres are your store’s most valuable… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1054993/episodes/18188067-welcome-to-the-retail-maximiser-zone.mp3) ## Ep. 63: FACE FOUNDRIÉ _2025-11-11 · Retail Intel_ Send us Fan Mail A facial can be fast, luxurious, and accessible- and still scale nationwide. We sit down with FACE FOUNDRIÉ founder Michele Henry to unpack how an open-air, under-an-hour service became a franchisable engine powered by walk-ins, memberships, and a meticulously designed client journey. From the first location next to a Starbucks to a flagship on Austin’s South Congress, Michele… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2457471/episodes/18171087-ep-63-face-foundrie.mp3) ## Ep. 62: Quesadilla Gorilla _2025-10-24 · Retail Intel_ Send us Fan Mail What happens when a chef treats a tortilla like a canvas and a restaurant like a community lab? Miguel Reyes, cofounder of Quesadilla Gorilla, shares how a tiny Fresno storefront grew into a franchise-ready brand rooted in scratch cooking, playful specials, and authentic connection. We unpack the systems behind consistent quality, the menu philosophy that balances tradition with… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2457471/episodes/18065015-ep-62-quesadilla-gorilla.mp3) ## Ep. 61: The Acres _2025-09-26 · Retail Intel_ Send us Fan Mail Todd Gailor's journey from corporate banker to entertainment entrepreneur offers a masterclass in seizing opportunities others miss. After 20 years in commercial lending, a pandemic-induced moment of reflection led him to acquire Edder's Custom Golf Center, a rundown but beloved Cincinnati institution dating back to 1951. What makes The Acres special goes beyond golf balls and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2457471/episodes/17874101-ep-61-the-acres.mp3) ## Would You Buy From You? _2025-09-11 · Retail Ready Tactics_ Would You Buy From You? – How to Stand Out and Keep Customers Coming Back What makes your store worth choosing - not just once, but again and again? In this episode of Retail Ready Tactics, we flip the perspective and ask the big question: Would you buy from you? Because if you wouldn’t, why should anyone else? We’ll explore how to sharpen your point of difference, create irresistible drawcards,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1054993/episodes/17830795-would-you-buy-from-you.mp3) ## Buy Smarter, Sell Faster _2025-08-25 · Retail Ready Tactics_ Buy Smarter, Sell Faster - Why Category Insights Drive Better Buying Decisions Your categories aren’t just labels on a shelf, they’re either making you money or costing you money. In this episode of Retail Ready Tactics , we put category insights under the spotlight and show you how smarter buying and faster selling can keep your store profitable and your cash flow healthy. You’ll discover: How to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1054993/episodes/17727169-buy-smarter-sell-faster.mp3) ## Ep. 60: L&L Hawaiian Barbecue _2025-08-18 · Retail Intel_ Send us Fan Mail Celebrating Retail Intel's 60th Episode! 👏✨ What happens when the son of a dishwasher transforms a small investment into a nationwide restaurant phenomenon? Eddie Flores Jr. reveals the remarkable journey behind L&L Hawaiian Barbecue's success in this captivating conversation about entrepreneurship, cultural authenticity, and the power of the Aloha spirit. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2457471/episodes/17688613-ep-60-l-l-hawaiian-barbecue.mp3) ## Ep. 59: Mazunte _2025-07-14 · Retail Intel_ Send us Fan Mail What happens when a beach-loving journalism student discovers the transformative flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine? For Josh Wamsley, it sparked a journey from teaching English abroad to founding Mazunte. Join us to hear the inspiring story behind this beloved Midwest Restaurant. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2457471/episodes/17479987-ep-59-mazunte.mp3) ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6J3SSILUzAP3) _2025-07-14 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## Space Matters _2025-07-11 · Retail Ready Tactics_ Space Matters – How Smart Floorplans Drive Stronger Sales Get ready to look at your store through a new lens. In this episode of Retail Ready Tactics , we explore how every square metre of space can be a sales opportunity - if you know how to use it. We’re putting space under the spotlight and showing you how to turn every shelf, table and display into a sales-driving asset. You’ll learn: How to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1054993/episodes/17488328-space-matters.mp3) ## Rethinking the Retailer - Wholesaler Relationship _2025-07-03 · Retail Ready Tactics_ Same Goal, Stronger Together. Let’s talk relationships - the kind that drive results. This episode explores how retailers and wholesalers can work smarter together for stronger sales and shared success. You’ll learn: Why collaboration (not just transactions) drives stronger results What retailers need to ask their wholesalers and vice versa Simple ways both sides can make the partnership more… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1054993/episodes/17442157-rethinking-the-retailer-wholesaler-relationship.mp3) ## What's Selling Is Telling _2025-06-30 · Retail Ready Tactics_ Read the signs, stock what sells. In this episode of Retail Ready Tactics , we're diving into the story your sales are trying to tell you. From bestsellers that fly out the door to products gathering dust, your data holds the key to smarter buying, stronger displays, and better cash flow. You’ll learn: How to identify your hero products and high-performing categories Why tracking underperformers… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1054993/episodes/17252006-what-s-selling-is-telling.mp3) ## Ep. 58: Amber Waves _2025-06-16 · Retail Intel_ Send us Fan Mail Join Brian Sheehan as he sits down with Katie Baldwin and Amanda Merrow, Founders of Amber Waves. What happens when two aspiring professionals with backgrounds in economics and international relations stumble into farming? For Katie Baldwin and Amanda Merrow, it sparked the creation of Amber Waves Farm, a revolutionary nonprofit teaching farm that's redefining what farm-to-table… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2457471/episodes/17318783-ep-58-amber-waves.mp3) ## The Story Behind the Store _2025-06-11 · Retail Ready Tactics_ Only You Can Own Your Brand Story Every retailer has a story, but not everyone is telling it. In this episode of Retail Ready Tactics , Marguerite Bell explores why your brand story is one of your greatest assets, and how it can become a powerful sales and connection tool when used well. You’ll learn: What makes a brand story different from a business bio Why your story helps build trust, loyalty,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1054993/episodes/17245762-the-story-behind-the-store.mp3) ## Ep. 57: X-Golf _2025-06-05 · Retail Intel_ Send us Fan Mail Join Brian Sheehan and special guest Michael Ruvolo, Co-Chief Executive Officer of X-Golf, on the latest episode of Retail Intel! Dive into an insightful discussion about the ins and outs of retail and uncover how X-Golf is redefining the game. Whether you're in the industry or simply curious about the innovative intersection of retail and sports, this episode is for you. 🎧 Tune… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2457471/episodes/17282917-ep-57-x-golf.mp3) ## 3 Seconds to WOW! _2025-05-30 · Retail Ready Tactics_ Catch the Eye | Spark Curiosity | Win the Click In this powerful kick-off to Season 2 of Retail Ready Tactics, Marguerite Bell dives into the importance of first impressions and why they matter more than ever in today’s fast-moving retail world. Whether customers are walking past your store, browsing your homepage, or scrolling your socials, you have just 3 seconds to grab their attention. In this… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1054993/episodes/17245713-3-seconds-to-wow.mp3) ## Ep. 56: Sit Still Kids Salon _2025-05-07 · Retail Intel_ Send us Fan Mail This week on Retail Intel, host Brian Sheehan sits down with the amazing Amy Leclerc, Co-Owner and President of Franchising at Sit Still Kids Salon. 🎧 Tune in as Brian explores how Sit Still is revolutionizing the niche kids' salon industry—creating inspiring and imaginative experiences for children and their families. Amy shares her insights on how their salons empower kids to… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2457471/episodes/17116115-ep-56-sit-still-kids-salon.mp3)