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Retail is an ever-evolving industry and startups play a pivotal role in its transformation.
Read about how retailers are adapting to changes is consumer behavior, including new business models that are disrupting established industries.
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A conversation with 2022 America’s Retail Champion Margaret Barrow
Retail Gets Real Episode 345: The founder and CEO of It’s NOLA talks about advocating for small businesses.
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Made By Gather’s Shae Hong on innovation and key collaborations
Retail Gets Real episode 339: The entrepreneur on unexpected partnerships and inspiring the next generation of cooks.
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Drew Barrymore and Shae Hong work within a union of trust and taste
NRF 2024: The co-founders of home goods brand Beautiful by Drew discuss their partnership and connecting with consumers.
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How Monica + Andy built a community of care
Retail Gets Real episode 335: Monica Royer on founding and growing her organic baby clothing and accessories brand.
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How teen entrepreneur Jungmin Kang built a multi-million dollar slime business
Retail Gets Real episode 327: The founder and CEO of Snoopslimes talks about starting a business.
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