In this episode of Retail Riot, hosts That Andrew Guy, Nick McHenry, and Alicia Esposito dive into the latest retail news with a mix of humor and insight.
Event Recap: Rice Conference
Alicia's experience: tight-knit feel, engaging workshops.
Transparency from speakers, founder's liquidation story.
Theft and Loss Prevention in Retail
TJX testing body cameras for loss prevention associates:
Dollar General removing self-checkouts due to theft.
Discussion on the effectiveness and impact of these measures.
Acquisitions in Retail
Outdoor Voices acquired by Consortium Brand Partners:
HanesBrands selling Champion to Authentic Brands Group.
Nostalgia and operational efficiency discussed.
New Tech Partnerships
Century 21 on TikTok Shop via Shop Shops:
IKEA hiring for their Roblox store with creative application prompts.
TikTok Shop Experience
