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The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 97 - Rebecca Klodinsky, Founder of The Prestwick Place & IIXIISTSend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!We’re excited to bring you the final episode of Season 4 featuring Rebecca Klodinsky, the dynamic entrepreneur behind two great brands: The Prestwick Place, a luxury jewellery brand specialising in lab-grown diamonds and Moissanite, and IIXIIST, a globally renowned sustainable swimwear brand.Here’s what you can look forward to in this inspiring episode:Rebecca’s Journey: Learn how Rebecca identified gaps in the market and transformed IIXIIST from a bac...
2024-11-2430 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 96 - Vince Lebon, Founder & CEO of Rollie NationSend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!We’re excited to share our latest episode featuring Vince Lebon, Founder and CEO of Rollie Nation. Rollie has set new standards in footwear, merging comfort and style in a way that resonates globally. Inspired by Vince’s desire to create a stylish, travel-friendly shoe for his wife, Rollie has grown from a humble market stall to an internationally recognised brand.Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:Vince’s Story: Learn about Vince’...
2024-11-0332 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 95 - Emma Stallworthy, the Founder of Your ReformerSend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!We’re excited to bring you our latest episode featuring Emma Stallworthy, Founder of Your Reformer. Launched in 2021, Your Reformer has completely changed how people experience Pilates by offering studio-quality reformer beds for at-home use, along with an extensive library of on-demand classes.Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:Emma’s Story: Hear about Emma’s personal journey and how her shift towards mindful movement transformed...
2024-10-2035 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 94 - Sean Meyer, the Co-Founder of Leelo ActiveSend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!We’re thrilled to bring you our latest episode featuring Sean Meyer, Co-Founder of Leelo Active. Since its launch in 2019, Leelo Active has grown from a small operation out of Sean’s parents' spare bedroom into a seven-figure activewear brand with a passionate customer base.In this episode, Sean takes us through his journey from working in shipping operations management to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the highly competitive world of activewear. Together with his...
2024-10-0739 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 93 - Hayley Worley, Founder of Sheet SocietySend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!We’re thrilled to bring you our latest episode featuring Hayley Worley, the visionary Founder of Sheet Society, a brand that has transformed the bedding industry since its launch in 2017.In this episode, Hayley opens up about her inspiring journey from a career in fashion to creating a business that goes beyond just bed sheets—it’s all about delivering a better night’s sleep. From offering mix-and-match bedding to becoming a certified B Corp in 20...
2024-09-2233 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 92 - Priscilla Hajiantoni, Founder of Bangn BodySend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!We’re excited to bring you our latest episode featuring Priscilla Hajiantoni, the Founder of Bangn Body, a brand that has taken the skincare world by storm since its inception in 2019.In this episode, Priscilla opens up about her personal journey from struggling with acne to creating a multi-purpose cream that addresses skin health holistically. What started as a solution to her own skincare concerns has now become a global sensation, with Bangn Body k...
2024-09-0847 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 91 - Elliot Midalia, Co-CEO of BOODYSend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up - retail’s favourite podcast!We’re delighted to bring you our latest episode featuring the return of Elliot Midalia, the Co-CEO of BOODY, a brand known for its commitment to sustainability and creating high-quality everyday essentials.In this episode, Elliot shares his fascinating journey from finance to apparel, where he now co-leads BOODY alongside Shaun Greenblo. Together, they’ve taken the reins from their fathers, who originally founded the company, and have been instrumental in driving BOODY’s success...
2024-08-2542 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 90 - Daniel Flynn, Co-founder & Managing Director of ThankyouSend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up for 2024 - retail’s favourite podcast!We are thrilled to bring you our latest podcast episode featuring the extraordinary Daniel Flynn, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Thankyou. At just 19 years old, Daniel embarked on a mission to tackle extreme human poverty, starting with a simple yet powerful idea: bottled water with a purpose.In this insightful episode, Daniel shares his remarkable journey of transforming Thankyou from a fledgling social enterprise into a globally recognised brand dedicated to making a...
2024-08-0453 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 89 - Jalda Azad, General Manager of JAGSend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up for 2024 - retail’s favourite podcast!We are thrilled to bring you our latest podcast episode featuring the incredible Jalda Azad, the General Manager of JAG! Tune in to hear about her extensive career in the retail industry, from Zalando in Germany to The Iconic and JAG in Australia. Jalda shares fascinating insights into the evolution and resurgence of JAG, a brand that's been making waves on social media and in the press.In this ep...
2024-07-2126 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 88 - Guy Nappa, COO of OZ Hair and BeautySend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up for 2024 - retail’s favourite podcast!Today we’re thrilled to welcome Guy Nappa, the COO of OZ Hair and Beauty, to the podcast. OZ Hair & Beauty is a prominent Australian omnichannel retailer known for its extensive range of hair and beauty products, and exceptional service to its loyal customer base.In our conversation, Guy delves into the origins of OZ Hair & Beauty, sharing the story of how the company came to be and the unique family dyna...
2024-07-0738 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 87 - Carlos Furnari, Founder & Creative Director of Unsanctioned RunningSend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up for 2024 - retail’s favourite podcast!Today we’re thrilled to welcome Carlos Furnari, the Founder & Creative Director of Unsanctioned Running to the podcast. Unsanctioned is a sustainable and ethical running apparel brand where the garments are consciously made from recycled & upcycled fabrics.Carlos has quite the extensive history in the running space, which you’ll hear more about today, but it’s worthwhile noting that while you may not have heard of Unsanctioned, you will definitely be famil...
2024-06-2350 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 86 - Lauren Kennedy and Brooke Marks, Co-Founders of High EndSend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up for 2024 - retail’s favourite podcast!Today, we're thrilled to have Lauren Kennedy and Brooke Marks, the creative minds driving High End, joining us on the podcast. High End has rapidly evolved from its humble beginnings as a Facebook group in 2014, initially founded by Brooke Marks as a platform to sell her surplus Balenciaga heels. Now boasting nearly 110,000 members, High End has emerged as a premier peer-to-peer marketplace catering to fashion enthusiasts looking to buy and sell lu...
2024-06-0935 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 85 - Rob Rand , CEO at KnobbySend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up for 2024 - retail’s favourite podcast!Today, we're excited to welcome Rob Rand, the Founder and CEO of Knobby, to the podcast. Rob's entrepreneurial journey from recognising a gap in the underwear market to founding Australia's first subscription based underwear brand is a tale of creativity, determination, and customer-centricity. Recently awarded 4th place in the 2024 Inside Retail Top 50 People in Ecommerce, Rob's achievements further highlight his impact in the industry.Since its inception in 2011, Knobby has disrupted traditional shopping no...
2024-05-2644 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 84 - Briony Kennedy, Founder & Creative Director at Adorn CosmeticsSend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up for 2024 - retail’s favourite podcast!Today, we're thrilled to welcome Briony Kennedy, the Founder and Creative Director (aka the visionary force) behind Adorn Cosmetics, to the podcast. Briony's transformative journey from modest beginnings to spearheading a sustainable beauty revolution is a story we can’t wait to share with you.In an industry often criticised for its alack of sustainability and responsibility, Briony made a bold move by launching Adorn in 2010 with a focus on circular beau...
2024-05-1243 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 83 - Katia Santilli and Vera Yan, Co-Founders of Nimble ActivewearSend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up for 2024 - retail’s favourite podcast!On today's episode, we're delighted to welcome Katia Santilli and Vera Yan, the Co-Founders of Australia's own activewear label, Nimble Activewear. Having met in year 8 at school, Katia and Vera were inseparable – bonding over their love of R’n’B and aerobics, it’s no wonder that years later they went on to create a business centred around movement.Despite pursuing vastly different career paths from one and ot...
2024-04-2836 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 82 - Sasha Titchkosky, Co-Founder of KoskelaSend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up for 2024 - retail’s favourite podcast!Today, we're thrilled to welcome Sasha Titchkosky, the Co-Founder of Koskela, an innovative and inspiring furniture & homewares brand synonymous with impeccable quality and a low environmental footprint, proudly made in Australia.Koskela is making waves in the industry with its ambitious sustainability initiatives, aiming to achieve a fully circular business model by 2027, zero carbon emissions by 2035, and ensure that 90% of its manufactured products use recycled and recyclable materials by 2026. The motivation be...
2024-04-1438 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 81 - Daniel Kitay, Founder of Funday Natural SweetsSend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up for 2024 - retail’s favourite podcast!RetailOasis is extremely excited to bring you our 4th season and we can’t wait to introduce you to more inspiring, innovative, and fascinating guests from a plethora of retail brands.You’re joined, as always, by retail strategist and enthusiast Maddy Kulmar, that's me, as well as my fellow colleague and strategist here at RetailOasis, Emma Easton.As self-proclaimed snackaholics, we're thrilled to have Daniel Kitay, the Foun...
2024-03-3139 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 80 - Olivia Carr, Founder of Shhh SilkSend us a textHello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up for 2024 - retail’s favourite podcast!RetailOasis is extremely excited to bring you our 4th season and we can’t wait to introduce you to more inspiring, innovative, and fascinating guests from a plethora of retail brands. You’re joined, as always, by retail strategist and enthusiast Maddy Kulmar, that's me, as well as my fellow colleague and strategist here at RetailOasis, Emma Easton.In this episode, we fulfil a long-time wish-list item as we sit down w...
2024-03-1757 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 79 - Jess & Stef Dadon, Co-Founders of TWOOBSSend us a textWelcome back to the last episode of the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' for Season 3. We're extremely proud to have been the podcast for retailers since 2020!Joining us today is the dynamic duo behind one of Australia's most innovative and eco-conscious footwear brands, Jess and Stef Dadon, the Co-Founders and Co-CEO’s of TWOOBS.In 2016, when using the word "vegan" in fashion wasn’t mainstream, these two sisters decided it was time for a change. They created a brand that's not just about shoes but a whol...
2023-11-1247 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 78 - Nadia Lotter, CEO fo AJE ATHLETICASend us a textWelcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers. Joining us today is Nadia Lotter, the CEO of Aje Athletica – an offshoot of Aje, focussing on the fusion of both activewear and loungewear. It's the brainchild of co-founders Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest, and since its inception in 2021, the brand has rapidly expanded with 16 retail locations and a global online presence, shipping to over 70 countries. A just 38, Nadia has worked across an incredibly successful array of retail bu...
2023-10-1541 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 77 - Kennedy Crinchlow & Mary Ralph Lawson, Co-Founders of Daily DrillsSend us a textWelcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers.We're excited to bring you another inspiring episode of The Retail Wrap-Up podcast. In this edition, we're diving into the dynamic world of retail entrepreneurship with two remarkable individuals who've truly left their mark on the industry.Meet Mary Ralph Lawson and Kennedy Crinchlow, the Co-Founders of the LA-based direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand, Daily Drills. Their journey is nothing short of incredible, starting with a shared vision and a...
2023-10-0129 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 76 - Dani Pearce, CEO & Founder of Merry PeopleSend us a textWelcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers.Joining us today is Dani Pearce, the remarkable Founder & CEO of Merry People, aka the creators of the worlds best Ankle Gumboot with over 13,000 5 star reviews! These guys are redefining the world of retail with a unique blend of style, sustainability, and adventure.In this episode we chat to Dani about...🌟 Embracing Unpredictability: We explore Dani's journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, driven by a need for stylish and reliable boo...
2023-09-1739 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp.75 - Melissa Drennan, CEO of ReleaseItSend us a textWelcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers.Joining us today is a true retail innovator, Melissa Drennan, the incoming CEO of ReleaseIt. From her early days at Debenhams to her impactful roles at David Jones, THE ICONIC, Catch of the Day, and now at the helm of ReleaseIt, Mel's journey through the retail landscape has been nothing short of inspiring.In this episode, we dive into how Mel's experiences...
2023-09-0337 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 74 - Nick Pearce & Marcus Crook, Co-Founders of HoMieSend us a textWelcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers.Coming up on today’s show we have an absolute powerhouse duo joining us, the Co-Founders of HoMie, Marcus Crook and Nick Pearce.HoMie isn't just your run-of-the-mill retail brand, these guys are fighting to break down stereotypes and empower young people affected by homelessness or hardship.It all started back in 2015 with a little Facebook page called "Homelessness of Melbourne." But Marcus and Nick wanted to do mo...
2023-08-2043 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 54 - Peter Krideras & Steve Kulmar, Co-Founders of ReleaseitSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Peter Krideras and Steve Kulmar, the Co-Founders of Releaseit.Releaseit is a centralised marketplace for all things rental, that connects people and businesses with all sorts of items for all kinds of occasions and jobs. The business exists off the back of the ever-present and ever-growing global shift in consumer behaviour and the heightened demand for recommerce in the circular economy. This new way of “consuming”, allows consumers to rent out items they already own to access...
2021-10-0653 min