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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. 73 - Lottie Dalziel, the Founder of BanishSend us a textWelcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers. Coming up on today’s show we’re thrilled to have a special guest who is making waves in the world of sustainability and retail. Joining us is none other than Lottie Dalziel, the extraordinary Founder, owner, and creator of Banish – a revolutionary marketplace that takes eco-friendly products, education, and recycling to a whole new level.Lottie is not your average entrepreneur. She didn't just dip her toe into the sustai...
2023-08-0632 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 72 - Tim Snape, Marketing Director at Heaps NormalSend us a textWelcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers. Coming up on today’s episode we are joined by Tim Snape, the Marketing Director at Heaps Normal. Heaps Normal is the non-alcoholic beer company revolutionising the Australian drinking culture.With a team that includes a designer, a brewer, a pro surfer, and a ginger, Heaps Normal embarked on their journey in 2018, on a mission to create a flavourful, non-alcoholic beer that doesn't compromise on taste or experience.They've worked tirelessly to perfect their br...
2023-07-2330 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 71 - Hannah Daykin & Annabel Humphrey, Co-Founders of Pursuit The LabelSend us a textWelcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers. Coming up on today’s episode we are joined by Hannah Daykin and Annabel Humphrey, the Founders of Pursuit The Label, a London-born sustainable swimwear brand that beautifully combines fashion and purpose.Hannah and Annabel launched Pursuit The Label after recognising the lack of sustainable yet fashionable swimwear options in the market. Their mission to inject sustainability into fashion led them to create each swimsuit using ECONYL®, a yarn made from regenerated fis...
2023-07-0944 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 70 - Jane Thompson, Founder of Blue SpinachSend us a textWelcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers. Coming up on today’s episode we are joined by Jane Thompson, the founder of Blue Spinach - Australia's premium reseller of international luxury brand handbags, accessories, shoes, jewellery and clothing for women and men. Founded in 1996 by Jane and Mark Thompson, Blue Spinach has established itself as the epitome of luxury resale, delighting fashion enthusiasts across the nation. What sets Blue Spinach apart is their unwavering commitment to excellence. Each item undergoes a meticulous authentication pr...
2023-06-2539 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 69 - Ariana Ferwerda & Kiley McKinnon, Co-Founders of HalfdaysSend us a textWelcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers. Coming up on today’s episode we are joined by Ariana Ferwerda and Kiley McKinnon, the visionary co-founders of Halfdays, an inclusive outdoor apparel brand for women. Halfdays is on a mission to make the outdoors more approachable, inclusive, and fun, and recently launch their brand into the Australian and New Zealand markets. Picture this—a perfect blend of technical gear and flattering fit, stylish, and functional outdoor apparel made from recycled and...
2023-06-1840 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 68 - Jason Daniel, Founder & CEO of LSKDSend us a textWelcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers.Coming up on today’s episode we are joined by special guest Jason Daniel, the CEO and Founder of LSKD, who has been making BIG waves in the world of sportswear and activewear.LSKD, is an Australian-owned and operated company, that has been capturing the hearts of fitness enthusiasts and street-style aficionados alike with their high-quality, functional sportswear that carries a unique street aesthetic. But it's not just about the clothes; LSKD is...
2023-06-1146 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 67 - James Bartle, Founder & CEO of Outland DenimSend us a textComing up on today’s episode, we sit down with James Bartle, the Founder and CEO of Outland Denim, a sustainable denim company based in Australia and a registered B Corporation. Outland Denim has gained international recognition for its commitment to creating premium denim products while also making a positive social and environmental impact. James and his team have developed a business model that provides employment and training opportunities for women who have been rescued from human trafficking, while also prioritizing ethical and sustainable practices throughout their supply chain....
2023-05-2833 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 66 - Chloe de Winter, Co-Founder of NalaSend us a textComing up on today’s episode we have a very special guest with us, Chloe De Winter, the Co-Founder of Nala , a progressive and inclusive underwear brand based out of Australia. You’ve probably heard about Nala off the back of their recent protest after being censored across all social media platforms – in retaliation, they sent a giant inflatable breast down Melbourne’s Yarra River to challenge the "double standards" around the censorship of certain bodies on the internet. In this episode, we dive deep into the inspirati...
2023-05-1438 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 65 - Zoltan Csaki, Co-Founder at Citizen WolfSend us a textWelcome to our latest podcast episode where we have a very special guest joining us today, Zoltan Csaki, the Co-Founder of Citizen Wolf, an Australia made-to-measure fashion brand with a bold purpose to "un-f*ck the fashion industry."Founded in 2015, Citizen Wolf is known for its innovative approach to clothing customisation, creating high-quality garments that are made to fit each customer's unique measurements, while also prioritising sustainability and ethical manufacturing practices. Using their custom fit technology called Magic Fit, Citizen Wolf has revolutionised the way we think...
2023-05-011h 01
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 65 - Zoltan Csaki, Co-Founder of Citizen WolfWelcome to our latest podcast episode where we have a very special guest joining us today, Zoltan Csaki, the Co-Founder of Citizen Wolf, an Australia made-to-measure fashion brand with a bold purpose to "un-f*ck the fashion industry."Founded in 2015, Citizen Wolf is known for its innovative approach to clothing customisation, creating high-quality garments that are made to fit each customer's unique measurements, while also prioritising sustainability and ethical manufacturing practices. Using their custom fit technology called Magic Fit, Citizen Wolf has revolutionised the way we think about sizing and fit in fashion.
2023-04-301h 18
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 64 - Neil O'Sullivan, the CEO & Co-Founder of Nimbus CoSend us a textToday we are joined by Neil O’Sullivan, the Co-Founder and CEO of Nimbus Co - Australia's first national infrared sauna studio and wellness centre, who specialise in preventative health and wellbeing. So far, Neil and his co-founder (and wife!) Su, have opened 4 studios across New South Vales and Victoria, with plans for further expansion in the works…and why wouldn’t you when the health and wellness market, which was already valued at more than 4.3 trillion U.S. dollars back in 2020, is set to continue to increas...
2023-04-1651 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp.63 - Zhoe Low, the Global General Manager of JulySend us a textComing up on today’s show we’re joined by Zhoe Low, the Global General Manager of July – the insanely popular travel luggage and accessories company, which was founded in Melbourne in 2018. July was co-founded by Athan Didaskalou and Richard Li, with the intention of competing with the likes of Samsonite and Rimowa. Both had successful business history behind them, Athan having founded cult favourite Thieves Coffee, and Richard was the Co-Founder of online furniture company, BROSA. But in Novemb...
2023-04-0231 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 62 - BONUS EPISODE: Retail's 9th Annual BIG Breakfast for 2023Send us a textWelcome to your bonus episode of the Retail Wrap-Up Podcast where we bring you the live audio recording from Retail’s 9th Annual BIG Breakfast.With 200+ retailers in the room and 100+ online, we heard presentations from: • Erica Berchtold, the CEO of THE ICONIC, who spoke about the future of pureplay retail + the trends and insights for 2023 and beyond; • Trent Rigby, the Co-Director of RetailOasis, who discussed the next evolution of in-store retail + resale or preowned as a strategy...
2023-03-121h 49
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 61 - Julie Mathers, the CEO of Snuggle HunnySend us a textToday we are joined by Julie Mathers, the CEO at Snuggle Hunny, the Founder of Flora & Fauna and the Founder of Green + Kind…just to name a few of her roles! She is also a keen adviser to retailers and sits on retail aligned boards. Julie is clearly passionate about retail, having worked in the industry for 30+ years, but where she finds true purpose is in building better businesses and making good choices - not just for the businesses she’s a part of...
2023-03-1241 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 60 - Kirsten Kore & Costa Koulis, Co-Founders & Co-CEOs of DesignerexSend us a textToday we are joined by Kirsten Kore and Costa Koulis, the Co-Founders and Co-CEO’s of Designerex. What started as an exercise in trust on Facebook, has now turned into the world’s largest peer-to-peer Designer Dress Sharing Platform.The business began in 2015 and now boast over 80,000 designer dress listings, with more 7,000 active lenders, and over 1,000 fashion brands available. During our conversation with Kirsten and Costa, we discuss the creation of the business, its evolution since conception, the mutually beneficial partnership creat...
2023-02-2639 min
The Retail Wrap-UpEp. 59 - Mike Smith, Founder of Zero CoSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Mike Smith, the Founder of Zero Co.Zero Co, are, in essence the ‘milk man’ meets cleaning supplies. They exist to reduce single-use plastic by selling refillable “forever bottles” that customers order online. After being delivered to your door, customers simply empty the contents of the refillable pouches into the dispensers and send back the pouches, for free, to be re-used…putting an end to single use plastic once and for all!During our conversation Mike lets us in on the st...
2021-12-1531 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 58 - Abigail Forsyth, Co-Founder and Managing Director of KeepCupSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Abigail Forsyth, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of KeepCup.KeepCup are the pioneers of the international reusable coffee cup movement, who over their 13 years in their existence have become a household name and barrister approved in over 75 countries around the world. The business, started by siblings, Abigail and Jamie, was created with a simple idea in mind: keep the cup and use it again. Their idea solved the growing problem of single use packaging and the volume of wa...
2021-12-0833 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 57 - Nicole Noye, CEO of Collective Wellness GroupSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Nicole Noye, the CEO at the Collective Wellness Group. The Collective Wellness Group are leaders in the health and fitness franchising world with such brands as Anytime Fitness and Xtend Barre under their wing. The group as a whole are passionate about health and aim to become the leaders in the health and wellness space by developing franchises which are disruptive in the Australia marketplace. During our conversation with Nicole she talks to us ab...
2021-11-0338 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 56 - Daniel Bracken, CEO at Michael HillSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Daniel Bracken, the CEO at Michael Hill.Michael Hill is, of course, an iconic jewellery brand to the New Zealand, Australian and Canadian markets. In 1979, Sir Michael Hill and his wife Christine opened their first jewellery store with a simple yet ground-breaking vision: to make fine jewellery accessible to everybody. 40 years later, Michael Hill has more than 300 stores in three countries with a vision to continue this growth both in-store and online.During our conversation with Daniel we discuss the brand’s hist...
2021-10-2041 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 55 - Blaise Witnish, Chief Growth & Innovation Officer at FunlabSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Blaise Witnish, the Chief Growth & Innovation Officer at Funlab.Funlab are Australia’s preeminent leader in hospitality-driven entertainment, dedicated to the creation, operation, management, and development of entertainment concepts across Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.The privately held company is the umbrella to Strike Bowling Bar, Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Holey Moley Golf Club, Archie Brothers, B Lucky & Sons, Juke’s Karaoke, Red Herring Escape Rooms, plus 4 new concepts currently in the work to be released in 2022!Du...
2021-10-1334 minThe 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 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 53 - Dave McLaughlin & Rob Fisher, Co-Founders of BoddSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Rob Fisher and Dave McLaughlin, the Co-Founders of Bodd. Bodd is a rapidly growing scanning and data company homegrown in Australia. Founded in 2013, Bodd has been developing 3D body scanning technology with leading Australian academic institutions such as UTS, RMIT, Swinburne and Deakin.Bodd aims to empower retailers and merchants to change how they capture measurement, body, and sizing data through an integrated suite of technology that can be tailored for any bu...
2021-09-2939 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 52 - Anna Carrabs, CEO at King LivingSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Anna Carrabs, the CEO of well-known Australian lifestyle and furniture company, King Living.King has long been a household name, known for its strong modern design and customer service, but its humble beginning as a foam furniture company selling out of Paddy’s markets is truly a story to hear. King now have locations across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada and China, with big plans to continue their global expansion in 2022.During our conversation with Anna...
2021-09-1533 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 51 - Domm Holland, Co-Founder and CEO at FastSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Domm Holland, the Co-Founder and CEO of Fast.The Aussie founded checkout start-up, Fast, allows e-commerce businesses to offer an Amazon-style one-click checkout to their customers. They have simplified the checkout process which allows customers to purchase from stores without repeatedly entering their personal details. By speeding up the checkout process, both the consumer and the business benefit.Since its creation in 2019, Domm has grown his team from 2 people to 235. And even during a pandemic he has raised ov...
2021-08-1138 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 50 - Greg Schwartz, COO and Co-Founder at StockXSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Greg Schwartz, the COO and Co-Founder at StockX.StockX is proud to be a Detroit-based technology leader focused on the large and growing online resale market for sneakers, apparel, electronics, accessories, and collectibles. StockX's powerful platform connects buyers and sellers of high-demand consumer goods from around the world using dynamic pricing mechanics. This approach brings unparalleled access and transparency powered by real-time data that empowers buyers and sellers to determine and transact based on fair market value. St...
2021-08-0430 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 49 - Robin Marchant, Head of Marketing APAC at ShopifySend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Robin Marchant, the Head of Marketing, APAC at Shopify. Founded in 2006 in Ottawa, Shopify was originally known for it its web development platform, but has now branched out to offer payment processing, lending, shipping, and other services for businesses. The company’s app store now includes more than 5,000 apps and its platforms boast over 1.7m business across 175 countries as of May 2021.In our conversation today we talk to Robin about the launch of GreenDropShip, Shopify’s grocery marketplace as well...
2021-07-2833 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 48 - James Chin Moody, Co-Founder and CEO at SendleSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to James Chin Moody.James is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sendle. Sendle builds shipping that is good for the world. They help small businesses to thrive by making package delivery simple, reliable, and affordable and are they are the only 100% Carbon Neutral Delivery Service in Australia and the United States.Sendle are a fast-growing, multi-award-winning start-up, who’s vision is for a world where the friction of physical delivery has been removed so that the best ideas win and...
2021-07-2132 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 47 - Catie O'Neill and Olivia Burrows, Co-Founders of My Glow 2Send us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Catie O’Neill and Olivia Burrows, the Co-Founders of My Glow 2.My Glow 2 was created after a visit to Turkey, which led them to discover an ancient beauty secret at local Hamman where they were introduced to a silk mitt used by therapists to exfoliate the skin during the bathing ritual. Incredibly impressed with the results they were inspired to start their own brand, manufacturing and selling the exfoliating silk gloves. And within just 15 months of operation, they have...
2021-07-1432 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 46 - Rachel Kelly & Mark Teperson, AfterpaySend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Rachel Kelly, EVP of Sales ANZ & Global Instore at Afterpay, + Mark Teperson, Chief Strategy Officer at Afterpay. Both Rachel and Mark are, of course, great friends of ours, but also, they’re sitting within a business currently disrupting retail and sitting at the pinnacle of consumer data. Back in January of this year, we began our 2021 podcast season speaking with Mark and Rachel, hearing their predictions for Australian and International retail as well as discussing online growth and the...
2021-07-0744 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 45 - Declan Wise & Jono Salfield, Founders of AfendsSend us a textIn In today’s episode we talk to Declan Wise and Jonathan Salfield, the Founders of Afends.Born in 2006 in the small but popular coastal town of Byron Bay, Australia, Afends was founded by Declan and Jono off the back of a small screen-printing business they originally created as 20-something year olds to print band merchandise for local punk and hardcore bands.Fast forward to today, they’ve proudly formed a global family of like-minded and creative individuals who strive to create and deli...
2021-06-3057 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 44 - Hannon Comazzetto, CEO & Founder of AirRobeSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Hannon Comazzetto, the CEO and Founder of AirRobe.AirRobe is the new way to re-sell your fashion after you’ve worn and loved it. Their technology integrates directly into your favourite online stores so you can see what the estimated re-sell value is before you purchase. Then, with one click, you can list the item for re-sale when you’re ready. With the “Re-Economy” at the forefront of retail innovation, it’s no wonder this start-up secured investments from investo...
2021-06-2338 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 43 - Nicole Liu, Founder of Kin FertilitySend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Nicole Liu, the Founder of Kin Fertility.Kin are Australia’s first subscription-based delivery service for the contraceptive pill. Essentially, they’ve taking what used to be a service where you had to take an hour or so out of your day for a two-minute consult with a doctor, all of that can now be done from the comfort of your couch. Their services don’t stop there – Kin also specialise in Fertility, Conception, Pregnancy and Postpartum…so really, they...
2021-06-1637 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 42 - Ryan Edelmuth, General Manager at StylerunnerSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Ryan Edelmuth, the General Manager at Stylerunner.Founded in 2012, Stylerunner was the first online retailer of its kind globally, and it helped pioneer the category of premium, luxe activewear that has become a worldwide sensation.Underpinned by a love of fashion and fitness, Stylerunner brings a curation of top tier sportswear from the world’s biggest brands, as well as the latest, most stylish emerging sportswear labels from around the globe.Whilst the brand was founded by s...
2021-06-0930 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 41 - Roman Jewell, CEO and Founder of Fix & FoggSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Roman Jewell, the CEO and Founder of Fix & Fogg.Fix & Fogg began around 7 years ago when Roman and his wife, Andrea, decided to swap the corporate lifestyle for a labour of love– creating and selling a product they had a real passion for – nut butter. They had the vision of creating something meaningful and sustainable, all while being seriously delicious! Fast forward to today where Fix & Fogg have 3 physical “retail windows” in Auckland, Welling and Houston (Texas), they’re stocked in...
2021-06-0234 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 40 - Adam Gam, CMO & VP at Perfect Corp.Send us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Adam Gam, the Chief Marketing Officer and VP at Perfect Corp.Perfect Corp. is a technology business that aims to transform the beauty industry by marrying the highest level of augmented reality (“AR”) and artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology with the ultimate shopping experience, completely reinventing, and revolutionising the consumer beauty journey. Their cutting-edge makeup technology allows for virtual makeup trials, hair colour and accessory try-ons, and skincare diagnostics, with over 900 million downloads globally to date.Perfect Corp. work with huge n...
2021-05-2631 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 39 - Hannah Mellsop, CEO at Real Rad FoodSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Hannah Mellsop, the CEO at Real Rad Food (RRF) – a New Zealand made and operated health food company.As a passionate plant-based creative, Hannah began making healthy treats as a creative outlet, and after gaining popularity, she began sharing these treats to Instagram as a way to meet more like-minded people.The more Hannah shared, the more she realised she was becoming part of a greater movement, a movement towards real food and conscious consumption. These two values beca...
2021-05-1940 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 38 - Elliot Midalia & Shaun Greenblo, Co-Managing Directors at BoodySend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Elliot Midalia and Shaun Greenblo, the joint Managing Directors of Boody.Boody is an Australian owned and run business who design and sell soft and functional everyday essentials made from organic bamboo. They offer affordable and luxuriously soft basics, designed to stand the test of time and be worn often while treading as lightly as possible on the planet and its resources. Through popularity and customer inspiration, the brand has continued to expand its offering. Their collections have expanded to the entire war...
2021-05-1251 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 37 - Matt Alexander, Co-Founder & CEO at Neighborhood GoodsSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Matt Alexander who is the Co-founder & CEO at Neighborhood Goods.Neighborhood Goods is a new type of department store, featuring an ever-changing landscape of thoughtful, exciting, and contemporary brands, stories, and events. More than that, Neighborhood Goods strives to be a place for community, bringing people together to shop, eat, discover, and learn across their growing number of stores throughout the country. They currently have 3 stores across the US – One in New York’s Chelsea Markets, one in Austin and one in...
2021-05-0552 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 36 - Andrew Davies, CEO at B Lab Australia and New ZealandSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Andrew Davies.Andrew is the CEO at B Lab Australia and New Zealand, who's aim is to transform the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. They are leaders in economic systems change, their global network creates standards, policies, and tools for business, and they certify companies—known as B Corps.During our conversation with Andrew, we discuss:What B Corps are and what the certification process looks like;How and why you...
2021-04-2851 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 35 - Laura Beres, Sr. Director, Strategic Portfolio Delivery at Ulta BeautySend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Laura Beres.Laura is the Senior Director of Strategic Portfolio Delivery at Ulta Beauty. This is the second time Laura has been a guest on our podcast, but boy, have Ulta been busy in the 7th months since we last spoke. During our conversation with Laura, we discuss:Ulta Beauty latest partnership with TerraCycle called “Loop by Ulta Beauty” where customers can access beauty and person care products in returnable packing;The latest on their Conscious Beauty by Ulta...
2021-04-2140 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 34 - Kristy Chong, Founder & CEO of ModibodiSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Kristy Chong, the Founder and CEO of Modibodi.Modibodi began in late 2013 after almost 2 year of testing and fine-tuning the Modibodi product. Kristy consulted with over to 100 textile engineers and fibre companies both in the USA and Australia, and conducted close to 1,000 scientific tests. Plus, the company worked with leading Australian lingerie designers and manufacturers to create their patented finished product – good looking, sustainable, comfortable, leak-proof, period underwear! Modibodi has come a long way since then – they now make 8...
2021-04-1435 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 33 - Erica Berchtold, CEO at THE ICONICSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Erica Berchtold.Erica is the CEO of Australian online marketplace, THE ICONIC.THE ICONIC was launched in 2011 and has quickly become the number one online destination for fashion and lifestyle purchases both here in Australia and New Zealand. They carry over 60,000 items from over 1000 well-known brands across such categories as Women’s, Men’s, Kids, Beauty, and more recently, toys.During our conversation with Erica, we discuss the challenges COVID brought to the business and wh...
2021-04-0738 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 32 - Michael Elias, Founder & CEO at UPPARELSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Michael Elias. Michael is the Founder and CEO of circular subscription and textile recycling company, UPPAREL. UPPAREL, formally MANRAGS, was born from Michael’s own love of socks (a self-confessed “Sock Addict”) and the realisation that each pair he owned had a lifecycle which, at that time, concluded in landfill. He then began a sock subscription and added the ability for customers to return their unwanted / damaged socks to be recycled, re-used or repurposed.To date UP...
2021-03-3143 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 31 - Jess Sepel, Director of JSHealthSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Jess Sepel. Jess is the Director at JSHealth.Jess began her career as a clinical nutritionist, after battling with fad diets and a negative relationship with food from a young age. It was through her studies that she developed her love and appreciation for nutrients and minerals, so she started a very successful food blog, where her loyal community continued to grow and soak up her knowledge and recipes. Fast forward to today and Jess is a su...
2021-03-2441 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 30 - Ed McManus, CEO Australia at DeliverooSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Ed McManus. Ed is the Australia CEO of popular food delivery empire, Deliveroo. The business was founded by William Shu in London in 2013, and after its first successful capital raise of $140m in 2015 the successful delivery service was introduced to Australia – and boy was it popular. Deliveroo Australia now has over 8,000 riders and drivers and services more than 14,000 restaurants country wide. And it’s no surprise that COVID only made this service more popular than ever.During our conversation with Ed we di...
2021-03-1741 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 29 - Adam Levene, Founder at HEROSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Adam Levene. Adam is the founder of HERO - the world leader in conversational commerce, meaning it’s a virtual platform that helps connect online shoppers with a live expert, often in a retail store nearby. HERO aim to give customers the same experience they would get in a physical store but from the comfort of their own home – either via video or text. Adam’s goal has always been to combine the IRL experience with e-comm to give customer’s the human connection that they e...
2021-03-1039 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 28 - Nick Stone, Founder & CEO of Bluestone LaneSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Nick Stone. Nick is the founder and CEO of Bluestone Lane. Bluestone are a US based chain of Australian-inspired cafés who’s aim is to provide a genuine daily escape for all their locals. They offer premium coffee in addition to healthy and delicious eats, including their famous “smashed avo”, at more than 45 locations across the US.In our conversation today we talk to Nick about:- His journey moving to the US and introducing the Australian coffee culture to American’s...
2021-03-0353 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 27 - Shane Fallscheer, Founder & MD at LovisaSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Shane Fallscheer, the Founder and Managing Director of well-known jewellery retailer, Lovisa.The very first Lovisa store opened in Chermside, Queensland, back in April 2010, and now the company boasts over 450 stores in more than 20 countries worldwide - with more store openings in the pipeline.In our conversation today we talk about...Lovisa’s original international expansion, as well as their future plans to continue growing the business, The company's decision to close all stores across Spain...
2021-02-1541 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 26 - Rachel Kelly & Mark Teperson, AfterpaySend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Afterpay’s very own Rachel Kelly, the EVP of ANZ Sales & Global Instore, and Mark Teperson, Chief Strategy Officer. In our conversation we talk about what played out in the retail scene during 2020, predictions & trends for 2021 and beyond, how the demographic of the Afterpay customer has changed, our thoughts on the end of job keeper and how this will affect businesses and finally their advice for retailers and start-ups. A big thank you to Mark and Rachel...
2021-02-0442 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 25 - Shane Lenton, Cue Clothing + Unified CommerceSend us a textIn our final episode of 2020 we talk to Shane Lenton. Shane is the Chief Information + Digital Officer at Cue Clothing (which runs the namesake brand, as well as Dion Lee and Veronica Maine). On top of this he is the founder of Unified Commerce and on the Advisory Board of Shippit, ShopYou, NORA, Australia post, Brauz, ScopeSuite, and WellBetter. Shane was recently awarded the 2020 Industry Recognition award at the Australia Post Online Retail Industry Awards and CUE was awarded, for the 2nd year in a...
2020-12-1634 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 24 - Catherine Ross, COO at i=ChangeSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Catherine Ross, the COO at i=Change. i=Change works in partnership with some 170 odd, big name retailers to give back with every online purchase - with complete transparency. They have taken the traditional way of donating and flipped it, where the brand makes the donation once the customer chooses which of their 3 charities they would like to donation to go towards. i=Change have proudly raised over $2.7 million.During this podcast we discuss: - The creation and...
2020-12-0836 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 23 - Paul Greenberg, Founder of NORA & NED at NRASend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Paul Greenberg - a man with many titles! Most notably, he is the founder of the NORA Network, Vice Chair of FIRA (Federation of International Retail Associations), NED at the NRA (National Retail Association) in Australia, and last, but certainly not least, he is the Chairperson at MyDeal.com.au. But most importantly, he is a lover of all things retail.In this episode, we talk about:- MyDeal.com.au recent successful IP...
2020-12-0237 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 22 - Wayne Baskin, Deputy CEO & CTO at BooktopiaSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Wayne Baskin, the Deputy CEO and Chief Technology Officer at Australia’s largest online bookstore, BooktopiaDuring this podcast you’ll hear Wayne discuss the importance of putting the customer first, finding your niche (and owing it) and well as a really interesting look into the book categories that took off during COVID.Wayne also talks about the recent news of Booktopia’s successful IPO journey, plus his predictions for the upcoming holiday period, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday events. A big...
2020-11-2327 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 21 - Dean Jones, Co-Founder and CEO of GlamCornerSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Dean Jones, the Co-Founder and CEO of GlamCorner.Founded by Dean and his wife, Audrey, in 2012, GlamCorner is the leading online destination for women in Australia to rent designer fashion. The company is on a Mission to revolutionise the way fashion is consumed by providing a smarter and more sustainable alternative that is better for our community and our environment. 2020 has been a huge year for GlamCorner as their business continues to grow, but on top of that they have launched a par...
2020-11-0236 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 20 - Tennealle O'Shannessy, CEO of Adore BeautySend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Tennealle O'Shannessy, the CEO of Adore Beauty, Australia’s largest online beauty retailer. Whilst their latest success might look like it happened overnight, it actually began in 1999 when Founder, Kate Morris, asked her parents for a loan of $12k to set up her business, which she ran out of her garage. Fast forward 20 years and Adore Beauty just went public! It’s been labelled Australia’s biggest female led IPO with a founder, CEO and a majority board being female. During the course of our convers...
2020-10-2623 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 19 - Gabby Leibovich, Co-Founder of Catch.com.auSend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Gabby Leibovich. Gabby and his brother, Hezi, are the Co-Founders of Australia’s #1 e-commerce marketplace, Catch of the Day. He is also a shareholder in Luxury Escapes, and the Co-Founder of both Scoopon and Eatnow, who merged with Menulog.During the course of our conversation with Gabby we talk about:How catch.com.au was built, grown and eventually sold;What he sees happening with COVID and its impact on online retail;What it was like when Amazon entered the Australian market;And wher...
2020-10-2036 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 18 - Julian Farren Price, Director of J. Farren-PriceSend us a textIn today's episode we shift gears a little to look at the high-end retail industry, talking to the director of the luxury watch (Rolex, Patek Philippe etc) and jewellery business, J. Farren-Price, Julian Farren Price. During the course of our conversation we talk about:How this segment of the market is performing;The importance of personalised service;The product as an experience; Plus, the effect of the tourism on the luxury goods industry. We hope you enjoy the episode!
2020-10-0626 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 17 - Sabrina Noorani, CEO + Founder at ClearForMeSend us a textIn this episode we talk to Sabrina Noorani, who is the CEO and Founder of ClearForMe. ClearForMe is an independent cloud-based platform enabling beauty brands and retailers to seamlessly bring ingredient clarity to shoppers. This is a platform that is being used by both Credo Beauty + Ulta Beauty in the US. Even if you're not in the beauty industry this episode speaks to a broader conversation happening within culture at the moment around transparency, responsibility and sustainability. As we become more aware of our health and wellbeing, we start to question the ingredients...
2020-09-2931 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 16 - Will Chomley, Founder + CEO at IMAGRSend us a textIn this episode we talk to Will Chomley. Will is the founder and CEO of IMAGR. Founded in 2017 in Auckland, this is a tech platform that is turning shopping carts into autonomous checkouts – with their so-called Smart Cart product. SmartCart's contain four cameras, coupled with the world's most powerful AI vision recognition system. As a result, SmartCart knows what a customer puts in, or removes from their carts. At the beginning of the year they entered their first seed funding round and raised $14m (US$9.5M) with 3 investors: Sage Capital, Toshiba and Harald Mc...
2020-09-2129 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 15 - Tom Szaky, Founder + CEO at TerraCycleSend us a textIn this episode we talk to Tom Szaky. Tom is the CEO of the social enterprise TerraCycle. TerraCycle (the parent company of Loop) has partnered with some of the world's largest retailers like Carrefour (France), Tesco (UK), Kroger (US), Walgreens (US), and soon Woolworths in Australia. They are on a mission to reduce waste and recycle the unrecyclable. In this discussion today we talk about: The philosophy behind TerraCycle and it's creation of Loop;The shift in consumer behaviour towards being more sustainable and making more thoughtful decisions; The key driver within bu...
2020-09-1549 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 14 - Richard Umbers, Ex-Kaufland + Ex-MyerSend us a textIn this episode we talk to Richard Umbers. Richard has held leadership positions in Aldi’s UK operations, Woolworths (both in NZ + Australia), at Australia Post + Startrack, as well as being the CEO MD at Myer and most recently working for the German-based Kaufland. Richard is an incredible thinker, who has an astute understanding the effect of macro trends and changes upon business. In this episode we talk about: The economics of COVIDInnovation and new business modelsThe importance of the back-end in retail What Christmas + Cyber week hold + more. If you enjoy...
2020-08-2441 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 13 - Laura Beres, Director of Corporate Strategy at Ulta BeautySend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Laura Beres. Laura is the Director of Corporate Strategy at Ulta Beauty. For those of you unfamiliar with Ulta, it is the largest U.S. beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. In 1990, the Company reinvented the beauty retail experience by offering a new way to shop for beauty – bringing together all things beauty, all in one place. Today we're talking about Ulta's shift into clean beauty, through the platform 'Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beau...
2020-08-0623 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 12 - Annie Jackson, Co-Founder + COO at Credo BeautySend us a textIn today’s episode we talk to Annie Jackson. Annie is the co-founder and COO of Credo Beauty. If you haven’t heard of Credo, it’s a clean beauty retailer – in fact it’s the largest Clean Beauty store on the Planet. It opened in 2015 in her home town of San Francisco. Since then, they have opened 9 stores (with a large online presence) and have partnered with over 130 brands all of who must pass the Credo Clean Standard which mean they avoid all 2700+ ingredients on the Credo Dirty List (most of which would be s...
2020-07-2836 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 11 - Stefan Preston, Co-Founder Rose & Thorne and Meaningful TechnologySend us a textIn this episode - which is approx 49 mins long - we talk to Stefan Preston. I don’t know how else to describe Stefan but as a serial entrepreneur. Stefan graduated from the University of Auckland with a degree in Civil Engineering, and after a stint in construction he moved into retail. He’s helped turnaround New Zealand brands Whitcoulls, Pacific Retail and Lingerie business, Bendon. He left Bendon in 2007 (as CEO) and worked as a Director and Shareholder in his wife’s business Bachcare (which is NZ largest full service manager of holida...
2020-07-2149 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 10 - Donna Player, Merchandise Director at Camilla, NED Accent Group + Baby Bunting.Send us a textIn this episode, which is approx 45 minutes, we talk to Donna Player. Donna is the Merchandise Director at the iconic label Camilla, as well as Non Executive Director of Accent Group and Baby Bunting. Prior to that she was the Group Executive of Merchandise at David Jones and GM of Merchandise and Planning at Big W. I’m going to call her the Queen of Merchandise. Donna has the rare ability of combining strong intuition with commercial outcome; which you’ll hear a lot of through this interview. She brings much needed common sens...
2020-07-1346 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 9 - Erica Berchtold, CEO of The IconicSend us a textIn this episode, which is approx 38 minutes, we talk to Erica Berchtold. Erica is CEO of pure-play retailer The Iconic. Prior to joining The Iconic in 2019, she was the Managing Director of Rebel Sport and Amart Sports (part of Super Retail Group). During our time together, we talk about: How The Iconic responded during COVID-19? (They were one of the first to take note and even prepare before the restrictions came into effect);What changes, on the back of COVID, Erica believes the company will adopt for good;As a retailer that h...
2020-07-0638 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 8 - Steve Cox, CEO of Destination NSWSend us a textIn this episode, which is approx 43 minutes, we talk to Steve Cox. Steve is the CEO of Destination NSW, overseeing Tourism and Events within the state. Steve joined the government agency on May 4th amidst the COVID-19 epidemic. Prior to his current role, Steve was the Managing Director of Dymocks Books. During our time together we talk about: What Steve has learnt in the transition from retail to tourism - and what they can teach each another;The future of domestic tourism and the opportunity for local travel;Some crystal-ball gazing around w...
2020-06-2943 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 7 - Richard Facioni, Executive Director at Alceon GroupSend us a textIn this episode, which is approx 37 minutes, we talk to the Richard Facioni. Richard is the Executive Director of Alceon Group overseeing an extensive retail and consumer groups portfolio which covers the brands - Ginger + Smart, Surfstich, Mosaic Group (inc. Noni B), Cheap as Chips and more; plus controls the license for Lego stores in Australia. During our time together, we talk about: How Richard + the team reacted to the initial COVID-19 restrictions & changes to the work place, plus with changes he believes will stay; The importance of sustainability in fashion;What the...
2020-06-2237 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 6 - Susan MacDonald, Head of Retail at MirvacSend us a textIn this episode which is approx 39 minutes, we talk to the Susan MacDonald. Susan is the Head of Retail at Mirvac, who own and run 18 centres across Australia including Broadway, Birkenhead Point, Tramsheds and the MetCentre. Added to that, she is also the Joint Deputy Chair of The Shopping Centre Council of Australia. Arguably one of the sharpest minds (and best thinkers) in retail property, in this interview we talk about: How Mirvac reacted to the initial Covid-19 restrictions & changes to the work place;The changes Susan believes will continue into the f...
2020-06-1539 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 5 - Daniel Agostinelli, Group CEO at Accent GroupSend us a textIn this episode which is approx 35 minutes, we talk to the Daniel Agostinelli. Dan is the Group CEO of what is arguably Australias leading Footwear business. For those of you less familiar Accent Group is comprised of 11 retail divisions (including - The Athlete's Foot, Platypus, Hype DC, StyleRunner etc); 10 wholesale divisions (including - Vans, Dr. Martens, Sketchers, Merrell, Stance, Timberland etc) and over 400 stores. This is a business that is sitting well and truely within a global phenomenon - 'sneakers!'. In this conversation we talk about: How Accent shifted from $250K p...
2020-06-0135 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 4 - Chris Wilesmith, CEO at Mitre 10 NZSend us a textIn this episode we chat to Chris Wilesmith. Chris is currently the CEO of Mitre 10 New Zealand. Prior to this role he was the Managing Director of the Auto Division at Super Retail Group, where he lead the Super Cheap Auto business. Outside of business Chris is a mountain climber, who has attempted to summit Everest three times in the last couple of years. That sheer level of determination, as well as his compassion and understanding is evident in this talk. During our 45 minutes together we talk about: The 'New Normal' in R...
2020-05-2543 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 3 - John Slack-Smith, Executive Director + COO at Harvey NormanSend us a textIn today's episode - which is about 30 minutes - we talk to John Slack-Smith. John is a life-long retailer having started at the iconic Australian electronics retailer, Harvey Norman, more than 23 years ago. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Executive Director at Harvey Norman. On top of this he is a non-Executive Director with the Children's Tumour Foundation. In this episode we discuss: The importance of great people in retail; How COVID is changing the retail environment; What Christmas and the end of year retail period might look like; As w...
2020-05-1829 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 2 - Lorna Jane Clarkson, Founder of Lorna JaneSend us a textIn today's episode - which is about 50 minutes - we talk to Lorna Jane Clarkson, the queen of Athleisure and founder of the iconic brand Lorna Jane. From starting out as a fitness instructor making her own clothes (filling that pre-activewear gap in the market), she now operates over 200 stores in Australia and the US, as well as being stocked in Europe, UK, China and NZ. In this episode we discuss: What COVID has meant to the Lorna Jane business as well as the changes it has driven inside the company;How t...
2020-05-1247 minThe Retail Wrap-UpEp. 1 - Rachel Kelly, Head of Sales + Retail Partnerships at AfterPaySend us a textIn today's episode - which is about 30 minutes - we talk to Rachel Kelly. Rachel has a long history in Australian retail, having worked at Just Group (Just Jeans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, Portmans, Peter Alexander, Dotti, and Smiggle) and then becoming the Global CEO for the Tea Brand T2; Rachel has since gone on from there to work with arguably one of the biggest game changers Australia has produced - Afterpay. In this episode we discuss: Tencents recent investment in Afterpay, How physical retail will change on the back of COVID-19,Wh...
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