In this episode, Matt sits down with Lisa Surella, Chief Merchandise Officer at Bealls Inc., to talk about her path from retail beginnings to executive leadership. Lisa shares her perspective on the Bealls and Bealls Florida rebranding, crafting a dynamic merchandising strategy, and staying ahead of cultural trends like Barbie and Yellowstone. She also offers a behind-the-scenes look at market trips, tradeshows, and the values that continue to guide Bealls today. A smart, stylish conversation with one of the key visionaries behind the Bealls customer experience.

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Episode Timeline

0:00 Introduction

2:02 bealls & Bealls Florida Re-branding

4:12 Lisa’s Journey

11:50 Transitioning to Bealls & Becoming Chief Merchandise Officer

15:50 Creating a Merchandise Strategy (Past, Present, and Future)

21:20 Barbie & Yellowstone Trends

26:16 What are Markets & Tradeshows Like?

31:14 Bealls Values

38:48 Starting a Retail Career & Closing