Ron Friese, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Merchandise Process at Bealls, joins Matt to explore his passion for retail, the evolving role of AI, and how Bealls is unifying its values and operations under “One Bealls.” From the excitement of innovation to reflections on company culture, this episode dives deep into what drives long-term success in a rapidlychanging industry.

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Episode Timeline:

 00:00 Introductions

11:09 Why Retail?

12:08 Job at Bealls

18:09 Always Interested in Retail?

21:15 What will AI Bring?

34:27 Fear of AI?

41:07 Bealls Values

49:34 Becoming One Bealls

52:39 Closing