Retail Details the Podcast

Maggie Tucker owns three stores in the Nashville Tennessee area. In this episode, she tells host Becky Tyre what factored into her decision to open second and third locations, some insights into capturing the tween market and how helping young girls foster their entrepreneurial spirit fit right into her 5 year plan as Magpies celebrates a milestone birthday. Get ready to take some notes as once again a retailer shares generously of her knowledge in the podcast that is for and about independent retailers!

Ann Kienzle owns toy stores in two distinct Chicago neighborhoods. In this episode, she tells host, Becky Tyre her strategy for competing with big box stores and online outlets, her approach to hiring without the use of running ads and she answers the age old question about whether or not it's more fun to work in a toy store. Ann also shares her pick for what popular category most stores could consider selling this year and the names of a few stores she follows on Instagram. Get ready to take some notes!

Foundry 42 is a lovely lifestyle store in Port Jervis, New York, known for a communal atmosphere, a broad product mix and a calendar full of creative events that bring guests from near and far. In this debut episode, Owner Cooper Boone tells Becky Tyre all about some of his favorite store events and why they were so successful, how listening to his customers dramatically changed the merchandise mix in the store and what simple marketing strategy he values above social media these days. Cooper shares his love of being a small, independent retailer in this first episode of retailers sharing their insights with other retailers.