Retail Retold

Today's guest is Shawn Saraga, VP of Business Development for BarBurrito Restaurants.

Shawn shares insights on BarBurrito expanding down into the US after finding continued success in Canada. Learn how they plan to set themselves apart from the Chipotles and other fast-casual Mexican food brands in the United States as well as what it took to move into one of their first locations in the states, in Howell, MI.

It's time for some Real Talk with Andre Harris!

Andre is a culture transformation leader and game-changer with over 25 years of experience in creating customer-centric cultures where customers are loyal and employees are engaged.

Listen in as she goes over 5 Tips for Landlords to Improve the Customer Experience for Their Tenants.

Today's guest is Larry Haber, Managing Partner of CRE at AGMB, LLP.

Larry represents both tenants and landlords, focusing primarily on commercial lease negotiations, restructurings, reviews and audits in addition to real estate acquisitions, dispositions, construction contracts and due diligence advisory services. 

Larry and Chris discuss MYKITA opening in NYC as well as the Top 3 Commercial Real Estate Trends from an attorney's perspective. Listen now!

Real Talk Series #30 with Neely Tamminga, CEO of DISTILL Advisory.

Learn about the Top 4 Economic Influences On Today’s Consumer!

Today's guest is Ahmad Ashkar, Falafel Inc. Founder.

Ahmad has also served as the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of the Hult Prize Foundation, graduating more than 2.1M impact entrepreneurs from 121 countries and directly deploying $100M in capital with indirect funding of $1B+.

Listen in to hear Ahmad's entrepreneurial perspective on the food and beverage industry, why he created Falafel Inc. and to learn about the unique impact his company has on the lives of refugees.

Today's guest is Sandford (Sandy) Stein, Forbes Contributor & Founder of RETAIL SPEAK on LinkedIn.

In 2014, Sanford launched RETAIL SPEAK™, a LinkedIn platform for sharing ideas on all things retailing. This is on the heels of the introduction of his book RETAIL SCHMETAIL™ ONE Hundred Years, TWO Immigrants, THREE Generations, FOUR Hundred Projects. The combination textbook/memoir was awarded an IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award in 2015. "In the age of Amazon, Sandy Stein reminds us why retail is far from dead."

Today's guest is Ron Thurston, Best Selling Author of RETAIL PRIDE, Vice President of Stores at INTERMIX and Board of Directors at GOODWILL.

Are you still stuck in the mindset of location, location, location? Ron may change your mind in this week's episode!

Real Talk Series #29 : Retail Supply Chain

Today's guest is Andrew Cox, Senior Retail Analyst at FreightWave. Chris and Andrew take a deep dive into the world of freight and logistics as they discuss The Top Trends in The Retail Supply Chain. 

1. Divergence in Delivery Strategies

2. Supply Chain Strategies (BOPIS, Curbside PickUp)

3. Low Inventory Levels 

Mike Morris, Principal at Cana Development, joins our host Chris Ressa to discuss all things related to food halls and food hall development.

Wondering about the current state of food halls, how they differ from food courts, or how The Local Oyster landed its location in Baltimore, MD? Listen now!

We're taking a virtual trip all the way to Nigeria in this latest episode of Retail Retold! 

Nike Majekodunmi shares her bootstrapping, entrepreneurial journey with us as well as walking us through the process of setting up her Nuts About Cakes location in Lagos, Nigeria.

Listen now to hear Nike's fascinating story!