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In Episode 6 of Season 2, we chat to Josh Briggs, now of Stadium Essentials but formerly Director of Retail at TD Gardens - one of the US's busiest sports venues.
Josh has woven a career in professional sports retail, finding his way back home to New England to head up the Retail Operation at the home of the Boston Celtics & Boston Bruins, TD Gardens.
In the second part of this episode we cover;
... and so much more!
In partnership with Streaker Sports, the official podcast sponsor of That Sports Merch Podcast. Check out www.streakersports.com and use code SPORTSMERCH15 for 20% off your first purchase site-wide.
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Host: Lee Hyde
Co-Host: Matt Hudson
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In Episode 6 of Season 2, we chat to Josh Briggs, now of Stadium Essentials but formerly Director of Retail at TD Gardens - one of the US's busiest sports venues.
Josh has woven a career in professional sports retail, finding his way back home to New England to head up the Retail Operation at the home of the Boston Celtics & Boston Bruins, TD Gardens.
In the first part of this episode we cover;
... and so much more!
In partnership with Streaker Sports, the official podcast sponsor of That Sports Merch Podcast. Check out www.streakersports.com and use code SPORTSMERCH15 for 20% off your first purchase site-wide.
Support the show
Join our LinkedIn community by following our ThatSportsMerchPodcast page.
Host: Lee Hyde
Co-Host: Matt Hudson
Send us a text
In Episode 5 of Season 2, we chat to Alexander Protsenko - CEO & Founder of KitLegit.
KitLegit is a brand new tech solution providing digital authentication for sports apparel, aimed at detecting any potential indicators of counterfeiting and helping the world of sports merchandising to uphold confidence and trust in authenticated products.
Within this episode we discuss the topical issue of football (soccer) jersey counterfeiting and the darker side of this story, the reason's why it's becoming such a problem, and how KitLegit could hold the answer for clubs, brands and fans looking to eradicate 'fakes' from their world.
In this episode we cover;
... and so much more!
In partnership with Streaker Sports, the official podcast sponsor of That Sports Merch Podcast. Check out www.streakersports.com and use code SPORTSMERCH15 for 20% off your first purchase site-wide.
Support the show
Join our LinkedIn community by following our ThatSportsMerchPodcast page.
Host: Lee Hyde
Co-Host: Matt Hudson
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In Episode 4 of Season 2, we chat to Gauthier Vervaeke & Thomas Rypens of Club Brugge.
Club Brugge play their football within the Belgian Pro League and regularly within European competitions. With a rich domestic history, they are one of the most successful teams within Belgium.
Within this episode we discuss the club's intelligent use of fan data, testing and benchmarking as they grow their retail operation. With a pioneering approach to commercial strategies and a willingness to listen to their data analysis if they need to pivot, the club set their own high benchmark in terms of their approach.
Driven from the top, the club openly encourage testing to determine their strategic decision making. Consistent testing, measuring and analysing, alongside a smart tech-stack, intelligent use of digital solutions and true fan engagement are all helping to revolutionise the retail business unit.
Hear how the club have;
In partnership with Streaker Sports, the official podcast sponsor of That Sports Merch Podcast. Check out www.streakersports.com and use code SPORTSMERCH15 for 15% off site-wide.
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In Episode 3 of Season 2, we chat to Pete Lucchesi & Cory Fahey - Creative Director & Co-Owners of Streaker Sports.Support the show
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In Episode 2 of Season 2, we chat to Nicole Bekkers - Founder and CEO of FC88.
FC88 are challenging the status quo with clubs, federations and global sports brands on the subject of sustainability. Having identified a huge issue with dead-stock during her role with KNVB (Dutch Football Federation) and being unsatisfied with the response she got, Nicole knew she had to do something about this.
Founded in 2020, FC88 are pushing the needle firmly towards a sustainable solution for this current issue which is endemic to the professional sports industry, by creating an upcycling opportunity which takes redundant dead-stock/overstock (call it what you like!) and creates locally, hand-made, new product collections extending the life of this redundant stock, saving this from landfill and/or incineration.
Hear what sparked the FC88 business (and what's behind it's name!) and how that concept has evolved into a multi-national operation, with local studios supporting local markets to lessen the impact of redundant stocks and contribute to driving a more sustainable operation within professional sport.
In partnership with Streaker Sports, the official podcast sponsor of That Sports Merch Podcast. Check out www.streakersports.com and use code SPORTSMERCH15 for 15% off site-wide.
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Season 2 of That Sports Merch Podcast has arrived!
In the first episode of S2, we talk to Robbie Sarton, Head of Product at Nick Auditore Represents. Robbie, based in Australia head up the product division of NAR, which holds the rights for the Mitchell & Ness brand (and others) for the ANZ market.
We discuss the brand's rights management, product ideation and go to market strategies. You'll hear how NAR have scaled quickly and how they work with well-placed distribution channels and retailers to maximise the success of the brand.
We touch on the impact of popular culture and how this is defining the modern consumer muse. You'll find out the impact of the Netflix series The Last Dance and the AIR movie on this heritage-inspired lifestyle brand.
There's a couple of great anecdotes in there from Robbie too... oh, and hey, did we mention we have an official podcast sponsor? That's right! Welcome to Season 2
In partnership with Streaker Sports, the official podcast sponsor of That Sports Merch Podcast . Check out www.streakersports.com and use code SPORTSMERCH15 for 15% off site-wide.
Support the show
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Host: Lee Hyde
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TSMP continues the feature interview with Cristina McAloon, Sr. Manager of Buying at Las Vegas Raiders.Part 2 of the interview focuses on the protection of the Raiders brand, team values and more in depth detail around managing the buying team at this NFL giant. Cristina speaks with passion about the industry, being a true cheerleader for merchants across the globe.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show
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TSMP chats to Cristina McAloon, Sr. Manager of Buying at the Las Vegas Raiders.In Part 1 of this feature interview, you will hear about Cristina's background in the fashion industry and the transition into working for some iconic names within licensed sports merchandise. Cristina talks to the podcast about the size of the Raiders retail business, Raider Image and the fluctuation in size between in-season and off-season. You'll also hear how her team remain competitive against the licensed giants, Fanatics.Cristina is a true champion of the sports merchandising and licensing sector and speaks with real passion for the industry.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show
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TSMP talks to ex-professional footballer Jake Howells. Jake takes us on a whistle-stop tour of his career in football before sharing his experience and insight into the journey from professional sportsman to the world of sports business. A fascinating listen which covers the reality shock of the world of business outside of the sports 'bubble' and the quick learning curve and mindset reset needed to be able to carve out a new career after a successful, but short, sports career. Hear how Jake has managed to take his love of the game into his new career in sports merchandise and licensing. Listen to the vast number of transferable skills taken from the dressing room to the boardroom.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport the show
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Host: Lee Hyde
Co-Host: Matt Hudson
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