The Real Tale of Retail and Wholesale… all the dirty secrets

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On this episode we interviewed Jeremy DeFilippis, co founder of Jetty. 

He walks us though his early days with a simple idea on a t-shirt to today having 2 locations and sold in over 700 stores.

Enjoy this fun ride!

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In this episode, we’re diving into the latest shifts in retail, wellness, and what consumers actually want right now. Uber is stepping into convenience in a big way—announcing they’ll handle your returns for you. Game changer?

Meanwhile, Amazon is entering the GLP-1 space, making it easier to access prescriptions—and Christina shares a personal moment, opening up about being on one herself. No shame, just real talk.

We also get into “natural fibers” and why they’re having a moment, plus a big personal shift—Christina is officially breaking up with Shein and Temu.

On the trend side, why is fleece suddenly everywhere… in this weather? And what is cashmere really—worth it, or just marketing?

Retail insights, honest conversations, and the trends you should actually be paying attention to.

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In this episode, we’re covering everything from subtle luxury signals to major retail shakeups. Why are finance guys suddenly wearing Loro Piana, and what does that say about where luxury is headed?

We also get into the backlash around Duolingo leaning into AI—and why it’s not sitting right. Then it’s a mix of retail, culture, and a little chaos: Buc-ee’s expansion (and yes, the ongoing mispronunciation), plus Matthew’s very solid apocalypse plan involving his brother 😅.

On the business side, we break down how legacy giants like Kodak, Sears, Motorola, and BlackBerry created categories that didn’t last—and what brands today can learn from it. And finally, a real talk moment on Walmart—including a correction on what’s actually happening with their renovations.

Retail insight, real opinions, and a few unexpected turns—just how we like it.

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In this episode, we’re breaking down the buzz around the Parks x Target collaboration and what it really says about brand partnerships right now. We also dive into how Tapestry brands—and luxury as a whole—are actually performing behind the headlines.

From the rise of luxury resale to the truth about diffusion lines, we’re unpacking why accessibility doesn’t dilute a brand—it expands it. And no, just because you spot something at Costco doesn’t mean the brand is “dead”… we have thoughts.

Plus, a little behind-the-scenes chaos: Matthew is still popping his Ps into the mic, and Christina just celebrated turning 40… again 😉.

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Are malls making a comeback? Gen Z might think so 👀

In this episode we break down:
• Why the instant gratification generation actually wants to shop in person again
• What comp shopping really means (and why retailers watch competitors closely)
• How deal-seeking apps and tools like Capital One Shopping help consumers save
• Why some struggling malls are being repurposed into pickleball courts and entertainment spaces

Retail is always evolving… and the mall story isn’t over yet.

If you like learning how shopping behavior is changing (and how to shop smarter), you’ll love this one.

#retailpodcast #retailtrends #genzshopping #mallshopping #consumerbehavior #smartshopping #capitaloneshopping #dealapps #retailstrategy #shoppingtips #buyerperspective #businesspodcast #pickleballtrend #reel #explore @christina_with_love_

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This episode has retail insight AND an unplanned moment we couldn’t edit out 🤭

We talked:
• Target’s beauty expansion and what happens as Ulta exits stores
• Is Lululemon feeling pressure right now? shifting demand + more competition
• Matthew’s strong opinions on child cooking shows 😂
• The surprising resurgence of vinyl records and why analog is trending again
• AND yes… Matthew snorted during the recording and I left it in the podcast because real life > perfect editing

From beauty aisles to athleisure to entertainment trends… consumer behavior is always evolving — and sometimes podcast bloopers make the final cut.

If you like insider retail perspective mixed with real opinions (and real moments), this episode is for you.

#retailpodcast #retailtrends #targetbeauty #ulta #lululemon #vinylrecords #consumertrends #retailnews #athleisure #beautyindustry #buyerperspective #businesspodcast #reallife #reel #explore @christina_with_love_

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New episode and we covered A LOT 👀

• Private label pros & cons (where retailers really make margin)
• Matthew admits he couldn’t exactly own up to some pricing math mistakes when we worked together 😅
• Grocery wars… who’s actually the cheapest?
• Target’s quiet growth story — groceries now make up 23% of their revenue
• And 55% of customer baskets include food & beverage 🍎

Translation? Grocery is driving traffic, loyalty AND repeat trips… and retailers know it.

If you love hearing the real strategy behind retail (from people who lived it), this one is GOOD.

#retailpodcast #retailinsights #privatelabel #targetfinds #groceryshopping #retailstrategy #consumerbehavior #pricingstrategy #retailnews #businesspodcast #retailindustry #buyerperspective #reel #explore @christina_with_love_

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In this episode Matthew starts things off by admitting he may have lied about the Super Bowl confetti being recycled… so we had to address that immediately. 😂

Then we got into some classic retail stories from our early days:

• The famous Target 10-4 rule (make eye contact at 10 feet, greet at 4 feet) — which Christina admits she has never loved
• The time Christina got fired from an outlet store for not being a good enough greeter when she was younger
• One of Matthew’s first retail jobs where he spilled spaghetti on a customer

Clearly… both of us were destined for retail greatness.

We also talked about:
• Why frozen juice concentrate is disappearing
• What really happens in apparel when you're the sports buyer
• And a few more retail stories you probably won’t hear anywhere else

Retail careers don’t always start perfectly… but sometimes those early disasters turn into the best lessons.

🎧 The Real Tale of Retail & Wholesale – All the Dirty Little Secrets

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We had a special guest — Greg (aka The Professor) — breaking down the truth about fabric, yarns, blends & stretch👀

We talked:
• Poly vs cotton and why blends matter
• Recycled poly that used to take 97 years to break down… now closer to 3 years
• Why 98% cotton / 2% stretch actually gives way more stretch than you think (closer to 15%)
• How athleisure changed the way garments are made
• Elastic, spandex & why fabric tech has come a LONG way

Greg’s final advice?
Trust your hand. If it feels good… buy it.
Because sometimes there really is better living through chemistry 🧪

If you love learning how clothes REALLY work behind the scenes, this episode is a must.

#fashionpodcast #retailpodcast #athleisure #fabricguide #textiles #retailinsider #buyerperspective #polyester #cottonblend #fabrictechnology #affordablefashion #smartshopping #reel #explore @christina_with_love_

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If you’ve ever wondered how a product actually gets into a store, this episode is for you.

Matthew and I are pulling back the curtain on the retail buying process and sharing real insider tips from both sides of the table.

In this episode we talk about:
• How to get into a store to pitch your brand or product
• What buyers are really looking for (hint: it’s not always what you think)
• What wholesalers look for when building a brand
• The biggest mistakes people make when pitching retailers

We also share the story of how Matthew and I first worked together — and how we helped grow a business from $200K to $3 million.

It’s part strategy, part retail secrets, and a little behind-the-scenes of our history working together.

If you’ve ever had a product idea, wanted to pitch a retailer, or wondered how the retail world really works… this episode is for you.

🎧 The Real Tale of Retail & Wholesale – All the Dirty Little Secrets