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

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This week on the pod, we’re talking about the 2026 Color of the Year—and yes, it’s white (groundbreaking). We break down how TikTok is officially taking over the beauty industry, why a tiny Italian restaurant made a huge splash on ABC Nightly News, and the year-over-year increase in food prices that everyone is feeling. Christina is testing viral TikTok beauty products so you don’t have to, while Matthew dives back into soybeans and supporting mom-and-pop shops. Plus, we unpack rumors of Costco potentially reducing brand names on shelves—and Christina is fully on board if it means lower prices. Retail trends, real talk, and plenty of opinions.

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This week, Christina and Matthew dive into the wild world of modern distractions — starting with the nonstop gambling commercials flooding TV and why they’re becoming a real problem. Christina urges listeners: don’t get roped in by the hype.

Then we jump into the reality every parent is facing: kids getting cell phones as early as age 11. Christina shares her personal twist — why she actually believes phones should be in schools… and how she navigates it with her own girls.

And because no episode is complete without retail drama, we dig into the Bath & Body Works meltdown, what’s going wrong, and why their quiet “rebrand to Amazon energy” says everything about where the marketplace is heading.

It’s parenting, retail chaos, and Christina-logic all in one. 🎙️📱💥

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From Nordstrom Rack’s massive store footprint to the gift card scam happening before money even hits the card, we’re breaking down what shoppers need to know this holiday season. We also talk about which stores are now charging for returns (and why that’s becoming the norm). And because it wouldn’t be our podcast without chaos, Christina introduces a new Christmas tradition involving stealing a fox… to an audience that is deeply unimpressed.

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On this week’s episode: Buckle up — Christina and Matthew are spiraling (in the best way) over the fact that Sears only has five stores left… FIVE. We talk about why everyone is somehow buying furniture online again, Costco coming in hot with a $90 billion lawsuit over tariffs, and Matthew mourning the tragic loss of his beloved Morrison’s cafeteria.

Plus: we break down why the Tuesday after Thanksgiving now has two identities — Giving Tuesday and Travel Tuesday — and spotlight how brands like Bombas are giving back in a major way.

It’s retail tea, nostalgia, drama, and a little heart… all rolled into one episode. 🎙️🛒🔥

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Christina and Matthew dive into the retail chaos we’re all living in — from deferred payments becoming everyone’s new “budgeting strategy” to the shocking rise of quarter-zips as the unexpected “it” item of the season. We unpack why Black Friday is basically extinct (spoiler: it’s a full-month marathon now), plus the staggering percentage of holiday shopping happening right from our phones. If you love retail tea, insider takes, and a little buyer-brain banter… this one’s for you. 🎙️🔥

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We’re back — and this week’s episode smells like brisket and fear of the future.
🚗 Matthew took a road trip, discovered Buc-ee’s, and now thinks it’s a sacred destination (clean bathrooms and smoked meat? spiritual).
🧾 We break down self-checkout — who’s actually using it and who’s just triggering the “unexpected item in bagging area” alarm for sport.
🛒 Amazon’s testing walk-out scanning stores, and Christina’s convinced we’re one step away from getting microchipped for shopping efficiency.
🏬 Meanwhile, Macy’s and Saks Off 5th are closing stores faster than Matthew can reheat leftover brisket.

Retail therapy meets sci-fi comedy — with extra BBQ sauce.

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This week, we cover everything from Olympic logos to peanut butter meltdowns.
❄️ Winter Olympics branding — and the new Nike jacket that’s somehow both iconic and confusing.
📘 Farmers Almanac might be gone… thanks to AI (because apparently even the weather got automated).
💎 Luxury goods are thriving while the rest of us are comparing prices at Aldi.
👩‍💻 Christina had to Google what Gen Z actually is.
🧴 Matthew’s considering a spray tan. Christina’s blanking on Christmas with the Kranks.
📺 Plus a few reality show hot takes and a full Costco peanut butter investigation.

It’s retail meets ridiculous — where industry news collides with chaos.

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If you thought Black Friday was wild — China just dropped $160 billion in one day. We’re talking Singles Day, shopping hacks, and the AI “artist” somehow topping charts (and making us lose faith in humanity).

Christina and Matthew are spilling on:
🛍️ How to use Capital One Shopping so your cart cries less
🤖 Why robots should not be allowed to sing
🏬 Target, Walmart, and Amazon raising prices like it’s a sport
👖 Levi’s denim fits — and yes, Christina’s trying them all on so you don’t have to (follow @christina_with_love_ on IG & TikTok for the unfiltered takes)

It’s retail gossip meets group therapy for your wallet. 💸

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Matthew’s breaking down why Orvis is closing and REI’s sales are slipping — is it the economy, discretionary spending, or just too many $98 flannels? Meanwhile, Christina’s solving the world’s problems one barrel-fit sweatpant at a time. Millennials are heading back in-store, leggings are on life support, and comfort has officially taken the crown. It’s cozy meets crisis in this week’s retail reality check.

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Grandpa Matthew is back — again — and baby number five just dropped like a new product launch. Christina’s talking Levi’s, denim, and rivets (aka the hardware we never knew we needed), while Matthew’s over here planning a deep-fried turducken that might violate a few safety codes. It’s family, fashion, and fried poultry chaos — just another day in the world of retail and wholesale.