In Exploring Resale, we're joined by TheRealReal's Courtney Hawkins to talk about the buzz in the pre-owned retail markets. With expansive growth in the physical space, we're discussing the consumer's needs, the sustainability angle, potential challenges, and the future. 

Staffing is the #1 question we get asked about. In this episode, we're bringing that conversation to the table through the lens of the retailer and exploring creative ways to identify potential roadblocks and solutions to hiring and retaining great talent in a climate where everyone is hiring. Don't forget to follow along and let us know what you'd like to hear about on Instagram @theretaildarwin

It seems that every day we're waking up to a new brand collaboration announcement, both amongst natural brand partners and unlikely pairings as well! In this episode, we're joined by Glossy's Editor in Chief Jill Manoff to unpack this boom and explore how retailers can take note to incorporate elements of collaboration to enhance their in-store experience, target a new consumer, and much more. Listen in and don't forget to follow us on instagram @theretaildarwin for polls, episode announcements, and more! 

When you walk into a store, what you find is so much more than just a visual experience. Today we're talking about the entire sensory experience. Perhaps you're familiar with incorporating the traditional five senses (but if you're not, we touch on this too) so how do you level up? What are brands with big budgets doing, and what learnings can we extract from them to bring to the store level? Listen in and follow to make sure you don't miss an episode. 

Authentic connections within your community and with your customers lead to brand loyalty and opportunities to expand your reach. It doesn't happen overnight, but there are several ways to jumpstart your community-building efforts. Episode 4 joins WS Development's Field Marketing team to identify top ways you can show up in your communities. Tune in to the rest of the season to continue on the journey and learn how you can make a dream a reality and DM us at theretaildarwin.com to tell us what your store would be!

Setting goals, identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) and creating a sales calendar to project revenue goals are essential when strategizing business performance. Episode 4 joins WS Development's Asset Strategy and Development team to explain how you can use KPIs to get ahead. Tune in to the rest of the season to continue on the journey and learn how you can make a dream a reality and DM us at theretaildarwin.com to tell us what your store would be!

Marketing is part art, part science. Whether you're opening a permanent store or promoting a pop-up, do your research, know your goals and make a plan to stay on track. Episode 4 joins the team behind @seaportbos to explain the most impactful marketing practices to implement into your store strategy. Tune in to the rest of the season to continue on the journey and learn how you can make a dream a reality and DM us at theretaildarwin.com to tell us what your store would be!

Retail Operations is the term used to describe all the activities that keep the store functioning well. It is more important than ever for retailers to understand and adopt the practices and technologies designed to help stores reach optimal performance. Episode 6 joins WS Development's Retail Experience and Incubation team to take you behind the scenes of retail ops. Tune in to the rest of the season to continue on the journey and learn how you can make a dream a reality and DM us at theretaildarwin.com to tell us what your store would be!

The most important part of any store is the people who bring your product and space to life. Taking the time to educate, train, and inspire passion in employees can boost your bottom line. Episode 5 joins WS Development's friend and owner of Injeanius Alison Barnard O'Brien to discuss talent in the retail industry. Tune in to the rest of the season to continue on the journey and learn how you can make a dream a reality and DM us at theretaildarwin.com to tell us what your store would be!

When visual merchandising is done well, it adds value to your brand and can help you gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Your store should create an experience that stimulates your customers' senses using lighting, music, scents, digital touchpoints and product displays. The Retail Darwin Podcast's second season is all about "talking shop." Have you ever dreamed of opening a store? Episode 4 joins WS Development's Retail Experience and Incubation team to explain the musts of visual merchandising your store. Tune in to the rest of the season to continue on the journey and learn how you can make a dream a reality and DM us at theretaildarwin.com to tell us what your store would be!