Total Retail Talks

In episode 249 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Ari Grazi, co-founder and president of Indiewalls, a full-service art consultancy connecting designers, brands, and consumers to a global community of independent artists. Listen in as Grazi discusses his professional background, why he founded Indiewalls, and the company's new Indiesigns extension, which sells decals and signs that…

In episode 248 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Mariah Chase, CEO of ELOQUII, a plus-sized clothing brand for women. Listen in as Chase discusses the history of the brand, her career background, and how ELOQUII fills a gap in the market for quality plus-sized apparel. She shares how the brand is communicating…

In episode 247 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Ismail Ozokur, CEO of Oz Medical Supply, a family-owned and operated medical supply and equipment distributor to all segments of the healthcare industry. Listen in as Ozokur discusses his career background, the history of the company, and Oz Medical's primary customers and products. He shares…

In episode 246 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Alexander Sienkiewicz, chief marketing officer at SwimOutlet, the largest swim retailer in the United States. Listen in as Sienkiewicz discusses the brand's history, its e-commerce offerings, and his career background in retail. He shares how SwimOutlet launched an automated SMS campaign with Attentive, offering inspirational and uplifting…

In episode 245 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Paige McFarling, director of mission advancement at Ten Thousand Villages, a nonprofit fair trade organization that markets handcrafted products made by disadvantaged artisans from more than 120 artisan groups in more than 35 countries. Listen in as McFarling shares the brand's story and mission;…

In episode 244 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Ben Scrivens, founder and president of Fright-Rags, a designer and producer of original and licensed horror T-shirts. Listen in as Scrivens discusses the history of the brand, Fright-Rags' business evolution during COVID-19, and how the company has dealt with an uptick in orders in recent…

In episode 243 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews James Brohamer, director of omnichannel marketing at Purple, a comfort technology company that specializes in the direct-to-consumer sales of mattresses, pillows and other bedding accessories. Listen in as Brohamer discusses the brand's history, its online and brick-and-mortar distribution channels, and why Purple decided to…

In episode 242 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Chelsea Riggs, brand president at amika, a brand of hair care and styling tools. Listen in as Riggs discusses how amika's sales in beauty salons and Sephora stores have been impacted by the crisis, the growth of the brand's direct-to-consumer business, and how the…

In episode 241 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Jessica Herrin, CEO and founder of Stella & Dot, a family of brands of fashion, accessories and skincare. Listen in as Herrin discusses managing during the COVID-19 crisis, how Stella & Dot is adjusting to this new normal, and how she is motivating her…

In episode 240 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Lexy Onofrio, vice president, brand marketing strategy and creative at Lane Bryant, a leading retailer of plus-sized clothing for women. Listen in as Onofrio discusses the brand's history and audience, as well as how Lane Bryant is improving its customers' in-store shopping experiences through…