Mere MERCHANTS was built for die-hard merchants who believe in this industry and want to see retail win. In this special episode, the hosts share why the community exists — to connect optimistic merchants across experience levels, trade real perspectives, and keep learning the craft as the industry changes. It’s about problem-solving together, spotting what’s new in the market, and sharpening judgment through shared experience, not doom-and-gloom takes. The episode also introduces Mere Merchants Exclusive — a members-only newsletter offering access to deeper conversations, practical tools, training insights, and retail and wholesale opportunities. Join the Mere MERCHANTS Exclusive