The Modern Retail Podcast

How Sunday is trying to shake up the yard and garden industry

Rundown: Nordstrom may go private, Unilever spins off ice cream biz & Shein's new revenue stream

Ridge CEO Sean Frank on trying to build a $1B accessory brand

In this episode of The Modern Retail Podcast, Kahle Guthrie Weissman interviews Sean Frank, CEO of Ridge, a company known for its wallets and accessories. Sean discusses Ridge's origins via a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013, its growth, and its approach to product expansion, including rings and travel gear. He ...

Rundown: The Body Shop shuts down U.S. business, Outdoor Voices closes stores & apparel C-suite shakeups

Rocco co-founder Alyse Borkan on making mini-fridges a conversation piece

Rundown: Harry's reported IPO, Ashley acquires DTC mattress group & Abercrombie eyes global growth

Époque Evolution co-founder Nancy Taylor on why she says 'responsibility' instead of 'sustainability'

Rundown: Thrasio's bankruptcy, Warby Parker plans more stores & Celsius reports record sales

Wing CFO Shannon Nash on why 2024 is the "year of the drone"

Rundown: Reddit's IPO, Beyond Meat gets healthier & Macy's proxy fight continues

Little Words Project founder Adriana Carrig on making friendship bracelets a thriving business even before Taylor Swift

Rundown: Express's financial woes, retailers ban shoppers for excessive returns & Walmart eyes Vizio acquisition

The Goods Mart founder Rachel Krupa on building a convenience store that's more than a shoppy shop

Rundown: Zac Posen heads to Gap, Target reportedly weighs paid membership, and Tapestry shows promising growth

'There's this longevity': Bugaboo's Jeanelle Teves on expanding a premium baby brand in North America

Rundown: H&M CEO out, TikTok expands Shop & Amazon's ads business grows

Misfits Market COO Corey Farrell on growth plans post-Imperfect Foods acquisition

Rundown: Macy's turns down buyout bid, Solo Stove's marketing woes, & Etsy's Super Bowl ambitions

SharkNinja CEO Mark Barrocas on going from infomercials to TikTok

Rundown: NRF highlights, Hello Bello's new direction & December sales figures