Exploring Gen-Z and the Generational Consumer feat. Business of Fashion’s Sheena Butler-Young
Listen in as BoF’s Sheena Butler-Young discusses how different generations act and react in consumption, employment, and more. Gain insights as Carina Donoso uncovers tops and best practices for retailers to discover and connect with their dedicated consumers and gain access to tools for your business.
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The Retail Darwin Podcast is hosted by Taylor West and Carina Donoso. Produced by Ryan Miller.Art for Rent: Exploring Art in Stores
In this episode our hosts are exploring a new idea of renting art for your physical space. Listen in as they speak to art consultant and manager of the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum’s art loan program Gabriella Levy to discuss the benefits of renting vs. purchasing, how to go about it, and much more!
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The Retail Darwin Podcast is hosted by Taylor West and Carina Donoso. Produced by Ryan Miller.Exploring Resale with The RealReal feat. Courtney Hawkins, VP of Retail
Exploring Resale with The RealReal feat. Courtney Hawkins, VP of Retail
In Exploring Resale, we’re joined by The RealReal’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.
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The Retail Darwin Podcast is hosted by Taylor West and Carina Donoso. Produced by Ryan Miller.Staffing for Success: exploring the challenges of today’s labor market
Staffing for Success: exploring the challenges of today’s labor market
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 talents 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.
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The Retail Darwin Podcast is hosted by Taylor West and Carina Donoso. Produced by Ryan Miller.S3E2: Exploring the Brand Collaboration Boom with Glossy's Jill Manoff
Season 3, Episode 2: 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!
Season 3, Episode 2: Exploring the Brand Collaboration Boom with Glossy's Jill Manoff
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!
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The Retail Darwin Podcast is hosted by Taylor West and Carina Donoso. Produced by Ryan Miller.S3E1: Leveling-up the Sensory Experience In-store
Season 3, Episode 1: 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.
Season 3, Episode 1: Leveling-up the Sensory Experience In-store.
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.
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The Retail Darwin Podcast is hosted by Taylor West and Carina Donoso. Produced by Ryan Miller.S2E9: Creating Community: Ever Dreamed of Opening a Store?
Season 2, Episode 9: 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!
Season 2, Episode 9: Creating Community: Ever Dreamed of Opening a Store?
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!
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The Retail Darwin Podcast is hosted by Taylor West and Carina Donoso. Produced by Ryan Miller.S2E2: Location, Location, Location: Ever Dreamed of Opening a Store?
Season 2, Episode 2: Where do your customers already spend their time? When choosing a spot for your shop, try to meet them where they are. The Retail Darwin Podcast's second season is all about "talking shop." Have you ever dreamed of opening a store? Episode 2 joins WS Development's leasing team to help navigate the big question: where should your store be?! 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!
Season 2, Episode 2: Location, Location, Location: Ever Dreamed of Opening a Store?
Where do your customers already spend their time? When choosing a spot for your shop, try to meet them where they are. The Retail Darwin Podcast's second season is all about "talking shop." Have you ever dreamed of opening a store? Episode 2 joins WS Development's leasing team to help navigate the big question: where should your store be?! 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!
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The Retail Darwin Podcast is hosted by Taylor West and Carina Donoso. Produced by Ryan Miller.S1E1: Retail Evolution
Season 1, Episode 1: we kick off with a conversation surrounding retail's evolution with author and retail expert Ron Thurston. Listen in as Taylor West and Carina Donoso from WS Development's Retail Experience and Incubation team explore how retailers should consider approaching the upcoming season, look into local markets, and think differently about the physical space.
Season 1, Episode 1 kicks off with a conversation surrounding retail's evolution with author and retail expert Ron Thurston. Listen in as Taylor West and Carina Donoso from WS Development's Retail Experience and Incubation team explore how retailers should consider approaching the upcoming season, look into local markets, and think differently about the physical space. Learn more at theretaildarwin.com and follow along @theretaildarwin.
Listen to this episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast.
The Retail Darwin Podcast is hosted by Taylor West and Carina Donoso. Produced by Ryan Miller.