
The Real Tale of Retail and Wholesale peels back the polished storefronts to spill the tea. With 40 years in the wholesale side (Matthew) and 20 years in the retail side (Christina) we’ve seen it all and now we’re sharing it! From shady deals and markup secrets to buyer drama. We dish it out with honesty and humor. Welcome to the side of fashion business no one talks about...
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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If you’ve ever wondered how a product actually gets into a store, this episode is for you.
Matthew and I are pulling back the curtain on the re... more
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Another episode of The Real Tale of Retail & Wholesale and Matthew came prepared… with tariffs (again 😅).
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This episode spiraled quickly 😂
We started with Costco vs Sam’s Club and why the same club sells totally different stuff depending on where you... more
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This episode was a ride 😂
We talked about Katie Lee—from being homeless and making frozen pizzas… to selling the business to Target for $20 MIL... more
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A punchy, veteran-led deep-dive into retail and wholesale culture, marks, and margins told with humor and practical candor. Episodes frequently circle around industry shifts—the rise of AI in operations, the impact of layoffs, churn in big-brand retail, and the quirks of consumer behavior—balanced with firsthand stories from decades in wholesale and decades in retail. Listeners likely include buyers, merchandisers, and operations professionals who want blunt insights, real-world anecdotes, and short, snackable takes on today's retail landscape. A notable strength is the duo's long-running, no-nonsense banter, which blends data cues with personal experience to make complex supply-chain and consumer-market dynamics approachable and entertaini... more
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