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The Retail Whore

Michelle Sherrier
Retail
Retail Industry
Visual Merchandising
Merchandising
Inventory Management
Tariffs
Sustainability
Retail Displays
Community Engagement
Retail Merchandising
Fall Merchandising
Saltwater Boys
Marketing Strategies
Customer Experience
Community Support
Customer Service
Nusource
Customer Engagement
Product-Based Businesses
Apparel Industry

Welcome to The Retail Whore by me, Michelle Sherrier: a podcast of stories and lessons from a life in retail. After decades spent in the retail industry, I’ve seen and done it all. Join me every week as I interview people from all walks of retail, the service industry, the wholesale gift industry, and more. We’ll talk about what drives them, the things they love, and some of the biggest lessons th... more

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Recent Guests

Beth Rich
Owner, Mix It Up Gift and Mix It Up Home
Mix It Up Gift / Mix It Up Home
Episode: EP 241: THE BEST ADVICE FOR NEW RETAILERS
A Alicia
Owner, Paper Delights
Paper Delights
Episode: EP 241: THE BEST ADVICE FOR NEW RETAILERS
Kate Kauffman
Owner of Grease & Glitter Studio, Vermont-based visual merchandiser and designer
Grease & Glitter Studio
Episode: EP 240: CREATING STORES THAT SELL WITH KATE KAUFFMAN
Amy Meadows
Designer, consultant, former head of window display for Marshall Fields and Macy's in Chicago
Independent consultant / former Marshall Fields & Macy's
Episode: EP 239: FROM BROADWAY TO BUYING BEHAVIOR WITH AMY MEADOWS
Benjamin Soto
Graphic designer, creative director, VP of Creative Services at Igloo
Igloo
Episode: EP 238: REPLAY: FROM MONKEYS TO COOLERS WITH BENJAMIN SOTO
Jon Dario
Long-time retailer and author of AIM: How Managers Get Radically Reliable Results
Author; CEO of a New York City area real estate company; Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University
Episode: EP 236: RADICALLY RELIABLE RESULTS IN RETAIL WITH JON DARIO
Jacque Leonard
Founder and CEO of Roux Collective, a blended beauty services boutique
Roux Collective
Episode: EP 235: BUILDING CONNECTION THROUGH BEAUTY, WELLNESS & RETAIL WITH JACQUE LEONARD
Meredith Miller
Owner, Webster's Community Pharmacy, Altadena
Webster's Community Pharmacy
Episode: EP 234: REBUILDING RETAIL THROUGH RESILIENCE AND COMMUNITY WITH MEREDITH MILLER
Margo Kopman
Open to buy specialist, founder of Project Retail
Project Retail
Episode: EP 232: MASTERING THE NUMBERS & BUILDING A PROFITABLE RETAIL BUSINESS WITH MARGO KOPMAN

Hosts

Michelle Sherrier
Host of The Retail Whore
Kate Kauffman
Owner of Grease & Glitter Studio, visual merchandiser and designer

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • I’m addicted

    I can’t get enough of this podcast! As the owner of two magical, eclectic shops, I love creating store displays. And Michelle shares so much inspiration and information. I love this podcast so much! Thank you, Michelle

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShopWitch73
    Canada10 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Michelle really knows retail and her respect and caring for retailers really shines through!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    None of your bees guts
    United Statesa year ago
  • Highly recommended

    No fluff and just realness. Thank you Michelle for these honest conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gyc2019
    United Statesa year ago
  • Michelle Sherrier has a passion for retail!

    Getting the opportunity to be interviewed by Michelle for the podcast was an honor. I love being around other retailers/ wholesalers who are passionate about what we do, and having her share that with others is amazing! When we all work to support each other everyone wins!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HaightDude
    United States2 years ago
  • 💎💎💎

    Came for my friend Kerrie fiztgeralds episodes and stayed for more! I’m not a product founder, but I am a PR coach for product founders, so I love finding resources to recommend them! Michelle has curated such amazing case studies in every niche imaginable! Hearing how so many people got their start in biz is always interesting, so even if you’re not a biz owner this will be a very fun and inspiring listen for you!

    @gloriachoupr

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _doremi101
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Community-focused and inspiring for small business owners.
Host is seen as knowledgeable and supportive of retailers and the retail community.
Shows strong practical value for retailers and merchandisers.
Listeners praise no-fluff, real conversations with actionable takeaways.

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EP 239: FROM BROADWAY TO BUYING BEHAVIOR WITH AMY MEADOWS
Q: How did you manage education and training while running a high-demand display program?
Teaching happened after hours and sometimes alongside duties, driven by passion; it involved hands-on boot camps and on-site coaching where staff learned by doing, sharing feedback, and building a toolkit of practical display skills.
EP 239: FROM BROADWAY TO BUYING BEHAVIOR WITH AMY MEADOWS
Q: When you were creating new windows, what was the process, and how did merchandise drive the design?
The process always started with the merchandise; inspiration boards and tear sheets guided concepts, and the final window was a careful balance of what was available and what could be imagined, with ongoing discussions among buyers and on-site teams to adapt to each space.
EP 240: CREATING STORES THAT SELL WITH KATE KAUFFMAN
Q: How did you start your own merchandising business after moving to Vermont?
Kate explains she freelanced for interior designers and storefronts, built a client list, and eventually went full time in 2024, emphasizing listening to clients and starting with an initial consultation to understand their pain points.
EP 241: THE BEST ADVICE FOR NEW RETAILERS
Q: What is your best piece of advice for a brand new retailer?
Start with a strong store layout and a clear concept that defines who you are and what you offer, then translate that idea into the physical space with thoughtful fixtures, lighting, and atmosphere to invite customers in and guide their journey.
EP 226: TREASURE HUNTING, TASTE & TURNING TRENDS INTO PROFITS WITH STEPHANIE BERINGHELE
Q: What's at the show? How is the show set up?
The show is organized into eight neighborhoods, each focusing on different product categories like toys, beauty, fashion, and general merchandise, allowing buyers to easily navigate and explore.

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A lively, practitioner-focused show spotlighting real-world retail, merchandising, and small-business growth. Episodes repeatedly explore buying strategies, store design, customer experience, and open-to-buy discipline, often with hands-on guests ranging from shop owners to visual merchandisers and category experts. The host brings practical, no-nonsense storytelling, occasional field reports from trade shows, and actionable tips that listeners can apply in their own stores. This mix of tactical guidance, community-building, and candid industry anecdotes makes it a useful resource for retailers, merchandisers, and brand builders seeking inspiration and concrete methods to drive sales and store impact.

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Recent guests on The Retail Whore include:

1. Beth Rich
2. A Alicia
3. Kate Kauffman
4. Amy Meadows
5. Benjamin Soto
6. Jon Dario
7. Jacque Leonard
8. Meredith Miller

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