The Retail Whore

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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 they have learned along the way. Brace yourself for The Retail Whore, a show that entertains and educates!

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EP 148: ONE POWERFUL PLATTER WITH NORA FLEMING

Apr 24 2024 57 mins

This episode is sponsored by Patrick & Company, a wholesale sales agency proudly representing nationally and internationally branded companies. Located in the Dallas Market Center, for over 30 years they have been the go-to source for retailers helping to discover those unique, sought-after, and stylish brands.Nora’s story began with a pivotal "a-ha moment" in 2004

EP 147: A UNIQUE TAKE ON ANTIQUES WITH NATHAN RAPOSO AND SPENCER HOWARD

Apr 17 2024 69 mins

This week’s episode is sponsored by Fine Lines, a West Coast wholesale rep agency with showrooms in Las Vegas and Seattle representing over 50 fabulous gifts, fashion + home lines.In 2023, Nathan Raposo and Spencer Howard of Nathan Spencer Home acquired the Agoura Antique Mart in Agoura Hills, California, after operating locations in San Diego, La Jolla, and Venice. Spencer began

EP 146: DON’T SHUT THE FCK UP WITH JASON MAUSSER

Apr 10 2024 46 mins

This week’s episode is sponsored by @salesproducersinc, a progressive business to business company representing Gift, Lifestyle, Fashion, Personal Care, & Kids lines selling to retail stores with a mission to create long lasting, profitable relationships by adding significant value to our Customer, Vendor, and Team partners. For more information, check out their social media

EP 145: TACKLING STORE FLIPS WITH MICHELLE

Apr 03 2024 43 mins

In my monthly solo shows, I’ll be filling you in on what’s been happening in my world, what projects I’m working on, and updates on any exciting news. I’ll also be talking about industry best practices, and in this episode, I’ll share with you how I like to tackle store flips step by step. I also share some of the new projects I’m getting into, including webinars, which

EP 144: ALL ABOUT THE NOTED+GIFTED EXPO WITH KATE MURRAY

Mar 27 2024 29 mins

Kate Murray is the owner of Quick Brown Fox Letterpress, based in the Hudson Valley of New York. Quick Brown Fox makes quirky cards with perfect puns the old-fashioned way: one color at a time, one card at a time, on turn of the century letterpress machines.To pay her dues, Kate worked in two amazing NYC letterpress studios for more than 10 years. When the opportunity came up to sa

EP 143: KEEPING RETAIL IN THE FAMILY WITH CLIONA AND LARAGH STANDÚN

Mar 20 2024 64 mins

This week’s episode is sponsored by @salesproducersinc, a progressive business to business company representing Gift, Lifestyle, Fashion, Personal Care, & Kids lines selling to retail stores with a mission to create long lasting, profitable relationships by adding significant value to our Customer, Vendor, and Team partners. For more information, check out their social media

EP 142: WINDOWS MATTER WITH AMY MEADOWS

Mar 13 2024 61 mins

This episode is sponsored by Patrick & Company, a wholesale sales agency proudly representing nationally and internationally branded companies. Located in the Dallas Market Center, for over 30 years they have been the go-to source for retailers helping to discover those unique, sought-after, and stylish brands.For all of us who are merchandisers, Amy Meadows has the dream caree

EP 141: ECOMMERCE BADASSERY WITH JESSICA TOTILLO COSTER

Mar 06 2024 70 mins

This week’s episode is sponsored by Fine Lines, a west coast wholesale rep agency with showrooms in Las Vegas and Seattle representing over 50 fabulous gifts, fashion + home lines.Jessica Totillo Coster is an eCommerce and email marketing strategist for boutique owners and product entrepreneurs. She uses data and experience to help her clients figure out the next best step in the

EP 140: HIGHS AND LOWS OF 2023 WITH MICHELLE

Feb 28 2024 30 mins

MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design Academy!It’s finally time

EP 139: DIVING HEADFIRST INTO RETAIL WITH SONIA MCMORAN

Feb 21 2024 64 mins

This week’s episode is sponsored by @salesproducersinc, a progressive business to business company representing Gift, Lifestyle, Fashion, Personal Care, & Kids lines selling to retail stores with a mission to create long lasting, profitable relationships by adding significant value to our Customer, Vendor, and Team partners. For more information, check out their social media