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The Retail Journey
Welcome to the Retail Journey where we will cover important topics, interview industry stakeholders, and address emerging trends as we journey through our mission of helping our listeners thrive in retail. Your hosts for this show are CEO James Harris and CGO Charles Greathouse.
Episodes
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Scaling Culture Without Losing Soul | Getting Your Team Unstuck Pt. 1 | Steve Blair
Teams stagnate when structural growth outpaces clarity and connection. James Harris sits down with Steve Blair, an HR operator who scaled Harvest Group's…
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Leadership Blind Spots and Extreme Ownership | Getting Your Business Unstuck Pt. 2 | Raul Villacis
A business never scales past the limitations of the person running it. James Harris sits down with Raul Villacis of The Next Level Experience to expose why…
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Category Stagnation: Finding White Space | Getting Your Business Unstuck Pt. 1 | Tarick Gamay
A stalled product category will eventually kill your margins if you refuse to adapt. In episode 1 of the Getting Your Business Unstuck series, Tarick Gamay of…
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Retail Mashup: Agentic Commerce Era: Winning the Shelf with Content
Complacency on the retail shelf is a fast track to irrelevance. Consumer habits are shifting rapidly, new medical trends are altering diets, and artificial…
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Retail Mashup: AI Search Shifts: Winning the Modern Digital Shelf
Poor digital discoverability and inventory bottlenecks are quiet profit killers in modern commerce. With AI radically changing how consumers search and supply…
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Retail Mashup: Operational Excellence: The Good vs. Great Supplier
Landing your product on a retail shelf is a massive victory, but bleeding out in year two due to operational failure is a harsh industry standard. Right now…
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Vintage Insights: Discovery Before Solutions: Winning Joint Business Plans
A solution without a defined problem is a guaranteed way to lose a retail partnership. With consumer expectations shifting rapidly and omni-channel delivery…
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Vintage Insights: Strategic Rejection: Why Saying No Drives Brand Growth with Jon Williams
Middleman sales structures consistently dilute the authentic connection between a broadcaster and their audience. As part of our Vintage Insights series, we…
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Price Beats Fluff: Navigating Inflation on Retail Shelves with Brooke Hardin
Inflation is squeezing consumer paychecks, forcing shoppers to trade down to smaller pack sizes and private labels just to get by. Navigating this…
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Impact over Passion: The Sustainable Way to Change the World
Operating a business strictly for profit is an outdated, exhausting leak on long-term sustainability. True organizational energy comes from aligning corporate…
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Off-Shelf Displays: Driving Brand Discovery
The last three feet of the retail journey are where brands are either made or forgotten. While digital marketing and social media influencers can build…
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Curation Secrets: Inside the Merchant Mind
Sam’s Club doesn’t win by carrying everything, it wins by choosing the right things. We’re joined by Kaity Whitmire, who leads the wellness business at Sam’s…
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Traction for Leaders: Mastering the 6 Key Components
Work harder, spin faster, end up in the same place. That’s the trap so many leadership teams fall into, and it’s exactly why we brought on Dusty Pruitt, an EOS…
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Big CPG to Broker Life: Scott Nemec’s Retail Pivot
A lot of people say they understand Walmart and Sam’s Club. Scott Nemec has lived the food side for decades, then walked into the agency world and realized how…
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Future of Play: How AI is Reimagining Toys and Transit with Todd Gentry
What happens when scooters, robots, and real-world retail collide? We sit down with GOTRAX VP of Sales Todd Gentry to unpack how play, data, and speed are…
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Social Commerce Secrets: Outperforming Million-Dollar Ads
Ready to rethink what retail growth actually looks like? We bring back Twilla Brooks, president and CEO of Lynette Create and Innovate, to unpack a fast…
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AI, Agents, And The New Retail Playbook With RetailWire's Chase Binnie
Shoppers are about to outsource the hunt. That’s the spark for a candid conversation with Chase Binnie, CEO of RetailWire, on how AI agents, retail media, and…
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Pride, Purpose, and Production: How Raj Group Balances Technology with Tradition
What happens when the keen eye of a museologist meets the ancient craft of rug-making? The answer lies in the remarkable journey of Shailen Smith, CEO of Raj…
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Inside the Retail Equation: Unlocking Supplier Success with Casey Roberts of STAT Recovery Services
Join Casey Roberts, Founder of STAT Recovery Services, as he uncovers how suppliers lose revenue through deductions, chargebacks, and other opportunity areas…
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From Dorm Room to Digital Retail Revolution: The Retail Journey with Brad Godwin
What if there was a "third place" in retail media that went beyond product pages and high-level brand communications? Brad Godwin, SVP of CPG Partnerships at…
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Behind the Mic: Keeping it Real Jon William’s
Radio personality Jon Williams opens up about the art of authentic endorsements and his journey from failed baseball aspirations to becoming one of Northwest…
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Introducing High Impact’s Private Brand Hub: A Conversation with Simone Parry
In this episode of The Retail Journey, Simone Parry, former Vice President of Private Brands for Consumables at Walmart, joins us to discuss how private brands…
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Serving More Than Bagels: The Fords’ Mission-Driven Journey
Ever wonder what happens when purpose drives a business more than profit? In this captivating conversation, Bill and Sheila Ford, founders of Ozark Mountain…
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Helping Suppliers Thrive in Walmart's Ecosystem: Lessons from 8th & Walton
When we sat down with Jeff Clapper, President and CEO of 8th & Walton, we knew we'd get insights on supplier training – but our conversation revealed something…
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Expanding Art and Accessibility in Northwest Arkansas with Jill Wagar
In this episode, we hear all about the artistic and cultural transformation happening in Northwest Arkansas as we chat with Jill Wagar, the visionary director…
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Navigating the New Era of E-Commerce with ShelfSight's Founder & CEO Joe Murphy
Join us for a captivating conversation with Joe Murphy, the trailblazing founder of ShelfSight, as he shares his remarkable journey from a sales career to…
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Retail at the Heart of Bentonville: Economic Growth & Community Impact
Explore Bentonville, Arkansas with Brandon Gengelbach, President and CEO of the Greater Bentonville Area Chamber of Commerce. Brandon shares what drew him to…
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Embracing the New Omnichannel Retail Landscape with Spark Strategy
Discover the transformative power of an integrated store and online strategy as we explore the journey with Reid Thornton and Adam McFain, the brilliant minds…
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Driving Success with Private Brands with Simone Parry
Curious about the secret sauce behind Walmart's successful private brands? Tune in to hear Simone Parry, former Vice President of Private Brands for…
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Responsible Retail Through Ethical Sourcing with Kaylynn Jordan
Imagine the transformative power of a marketplace that not only thrives on quality products but also on the stories of the people who craft them. That's…
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Prepared for Anything: Walmart's Crisis Management Strategy with Jen Enssle
Curious about how Walmart tackles disasters with precision and preparedness? Join us in a conversation with Jen Enssle, Walmart's Director of Supply Chain…
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Crafting a Relevant Brand in the Digital Age with Toby Teeter
Embark on a digital odyssey with Toby Teeter, a former law student turned internet entrepreneur extraordinaire. As Toby narrates his transformation from a…
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Charting Retail Success Through Family Fun: Flybar's Andrew Mull
As we journey through the winding path of retail adventures, Andrew Mull, the savvy head of sales at Flybar, joins us to unravel his tapestry of experiences…
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Beauty Industry Insights and Retail Growth Strategies with Walmart's VP Creighton Kiper
Prepare to be mesmerized by Creighton Kiper, Vice President of Merchandising at Walmart for Beauty as he shares expert insights into the beauty industry's…
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Leveling the Retail Playing Field: Small Brand Success at Walmart with James Harris
Get ready to unlock the secrets of retail analytics success with James Harris as he joins Charles Greathouse to explore the transformative impact of High…
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Mastering Category Growth and Consumer Alignment with Todd Rupp: Evolving Insights in Retail Strategy
Unlock the secrets to successful category growth with the wisdom of Todd Rupp, the 'Todd Father' of Category Management, as he navigates the intricacies of…
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Revolutionizing Health Supplements with TruLabs' CEO Brandon Pogue
Embark on a flavor-packed journey with Brandon Pogue, CEO of TruLabs, as he shares the remarkable pivot from construction and real estate to the burgeoning…
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Navigating the Transition from DSS to Walmart Luminate: Insights and Opportunities with Charles Greathouse and James Harris
Are you ready to navigate the turbulent seas of data-driven decisions, especially the upcoming move from DSS to Walmart Luminate? Anchor yourself with our…
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Unpacking Retail's New Normal: In Conversation with The CPG Guys Bryan Gildenberg
What happens when you bring together retail strategy and influencer Bryan Gildenberg into a deep dive into the transforming landscape of retail? You get to…
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The Art of Strategic Vision and Focus in the Beauty Industry with e.l.f. Beauty's Nicole Sentivany
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the beauty industry? Join us for an insightful journey with Nicole Sentivany, Associate Vice President at e.l.f. Beauty…
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Navigating Retail and Healthcare: Insights and Innovations with Ashley Caldwell
Get set for a captivating conversation with Ashley Caldwell, Senior Director of Retail and Distribution at Embecta and a two-decade-long titan in the retail…
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Building Trust at Walmart with Walmart's Merchandising Power Couple, Grant and Brooke Dooley
Ever wondered how a couple can harmoniously work together in the high-pressure world of retail? Get answers from our engaging chat with Grant and Brooke…
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Retail, Film, and Entrepreneurial Spirit: An Unstoppable Vision with Twilla Brooks
What happens when a keen eye for retail meets a passion for inclusivity and the arts? You get Twilla Brooks, a former VP at Walmart and the unstoppable force…
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Customer Centric Shopper Marketing Tactics (with Sean Campbell, CEO of Campbell Creative)
Get ready to immerse yourself in a compelling conversation with Sean Campbell, CEO of Campbell Creative. We'll dive into Sean's journey from working in retail…
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How To Disrupt A Category and Partner with Walmart (With VP of Hart, Jack Ford)
We're offering you a golden ticket into the world of power tools and the role of customer loyalty with our special guest, Jack Ford, Vice President of Consumer…
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Winning at Walmart and Sam's Club in 2023: Q1 Earnings Recap & Review
Ready to untangle the complex web of Walmart and Sam's Club Q1 earnings report for 2023? We, your hosts James Harris and Charles Greathouse, pull back the…
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The Merchant Mindset (Part 2): From Martial Arts to Walmart with Walmart VP Tasha Tandy
How did a martial arts instructor become a Walmart exec? We had a fascinating chat with Tasha Tandy, a Vice President of food, breakfast, baking, and…
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Unlocking the Merchant Mindset and Building Trust with Former Merchant Matt Musgrave
Ever wondered what it takes to excel with your merchant relationship at Walmart? Prepare to gain valuable insights from our special guest, Matt Musgrave, as he…
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How to Succeed At Omni-Channel with Omni Expert Meritt Brothers
Join us as we discuss winning at omni-channel with our friend Meritt Brothers, founder of MB Omni Solutions. In this episode, you'll learn the core…
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Harnessing the Power of Walmart Luminate
Welcome to Episode 2 where James Harris and Charles Greathouse discuss the arrival of the new data platform, Walmart Luminate, and all that it means for those…
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Welcome to the Retail Journey: An Origin Story of High Impact
In this episode, we introduce our podcast listeners to our purpose, discuss the new era of retail, the arrival of Walmart Luminate, and get to know High Impact…