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The Real Tale of Retail and Wholesale… all the dirty secrets

The Real Tale of Retail and Wholesale… all the dirty secrets

By: Christina
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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...

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Episodes
  • "Chaos, Comp Shopping, and Color Theory
    Jul 23 2025

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    This episode starts with a deep (and slightly chaotic) dive into the origin of the color purple — yes, really. Matthew, are you okay? What is happening? From there, we pivot (hard) into comp shopping: what it means, why it matters, and how to stay competitive in the retail game. Whether you're pricing a product or just nosy at the store, this one's for you. And hey… send us fan mail. We’re ready for our inbox to pop. 💌

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    21 mins
  • Ralph
    Jul 16 2025

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    This week, we pay tribute to Ralph Shockey — beloved vendor, friend, and industry icon with a sense of humor that lit up every room. Join us, along with a few special guests, as we share favorite stories, laughs, and memories that celebrate the man who made the market feel like family. 💙

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    30 mins
  • Discounts, Dollar Stores & Desperation (Hire Us!)
    Jul 15 2025

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    After a brief break (read: technical chaos and unemployment), we’re back and bolder than ever. This episode, we dive deep into America’s 9 biggest discount retailers, debate Dollar General vs. Family Dollar, and rank 5 discounters worst to best... then back again because we can’t commit.
    Also: Matthew has strong feelings about carts, we’re both unemployed (lol), and apparently we’re consultants now. Call us?

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    18 mins

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