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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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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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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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This one’s a ride. We’re talking placentas in cosmetics (yes, you read that right), Dorothy Matthews’ stepmom’s surprising ties to Max Factor, and the ever-growing world of celebrity lifestyle brands. From old Hollywood glam to modern-day marketing machines, we’re pulling back the velvet curtain on beauty’s weirdest, wildest origins.

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This week on Retail & Wholesale: All the Dirty Little Secrets
We’re spilling tea on diffusion brands (you know, the "designer... but make it cheaper" play), diving into the sneaky world of concealed shortages (Matthew’s weird obsession, don’t ask), and reminiscing about six jobs that have totally disappeared—shoutout to the old-timers who remember them!
From markdown magic to behind-the-scenes hustle, this episode is packed with the stuff they don’t put in the training manual.

🎙️ Listen in and laugh with us—or cry if you were the stockroom “clicker counter.”