The Real Tale of Retail and Wholesale… all the dirty secrets
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...
The Real Tale of Retail and Wholesale… all the dirty secrets
Store Closings, Mel Robbins & Retail Notes on a Napkin
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This episode is a little unhinged (in the best way).
We break down Chapter 11 vs. Chapter 7—what they actually mean and why people confuse them all the time. We also talk about the Mel Robbins Podcast… which Matthew is just now discovering (yes, we had thoughts 😂).
Then Matthew brings the receipts—literally—showing up with store-closing notes written on a napkin while walking us through major retail and brand shakeups, including Disney Stores, Stoli Vodka, Popeyes, and Starbucks.
Retail secrets, bankruptcy basics, pop culture catch-up, and napkin journalism—just another normal episode around here.
