Brieane Olson is the CEO of PacSun, where she has worked for 17 years. With over two decades of experience in the retail industry, she spearheaded PacSun’s collaborations with cultural figures like Kanye West and Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Brieane is also a board member at Women in Retail Leadership, Shoptalk, and Design Thinking for…
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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter – https://dtcnews.link/signup Today on the DTC Podcast, Rick Cadotte of Four Sigmatic joins for a rapid-fire, tactical discussion about how smart DTC operators should respond to tariff changes, commodity volatility, and geopolitical instability. Key Topics Covered: How Four Sigmatic keeps prices stable despite rising costs What tactical levers to pull before…
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Mike Jackness and Aymeric catch up on their e-commerce journey as friends and talk about how timing and luck are so important in entrepreneurial success. Success is always a mix of luck, tenacity, and grit. It takes a bit of luck to be in the right place at the right time and some grit to…
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Demi Marchese is the Founder and Head of Brand at 12th Tribe, a fast-growing fashion brand blending curated style with operational excellence to empower the next generation of confident women. With expertise in merchandising, marketing, and brand-tech integration, Demi turns creative vision into scalable systems that drive real growth. Bootstrapped from scratch, 12th Tribe reflects…
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On this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I’m joined by Simone Kendle, CEO of Wove, the custom jewelry brand changing the way people experience luxury. With a mission to bring personalization and storytelling to the forefront of fine jewelry, Wove is helping customers design one-of-a-kind pieces that truly mean something.
Simone shares her journey to leading Wove, what sets the brand apart in a traditional industry, and how she’s scaling a modern company rooted in authenticity, innovation, and purpose. We also talk about what it takes to grow fast, stay mission-aligned, and connect deeply with today’s consumers.
If you’re curious about building a standout brand, redefining luxury, or leading with intention—this one’s for you. Now on The Kara Goldin Show.
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Laura Davies is the Founder of The Kid Collective. A UK based toys and parenting business, with eCommerce stores on BluePark and Shopify. Founded in 2008 they now process over 10,000 orders a month. Hit PLAY to hear: 🔹 How Laura Davies turned one eCommerce brand into two—without starting from scratch! 🔹 The biggest…
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In this episode of The Watson Weekend, hosts Rick Watson and Jessica Lesesky navigate the turbulent economic landscape with special guest Sid Jatia, VP of Digital Commerce and Service at General Motors. They discuss the week’s top stories including suspended IPOs, Nintendo Switch pre-order rollercoaster, the Prada-Versace acquisition, and the impact of tariffs on retail…
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On this week’s episode of the Modern Retail Podcast, the staff is going deep into modern marketing strategies. First up, executive editor Anna Hensel and senior reporter Gabriela Barkho talk about what was top of mind for executives at the Modern Retail Marketing Summit. Tariffs — and how to respond to them — were a…
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Josh Durham launched Aligned Growth Management, an influencer marketing agency, in 2020. He says the influencer industry has evolved from the halcyon days a decade ago when affiliate-based creators could generate 5x returns. Influencer marketing circa 2025, according to Josh, is a long-term play. Success depends on quality products, engaged creator audiences, and content that…
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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter – https://dtcnews.link/signup This episode features a special cross-platform panel from Pilothouse, with experts from Meta, Google, creative, and strategic teams breaking down how the market is responding to recent tariff headlines. Key Takeaways: Why CPMs are down and how to capitalize on cheaper traffic Real-time creative strategies for meeting the moment…
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