7 Retail Leadership Behaviors That Improve Store Execution
“We have to make our numbers.” I constantly hear leaders say this, and my response is always the same: Of course we do. But how are we going to make
September 10, 2026
“We have to make our numbers.” I constantly hear leaders say this, and my response is always the same: Of course we do. But how are we going to make
Great store leaders are not necessarily the loudest people in the building. They are not the ones doing everything themselves. And they are not waiting for corporate to fix every
The execution gap in retail is one of the biggest reasons store strategy breaks down before it ever reaches the sales floor. I started in retail as a way to
Introduction As 2025 comes to a close, the retail industry stands at a crossroads. Retail trends in 2026 will be defined by the lessons learned last year and by retailers’
As 2025 comes to a close, the retail industry stands at a crossroads. The biggest retail trends of 2025 revealed which brands stayed grounded in fundamentals and which drifted. This
Overview. Having a successful holiday doesn’t just happen. It requires holiday prep and now is the TIME to get ready. I know, the kids are barely back to school. But
Brick and Mortar retail at holiday? Well there is nothing better. It’s exhilarating and at the same time, can be stressful. Today’s guest, Jim O’Toole, has mastered the art of winning at holiday as a multi-unit leader and he shares his secrets with us!
There were many triumphs and trip-ups from Holiday 2021. For the past couple of decades, I have put together a recap of the holiday period to circulate across the organizations
Scott Kerby is currently the Head of Retail for Sephora Canada. Scott has spent his career building leadership teams focused on winning at the retail fundamentals knowing retail is a game of inches and not miles. He lives by the principle that if you run a fleet like you run a one store business, you will always win.
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If you are in retail, this is a “can’t miss” podcast. Cassie shares what fuels her passion for retail and tips on how to provide powerful training during this busy holiday season and all year long.
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