About Retail Relates
Retail Relates is built on a simple but powerful belief — that commerce is far more than an industry. It’s a reflection of who we are, what we value, and how we connect with the world around us.
This is a platform shaped by stories — stories of how brands are built, how communities are formed, how culture shifts, and how consumers lead the way. Stories of service, creativity, and hospitality — because at its heart, commerce is about people.
What began as a podcast has grown into something more — a gathering place for ideas, insight, and inspiration. A space where students meet CEOs, where creators share a seat at the table with catalysts, and where field leaders and global strategists alike pull back the curtain on what makes commerce truly come alive.
We explore how commerce evolves — not just through technology, but through conversation. How community isn’t built by accident, but by intention. How culture is both the backdrop and the battleground for every brand. And how the consumer has shifted from audience to participant, from shopper to storyteller, from buyer to belonging.
We celebrate those who create — building what’s next, often by breaking what no longer serves. We champion the catalysts — the people and ideas that don’t just keep up with change, but ignite it. And we honor collaboration — the partnerships and shared purpose that fuel progress in a world that works better when we work together.
This is Retail Relates.
🌏 Where commerce becomes human again.
🌏 Where the next generation finds its voice.
🌏 Where curiosity meets connection.
🌏 Where conversations shape what comes next.
MISSION: To inspire the broadest range of students, career explorers, and curious minds to intentionally pursue opportunities in retail and commerce by making the industry more relatable, human, and exciting.
VISION: To be the premier platform for cultivating the next generation of leaders in retail and commerce — fostering a diverse, inclusive, and connected community through engaging stories, intentional conversations, and real-world insights that make the industry dynamic, desirable, and human.
GOAL: Our success isn’t measured by the number of conversations we have or the size of our audience — it’s measured by impact. If even one person finds value in our stories, sees themselves in our guests, and feels inspired to explore a future in retail or commerce because of what they’ve heard — that’s success.
"Our success is not measured by the number of conversations we have with industry leaders or the number of talented individuals we meet. It's about the impact we make. If even ONE person finds value in our platform and perspectives and decides to pursue retail or hospitality as a career choice, we consider our efforts worthwhile. Every journey matters to us."
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