The Retail Whore Podcast
Welcome to The Retail Whore Podcast by me, Michelle Sherrier: a podcast of stories and lessons from a life in retail. After decades spent in the retail industry, I’ve seen and done it all. Join me every week as I interview people from all walks of retail, the service industry, the wholesale gift industry, and more. We’ll talk about what drives them, the things they love, and some of the biggest lessons they have learned along the way.
Brace yourself for The Retail Whore Podcast, a podcast that entertains and educates!
Recent Episodes
Oct. 9, 2024
EP 174: A SANCTUARY IN THE CITY WITH JOHANNA BIALKIN
In 2005, Johanna Bialkin moved to San Francisco, seeking solace from the bustle of New York City and her sojourn in digital media. While the allure of SF's tech industry didn't captivate her, the promise of a tight-knit comm…
Oct. 2, 2024
EP 173: KEEPING RETAIL LOCAL WITH ROBERT EMMONS
SF Mercantile began in 2008 with the objective of producing high-quality San Francisco gifts and keepsakes designed by local artists. Their products celebrate the vibrant and diverse culture that is unique to California, and…
Sept. 25, 2024
EP 172: REPS ARE LOCAL TOO WITH KELLY BRISTOL
This week’s episode is sponsored by @salesproducersinc, a progressive business to business company representing Gift, Lifestyle, Fashion, Personal Care, & Kids lines selling to retail stores with a mission to create long las…
Sept. 18, 2024
EP 171: ONE CURIOUS STORY WITH ANDREW GAWDUN
This week’s episode is sponsored by Fine Lines, a west coast wholesale rep agency with showrooms in Las Vegas and Seattle representing over 50 fabulous gifts, fashion + home lines. Along with his partner Bryce, Andrew Gawdun…
Sept. 11, 2024
EP 170: A PASSION FOR FASHION WITH TERESA CALDWELL
This episode is sponsored by Patrick & Company, a wholesale sales agency proudly representing nationally and internationally branded companies. Located in the Dallas Market Center, for over 30 years they have been the go-to …
Sept. 4, 2024
EP 169: NOT YOUR AVERAGE GAS STATION WITH CAROLE GIBBONS AND ERICA LASSETTER
MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice m…
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Recent Blog Posts
Rethinking Everyday Materials
I think a lot of people overthink displays when it comes to the storytelling aspect.
Is it going to be expensive? That question seems to be the biggest hurdle.
Props and materials don't have to be expensive. They can be items from the grocery stor…
No Plastic Risers (Insert Joan Crawford voice)
Holy Cow…how is it almost September? I owe you all an apology! This was meant to be a monthly blog and true to form, I fell off the wagon. Show seasons are challenging and I find myself at the end of the day just wanting to unplug…
Bin it to Win it
Happy June!
As promised, I am covering my biggest and best lessons from my time at Anthropologie. We are starting at the beginning with binning. Binning is one of the tricks that can do several things at once. It gives value to inexpensive item…
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