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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...
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Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This episode spiraled quickly 😂 We started with Costco vs Sam’s Club and why the same club sells totally different stuff depending on where you shop (rude). Then we fell into food wars—how many chains exist and why they’re all fighting for our stomachs—PLUS the moment people realize Aldi owns Trader Joe’s and need to sit down 🤯. We compared Home Depot vs Lowe’s, side-eyed Vevor for borrowi...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This episode was a ride 😂 We talked about Katie Lee—from being homeless and making frozen pizzas… to selling the business to Target for $20 MILLION 🤯. Then we dove into: 💍 the rise of divorce rings (yes, it’s a thing) ✨ a Cape May estate jewelry tip: Queen May 🏠 burping your house (what it is + how to do it) 🎧 why you should listen to the Bear Grease Podcast 🌭 HOT DOGS—because we’re headin...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This episode went everywhere 😂 Matthew’s Deal of the Day, $25 shipping to send a package to his grandkids (ouch), corporate layoffs everywhere, Amazon shutting down food + testing a massive big-box store, travel slowing down (perfect timing for Christina to become a travel agent ✈️😉)… AND THEN— 💥 Costco sells GOLD. Actual GOLD. Christina was fully shocked and needed a moment. We somehow wr...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! 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 ma...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This week, we’re digging into why store closings are back — even local pharmacies aren’t safe — and why bankruptcies are hitting a 15-year high. We talk Starbucks shrinking its footprint, the western industry as a whole (including why tariffs on leather hides are some of the highest out there), and why the western market is projected to soar by 2032. We also break down luxury shopping habi...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This week, we’re digging into why store closings are back — even local pharmacies aren’t safe — and why bankruptcies are hitting a 15-year high. We talk Starbucks shrinking its footprint, the western industry as a whole (including why tariffs on leather hides are some of the highest out there), and why the western market is projected to soar by 2032. We also break down luxury shopping habi...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This episode is a little money, a little shopping, and a lot of opinions. We break down Kelly Lee’s financial advice for kids and her books — Christina is officially buying — while Matthew is firmly against the “deal of the day” socks for every occasion (Christina, of course, believes). We also get into how much water is actually used to cool AI servers like ChatGPT, the billions of dollar...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! On the next episode, things take a turn… straight to poop. And then somehow more poop. We talk about the fact that you can apparently have up to 15 pounds in your gut (you’re welcome), which leads to a completely unhinged conversation about why everyone seems to be in the bathroom more. From there, we bring it back to retail—Home Depot and Staples foot traffic is down, sales are slipping, ...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! On the next episode, we’re breaking down the Cracker Barrel logo change and why people are absolutely in an uproar(spoiler: not everything needs a rebrand). We get into McDonald’s fries, how franchises are making up their own prices, and Matthew’s deep nostalgia-driven Big Mac obsession from back in the day. We’re also recording while freezing in Christina’s basement, debating why Christin...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This week on the pod, we’re talking about the 2026 Color of the Year—and yes, it’s white (groundbreaking). We break down how TikTok is officially taking over the beauty industry, why a tiny Italian restaurant made a huge splash on ABC Nightly News, and the year-over-year increase in food prices that everyone is feeling. Christina is testing viral TikTok beauty products so you don’t have to...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This week, Christina and Matthew dive into the wild world of modern distractions — starting with the nonstop gambling commercials flooding TV and why they’re becoming a real problem. Christina urges listeners: don’t get roped in by the hype. Then we jump into the reality every parent is facing: kids getting cell phones as early as age 11. Christina shares her personal twist — why she actua...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! From Nordstrom Rack’s massive store footprint to the gift card scam happening before money even hits the card, we’re breaking down what shoppers need to know this holiday season. We also talk about which stores are now charging for returns (and why that’s becoming the norm). And because it wouldn’t be our podcast without chaos, Christina introduces a new Christmas tradition involving steal...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! On this week’s episode: Buckle up — Christina and Matthew are spiraling (in the best way) over the fact that Sears only has five stores left… FIVE. We talk about why everyone is somehow buying furniture online again, Costco coming in hot with a $90 billion lawsuit over tariffs, and Matthew mourning the tragic loss of his beloved Morrison’s cafeteria. Plus: we break down why the Tuesday aft...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! Christina and Matthew dive into the retail chaos we’re all living in — from deferred payments becoming everyone’s new “budgeting strategy” to the shocking rise of quarter-zips as the unexpected “it” item of the season. We unpack why Black Friday is basically extinct (spoiler: it’s a full-month marathon now), plus the staggering percentage of holiday shopping happening right from our phones...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! We’re back — and this week’s episode smells like brisket and fear of the future. 🚗 Matthew took a road trip, discovered Buc-ee’s, and now thinks it’s a sacred destination (clean bathrooms and smoked meat? spiritual). 🧾 We break down self-checkout — who’s actually using it and who’s just triggering the “unexpected item in bagging area” alarm for sport. 🛒 Amazon’s testing walk-out scanning s...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This week, we cover everything from Olympic logos to peanut butter meltdowns. ❄️ Winter Olympics branding — and the new Nike jacket that’s somehow both iconic and confusing. 📘 Farmers Almanac might be gone… thanks to AI (because apparently even the weather got automated). 💎 Luxury goods are thriving while the rest of us are comparing prices at Aldi. 👩💻 Christina had to Google what Gen Z a...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! If you thought Black Friday was wild — China just dropped $160 billion in one day. We’re talking Singles Day, shopping hacks, and the AI “artist” somehow topping charts (and making us lose faith in humanity). Christina and Matthew are spilling on: 🛍️ How to use Capital One Shopping so your cart cries less 🤖 Why robots should not be allowed to sing 🏬 Target, Walmart, and Amazon raising pric...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! Matthew’s breaking down why Orvis is closing and REI’s sales are slipping — is it the economy, discretionary spending, or just too many $98 flannels? Meanwhile, Christina’s solving the world’s problems one barrel-fit sweatpant at a time. Millennials are heading back in-store, leggings are on life support, and comfort has officially taken the crown. It’s cozy meets crisis in this week’s ret...
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! Grandpa Matthew is back — again — and baby number five just dropped like a new product launch. Christina’s talking Levi’s, denim, and rivets (aka the hardware we never knew we needed), while Matthew’s over here planning a deep-fried turducken that might violate a few safety codes. It’s family, fashion, and fried poultry chaos — just another day in the world of retail and wholesale.
Hey it's us! CLICK HERE!! Shoot us a text with a question or a comment! We can't wait to hear from you!! This episode is giving “Costco vs. Sam’s Club: The Showdown Nobody Asked For.” Christina’s deep in her QVC era(brace yourself for the hand gestures), Matthew’s comparing membership perks like it’s a dating app, and we’re breaking down “Love It or List It” prices that make us question reality. Oh — and the trucking companies? Let’s just say… they’ve got issues. Tune in for chaos, comedy, an...
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