Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up for 2024 - retail’s favourite podcast! Today, we're thrilled to welcome Sasha Titchkosky, the Co-Founder of Koskela, an innovative and inspiring furniture & homewares brand synonymous with impeccable quality and a low environmental footprint, proudly made in Australia. Koskela is making waves in the industry with its ambitious sustainability initiatives, aiming to achieve a fully circular business model by 2027, zero carbon emissions by 2035, and ensure that 90% of its manufactured products use recycled and recyclable materials by 2026. The mo ..read more

Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up for 2024 - retail’s favourite podcast! RetailOasis is extremely excited to bring you our 4th season and we can’t wait to introduce you to more inspiring, innovative, and fascinating guests from a plethora of retail brands. You’re joined, as always, by retail strategist and enthusiast Maddy Kulmar, that's me, as well as my fellow colleague and strategist here at RetailOasis, Emma Easton. As self-proclaimed snackaholics, we're thrilled to have Daniel Kitay, the Founder of Funday Sweets joining us today. Daniel's journey in the retail and confection ..read more

Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up for 2024 - retail’s favourite podcast! RetailOasis is extremely excited to bring you our 4th season and we can’t wait to introduce you to more inspiring, innovative, and fascinating guests from a plethora of retail brands. You’re joined, as always, by retail strategist and enthusiast Maddy Kulmar, that's me, as well as my fellow colleague and strategist here at RetailOasis, Emma Easton. In this episode, we fulfil a long-time wish-list item as we sit down with Olivia Carr, the dynamic Founder of Shhh Silk and author of Self Made. Olivia's journey i ..read more

Welcome back to the last episode of the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' for Season 3. We're extremely proud to have been the podcast for retailers since 2020! Joining us today is the dynamic duo behind one of Australia's most innovative and eco-conscious footwear brands, Jess and Stef Dadon, the Co-Founders and Co-CEO’s of TWOOBS. In 2016, when using the word "vegan" in fashion wasn’t mainstream, these two sisters decided it was time for a change. They created a brand that's not just about shoes but a whole new kind of fashion philosophy. They consciously combined their focus on sustain ..read more

Welcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers. Joining us today is Nadia Lotter, the CEO of Aje Athletica – an offshoot of Aje, focussing on the fusion of both activewear and loungewear. It's the brainchild of co-founders Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest, and since its inception in 2021, the brand has rapidly expanded with 16 retail locations and a global online presence, shipping to over 70 countries. A just 38, Nadia has worked across an incredibly successful array of retail businesses; on both the agency side and eventually moving to client side in 20 ..read more

Welcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers. We're excited to bring you another inspiring episode of The Retail Wrap-Up podcast. In this edition, we're diving into the dynamic world of retail entrepreneurship with two remarkable individuals who've truly left their mark on the industry. Meet Mary Ralph Lawson and Kennedy Crinchlow, the Co-Founders of the LA-based direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand, Daily Drills. Their journey is nothing short of incredible, starting with a shared vision and a mere $10,000 investment each. Fast forward to today, and Dai ..read more

Welcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers. Joining us today is Dani Pearce, the remarkable Founder & CEO of Merry People, aka the creators of the worlds best Ankle Gumboot with over 13,000 5 star reviews! These guys are redefining the world of retail with a unique blend of style, sustainability, and adventure. In this episode we chat to Dani about... ? Embracing Unpredictability: We explore Dani's journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, driven by a need for stylish and reliable boots, even in Melbourne's ever-changing weather. ? The P ..read more

Welcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers. Joining us today is a true retail innovator, Melissa Drennan, the incoming CEO of ReleaseIt. From her early days at Debenhams to her impactful roles at David Jones, THE ICONIC, Catch of the Day, and now at the helm of ReleaseIt, Mel's journey through the retail landscape has been nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, we dive into how Mel's experiences across different sectors have shaped her unique perspective on the ever-evolving retail industry. From business transformation in large retail business ..read more

Welcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers. Coming up on today’s show we’re thrilled to have a special guest who is making waves in the world of sustainability and retail. Joining us is none other than Lottie Dalziel, the extraordinary Founder, owner, and creator of Banish – a revolutionary marketplace that takes eco-friendly products, education, and recycling to a whole new level. Lottie is not your average entrepreneur. She didn't just dip her toe into the sustainability pond – she cannonballed right in! With a passion for reducing waste and being ..read more

Welcome back to the RetailOasis 'Retail Wrap-Up Podcast' - the podcast for retailers. Coming up on today’s episode we are joined by Tim Snape, the Marketing Director at Heaps Normal. Heaps Normal is the non-alcoholic beer company revolutionising the Australian drinking culture. With a team that includes a designer, a brewer, a pro surfer, and a ginger, Heaps Normal embarked on their journey in 2018, on a mission to create a flavourful, non-alcoholic beer that doesn't compromise on taste or experience. They've worked tirelessly to perfect their brews, using a unique recipe, brewing method, an ..read more