Farewell, Rob Stott!
Longtime listeners of the Independent Thinking Podcast are no doubt familiar with Rob Stott. Rob has been the face and voice of this podcast since its inception in 2019. Today’s message is a bittersweet one for us all, and it is only fitting to let Rob himself share the news.
And now, after a brief hiatus, the Independent Thinking Podcast is back with more new episodes. Stay tuned!
DMI Appliance Group Executive Director & CEO Alan Joskowicz invited us into their Hamilton Township, New Jersey, headquarters and brand new 800,000-square-foot warehouse for a tour and chat about business. We look into the path that DMI has been on, what trends the organization is tracking, and how members of both NMG and DMI can benefit from the groups’ partnership.
Before we get too deep into the calendar year, we wanted to take some time to sit down with Synchrony Financial to help set the stage for 2025. Dave Marsh, general manager for the brand, dives into some of the more important economic indicators as well as the programs and services retailers should tap into to be successful in the new year.
With the end of the year fast approaching, we take a moment – with the help of Wells Fargo’s Steve Jermier – to look back at how the retail industry (and economy) ultimately performed in 2024, and look ahead to next year. Steve also gives an overview on the resources available to set retailers up for success in the new year, including waterfall programs.