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?? OFFBounds is excited to announce a new partnership with Shoptalk Fall—the retail event taking place in Chicago this October! Starting September 10th,?OFFBounds?and Shoptalk Fall will launch a special podcast series focused on Retail Innovation. ???Our host Paula Macaggi will be engaging with some of the most influential commerce leaders in the U.S.: Alison Hiatt, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Vera Bradley Luciano Rodembusch, General Manager, SVP, North America at Pandora Dara Meath, PMP, SVP Chief Technology Officer at Build-A-Bear Workshop James Reinhart, Co-Founder & CEO at ThredUp Alicia Waters, President of Crate and Barrel and Crate & Barrel Kids Kristen D'Arcy, Chief Marketing Officer at True Religion These conversations will explore how they drive transformation in the retail industry and provide a sneak peek into the future of commerce. Shoptalk Fall is also breaking new ground with an all-women Mainstage Keynote lineup, a Shoptalk Meetup for Women, and Complimentary On-Site Childcare. Don’t miss the?OFFBounds?series starting September 10th at 7 am (GMT), and be sure to attend Shoptalk Fall in Chicago from October 16th to 18th. ?? Check the comments for a special discount link to the event! #offbounds #retail #commerce #shoptalk #shoptalkfall #retailinnovation

?? True Religion's Strategy to Become a Billion-Dollar Brand Our new interview is the last of our Series in partnership with Shoptalk Fall. Today, our host Paula Macaggi sits with Kristen D'Arcy, True Religion's Chief Marketing Officer. Kristen shares everything about the brand's inspiring comeback after filing for bankruptcy twice. The brand found its way back into the spotlight thanks to innovative marketing strategies and strong leadership. Join us as we explore: ?? How the brand leverages its deep roots in music, sports, and culture. ?? Their collaborations with influencers and celebrities. ?? The secrets behind their "Tream True" influencer program. ?? What means to be a digital-first DTC brand. Join the conversation, find the interview below ?? #truereligion #shoptalk #shoptalkfall #leadership #retail #offbounds #cmo

Creating a seamless customer journey: how Crate and Barrel integrate stores, app, and e-commerce. "For the customer, they should not feel like they're on any channel. They should just feel like they're at Crate and Barrel." Don't miss the conversation, find the full interview with Alicia Waters in the comments! #offbounds #crateandbarrel #retail #ecommerce #commerce

?? Between two of the most iconic public squares in Lisbon, Rossio and Figueira, a city block is being reborn. With several “lives” before its new opening, the “Rossio Block” returns with an ambitious project in one of the most valuable and well-located areas of the Portuguese capital, featuring one of the largest Zaras in the world. Here are some highlights of the project: 1?? All the details were carefully restored and designed to blend Portuguese heritage with Zara, “safeguarding their heritage,” featuring Sintra’s Lioz stone on product racks and tiles from Viúva Lamego, a 175-year-old factory. 2?? Gen Z explored the space with great enthusiasm, while the most photographed spots were: the staircase and the old elevator from the Hotel Francfort, which once operated in the building, as well as the restored fireplace. Additionally, every detail of the renovation sparked conversation among consumers, both Gen Z and older generations, who spoke about the space with nostalgia. 3?? The store offers areas for: men's and women's clothing, a café with “Castro” pastel de nata, lingerie, and beauty. To top it all off, literally on the top floor, there is a stunning Zara Home, sharing the space with the kids' section (complete with a playground). 4?? On the ground floor, there's the pastel de nata shop, which leads into Zara, alongside the men's clothing section. The shop, which has preserved its historical features, sells packs of pastel de nata, as well as a variety of coffees, teas, hot chocolate, and matcha. 5?? There are multiple self-checkout counters on each floor, all equipped with RFID technology, and returns can be processed through a screen. The fitting rooms can be reserved in advance, and they also use RFID technology to register items before and after trying them on. What do you think about this ambitious project? Join the conversation below! Architectural Design: Contacto Atlantico Interior Design: Elsa Urquijo #zara #zaralisbon #inditex #offbounds #brickandmortar #retail

?? How Crate and Barrel is shaping modern retail! Another amazing interview in partnership with Shoptalk Fall, where our host Paula Macaggi sits with Alicia Waters, Crate and Barrel's President! Alicia shares the brand philosophy of "Design with purpose" and its innovative approach to retail. Join us as we explore: ??? The brand's flagship in New York. ??? Their wedding and baby registry services. ??? How they use data to personalize shopping experiences. ??? Alicia's reflections on leadership, and the importance of women in retail. ??? Her upcoming appearance at Shoptalk Fall in Chicago! Join the conversation, find the interview below ?? #crateandbarrel #shoptalk #shoptalkfall #leadership #retail #offbounds

??True leadership means falling in love with the challenges, not the solutions. Innovation thrives when leaders and their teams are passionate about solving tough problems, constantly pushing boundaries and questioning the status quo. You can find more in this amazing interview with ThredUp's Co-Founder and CEO James Reinhart. Link in the comments ??

?? Tonight at 8:00pm (ET) applications close for Shoptalk Fall's final remaining VIP Retailer and Brand passes. That gives you juuuust about enough time to: 1?? Watch the inspiring James Reinhart, CEO of ThredUp share why he's excited to speak at Shoptalk Fall on OFFBounds latest podcast 2?? Apply for your free retailer & brand ticket to Shoptalk Fall 3?? Do the "I'm going to connect with thousands of my retail and brand peers at Shoptalk Fall" happy dance We've even dropped the links for you below. Don't say we never treat you ?? Apply for your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/essCwg6p Get your podcast fix: https://lnkd.in/g2266n4N Do the happy dance: https://lnkd.in/gXVspa72

?? ThredUp's Disruptive Business Model Powered by Technology and AI Another amazing interview in partnership with Shoptalk Fall, where our host Paula Macaggi sits with James Reinhart, ThredUp's Co-Founder and CEO! James shares about the leading consignment and thrift platform, from his journey building it from the ground up, to how the company is transforming the fashion resale market with AI. Join us as we explore: ?? ThredUp's journey and growth in the resale market.? ?? How AI is reshaping secondhand shopping.? ?? The power of circular fashion and sustainability.? ?? Insights on ThredUp’s partnerships with major brands like Vera Bradley.? ?? What’s next for ThredUp in the evolving fashion landscape. ?? Don't miss:? James will be on stage at Shoptalk Fall in Chicago from October 16th to 18th, and if you haven't booked your tickets yet, you can get a 20% discount with the links in the comments! Enjoy the conversation, find the interview below ?? #thredup #ceo #ceoadvice #offbounds #shoptalk #shoptalkfall #retail

"You need to love the problem" I interviewed James Reinhart a few days ago, and between some laughs, we talked about ThredUp's operations, AI, leadership, and his participation at Shoptalk Fall in Chicago. It will be live tomorrow at 7 am GMT+1 on offbounds.tv ?? #RetailInnovation #RetailLeadership #ShoptalkFall

?? What makes a good CTO? Is it just about having a great team? But what goes beyond this statement is what Dara Meath, PMP, Build-A-Bear Workshop's CTO, revealed in our amazing interview! ?? Don't miss: Dara will be on stage at Shoptalk Fall in Chicago from October 16th to 18th, and if you haven't booked your tickets yet, you can get a 20% discount with the links in the comments! Find the whole conversation below ?? #offbounds #buildabear #cto #retail #shoptalk #shoptalkfall