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The Retail Advisor

Stefanie Schoen

Most retail brands don't have a marketing problem. They have an inventory problem, a margin problem, or a buying problem dressed up as a marketing problem. The Retail Advisor breaks down how retail businesses actually work — from the inside, with real num

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    I’m a fashion merchandising and growth leader, writing about what actually drives performance behind the scenes. The Retail Advisor is the business lens, and Second Cut is where style, creativity, and real life come together.

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