Show notes
The gang is back with another round of retail news! Andrew, Alicia and Nick try to keep it a bit positive with so much bad news in the industry. Starbucks Shake-Up:Lays off 1,100 corporate employees in an "efficiency play."Cuts 13 menu items, including fan-favorite Frappuccinos—efficiency or alienation?Hosts debate: Can Starbucks balance speed with its community-driven roots?Joann Fabrics Bankruptcy (Again!):Second bankruptcy in under a year—this time, it’s lights out.Stores to be liquidated, raising questions about the fate of the DIY retail space.The team reflects: Could Joann have survived by building a stronger community?Forever 21: Forever Over?Rumors swirl that 200+ stores will close, with bankruptcy looming.Authentic Brands Group’s classic playbook—strip it down, milk it, and move on.Can the brand survive, or has fast fashion simply moved on?Timestamps:[[[[[



