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Helping retailers do their best work with the best tools

Your brand doesn’t grow itself. It takes the hard work of smart retail leaders like you, equipped with the best strategies and tools, that decides the future of your brand. And, we’re here to help. Driven by real retail expertise, we create content that delivers the strategies and software recommendations you need to succeed on every sales channel.

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What's The Retail Exec all about?

At The Retail Exec, our mission is clear: we empower visionary retail executives to drive impactful growth for their brands. We provide cutting-edge insights and expert guidance on every facet of retail strategy—innovation, customer experience, omnichannel tactics, technology adoption, ecommerce marketing, payment innovations, store operations, and much more.

Through in-depth articles, unbiased software reviews, and expert analysis, we keep you at the forefront of retail innovation.

We cover the entire retail journey, from the first customer interaction to the final sale. Whether you’re refining your marketing approach, streamlining inventory management, or revolutionizing your sales strategies, The Retail Exec equips you with the knowledge and tools to succeed.

Join us in shaping the future of retail. Your next breakthrough starts here.

Meet The Retail Exec’s Editorial Team

Owned and managed by Black & White Zebra, The Retail Exec combines expertise in the retail space, content strategy, and community engagement to bring you industry-leading content.

Sean Flannigan

Sean is the Senior Editor for The Retail Exec. He’s spent years getting acquainted with the retail space, from warehouse management and international shipping to web development and ecommerce marketing. A writer at heart (and in actuality), he brings a deep passion for great writing and storytelling to retail topics big and small.

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Martina Arsova

Martina is responsible for crafting the visuals for The Retail Exec, from designing illustrations and infographics to handling all other graphic elements on the site. Martina is a multidisciplinary artist and has been taking care of the overall look and feel of BWZ publications for the past three years.

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Resources to help you build a smarter, more adaptable retail operation

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In-depth expert guides that aren't boring at all

We’re serious about content and its ability to help merchants take their brands to the next level. Only actionable guides informed by retail experts and written to engage and entertain. Because learning shouldn’t be a bore.

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Tool recommendations to make buying easier

The right strategies come together with the right software to solve the biggest problems retailers face. We aim to provide rich insights from in-house tool experts on the technology that will best serve your needs.

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Advertise to our growing audience

In the product marketplace, The Retail Exec provides the most targeted and cost-effective media on the market, equipping our advertisers to promote to senior decision makers involved in product strategy and development.

We work strategically with our advertisers to ensure that their activities achieve maximum reach and impact through a rich variety of promotional packages, all of which can be tailored to your specific campaign objectives.

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Contribute to The Retail Exec

We’re always looking for expert insights from our community of retail leaders. If you want to share your wealth of expertise with our audience, we want to hear from you. We consider applications for long-term, short-term, or one-time contributor relationships.