In this special replay episode, we celebrate the incredible work of the *Retail Orphan Initiative (RetailROI)* — a nonprofit transforming the lives of orphans and foster children through the power of the retail industry. Hosts _Ricardo Belmar_ and _Casey Golden_ revisit a heartfelt conversation with _Greg Buzek_ and _Vicki Cantrell,_ spotlighting how retail philanthropy is making a global impact.
💡 Learn how RetailROI’s *Super Saturday* event at *NRF* each January brings together retailers, tech vendors, and solution providers to fund clean water, education, and life skills training for children in need. Hear inspiring stories, including a previous keynote from Darryl McDaniels of Run DMC, and discover how YOU can become a *RetailROI Champion.*
🔑 *Topics Covered:*
- RetailROI’s mission and global impact
- Super Saturday event at NRF Big Show
- Retail industry giving back
- How to sponsor and support RetailROI
- Stories of transformation and hope
- Retail social responsibility in action
*Retailers:* Registration for Super Saturday is free and there is no financial ask of any kind. Simply by attending you can impact the lives of 250 children, enabling them to have clean water, education and food for a year, computer labs, and so much more!
*Retail Tech Suppliers:* Your sponsorship dollars help fund all of RetailROI's charity work each year. Super Saturday is the best opportunity at NRF to build meaningful relationships with top retail executives. Learn more about sponsoring at the link below.
📌 Learn more & register for *Super Saturday at NRF 2026:* https://retailroi.org/super-saturday
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*Retail Razor Show S5:E9*
*Released on September 30, 2025*
*Guest info:*
*Greg Buzek*, President, IHL Group & President, RetailROI
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbuzek/
*Vicki Cantrell*, CEO, Vendors in Partnership
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickicantrell/
*Jeff Roster*, Former Gartner & IHL analyst, top retail expert
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-roster-8828b8257/
*Retail Orphan Initiative (RetailROI)* https://www.retailroi.org
The Purpose of the Retail Orphan Initiative (RetailROI) is to raise awareness and provide real solutions for the more than 400 million vulnerable children worldwide.
*RetailROI* has 3 primary goals:
*Bring Awareness* to the enormous needs of orphans worldwide
*Encourage companies* (Retailers, Vendors, Manufacturers) to create programs internally for their companies to help with the need
*Raise Funds* through to help “feet on the street” charities who are making a real difference
00:00 Previews
01:16 Show Intro
06:43 I am a RetailROI Champion
17:53 RetailROI Discussion
20:03 How RetailROI Began
23:08 How RetailROI Works
26:57 Accomplishments
36:44 The Trips
44:06 Getting involved
51:35 Finding Charities
55:47 A little goes a long way to make a difference
01:02:53 Fundraising
01:06:08 More Great Work
01:13:32 Show Close
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