Released on December 5, 2023
In this episode of the Retail Razor Show, hosts Ricardo Belmar and Casey Golden discuss their partnership with Retail ROI. The episode is dedicated to how the retail industry can make a difference in the lives of children in need around the world. Highlights of the episode include discussions with Greg Buzek, president of IHL Group and Vicki Cantrell, CEO of Vendors in Partnership, detailing the history of RetailROI, a unique charity supported by the retail industry. Together they discuss different initiatives that have been undertaken by Retail ROI, including providing technology resources to children in Liberia during the Ebola crisis and supporting schools lacking necessary utilities for education. Greg and Vicki share highlights of the upcoming Super Saturday event during NRF in January including the special guest keynote! Join us to learn how everyone can make a difference for so many children by supporting this amazing organization! Retailers that attend Super Saturday help bring clean water to 100 children just by showing up! Learn more about RetailROI and the Super Saturday event, including how to register at RetailROI.org!
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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/
00:19 Show Intro
03:40 I am a RetailROIChampion - Taylor's Version
15:02 RetailROI Discussion
17:06 How RetailROI Began
19:52 How RetailROI Works
24:00 Accomplishments
33:44 The Trips
41:07 Getting involved
48:39 Finding Charities
52:51 A little goes a long way to make a difference
59:57 Fundraising
01:03:12 More Great Work
01:10:41 Show Close
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