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Liza Amlani @TheMerchantLife

The Chief Merchant | Principal, Retail Strategy Group | Author: The Material Life & The Whole Sale | Board Member | RETHINK Retail Expert | NRF Retail Voice

Joined August 2010
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The Voice Of Retail@LeVoiceOfRetail
28 Nov 2025
Are retailers focused on the wrong thing? 🤔 On TVOR, I sit down with Liza Amlani (@TheMerchantLife), Chief Merchant & author of Material Life, on how a materials-first approach in fashion can cut waste, speeds development, and boosts margins. Dive in: loom.ly/k_uCzMg
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💡 Not all products are created equal. So why are they all made the same way? In our latest piece for @SourcingJournal, we dig into why the industry’s obsession with treating every product, process, and calendar the same is holding brands back. sourcingjournal.com/topics/t…

Equality Is Overrated: Why Product Creation Needs Inequality to Thrive

The hidden assumption is that all products are equal, so they are created equally. But this is clearly not the case.

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Liza Amlani retweeted
The Voice Of Retail@LeVoiceOfRetail
12 Aug 2025
Markdown dollars—friend or foe? If you don’t understand retail markdowns, you’re leaving money on the table. Liza Amlani (@TheMerchantLife) explains what brands must negotiate upfront on The Voice of Retail podcast. 🔗 loom.ly/_TOBUhw
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Thank you for having me on the show!
The Voice Of Retail@LeVoiceOfRetail
11 Aug 2025
Breaking into wholesale? It’s not just about great products—it’s about strategy. On The Voice of Retail, Liza Amlani (@TheMerchantLife) shares insider tips on negotiating, merchandising & thriving in retail partnerships. 🎧 Listen now! loom.ly/_TOBUhw
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Julia Raymond Hare@Juliarhare
29 May 2025
đź“• Book signing at booth 800 today at @lead_summit You can swing by to meet author, thought leader and top retail expert Liza Amlani @TheMerchantLife @RETHINK_Retail #TRE #TopRetailExperts
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The latest on @hudsonsbay @carlboutet @CTVNews @MSN #thebay #retail #retailnews msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/wh…
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There are so many use cases for #AI and increasing efficiency for retail buyers… check out my Merchant Musings in my latest blog post #TheMerchantLife #msft #msftadvocate #retail retailstrategygroup.com/reta…

Merchant Musings at Microsoft's AI Tour - Retail Strategy Group

Microsoft’s AI Tour is making the rounds in its global tour. Toronto was a recent stop. Alysa Taylor, CMO of Commercial Cloud & AI, and Chris Barry,

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20 Mar 2025
Industry leader & @RETHINK_Retail influencer, @TheMerchantLife drew inspiration from AI Tour Toronto that featured stories from @CanadianTire and resounding facts during @AlysaTaylorMSFT /Chris Barry's keynote. Check out her blog: retailstrategygroup.com/reta… #msftadvocate #genAI
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Thanks for having me on the show! @hudsonsbay is expected to close 40 of its 80 stores by Monday. This will impact communities, associates, shoppers and more. #thebay #retailnews #retail
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14 Mar 2025
Hudson's Bay is filing for bankuptcy. What went wrong? @TheMerchantLife joined @aaronrand with more: iheart.com/podcast/962-montr…
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CJAD 800 Montreal
@CJAD800
14 Mar 2025
Hudson's Bay is filing for bankuptcy. What went wrong? @TheMerchantLife joined @aaronrand with more: iheart.com/podcast/962-montr…

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Liza Amlani retweeted
The Voice Of Retail@LeVoiceOfRetail
21 Feb 2025
Thinking about #wholesale? Before you pitch a retailer, do your homework. Liza Amlani (@TheMerchantLife) explains what brands must prepare to make it easy for buyers to say YES on The Voice of Retail 🎙️ Listen now on your favorite podcast platform—new episode dropping tomorrow!
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Liza Amlani retweeted
The Voice Of Retail@LeVoiceOfRetail
20 Feb 2025
Retail buyers want brands that make their job easier. Learn how to speak their language, present a strong line sheet & secure premium shelf space from Liza Amlani (@TheMerchantLife) on The Voice of Retail. ▶️ Press play on your favourite podcast app! loom.ly/2yi43Z0
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Liza Amlani retweeted
The Voice Of Retail@LeVoiceOfRetail
20 Feb 2025
Want to get your brand on retail shelves? 🛍️ Liza Amlani (@TheMerchantLife) shares must-know wholesale strategies on The Voice of Retail! Learn how to negotiate, merchandise & thrive in partnerships with major retailers. 🎧 loom.ly/2yi43Z0
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Liza Amlani retweeted
The Voice Of Retail@LeVoiceOfRetail
19 Feb 2025
Want to thrive in wholesale? Liza Amlani (@TheMerchantLife) shares: ✅ How to negotiate pricing & placement ✅ Why merchandising strategy is crucial ✅ How to stay on retail shelves long-term Don’t miss the latest on The Voice of Retail: loom.ly/2yi43Z0
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Liza Amlani retweeted
The Voice Of Retail@LeVoiceOfRetail
19 Feb 2025
Markdown dollars—friend or foe? 🤔 If you don’t understand retail markdowns, you’re leaving money on the table. Liza Amlani (@TheMerchantLife) explains what brands must negotiate upfront on TVOR #podcast. 🔗 loom.ly/2yi43Z0
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Partnerships with vendors, factories, service providers etc will build stronger relationships. Everyone can win 🏆 Thanks to @LeVoiceOfRetail and Michael for having me on the show 🙌🏽 #retail #wholesale #DTC
The Voice Of Retail@LeVoiceOfRetail
18 Feb 2025
Retailers want partnerships, not just products. Liza Amlani (@TheMerchantLife) explains why building relationships with buyers is the key to long-term success. Don’t miss this episode of TVOR! Stream now on Spotify: loom.ly/2yi43Z0 🎧
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This is something I say a lot. You can just throw product on a shelf and expect it to sell. Thanks to @LeVoiceOfRetail and Michael for having me on the show 🙌🏽 #retail #wholesale #DTC
The Voice Of Retail@LeVoiceOfRetail
18 Feb 2025
“More supply does NOT mean more demand.” Liza Amlani (@TheMerchantLife) reveals the biggest mistakes brands make in #wholesale and how to get retail ready. Don't miss this insightful conversation on TVOR: loom.ly/2yi43Z0
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Liza Amlani retweeted
The Voice Of Retail@LeVoiceOfRetail
18 Feb 2025
Breaking into wholesale? It’s not just about great products—it’s about strategy. On The Voice of Retail, Liza Amlani (@TheMerchantLife) shares insider tips on negotiating, merchandising & thriving in retail partnerships. 🎧 Listen now! loom.ly/2yi43Z0
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Loved being part of @NRFnew Big Show. Thank you to @RETHINK_Retail for such amazing memories!
RETHINK Retail
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24 Jan 2025
✨ NRF 2025 was unforgettable! From AI to sustainability, we spoke with leaders from @Cognizant, @VTEXcommerce , @DieboldNixdorf, @VusionGroup & @TMobileBusiness, and more - alongside our inspiring TREs, to explore retail's future. 📽️ Watch now! #NRF2025 #RetailInnovation
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RETHINK Retail
@RETHINK_Retail
24 Jan 2025
At #NRF2025, Georgia Leybourne, CMO of @Linnworks, shared insights on the rise of social marketplaces like #TikTok & #Instagram, offering huge opportunities for retailers. Discover how Linnworks’ automation helps manage multichannel sales with ease! 🚀
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The impact of the #Swifties and the #BeyHive to the economy is tremendous and I don’t think we give enough fans credit. From fashion to accessories and footwear to dining out during these concerts, the economic impact is substantial.
Retail Insider Canada@RetailInsider_
18 Nov 2024
More than $282 million economic impact expected from Taylor Swift Toronto concerts. retail-insider.com/retail-in… #business #news #retail #Toronto @SeeTorontoNow @winder_bruce @CEORetail @TheMerchantLife
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