The BusinessMakers Overtime - Week of October 13, 2010: Retail and the Inside Scoop!

Episode 063 originally broadcast on October 13, 2010

Esther is having fun on her own and visits with Allison Bagley, managing editor of online magazine Houston Tidbits. Then, it’s a summer soiree thrown by Dimensions, a chic boutique, and an interview with owner Sherry Levy. (“You have to prove yourself every single season. That’s the hardcore difficulty of retail today.”)

The Inside Scoop

Esther is on her own while Katie is off, well, probably partying. Esther interviews Allison Bagley, managing editor of online magazine Houston Tidbits, which now publishes in four cities. It’s a chick thing that seeks out the new, the local and the clever, then sends out special offers and content. It gives a gal the skinny on must-haves, must-sees and must-dos around town. (“Everyone is trying to get their foot in the online marketplace and I’d be lying if I said it didn’t make me nervous!”)

Keeping Up with Fashion

Esther is having a ball at a summer soiree thrown by Dimensions, a chic boutique. Owner Sherry Levy chats about staying in touch with her client base and keeping current in the world of apparel; even bricks and mortar retailers have to focus on their Internet presence. The Internet has opened a door to a younger customer base, says Levy. (“You have to prove yourself every single season. That’s the hardcore difficulty of retail today.”)