EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 25 MIN
Ep. 115: Retail Insights with Bruce Nustad
from So Much More, A Mall of America® Podcast · host Mall of America®
The economy, consumer budgets, and tariffs are all shaping today’s retail landscape. Bruce Nustad, President of the Minnesota Retailers Association, joins us to share how 50,000 retailers across Minnesota are navigating challenges, finding opportunities, and preparing for the future. From back-to-school shopping and fall fashion; from holiday prep to ever-evolving consumer habits, retail is always changing. Our guest is here to help us understand the state of retail. 3:00 The diverse retail marketplace across Minnesota 5:00 Entrepreneurism and retail innovation 6:00 The mix of local, small businesses and national brands at MOA 9:25 Back-to-School and fall shopping patterns – it’s all about the experience 15:30 The importance of guest service, merchandise mix and staffing 19:00 The shift in retail employment, the allure of flexibility, good teams, atmosphere 21:00 About the Minnesota Retailers Association and the tools and services available For more information on the Minnesota Retailers Association visit: www.mnretail.org/ Guests: Bruce Nustad, President of the Minnesota Retailers Association Your hosts: Jill Renslow with Daniel Jasper Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.
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The economy, consumer budgets, and tariffs are all shaping today’s retail landscape. Bruce Nustad, President of the Minnesota Retailers Association, joins us to share how 50,000 retailers across Minnesota are navigating challenges, finding opportunities, and preparing for the future. From back-to-school shopping and fall fashion; from holiday prep to ever-evolving consumer habits, retail is always changing. Our guest is here to help us understand the state of retail. 3:00 The diverse retail marketplace across Minnesota 5:00 Entrepreneurism and retail innovation 6:00 The mix of local, small businesses and national brands at MOA 9:25 Back-to-School and fall shopping patterns – it’s all about the experience 15:30 The importance of guest service, merchandise mix and staffing 19:00 The shift in retail employment, the allure of flexibility, good teams, atmosphere 21:00 About the Minnesota Retailers Association and the tools and services available For more information on the Minnesota Retailers Association visit: www.mnretail.org/ Guests: Bruce Nustad, President of the Minnesota Retailers Association Your hosts: Jill Renslow with Daniel Jasper Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.
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