JOOR CEO on Fashion’s Supply Chain Shift, Tariffs, and Retail Tech Trends | Spotlight Series

Join Omni Talk’s Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga as they sit down with JOOR CEO Kristin Savilia to explore how JOOR is transforming the wholesale fashion landscape. Kristin shares exclusive insights on digitizing the buyer-brand relationship, enabling smarter assortment planning, and helping independent retailers thrive globally. Learn how JOOR's Shopify integration, AI-powered prospecting, and strategic tariff navigation are reshaping the fashion industry for 2025 and beyond. From shrinking shipping windows to a surge in indie retailers, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone navigating fashion’s evolving B2B landscape.Key Moments:00:00 – Intro and welcome back to Kristin Savilia, CEO of JOOR01:30 – How JOOR digitizes wholesale buying for brands and retailers02:50 – Overview of JOOR’s platform and client base (14K brands, 670K buyers)04:15 – Surge of independent retailers: From 47% to 62% of GMV06:00 – Shopify integration: Bridging wholesale with e-commerce and POS07:45 – How retailers can adapt to market uncertainty using JOOR data08:50 – Shrinking shipping windows: From 240 to 84 days and dropping10:15 – Brands respond with curated assortments and evergreen styles11:40 – How JOOR helps optimize product curation and minimize buyer risk13:00 – Tariff pressures and pricing strategies: Expect 20% price increases16:45 – JOOR’s "Ready to Ship" event to offload current inventory18:50 – Leveraging regional assortments for competitive edge20:00 – Launch of JOOR Discover: AI matchmaking tool for brand-retailer growth22:00 – 78% reorder rate and 9X better conversion via AI outreach24:00 – Rise in ChatGPT/Gemini lead generation vs. traditional SEO26:30 – How DTC brands can expand into wholesale with JOOR27:40 – Final thoughts and where to learn more at JOOR.comFor more information on JOOR, head here: https://www.joor.com/Access a JOOR Passport Event here: https://www.jooraccess.com/r/passport/Download the JOOR Whitepaper here: https://resources.joor.com/how-to-tackle-tariffs-and-thrive-this-coming-market-season#fashiontech #wholesaling #retailai #Joor #omnitalk #retailinnovation #shopifyintegration #retailtrends #b2bfashion #retailstrategy Music by hooksounds.com*Sponsored Content*This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy