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Pretty Pink Rooster | Thriving and Growing Through the Pandemic

Chris returns to Pretty Pink Rooster to speak with Alexandra Daras. Our first visit was just before the pandemic, today we hear about how the business survived and ultimately thrived because of it. Pretty Pink Rooster now boasts an expanded store and its own line of products for its loyal customers.

This episode is in partnership with the Bernards Township Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Andy Wang on The Watch List: Supply Chain Woes Impacting Holiday Shopping

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Rising prices, labor shortages, and depleted inventories continue to face manufacturers and retailers worldwide amid continuing supply chain constraints. How will these impacts weigh on the upcoming holiday season? Industry experts Andrew Wang and Garrett Boorojian say people should expect to pay more for holiday gifts and food this year than previously as well as anticipate extended shipping delays for e-commerce.

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Thoro | Dropping the Beats in Berkeley Heights

This week we visit Thoro Entertainment in Berkeley Heights and speak with Brett Bustamante. Thoro's roots are in audio production and DJing events. At their location on Springfield Ave, they have a recording studio with professional audio courses and workshops. In the front of the store, they have a boutique streetwear retail section of the shop that sells sneakers and hats. They also provide videography services. For your audio and video needs, definitely check out Thoro!

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Chris Wang on What to Expect from Lululemon Earnings

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Lululemon (LULU) is up 30% y/y and has been increasing. In a conversation with Nicole Petallides on the TD Ameritrade Network, Amber Focault, Strategist and Head of Products for Cardify and Chris Wang, Research Director of Runnymede Capital Management, discuss the future of Lululemon as well as other retailers with high customer enthusiasm and brand loyalty such as Nike (NKE) and Under Armour (UAA). While Lululemon’s sales may decrease after the full reopening of the U.S. currently, Americans are eager to get out and spend money. At present, Lululemon’s average basket size is at a rich $250 per customer. Tune in to find out more.