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In Episode 7 of Season 2, we chat to David Dunn, Managing Director at 442 Design - the leading sports retail stadium store design partner in the UK & Europe.

David has built an impressive portfolio of stadium venue partners across the years and has become renowned as the go-to partner within UK sport for stadium store design & fit out projects.

During this this episode we cover;

• what it takes from start to finish on a stadium store design project
• the work that happens before the pen(cil) touches the paper
• challenges that can arise across projects
• finding the balance for digital inclusion in a modern day store
• creating those unique aspects that only physical retail can provide
• smaller clubs working on a tiny budget
• the art of storytelling and designing with the emotion of fans in mind
• the dream project

... and so much more!

In partnership with Streaker Sports, the official podcast sponsor of That Sports Merch Podcast. Check out www.streakersports.com and use code SPORTSMERCH15 for 20% off your first purchase site-wide.

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Host: Lee Hyde
Co-Host: Matt Hudson

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In Episode 6 of Season 2, we chat to Josh Briggs, now of Stadium Essentials but formerly Director of Retail at TD Gardens - one of the US's busiest sports venues.

Josh has woven a career in professional sports retail, finding his way back home to New England to head up the Retail Operation at the home of the Boston Celtics & Boston Bruins, TD Gardens.

In the second part of this episode we cover;

• creating elevated retail experiences for the most exclusive courtside guests
• operating Lucky's Chicken t-shirt shop
• introducing the chicken bucket plushies
• going "all in"
• investing in the RFID tech "vehicle" by partnering with EXO
• uplifting the consumer experience by halving service times and doubling revenues as a result
• the wider efficiencies to the business of RFID behind the scenes too
• the new gig with Stadium Essentials

... and so much more!

In partnership with Streaker Sports, the official podcast sponsor of That Sports Merch Podcast. Check out www.streakersports.com and use code SPORTSMERCH15 for 20% off your first purchase site-wide.

Support the show

Join our LinkedIn community by following our ThatSportsMerchPodcast page.

Host: Lee Hyde
Co-Host: Matt Hudson

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In Episode 6 of Season 2, we chat to Josh Briggs, now of Stadium Essentials but formerly Director of Retail at TD Gardens - one of the US's busiest sports venues.

Josh has woven a career in professional sports retail, finding his way back home to New England to head up the Retail Operation at the home of the Boston Celtics & Boston Bruins, TD Gardens.

In the first part of this episode we cover;

• the journey from touring the world with music artists to his dream hometown job
• running a 2-team venue and the challenges that brings
• managing the team to run 200+ events a year
• working up to 2-years ahead with forecasting & planning
• the varying dynamics of US & UK sports merchandising and the fan cultural differences
• starting to build out women's-specific team collections
• the marketing power of getting product on the athlete

... and so much more!

In partnership with Streaker Sports, the official podcast sponsor of That Sports Merch Podcast. Check out www.streakersports.com and use code SPORTSMERCH15 for 20% off your first purchase site-wide.

Support the show

Join our LinkedIn community by following our ThatSportsMerchPodcast page.

Host: Lee Hyde
Co-Host: Matt Hudson