ABOUT
RON
THURSTON
Ron stands as an influential leader in the retail world, having over three decades of experience at the helm of retail operations for some of America's most celebrated brands, including Gap, West Elm, Tory Burch, Apple, Bonobos, Saint Laurent, and INTERMIX.
Ron serves on the Advisory Boards of retail tech firms including Ometria and YOOBIC, and authored the Amazon bestseller, RETAIL PRIDE.
Recognized as a Top Retail Expert by ReThink Retail for four years and a Top 100 Influencer in Retail Technology by RITH in 2022 and 2023, underscores his significant role in shaping the future of retail.
Released in 2020, Ron Thurston's book "RETAIL PRIDE" quickly became an Amazon bestseller, serving as a crucial resource for retail professionals aiming to enhance their careers.
Drawing on over 30 years of experience, Ron offers practical advice on talent development, customer engagement, and leadership.
The book, promoting a sense of industry belonging, is available in hardcover, paperback, and digital formats.
RETAIL
PRIDE
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RETAIL
IN AMERICA
16 months, 31 states,
hundreds of retail success stories.
Starting mid-March 2022, Ron kicked off the Retail in America Tour in New York City, where retail has defined the city's streetscape for generations.
The tour was sponsored by several retail industry icons, including YOOBIC, KWI, and Spotify Advertising.
Ron hosted several in-store events and across the country to celebrate the stories of retail teams, meeting with industry leaders, retail tech innovators, entrepreneurs, students, store managers, and their sales associates, and launched a full suite of audio and video content to offer a compelling new look at the changing face of American retail in 2022 and beyond.
THE RETAIL
IN AMERICA
PODCAST
FRONTLINE
FRIDAYS
Listen live on Fridays or anytime
on-demand
FRONTLINE FRIDAYS WITH RON THURSTON is where retail and hospitality change makers get candid on leadership strategy and personal career growth.
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Listen anytime on-demand via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.