85 Years Young and Still Deal-Making: Retail Legend Gilbert Harrison on Entrepreneurs, E-Commerce, and What’s Next

About this episode

Deborah Weinswig interviews retail legend Gilbert Harrison about his career and insights into the retail industry.

In this episode of Retaili$tic, Deborah Weinswig interviews retail legend Gilbert Harrison, who shares insights from his extensive career in investment banking and retail. They discuss the evolution of the retail industry, the impact of e-commerce, and the importance of understanding consumer behavior. Gilbert reflects on his journey, the founding of Financo, and the unique dynamics of successful retail operations. He emphasizes the need for passion in one's work and the significance of giving back to the community.

People in this episode

Host: Deborah Weinswig

Guest: Gilbert Harrison

Topics covered

• retail industry
• e-commerce
• consumer behavior
• investment banking
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• retail
• e-commerce
• Gilbert Harrison
• consumer behavior
• investment banking
• entrepreneurship
• Financo

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Financo

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