Melissa Drennan from Green Friday | Checkout #365
Episode description
In this episode of Add To Cart, we checkout Melissa Drennan, CEO of Green Friday, a business born from a desire to disrupt retail consumerism on behalf of the planet. Starting in 2021 with an inaugural event which ran at the same time as the Black Friday - Cyber Monday period featuring 23 partners, they’ve grown to now host 260 brands - people like Michael Hill, Salvos Stores and Frank Green. They have an engaged customer base of 12,000 and continue their mission to educate and inspire consumers to buy better.
Links from the episode:
Thank F**k It’s Green Friday: An Antidote To Overconsumption | #349
Questions answered in the podcast:
- What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever bought online?
- Who is your favourite retailer?
- Which retail fad do you wish was history?
- Can you recommend a book or podcast that our listeners should immediately get into?
- Finish this sentence. The future of retail is…
About your co-host: Melissa Drennan from Green Friday
Melissa is a retail industry expert with over 20 years of experience in buying and planning across the UK and Australia. She made a name for herself in companies like THE ICONIC and Catch. During her tenure at THE ICONIC, Melissa found her true passion for instigating change within the industry. Witnessing the environmental impact of consumption patterns, she became driven to build more sustainable options and promote a circular model of consumption. As an advocate for sustainable practices, Melissa is constantly seeking innovative and practical solutions to address the challenges the industry faces. Her visionary approach, combined with her deep understanding of retail and her unwavering dedication, makes her a driving force in shaping a more sustainable future.
About your host: Nathan Bush from Add To Cart
Nathan Bush is a director, strategist and advisor. He has led eCommerce for businesses with revenue $100m+ and has been recognised as one of Australia’s Top 50 People in eCommerce four years in a row. You can contact Nathan on LinkedIn, Twitter or via email.
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