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MEET YOUR HOST<\/h2>\n

Ron Thurston<\/h3>\n

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Ron Thurston<\/b><\/a><\/span> is one of the most respected voices in modern retail leadership.<\/b> <\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s a two-time #1 bestselling author of RETAIL PRIDE (2020) and HUMAN PRIDE (2025), keynote speaker, and passionate advocate for frontline teams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over his 30-year career, Ron has led teams at brands including Apple, Gap, West Elm, Tory Burch, Bonobos, and Saint Laurent. <\/span><\/p>\n

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He created the RETAIL IN AMERICA tour and podcast \u2014 a 30-state Airstream journey celebrating frontline excellence \u2014 and advises innovative retail tech platforms like YOOBIC and Ometria.<\/span><\/p>\n

His mission is simple: to help leaders thrive in the future of frontline work, and amplify the voices of those making it happen.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PROUDLY PRESENTED BY<\/h2>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]YOOBIC turns store teams into growth engines. <\/b> Our AI-powered mobile-first platform helps 350+ of the world\u2019s top retailers drive revenue and improve margins by transforming every location into an operational powerhouse. <\/span><\/p>\n

By uniting task execution, communication, and frontline training in one seamless app, YOOBIC gives HQ full visibility and control while empowering frontline employees to move faster, execute flawlessly, and deliver on the brand promise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out what YOOBIC can do<\/a> to help you boost store performance, protect profit, and outpace the competition. A<\/span>nd why not follow us on LinkedIn<\/a> to join our global community of retail leaders.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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