by | Aug 26, 2025 | Blog, Retail Community Resources

What Do We Hoard and Why? (and How to Finally Let It Go) Ever notice how some items just sit in your stockroom, staring back at you month after month? You know they’re not selling, but you continue to let it take up space. That’s exactly what our co-founder and CEO,...
Outsider Inc. Podcast Feature

Outsider Inc. Podcast Feature

by | Aug 21, 2025 | Press

🎙️ Betting on Yourself, Breaking Into Tech, & Refusing to Take No for an Answer w/ Melodie van der Baan, Co-Founder & CEO, Max Retail Published on Outsider Inc., August 20th, 2025. In this episode of Outsider Inc., host Ian Hathaway chats with Melodie van der...
MR Magazine

MR Magazine

by | Aug 18, 2025 | Press

From the August Issue: Balancing  Uncertainty With Style  Published on MR Magazine, August 14th, 2025. Retail experts and store owners who have navigated many seasons know that buying footwear is a complex cocktail (that sometimes begs for one), infused with Pitti...
Fall/Winter 2025 Trend Report

Fall/Winter 2025 Trend Report

by | Aug 11, 2025 | Blog, Retail Community Resources

Max Retail presents this Fall/Winter 2025 Trend Report. Here are the top categories and trends our sales channels are predicting this season.  Our goal is to help you succeed in-store by providing you with visibility into trends that have strong potential. If a trend...
Boutique Hub Chat

Boutique Hub Chat

by | May 27, 2025 | Press

Why Dead Inventory Is Costing You and How to Fix It Published on Boutique Hub Chat, May 27th, 2025. Struggling with excess inventory? In this episode, our co-founder, Melodie van der Baan, sits down with The Boutique Hub to explore how boutique owners can turn unsold...
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Morgan Hatin Bodstrom

Morgan Hatin Bodstrom

Co-founder | Chief People Officer

As co-founder and Chief People Officer, Morgan focuses on hiring the best talent for the team and fostering a united culture as they grow. Morgan previously co-owned a retail store with co-founder, Melodie. She also spent several years in executive recruiting in NYC with a focus in wholesale apparel, footwear and accessories.