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Max Retail announces a new point-of-sale integration with RICS Software, helping footwear retailers streamline aged inventory management and recover wholesale costs on unsold merchandise with greater efficiency.

In this episode, Max Retail founder Melodie van der Baan reveals how her “friend of retailer, friend of brand, friend of Earth” model is transforming aged inventory. From converting dead stock into fresh cash to giving independents the tools big-box retailers take for granted, Melodie explains why smart liquidation is both sustainable and essential.

In this episode of Outsider Inc., host Ian Hathaway interviews Melodie van der Baan, co-founder and CEO of Max Retail. Melodie shares her unconventional path—from real estate and mobile clothing distribution to launching Max Retail, now serving 2,000+ retailers nationwide.

Retail experts and store owners who have navigated many seasons know that buying footwear is a complex cocktail. If consumers only knew all that goes into their shoes!

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 merchandise into serious revenue.

In this episode, our co-founder Melodie breaks down exactly how footwear retailers are using Max Retail to recover up to 85% of wholesale cost from aged inventory.

On today’s podcast, our co-founder Melodie van der Baan shares the story behind Max Retail: from her early days as a sales rep to owning her own retail store in Palm Beach, and how the frustration of sitting on unsold inventory led to the idea for our platform.

Our Co-Founder and CEO, Melodie Van Der Baan, has been recognized as an Inc Magazine Female Founders 500 honoree! This honor celebrates her dedication, leadership, and commitment to empowering women in business. We are proud to see her impact recognized on such a prestigious platform!

11/26/2024: Per Max Retail, minds at The Boutique Hub came together in 2020 to plan Pink Friday and #SupportSmallFirst.

11/25/2024: Implement Fulfillment Solutions at Scale: Collaborating with large e-commerce fulfillment centers enabled Max Retail to efficiently handle high volumes of inventory. This allowed for seamless logistics and fast delivery, enhancing the customer experience and solidifying long-term growth.

11/21/2024: Summer is on time and we reminisce about being a road rep for many years. Our awesome guest explains how to sell your excess inventory with Max Retail.

11/21/2024: Struggling to compete with retail giants? Today, we’re discussing the challenges independent retailers face and innovative solutions that can help them thrive in a crowded market.

09/15/2024: If you’ve got inventory gathering dust and want to turn it back into cash, this Episode of Rooted In Retail, featuring Max Retail's Melodie van der Baan, is for you.

09/04/2024: In this episode of WWD Voices, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive editor at WWD, interviewed Melodie van der Baan, cofounder and chief executive officer of Max Retail.

09/02/2024: Excess inventory haunting your ecommerce businesses (and sleep)? This guide tackles this issue head on. We’ll discuss key metrics, common causes, and expert-approved methods for banishing surplus stock once and for all.

08/27/2024: Sustainability and Ethics: Slow fashion emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices and ethical production. It encourages the use of eco-friendly materials and fair labor practices, ensuring that the environment and the people involved in the production process are treated with respect and care.