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Every BrainTrust member begins as a RetailWire Contributor — consistently sharing meaningful, well-reasoned insights that advance the conversation. Only those who demonstrate genuine expertise, professionalism, and respect for our community are invited to join the BrainTrust.

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What it Means to Be a BrainTrust Member

Join a curated circle of respected industry experts.

Feature your commentary alongside influential retail leaders.

Be recognized as a trusted, unbiased voice in retail.

Gain visibility through RetailWire’s expansive readership.

Help shape the conversation on the issues defining retail’s future.


How to Become a BrainTrust Member

Complete the application form and a member from our editorial team will review your qualifications. Qualified candidates are required to pay annual membership fees of $875.

Contribute at least twice per week for consecutive weeks. Post on social media once per week promoting your RetailWire commentary or engaging with the community.

RetailWire Contributors must maintain professionalism and kindness in every discussion, and they must not use the platform for self-promotion or sales.

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  • This isn’t just a content platform; it’s a network of respected thought leaders who understand the challenges and opportunities across the industry and learn from one another’s perspectives.
  • You’ll contribute alongside peers you may see at conferences, industry events, or across the web — creating a sense of continuity and connection within the retail world.
  • There’s nothing more powerful than being part of a recognized circle of experts whose insights regularly shape how the retail community thinks, decides, and evolves.

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