About The SKUpe

The SKUpe newsletter is on a mission to empower small- to medium-sized retailers with the information needed to take their business to the next level.

We’re excited you’re here for our new weekly retail roundup, where we curate the most essential news, insights and thought leadership along with a dose of fun each week. If you’ve been craving “the SKUpe” with your morning coffee, consider us your go-to resource for all things retail relevant. We can’t wait to become your inbox bestie. 


Who We Are

Bianca Prieto, Editor

The SKUpe's editorial team is managed by Bianca Prieto, who is an award-winning, Pulitzer Prize-nominated former newspaper journalist with extensive experience in local and national publications. Previously, she covered breaking news and criminal justice investigations for major news outlets in New York City, Orlando and Denver. You can reach her theskupe@mynewsletter.co

Brent LeBlanc, Assistant Editor

Brent LeBlanc is a multifaceted creative marketer with a diverse career in storytelling. A professional voiceover artist, he has lent his voice to national and global companies across various commercial and creative projects. LeBlanc also serves as recurring talent in live TV membership drives for Chicago PBS and provides freelance creative services for a range of companies, including Ubisoft. He lives in Chicago with his partner and their two cats.


Marcy Medina, Writer

Marcy Medina is a Los Angeles-based journalist, editor and brand consultant. During her 12+ years as West Coast Bureau Chief of WWD, Marcy covered fashion, retail, tech and
entertainment. Prior to that, she served as Eye and Entertainment Editor at W and WWD. A graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, she began her career at Vogue and has also worked at TV Guide, Teen and E! Online.


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