Total Retail Talks

In episode 405 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Chris Fox, chief sustainability officer at HanesBrands, a global everyday apparel manufacturer operating iconic brands Hanes, Champion, and Bonds. Listen in as Fox discusses his career background (1:00), highlights and achievements from HanesBrands' 2022 Sustainability Summary Report (2:13), and how the company transparently reports on…

In episode 404 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Donna Dozier Gordon, head of inclusion and diversity for region Americas at H&M, a global fashion brand offering the latest styles and inspiration for all. During the wide-ranging interview, Dozier Gordon discusses her role at H&M (1:40), the retailer's expansion of its extended size assortment…

In episode 403 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Mari Corella, general manager of home and hard goods at eBay, a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. Corella discusses her role and career history in e-commerce (0:44), the eBay Refurbished program…

In episode 402 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Austin Leonard, head of sales at Sam's Club MAP, the retail advertising business at the membership-only retail warehouse clubs owned and operated by Walmart, Inc. Leonard discusses his role at Sam's Club (0:55), the launch of real-time intelligently retargeted display advertising via its Member…

In episode 401 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Bill Barton, president and CEO of Bob's Discount Furniture, one of the country's fastest-growing omnichannel furniture retailers. During the conversation Barton discusses what excites him about leading the organization (0:50), some of the factors that have led to Bob's growth (2:00), and how he's positioning the…

In this bonus episode of Total Retail Talks, Total Retail's Kristina Stidham and Joe Keenan discuss Total Retail's recently released research report, the 2023 version of the annual Top 50 Fastest-Growing Retailers report. This report was produced in conjunction with Saddle Creek Logistics Services. Listen in as Keenan shares why Total Retail produces this report each…

In episode 400 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Kevin Moffitt, president of Office Depot, a leading provider of business services and supplies, products and technology solutions with banner brands Office Depot®, OfficeMax®, CompuCom® and Grand&Toy®. Moffitt discusses Office Depot's new Imagine Success™ brand platform (0:58), how associate and customer feedback helped influence the…

In episode 399 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Matt Repicky, senior vice president and chief brands officer at Tailored Brands, a leading omnichannel retailer featuring brands Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores, and K&G Fashion Superstore. Listen in as Repicky provides an overview of the Tailored Brands portfolio and his role within the…

In episode 398 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Lyndie Benson, founder of Bleusalt, a luxury apparel brand offering elevated basics made sustainably in the United States. Benson shares an overview of the Bleusalt brand (0:55), her inspiration for launching the business (1:40) and how its sustainable Tencel fabric is produced (3:00). She…

In episode 397 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Raphael Peck, CEO of Brixton, a Southern California-based apparel and headwear brand. Peck provides an overview of the brand (1:00), details his professional background in retail that led to his current role (2:50), and touches upon his history of growing brands, including his strategy…