WWD Voices
Fairchild Fashion Media
Welcome to WWD Voices, where you will find news, commentary, and industry insights as well as behind-the-scenes stories from the world of fashion apparel, retail, luxury, and beauty. Hosted by WWD editors with special guests.
Episodes
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Jul 9, 2024 • 25min
Shaping J.Crew’s Digital Transformation Strategy
Danielle Schmelkin, chief information officer of J.Crew Group, joins Fairchild's Lauren Parker to discuss digital success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 1, 2024 • 29min
Balancing Product and Purpose at Coach
Sandeep Seth, CMO and President North America of Coach, joins Fairchild's Lauren Parker to discuss why product alone isn't enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2024 • 21min
This Macy’s Executive Wears Two Hats
Adrian Mitchell, COO and CFO of Macy’s, joins WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz to talk about the retailer's “A Bold New Chapter” plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2024 • 28min
Understanding Great Design
Dan Harden, CEO and principal designer at Whipsaw, joins Arthur Zaczkiewicz to answer an age-old question: Can you design a better hammer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 4, 2024 • 28min
How Retail Has Changed Since the Pandemic
Ian S. Fredericks of Hilco Consumer — Retail joins WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz to discuss retail’s ongoing evolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2024 • 22min
How Listening to Your Customer Builds Long-term Loyalty
In this episode of WWD Voices, Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO of J. McLaughlin, shares insights into customer engagement where the specialty apparel retailers takes on a more active listening role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2024 • 23min
Retail’s State of Play
In this special edition episode, WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz interviews Joshua Goldberg, senior managing director at Hilco Corporate Finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2024 • 24min
Retail’s ‘Secret Sauce’
WWD's Arthur Zaczkiewicz welcomes Michael Appel, managing director at Getzler Henrich & Associates, and Claire Spofford, president and chief executive officer of J. Jill Inc., to figure out what retailers need to do today to succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 4, 2024 • 24min
Catching Up with Sourcing Journal
Arthur Zaczkiewicz chats with Pete Sadera, editor in chief of WWD sister publication, Sourcing Journal, on the state of the fashion industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 8, 2024 • 38min
The Fashion-Cannabis Connection
In this episode, WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive director of strategic content at WWD, turns the mic over to guest host Michael Londrigan, chairman of business and an associate professor at LIM College who leads a panel discussion about the fashion-cannabis connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
