

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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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

Feb 16, 2024 • 24min
Retail Update with Michael Appel
In this episode, WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz catches up with Michael Appel from Getzler Henrich & Associates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 2023 • 22min
Better Cotton’s Lena Staafgård On a Better World
In this episode, Evan Clark, deputy managing editor of WWD, speaks with Lena Staafgård, chief operating officer of the Better Cotton Initiative, which offers a voluntary standard for the industry to follow, but is calling on the government to offer some more back up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2023 • 18min
A Path to Greater Circularity
In this episode, WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz catches up with Sim Gulati, co-founder and CEO of Bloom Labs, which is innovating in the fiber market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2023 • 30min
The Future of Sustainability Talent
Guest host Nancy Miller, dean of undergraduate studies and chair of the Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Department at LIM College, leads a panel discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing companies from a talent perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2023 • 21min
Catching Up With Ken Natori
In this episode, Ken Natori shares insights into current fashion trends, the state of the consumer and the evolution of The Natori Company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2023 • 38min
Where is Fashion Technology Headed?
In this episode, guest host Deborah Metts, an adjunct professor in the Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Department at LIM College, leads a discussion about fashion tech and where it is headed. Joining her are Anna Bennudriti, LIM College Class of 2004 and vice president of digital marketing at Belk, and LIM College students Cheyenne Monica Hynes, Lillianna Runacres, and Chloe Schmidtbauer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices