

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.
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May 17, 2023 • 34min
AI’s Arrival, In Retail and the World
This episode of WWD Voices features Jordan Fisher, chief executive officer and founder of Standard AI, which has pioneered the use of artificial intelligence in retail. While Standard AI has worked to bring automated checkout to the convenience retail sector, he said the technology is going to become second nature in fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2023 • 20min
The Company Behind the Fight Against Microplastics
WWD Voices co-host Arthur Zaczkiewicz talks to Dr. Paul Servin, applications development director at Xeros, which is a green tech innovation business “with solutions that transform the performance, impact and economics of the fashion and laundering industry,” the company said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2023 • 23min
Opportunities in Online Marketplaces
This episode of WWD Voices features Adrien Nussenbaum, co-founder and co-CEO of Mirakl, which is a software-as-a-service solution used by leading brands and retailers to manage their third-party marketplace and drop-ship businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 6, 2023 • 42min
Change, Agility and the Power of Connection
In this special episode, guest host Sarah Engel, president of January Digital, talks with Sharonda Weatherspoon, senior vice president of stores and co-chair for diversity and inclusion at Ralph Lauren, and Salima Popatia, chief digital officer at Orveon, about women in leadership today and leading through change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 2023 • 33min
Fashion on Our Minds
In this episode, co-hosts Evan Clark and Arthur Zaczkiewicz are joined by Alex Badia, style director of WWD, and special guest Kyle Rice, senior multimedia editor at Rolling Stone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 2023 • 21min
Meet Hanesbrands’ Sustainability Guru
In this episode Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive editor of strategic content development at WWD, catches up with Chris Fox, Hanesbrands’ chief sustainability officer. Fox said sustainability is a top priority for the $6.5 billion company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 2022 • 20min
Shop Premium Outlets’ Neel Grover Discusses Shifts in Consumer Preferences
In this episode, Neel Grover, chief executive officer of Shop Premium Outlets, shares insights in how consumer behavior is evolving and how the online marketplace meets new demands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2022 • 24min
Meet the Founders of Talent Resources Sports
In this episode, WWD catches up with the co-founders of Talent Resources Sports, the company that works with retailers and brands such as Neiman Marcus on various sports-related campaigns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2, 2022 • 20min
Catching Up With the Founder of Paka
In this episode of WWD Voices, co-host Arthur Zaczkiewicz speaks with the founder of Paka’s, Kris Cody, about the brand, its products, and what guides the company’s sustainable practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 2022 • 22min
What It Takes to Be Zero Waste
In this episode, WWD’s Sustainability Editor Kaley Roshitsh interviews Brianne West, the founder of Ethique. The two discuss the challenges of creating a zero-waste product as well as the impetus behind launching Ethique. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices