

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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Aug 30, 2022 • 26min
Leveraging The Power of Google Shopping
In this episode, WWD's Evan Clark interviews Stephanie Horton, who is the global consumer marketing director of commerce at Google. Horton shares insights into Google Shopping, and how it can empower brands and retailers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 2022 • 28min
Arch NYC's Founder on Footwear Design and Advocating for Women
In this episode, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz chats with Jazmin Venery about how she founded her footwear brand, what it takes to run a DTC business and how she supports women's equality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2022 • 21min
Thirty Years of Tommy Bahama
In this episode, WWD's Jean Palmieri interviews Tommy Bahama's CEO Doug Wood on 30 years of the island life, brand building and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 11, 2022 • 35min
BMO Capital Markets’ Simeon Siegel Take on the State of Retail
In this episode, host Evan Clark discusses the state of retail, stock prices, and valuations with Simeon Siegel of BMO Capital Markets. Aside from offering his take on the current state of retail, Siegel ponders if Nike could become Nike if it was just starting out today. Good question…. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 2022 • 22min
Co-Founder of Ellen DeGeneres Beauty Brand On Product Development
In this episode, WWD Voices co-host chats with Victoria Jackson, co-founder of Ellen DeGeneres of beauty brand Kind Science. Jackson describes the brand as a line of products that is kind to the skin, animals, and the planet — and it’s also a brand with a purpose and one that touts age positivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2022 • 32min
Resale Revolution with ThredUp’s James Reinhart
Resale is an idea that promises to reinvent how consumers, brands and merchants think about fashion. And among the companies charging forward to fulfill that more sustainable promise is ThredUp. In this episode of WWD Voices, host Evan Clark speaks to CEO and co-founder James Reinhart on the business of resale, how brands are joining in the movement, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2022 • 34min
Breaking the Zero-waste Barrier
In its quest to reduce packaging and product waste, the beauty industry has made significant strides in recent years. For Shannon Goldberg, chief zero waste officer at Izzy Zero Waste Beauty, more could be done. So she deconstructed the traditional supply chain model and re-built it with a zero-waste mindset. The result is a product structure centered on refills for mascara and lip butter — with more products to come. In this episode, WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz welcomes guest host Shelly Socol, chief executive officer and co-founder of One Rockwell, who will be in conversation with Goldberg — discussing the impetus behind launching the company and what it takes to be truly zero waste. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 7, 2022 • 34min
Re-Imaging Brand Purpose
As consumer priorities have permanently shifted, retailers hit the reset button, which includes repositioning their brand. In this final episode, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz is joined by Jill Kramer, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Accenture to discuss re-invigorating and re-imaging brand purpose in a post- pandemic market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2022 • 35min
Bonus Episode: Re-weaving the ‘Fabric’ of Retail: Accenture Fjord Trends 2022
Now in its 15th year, Accenture’s Fjord Trends report is a must-read dossier on what matters most to businesses for the coming year. In this special bonus episode of the Retail’s Responsible Reset Series with Accenture, WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz is joined by series guest host Jill Standish, Senior Managing Director-Global Lead, Retail of Accenture, and Mark Curtis, Head of Innovation and Thought Leadership of Accenture Interactive and co-author of the Fjord Trends report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 2021 • 31min
Bonus Episode: A Re-cap of the Top Retail, Fashion Surprises of 2021
After the tumultuous, roller-coaster year of 2020, this past year was equally boisterous with new COVID variants emerging and policymakers wondering how to stay ahead of a pandemic that doesn’t want to end. But at retail and in fashion apparel, despite these challenges, consumers remained resilient. The past year was also full of surprising and sometimes shocking headlines. In this bonus episode, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz asks co-host Evan Clark, WWD’s deputy managing editor and lead financial editor, and Alex Badia, WWD’s style director, to share their three most surprising news stories and trends of 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices