In this special edition of WWD Voices, hosted by Arthur Zaczkiewicz, the spotlight turns to the much-talked-about Generation Z. This demographic, known for its significant market influence and unique consumer behavior, has businesses keen to connect in meaningful ways. Zaczkiewicz welcomed three young Gen Zers: Benjamin Francis, Taylor Kane and Nikki Salvestrini, who each shared insights into their lives, career aspirations and the values that shape their decisions. Learn more about your ad choi...
Sep 03, 2024•36 min
Amanda Smith, president of Fairchild Media Group, joins Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, to chat about WWD Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2024•14 min
In this episode, Sourcing Journal business reporter and tech editor Meghan Hall joins Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, to discuss the SJ x WWD Tech Report: The Artificial Intelligence Issue . Far from some distant sci-fi fantasy, artificial intelligence has made its way into all aspects of our lives and the fashion industry is no exception. The podcast teases the various highlights of the report, from how AI is impacting demand planning on the “back end” of fashion to more consumer-f...
Aug 13, 2024•18 min
In this episode, actress and author Alicia Silverstone and eBay’s Renee Morin joined WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive editor of strategic content development at WWD, to discuss how consumers can live more sustainably and participate in re-commerce, which about is re-selling pre-loved products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2024•25 min•Ep. 44
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 09, 2024•25 min•Ep. 43
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
Jul 01, 2024•29 min•Ep. 42
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 24, 2024•21 min•Ep. 41
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 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 40
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
Jun 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 39
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 24, 2024•22 min•Ep. 38
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
May 14, 2024•23 min•Ep. 37
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 11, 2024•24 min•Ep. 36
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
Apr 04, 2024•24 min•Ep. 35
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
Mar 08, 2024•38 min•Ep. 34
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
Feb 16, 2024•24 min•Ep. 33
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 19, 2023•22 min•Ep. 32
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
Dec 08, 2023•18 min•Ep. 31
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
Oct 23, 2023•30 min•Ep. 30
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
Sep 26, 2023•21 min•Ep. 29
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...
May 19, 2023•38 min•Ep. 28
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
May 17, 2023•34 min•Ep. 27
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 31, 2023•20 min•Ep. 26
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 30, 2023•23 min•Ep. 25
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
Mar 06, 2023•42 min•Ep. 24
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
Feb 06, 2023•33 min•Ep. 23
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
Jan 20, 2023•21 min•Ep. 22
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 28, 2022•20 min•Ep. 21
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 22, 2022•24 min•Ep. 20
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
Dec 02, 2022•20 min•Ep. 19
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
Oct 21, 2022•22 min•Ep. 18
