Voices
Welcome to WWD Voices podcasts 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.
Latest Episodes
Shaping J.Crew’s Digital Transformation Strategy
Danielle Schmelkin, chief information officer of J. Crew, joins Fairchild's Lauren Parker.
Balancing Product and Purpose at Coach
Sandeep Seth, CMO and president North America of Coach, explains why it's not enough to be product-centric…
Macy’s Executive Gives Progress Report on Retailer’s Business Initiatives
Adrian Mitchell, COO and CFO of Macy's, shares insight into the retailer's "A Bold New Chapter" plan.
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Episode 40: Understanding Great Design
Dan Harden, CEO and principal designer at Whipsaw, joins Arthur Zaczkiewicz to answer an age-old question…
Episode 39: How Retail Has Changed Since the Pandemic
Ian S. Fredericks of Hilco Consumer — Retail joins WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz to discuss retail's…
Episode 38: 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…
Episode 37: Retail’s State of Play
In this special-edition episode, WWD's Arthur Zaczkiewicz interviews Joshua Goldberg, senior managing…
Episode 36: Retail’s ‘Secret Sauce’
In this special edition episode, WWD's Arthur Zaczkiewicz welcomes two industry veterans to sort out what…
Episode 35: Catching Up With Sourcing Journal
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive editor of strategic content development at WWD, chats with Pete Sadera, editor…
Episode 34: The Fashion-cannabis Connection
Guest host Michael Londrigan, chairman of business and an associate professor at LIM College, leads a panel…
Episode 33: Retail Update with Michael Appel
In this episode, WWD's Arthur Zaczkiewicz catches up with Michael Appel from Getzler Henrich & Associates.
Episode 32: Better Cotton’s Lena Staafgård on a Better World
WWD Voices cohost Evan Clark speaks with Lena Staafgård, chief operating officer of the Better Cotton…
Episode 31: Creating a Path to Greater Circularity
In this episode, WWD's Arthur Zaczkiewicz catches up with Sim Gulati, cofounder and CEO of Bloom Labs, which…
Episode 30: The Future of Sustainability Talent
This episode's guest host is Nancy Miller, dean of undergraduate studies and chair of the Fashion…
Episode 29: Catching Up With Ken Natori
In this episode, Ken Natori shares insights into current fashion trends, the state of the consumer and the…