Sourcing Journal Radio

Sourcing Journal Radio is thought leadership brought to life. Each podcast episode provides apparel industry executives with a platform from which to showcase their personalities and share their perspectives on a range of engaging topics, enabling listeners to consider new points of view and plot their next steps.

Business
Fashion & Beauty
Technology
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What Will Trump 2.0 Mean for the Fashion Indust...
Kate Nishimura of Sourcing Journal chats with Lauren Parker of Fairchild Studio about what Trump's next presidency could means for apparel, footwear, textiles and retail when it comes to tariffs, trade and taxes.
18 min
27
Laying a Strong Foundation for Automation
Why Data Management and Design Digitalization Must Precede AI Adoption
13 min
28
Cultivating More Sustainable Cotton: Modernizin...
Improving Cotton’s Carbon Footprint from the Field Forward
11 min
29
Is Fashion Doing Enough for Sustainability?
To see how the fashion industry is faring regarding sustainability, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studios, sat down with Peter Sadera, editor-in-chief, Sourcing Journal, to discuss the positives pushing things forward, as well as the obstacles blocking more progress.
18 min
30
Grasping Omnichannel's Diversifying Landscape
In this fireside chat for business hub Retail Rx, Tim Anderson, senior business leader and executive vice president, Hilco Valuation Services, explains to Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio, how retailers and brands must evaluate their respective brick-and-mortar and digital channels—individually and collectively—to ensure overall omnichannel success.
24 min
31
Inside SJ's Material Innovation Report
In this episode, Alex Harrell, Sourcing Journal staff reporter, discusses the gains and obstacles in the exciting world of alt materials.
12 min
32
Supporting the Denim Industry with a 'One-Stop-...
How AGI Denim’s Comprehensive Solutions Boost Creativity and Sustainability
9 min
33
Inside SJ x WWD's Tech Report: The Artificial I...
Business Reporter and Tech Editor Meghan Hall gives a sneak peek into the issue.
17 min
34
Combatting Microplastic Pollution By Choosing N...
Switching Away from Synthetics Without Compromising Performance
12 min
35
Retail Rx: Shaping J.Crew's Digital Transformat...
J.Crew CIO Danielle Schmelkin on setting up for digital success
23 min
36
Transforming Manufacturing Operations for Custo...
How Interloop Is Breaking Down Silos to Better Serve Customers Across Categories
12 min
37
Retail Rx: Effective Real Estate Asset Manageme...
Larry Finger and Alan Shaw of Hilco Real Estate on knowing when to play the long game and when to make a quick decision
30 min
38
Retail Rx: Coach on Balancing Product and Purpose
Coach Global CMO and North America President
28 min
39
Retail Rx: Retail's State of Distress
Rob Gorin of Getzler Henrich chats with Max Frumes about distressed retail
21 min
40
Retail Rx: Why Should Retailers Care About AI? ...
Jose Chan of Parsons School of Design and Michael Appel of Getzler Henrich discuss what makes a successful tech-rich organization.
27 min
41
Retail Rx: Supporting Frontlines to Deliver Ret...
Christine Tutssel of Axonify and Michael Appel of Getzler Henrich discuss why investment in staff onboarding, training, development, communications and retention must come from the top
31 min
42
Retail Rx: PacSun Brings in Gen Z with Co-Creation
Richard Cox of PacSun and Arthur Zaczkiewicz of WWD discuss why PacSun strategies like The Collective work so well.
22 min
43
Retail Rx: Driving Concept to Conversion with V...
Michael Appel of Getzler Henrich and Greg Petro of First Insight discuss the importance of digital tools to gather voice of customer insights data and apply the analytics to drive sales.
26 min
44
Introducing WWD x Sourcing Journal's Retail Rx
Essential Industry News, Insights and Perspectives
22 min
45
Trading Claims and Commitments for Real Respons...
Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection in ESG Communications
14 min
46
Growing Nearshoring Opportunities with Partner...
The 3 Main Criteria for Successful Nearshoring: Technology, Machinery and Workforce
12 min
47
Showcasing Fabric Inspiration to Support 3D Design
How Cotton Incorporated’s Virtual Showroom Delivers Design Inspiration
10 min
48
Driving Innovation Through Technology and Texti...
How Interloop is Turning Banana Agriculture Waste into Apparel
11 min
49
Has Circularity Reached Phase 2?
Materials are the Foundation for Circular Fashion
10 min
50
Operationalizing Inventory with Machine Learnin...
Why Aren’t Retailers Using AI to Build Smarter Supply Chains?
13 min