WWD Voices

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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Inside SJ x WWD's Tech Report: The Artificial I...
Sourcing Journal tech editor Meghan Hall joins Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio to discuss the report
17 min
77
Trailblazers of Re-Commerce
Actress and author Alicia Silverstone and eBay’s Renee Morin say living sustainably is not as hard as you think.
24 min
78
Shaping J.Crew’s Digital Transformation Strategy
Danielle Schmelkin, chief information officer of J.Crew Group, joins Fairchild's Lauren Parker.
23 min
79
Balancing Product and Purpose at Coach
Sandeep Seth, CMO and President North America of Coach, joins Fairchild Studio Director Lauren Parker.
28 min
80
This Macy’s Executive Wears Two Hats
Adrian Mitchell, COO and CFO of Macy’s, joins WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz.
19 min
81
Understanding Great Design
Whipsaw CEO Dan Harden joins Arthur Zaczkiewicz to answer an age-old design question.
26 min
82
How Retail Has Changed Since the Pandemic
Ian S. Fredericks of Hilco Consumer — Retail joins WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz.
26 min
83
How Listening to Your Customer Builds Long-term...
Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO of J. McLaughlin, on listening to customers.
20 min
84
Retail’s State of Play
WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz interviews Joshua Goldberg, senior managing director at Hilco Corporate Finance.
22 min
85
Retail’s ‘Secret Sauce’
Arthur Zaczkiewicz welcomes two industry veterans to sort out what retailers and brands need to do to succeed.
22 min
86
Catching Up with Sourcing Journal
Arthur Zaczkiewicz and Pete Sadera discuss the state of the fashion industry.
23 min
87
The Fashion-Cannabis Connection
Guest host Michael Londrigan, chairman of business at LIM College, leads a panel discussion that includes the founder of Edie Parker.
36 min
88
Retail Update with Michael Appel
Michael Appel from Getzler Henrich & Associates in conversation with WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz.
23 min
89
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 Initiative.
20 min
90
A Path to Greater Circularity
WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz catches up with Sim Gulati, co-founder and CEO of Bloom Labs.
17 min
91
The Future of Sustainability Talent
Guest host Nancy Miller leads a panel discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing companies from a talent perspective.
29 min
92
Catching Up With Ken Natori
WWD's Arthur Zaczkiewicz connects with Ken Natori, president of The Natori Company.
20 min
93
Where is Fashion Technology Headed?
Guest host Deborah Metts leads a discussion about fashion tech with LIM College students and an alumna.
37 min
94
AI’s Arrival, In Retail and the World
Evan Clark is joined by Jordan Fisher, CEO and Founder of Standard AI, who digs in on artificial, retail and where it's all going.
33 min
95
The Company Behind the Fight Against Microplastics
In this episode, WWD Voices co-host Arthur Zaczkiewicz talks to Dr. Paul Servin, applications development director at Xeros.
18 min
96
Opportunities in Online Marketplaces
In this episode, WWD Voices co-host Arthur Zaczkiewicz talks to the co-founder and co-CEO of Miraki.
22 min
97
Change, Agility and the Power of Connection
Guest host Sarah Engel talks to Ralph Lauren’s Sharonda Weatherspoon and Orveon’s Salima Popatia about women in leadership.
41 min
98
Fashion on Our Minds
WWD’s Alex Badia and Rolling Stone’s Kyle Rice help break down the latest fashion trends.
32 min
99
Meet Hanesbrands’ Sustainability Guru
WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz is joined by Chris Fox of Hanesbrands.
20 min
100
Shop Premium Outlets’ Neel Grover Discusses Shi...
WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz is joined by Neel Grover, CEO of Shop Premium Outlets.
19 min