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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How Max Retailer Helps Retailers and Brands Man...
In this episode of WWD Voices, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz, an executive editor at WWD, interviewed Melodie van der Baan, co-founder and CEO of Max Retailer.
18 min
77
Exploring the Gen Z Mindset
Three Gen Z consumers share behavior traits, career aspirations and societal priorities.
35 min
78
Inside WWD Weekend: WWD Goes Luxe
Amanda Smith, president of Fairchild Media Group, joins Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, to chat about WWD Weekend.
13 min
79
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
80
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
81
Shaping J.Crew’s Digital Transformation Strategy
Danielle Schmelkin, chief information officer of J.Crew Group, joins Fairchild's Lauren Parker.
23 min
82
Balancing Product and Purpose at Coach
Sandeep Seth, CMO and President North America of Coach, joins Fairchild Studio Director Lauren Parker.
28 min
83
This Macy’s Executive Wears Two Hats
Adrian Mitchell, COO and CFO of Macy’s, joins WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz.
19 min
84
Understanding Great Design
Whipsaw CEO Dan Harden joins Arthur Zaczkiewicz to answer an age-old design question.
26 min
85
How Retail Has Changed Since the Pandemic
Ian S. Fredericks of Hilco Consumer — Retail joins WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz.
26 min
86
How Listening to Your Customer Builds Long-term...
Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO of J. McLaughlin, on listening to customers.
20 min
87
Retail’s State of Play
WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz interviews Joshua Goldberg, senior managing director at Hilco Corporate Finance.
22 min
88
Retail’s ‘Secret Sauce’
Arthur Zaczkiewicz welcomes two industry veterans to sort out what retailers and brands need to do to succeed.
22 min
89
Catching Up with Sourcing Journal
Arthur Zaczkiewicz and Pete Sadera discuss the state of the fashion industry.
23 min
90
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
91
Retail Update with Michael Appel
Michael Appel from Getzler Henrich & Associates in conversation with WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz.
23 min
92
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
93
A Path to Greater Circularity
WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz catches up with Sim Gulati, co-founder and CEO of Bloom Labs.
17 min
94
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
95
Catching Up With Ken Natori
WWD's Arthur Zaczkiewicz connects with Ken Natori, president of The Natori Company.
20 min
96
Where is Fashion Technology Headed?
Guest host Deborah Metts leads a discussion about fashion tech with LIM College students and an alumna.
37 min
97
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
98
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
99
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
100
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