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.

Fashion & Beauty
Business
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Retail’s State of Play
WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz interviews Joshua Goldberg, senior managing director at Hilco Corporate Finance.
22 min
102
Retail’s ‘Secret Sauce’
Arthur Zaczkiewicz welcomes two industry veterans to sort out what retailers and brands need to do to succeed.
22 min
103
Catching Up with Sourcing Journal
Arthur Zaczkiewicz and Pete Sadera discuss the state of the fashion industry.
23 min
104
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
105
Retail Update with Michael Appel
Michael Appel from Getzler Henrich & Associates in conversation with WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz.
23 min
106
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
107
A Path to Greater Circularity
WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz catches up with Sim Gulati, co-founder and CEO of Bloom Labs.
17 min
108
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
109
Catching Up With Ken Natori
WWD's Arthur Zaczkiewicz connects with Ken Natori, president of The Natori Company.
20 min
110
Where is Fashion Technology Headed?
Guest host Deborah Metts leads a discussion about fashion tech with LIM College students and an alumna.
37 min
111
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
112
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
113
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
114
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
115
Fashion on Our Minds
WWD’s Alex Badia and Rolling Stone’s Kyle Rice help break down the latest fashion trends.
32 min
116
Meet Hanesbrands’ Sustainability Guru
WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz is joined by Chris Fox of Hanesbrands.
20 min
117
Shop Premium Outlets’ Neel Grover Discusses Shi...
WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz is joined by Neel Grover, CEO of Shop Premium Outlets.
19 min
118
Meet the Founders of Talent Resources Sports
WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz is joined by the Talent Resources Sports co-CEO’s David Spencer and Michael Heller.
23 min
119
Catching Up With the Founder of Paka
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.
19 min
120
What It Takes to Be Zero Waste
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.
21 min
121
Leveraging The Power of Google Shopping
In this episode, WWD's Evan Clark interviews Stephanie Horton, who is the global consumer marketing director of commerce at Google. Horton shares insights into Google Shopping, and how it can empower brands and retailers.
25 min
122
Arch NYC's Founder on Footwear Design and Advoc...
WWD's Arthur Zaczkiewicz chats with Arch BYC founder Jazmin Veney.
27 min
123
Thirty Years of Tommy Bahama
WWD's Jean Palmieri interviews CEO Doug Wood.
20 min
124
BMO Capital Markets’ Simeon Siegel Take on the ...
Evan Clark is joined by Simeon Siegel, who shares insights into retail stock valuations.
34 min
125
Co-Founder of Ellen DeGeneres Beauty Brand On P...
Victoria Jackson has developed over 600 products in her career.
21 min