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.
1
Inside SJ's Material Innovation Report
Alex Harrell, sustainability and innovation reporter of WWD sister publication Sourcing Journal, dives into what's new and what's next in material innovation.
16 min
2
Following Through on Size Inclusivity
Ian Fredericks, president and CEO of Hilco Consumer-Retail, chats with Jim Fogarty, CEO of FullBeauty Brands, about the opportunity, momentum and responsibility that comes with leading a truly inclusive fashion business at scale.
28 min
3
Warby Parker's Latest Vision
Neil Blumenthal, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, discusses the company's rapid rise and evolution, social responsibility commitment, and those upcoming smart glasses with Google.
27 min
4
Inside SJ's Tech Report: The Human Issue
In analyzing Sourcing Journal's Tech Report, business reporter/tech editor Meghan Hall discusses the symbiotic relationship between man and machine.
13 min
5
A (Lab-Grown) Diamond is Forever, Too
Stephen D’Aquila, senior vice president, Hilco Valuation Services, discusses lab-grown and natural diamonds, and how geopolitics, tariffs, shifting consumer sentiment and more impact the appeal of these beautiful yet controversial stones.
23 min
6
Beauty’s Digital Future: Listrak’s Jamie Elden ...
19 min
7
Breaking Down 3G’s $9B Deal to Buy Skechers
8 min
8
Kohl's is Trapped in a 'Perfect Storm'
11 min
9
The True Cost of Tariffs
36 min
10
The Top 5 Consumer Behaviors to Watch in 2025, ...
18 min
11
Inside the Saks-Neiman Marcus Merger
11 min
12
Exotic Leather Truths: Conservation and Commerc...
27 min
13
Prada Acquires Versace: A New Chapter in Luxury...
13 min
14
From the Newsroom: Will the ‘Tariffpocalypse’ T...
15 min
15
Tapestry Talks Luxury in the Digital Age
20 min
16
The Evolution of Payment Solutions with the Pre...
18 min
17
Can Sustainability Survive? Inside SJ's Sustain...
Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with two editors who wrote the majority of SJ's Sustainability Report: Jasmin Malik Chua, SJ’s sourcing and labor editor, and Alex Harrell, SJ’s sustainability and innovation Reporter.
20 min
18
From the Newsroom: Fashion Week Wrap-Up
20 min
19
How Fabletics is Reinventing Activewear
Adam Goldenberg, co-founder and CEO of Fabletics, explains how the brand's highly data-driven strategy is driving category expansions and growth.
28 min
20
Tariff Turmoil: What Now? What Next?
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal’s features editor and resident tariff expert, details where things stand now, where they might go, and all the implications in between.
15 min
21
Keying Into the Spending Power of Generation Z
19 min
22
A Bold New Chapter: Macy's Challenges the Statu...
In this episode for Retail Rx, Nata Dvir, chief merchandising officer of Macy's, discusses her career trajectory from executive trainee to C-suite as well as the retailer's Bold New Chapter initiative..
30 min
23
Obstacles & Opportunities: Highlights from Sour...
Glenn Taylor, logistics editor, Sourcing Journal, discusses the SJ Sourcing Report and challenges facing the industry.
18 min
24
Reimagining the Jewelry Shopping Experience
In this episode of WWD Voices, Nicole Wegman, founder of Ring Concierge, explains how the brand is elevating fine jewelry shopping.
15 min
25
Big Box Backlash: A Guide to Shopping Small
Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Caroline Weaver, small business expert and founder of The Locavore Guide on the growing trend of online directories and content platforms powering the shop local movement.
22 min