Season 4: A New Year, A New Perspective
Host, Christopher Lacy is joined by producer, Joshua Williams, for a look back on Season 3, part of a tumultuous year in fashion retail. They also discuss what's coming in Season 4 and how listeners can engage with the podcast.
Conversation with Zi Xuan and Yijia Wang, Co-Creators, advene
Zi Xuan and Yijia Wang, founders of Advene, discuss the process of developing a new accessories brand in the middle of the pandemic, with a focus on sustainability and transparency. They discuss the intersection of data and design and the important role it plays in today's retail marketplace.
Conversation with Marc Mastronardi, Chief of Stores, Macy’s
Marc Mastronardi shares his extensive experience in developing fashion offering in a omni-retail department store setting. He discusses Macy's focus on diversity and inclusion, and the collaborative effort it takes to create the Macy's experience.
Conversation with Paul Magel, President, Business Applications & Technology Outsourcing Division, CGS
Paul Magel discusses how fashion business can leverage technology to create supply chain visibility and efficiency. He recommends strategies, such as multi-sourcing and shared risked relationships, for brands to be avoid vulnerabilities, especially during times of crisis.
Conversation with Carissa Barrett, VP Retail, Byredo
Carissa Barrett discusses her role as an innovative retail leader in the beauty industry, facilitating success for managers, which in turn creates an optimal experience for customers. She shares insights on how the high-touch, high-emotion beauty industry is adapting due to the pandemic
Conversation with Luca Marchetti, Senior Lecturer, IFM & Sorbonne Nouvelle
Luca Marchetti deep dives into current issues in fashion, related to inclusivity, diversity and cultural appropriation. He discusses the complexity of fashion branding and marketing especially on a global scale and to multiple generations, all with fast-shifting, sometimes contrasting, values.
新零售革命 Bonus Episode: Fashion Retail in China with Xia Feng 冯霞 (in Mandarin)
In this special bonus episode, in Mandarin, guest host Joy Chen speaks with Xia Feng about fashion retail in China. 在这期特别栏目中，特邀主持人Joy Chen 将会对话How Consulting的CEO冯霞女士，分享冯总关于疫情期间中国零售的策略布局变化，中国企业对新变革的积极应对以及对国际市场带来的引导和启发。同时，她也提及了中国新零售即将迎来的新机遇！
Conversation with Massimo Volpe, CEO, Global Retail Alliance
Massimo Volpe discusses the need for a more interconnected conversation between global retailers. He shares insight on omni-channel retailing, from a generational perspective, and discusses new technologies such as voice commerce.
Conversation with Ron Thurston, Author, "Retail Pride"
Ron Thurston is an experienced retail executive with a demonstrated history of delivering exceptional results and building culture. Skilled in trend analysis, retail, client development and growing store fleet count.
Conversation with Nick McHenry, CEO, OneShop
Nick McHenry shares insights on the shifts in clientelling, drawing from his experience in many fashion retailing environments from mass to luxury. He emphasizes the need to offer a personalized experiences, which he describes as less about technology and more about empathy and understanding.
Conversation with Barbara Kolson, Director, The FAME Center
Barbara Kolson, fashion industry attorney and director of The FAME Center at Cardozo Law, discusses the legal frameworks needed to operate a fashion business. She focuses on copyright, trademark and patent law, as well as issues related to entrepreneurship, politics and legal access for women and minorities.
Conversation with Fanny Damiette, CMO, The Webster
Fanny Damiette dives into the current thinking and practices related to customer-centric, omni-channel fashion marketing. She discusses the need for a more personalized brand experience, based on integrity.