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.
Episodes
April 18, 2025 • 28 mins
There are many misconceptions about exotic leather—notably the python, crocodile and alligator skins that are transformed into the most luxe handbags and leathergoods. But when sourced and harvested legally and responsibly, these animals are valuable renewable natural resources that support the conservation of the species and their delicate habitats. They also provide income to local communities.
In this episode, Lauren Parker, di...
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April 18, 2025 • 14 mins
In this episode of "From the Newsroom," WWD editors explore the impetus behind the deal as well as its implications.
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April 11, 2025 • 16 mins
In this episode, WWD and Sourcing Journal editors weigh in on recent headlines and the implications of the current trade war.
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April 8, 2025 • 21 mins
Yang Lu, the chief information officer at Tapestry, chats with Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, to learn how Tapestry is approaching luxury in this digital age.
Upscale legacy brands have a challenge when it comes to technology. How do you blend future-facing digital strategy with the timelessness of luxury? How do you balance exclusivity with digital-first accessibility? And how do you integrate omnichannel innovation ...
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April 3, 2025 • 19 mins
Fresh from the recent ShopTalk conference in Las Vegas, Justin Grooms, president of Bolt, joins WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz to recap some of the trends that emerged from the event as well as how 2025 is evolving from a payments solutions perspective.
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April 1, 2025 • 21 mins
The political will toward sustainability is constantly shifting, and with the official exit from the Paris Agreement and a ‘drill, baby drill’ fossil fuel mentality, things are moving in another direction. This has created a climate of uncertainty for eco-minded businesses seeking support from government sustainability requirements.
That said, the underlying drivers of a sustainable future—innovation, tapping into cost-efficient re...
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March 24, 2025 • 21 mins
In the week’s special edition of WWD Voices, Alex Badia takes the mic to share what’s behind the headlines.
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March 24, 2025 • 28 mins
Launched in 2013, Fabletics is the largest digitally native activewear brand, with over $850 million in sales, compounded annual growth of 30 percent and plans to double its fleet of 100+ stores by 2029. And In a crowded activewear space, Fabletics operates with a unique membership model that sets it apart from the competition.
In this episode for Retail Rx, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Adam Goldenberg, ...
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March 20, 2025 • 16 mins
Lately, tariffs have become the most powerful word in the world. They are moving stock markets, upending longstanding international trade agreements, and evoking lots of confusion—and emotion—across industries. Sourcing Journal recently released its annual State of the Industry Sourcing Report, and one thing is clear: tariff turmoil has gripped the fashion sector.
In this episode, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats...
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March 14, 2025 • 20 mins
In this new feature of WWD Voices, "Inside the Newsroom," the cohosts welcome Jamie Elden from Listrak.
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March 14, 2025 • 30 mins
Last year, Macy’s unveiled its Bold New Chapter initiative with the goal of challenging the status quo. Balancing the art and science of retail, the strategy was informed by comprehensive customer research, and had three distinct tiers: strengthen the Macy’s nameplate, accelerate luxury growth, and simplify and modernize end-to-end operations.
In this episode, which falls during Women's History Month, Lauren Parker, director of ...
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February 20, 2025 • 19 mins
Whether it be container prices, warehouse demand, port congestion or the automation conversation, the year ahead for retail logistics has plenty of question marks. In this episode, Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio, chats with Glenn Taylor, logistics editor, Sourcing Journal, to get some answers.
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February 14, 2025 • 16 mins
In this week’s episode of WWD Voices, Nicole Wegman, founder and chief executive officer of Ring Concierge, a fine jewelry company, joins host Arthur Zaczkiewicz to discuss how her engagement ring shopping experience in New York's Diamond District led to the inception of her business in 2013. Frustrated by the antiquated and high-pressure sales environment, she saw an opportunity to leverage her e-commerce experience to modernize t...
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February 4, 2025 • 22 mins
Independent boutiques have always had a place in retail, but the “shop around the corner” can’t always compete against Big Box stores or online retailers like Amazon. But there’s a backlash brewing, and guides to helping consumer shop small are increasing.
In this episode, 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 ...
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February 2, 2025 • 18 mins
In this episode of WWD Voices, Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive editor of strategic content development, welcomes Roger Mayerson, senior vice president and industry principal of apparel and soft goods at Logility — which offers AI-powered forecasting solutions.
Mayerson discussed Logility's role in pioneering computerized logistics and demand planning, which has evolved over 40 years. Mayerson explained the concept of demand planning,...
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January 22, 2025 • 26 mins
There’s an inherent problem with much of traditional retail: The more you sell, the more you waste, especially when it comes to beauty, wellness and home items packaged in single-use plastic.
In this episode for business hub Retail Rx, Fairchild Studio Director Lauren Parker chats with Jeff Yurcisin, CEO of Grove Collaborative. This purpose-driven retailer has a unique mission: it not only sells eco-friendly items, but under its B...
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January 20, 2025 • 20 mins
Anthropologie's eclectic mix of fashion and home items, curated around the store for personal discovery, has created a fiercely loyal customer base, with earnings reports to back this up. Now, Anthropologie is taking its consumers on vacation, with the launch of Celandine.
In this episode of WWD Voices, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Anu Narayanan, president, women's & home at Anthropologie Group, about A...
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January 17, 2025 • 16 mins
In this episode of WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz chats with Jeanette Duke, director of marketing at Sky IT Group, about innovations in retail technology. She explains the limitations of traditional Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), particularly EDI 852, which has not adapted to modern retail needs such as detailed insights into sales trends, markdowns, and promotional activities.
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January 13, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of WWD Voices, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz met with Rick Strauss and Rich Johnson, principals at Odyssey Retail Advisors, who the current retail landscape and the future of luxury retailing, leveraging the rich experience the duo brings from working extensively in the retail advisory space.
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January 7, 2025 • 25 mins
As long as there have been brands and retailers. There's been the need to evaluate their worth, whether for a sale, asset backed loan licensing deal, brand spin off, or in the worst case scenario, liquidation.
In this episode of business hub Retail Rx, Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio, chats with Ben Nortman, co-chief commercial officer at Hilco Global, and former CEO of Hilco Merchant Resources LLC about how the landscap...
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