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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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With news headlines shouting doom and gloom in every direction, is the National Retail Federation’s record-breaking $1 trillion holiday forecast wishful thinking? Or something more nuanced?

“The consumer is sentimentally weak, but fundamentally soun... more

At WWD’s recent Apparel & Retail CEO Summit, Jamie Elden, chief executive officer, Listrak, sat with Amanda Smith, chief executive officer, Fairchild Media Group, to dive into the current retail landscape—including pricing, supply chain resilience, a... more

Where should retail go in the next 10 years? Wherever the customers go.

In a VIP breakfast discussion at WWD's recent Apparel & Retail CEO Summit, industry leaders from commercial real estate company CBRE and investment management firm Nuveen delved... more

The holiday season is make or break time for retailers, as the last two months of the year can account for more than 20 percent of annual sales for many businesses. But this season is expected to be like none other, as 2025 marks the first year with ... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Lawrence
One of the world's best CEO coaches and author of several books about leadership and organizational growth
Lawrence & Company
Episode: Balancing Surviving and Thriving While Building
Holly Thrasher
Chief Merchandising Officer for All Women's at Anthropologie
Anthropologie
Episode: Anthropologie on the Growing Business of Brides
John Foley
Co-founder of Ernesta
Ernesta
Episode: Scaling Sales Teams for Hypergrowth Brands
Cynthia Rowley
Renowned fashion designer known for her whimsical spirit and innovation in the fashion industry.
Cynthia Rowley fashion label
Episode: Cynthia Rowley on Balancing Business Longevity with Experimentation
Carolina Cucinelli
CEO of Brunello Cucinelli and a prominent figure in the fashion industry
Brunello Cucinelli
Episode: Carolina Cucinelli on Being a Woman in a Menswear World and Evolving Her Family’s Business
Glenn Taylor
Logistics Editor at Sourcing Journal
Sourcing Journal
Episode: Inside SJ's Logistics Report: The Technology Issue
Meghan Hall
Business Editor at Sourcing Journal
Sourcing Journal
Episode: Inside SJ's Logistics Report: The Technology Issue
Michael Grynbaum
Author of Empire of the Elite and media reporter at the New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: 'Empire of the Elite' Author Michael Grynbaum Dishes on the Conde Nast Empire
Michael Kors
Fashion designer and founder of Michael Kors Holdings
Michael Kors
Episode: Michael Kors Talks Fashion Origins, Project Runway Return

Hosts

Jim Fallon
Host and Chief Content Officer of WWD, providing insights into various fashion and retail dynamics.
Lauren Parker
Director of Fairchild Studio, offering expert views and discussions surrounding fashion industry practices.

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Future-Proofing the Holiday Season with Agentic AI
Q: How would you recommend retailers start implementing Agenic AI?
They should focus on operational productivity and enhancing customer experience while providing approved tools for innovation.
Future-Proofing the Holiday Season with Agentic AI
Q: What hurdles do you see for retailers in trying to implement Agenic AI?
Retailers need access to data, governance in place, and a culture open to AI integration amid operational challenges.
Future-Proofing the Holiday Season with Agentic AI
Q: What is Agenic AI and how is it different from Generative AI?
Agenic AI gives LLMs an autonomous ability to act on our behalf, focusing on reasoning, access to tools, and autonomy.
Dissecting Retail Real Estate: Insights on Investment, Growth and Consumer Behavior
Q: How are you thinking about that in relation to Gen Z and property investment?
Focus is on neighborhoods driven by millennials and convenience as they form families and seek better living conditions.
Dissecting Retail Real Estate: Insights on Investment, Growth and Consumer Behavior
Q: What jumps off the page to you when you think about where the industry is going?
Talent and the quality gap in analytics for physical space versus customer interaction in the digital world are major concerns.

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What is WWD Voices about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content primarily revolves around fashion, beauty, retail, and luxury, presenting a rich tapestry of insights, news, and commentary from industry experts and insiders. Conversations range from the intricacies of denim manufacturing and sustainable practices to significant market shifts driven by technology and consumer behavior. Listeners can expect insights into major players in the fashion industry and transformative discussions around inclusivity, innovation, and the economics of fashion in a rapidly changing landscape. Notable episodes have featured high-profile guests, emphasizing diverse perspectives on evolving trends and challenges in the fashion world.

Uniquely, the discussions have a mix of cultural commentary and practical i... more

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WWD Voices launched 4 years ago and published 124 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Holly Thrasher
3. John Foley
4. Cynthia Rowley
5. Carolina Cucinelli
6. Glenn Taylor
7. Meghan Hall
8. Michael Grynbaum

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