Rethinking Brands for The New Consumer episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 31, 2020 · 36 MIN

Rethinking Brands for The New Consumer

from A SEAT at THE TABLE: Helping business leaders grow their influence · host Glenn McMahon, Fashion & Retail Consultant

After a year that has been particularly unkind to apparel, many of us are wondering what  the fate of the category might be.  Consumers are spending, but just not on apparel.  Even before the pandemic, many brands were struggling.So where are the opportunities for fashion brands?  And what do we need to do move away from relying on discounts and promotions?  Today I’m speaking with Glenn McMahon, a fashion and brand consultant with an impressive multi-decade track record of helping brands become retail winners.Most recently, Glenn was operating partner at TRAUB, after having served as CEO at St. Johns Knits. Prior to that he held  C-suite roles at other international apparel brands.Glenn will be sharing his view of what brands need to do meet what today’s consumers want.  He also dives into where he sees opportunities - even in a challenging market.Before we get started, if you’re overwhelmed with information  but need a view of global sourcing, then you might want to take a look at the Current Situation in Sourcing.  These concise, easy-to-read snapshot reports have been a live saver for many sourcing directors - saving them days of tedious work.You can learn more at www.current situation.net. That’s www.current situation.net Now let’s sit down with Glenn and get an expert view on apparel brands.SEND US A MESSAGEVisit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Dec 31, 2020

Embed this episode

After a year that has been particularly unkind to apparel, many of us are wondering what the fate of the category might be. Consumers are spending, but just not on apparel. Even before the pandemic, many brands were struggling. So where are the opportunities for fashion brands? And what do we need to do move away from relying on discounts and promotions? Today I’m speaking with Glenn McMahon, a fashion and brand consultant with an impressive multi-decade tra...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

Ready to play

Rethinking Brands for The New Consumer

0:00 36:00

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of A SEAT at THE TABLE: Helping business leaders grow their influence?

This episode is 36 minutes long.

When was this A SEAT at THE TABLE: Helping business leaders grow their influence episode published?

This episode was published on December 31, 2020.

Can I download this A SEAT at THE TABLE: Helping business leaders grow their influence episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!