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The Retail Pilot — 114 episodes

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Nitin Mangtani, EVP & GM of Salesforce Commerce Cloud: Inside the Future of Unified Commerce

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Shea Jensen, President of Urban Outfitters North America: Inside the Brand's Comeback

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Neil Saunders, Managing Director of GlobalData: Inside Retail's Winners, Losers & the Back Half of 2026

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Vuori Founder Joe Kudla: From Garage Startup to $5Billion+ Activewear Brand

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James Reinhart, Co-Founder & CEO of Thredup: Building the Future of Resale

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Denise Incandela, EVP of Walmart Fashion: How Walmart Became a True Fashion Destination

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Tanya Golesic, CEO of Mackage: From Canadian down to a Global Luxury Brand

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Pete Nordstrom: From public to private, Nordstrom’s gains momentum.

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Retail Legend Mickey Drexler: From Building Gap & Old Navy to Running Alex Mill Like a Startup

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Rhone CEO Nate Checketts on Mind & Body Wellness: How Mental Fitness Built a $100M Performance Brand

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Guggenheim Analyst Simeon Siegel: Why Revenue Matters More Than Hype in Retail + 2026 Stock Picks

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The Department Store Crisis: Terry Lundgren & Jan Rogers Kniffen on Saks Global Bankruptcy and What The Future Holds for Department Stores

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Lizanne Kindler Leading A $6 Billion Fashion Empire, The KnitWell Group

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Breaking the Salon Ceiling: How Madison Reed Redefined Hair Color with Amy Errett

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Why Retail Is Holding Up Better Than Expected with Matt Shay

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A Legacy of Style and Innovation with Gene Pressman

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The Evolution of Coach: Lew Frankfort on Culture, Consumers, and Creative Leadership

18

Inside Tecovas: The $300 Million Brand Redefining Western Retail

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Clean Beauty Movement: Gregg Renfrew on Reinventing Beauty with Counter

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The Ralph Lauren Way: Storytelling, Style, and Staying Power with David Lauren

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Fashionphile’s Rise: Where Resale Meets Reinvention

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The Saks Effect: Leading the Next Chapter of Luxury With Marc Metrick

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PacSun & the Power of Gen Z: Brieane Olson’s Vision for the Future of Youth Retail

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Why Tattoo Parlors Should Be Nervous: Inside the Rise of Studs with Anna Harman

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The AI Shift: Inside RetailClub’s Industry Movement

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Building La Ligne: How Molly Howard’s Finance Roots Shaped a Fashion Brand

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Commerce, Conviction, and the $10M Check: Scott Friend’s Blueprint for Startup Success

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Make It Happen: Jenny Ming on Leadership, Legacy, and the Power of Starting Smart

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Rebuilding Retail: How Emily Gittins Is Turning Fashion Waste Into Big Business

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Wall Street to Beauty Icons: Amanda Baldwin’s Blueprint for Building Brands That Last

31

Tariffs: Two Sides Of Trade

32

Inside the Mind of a Luxury CEO: Daniella Vitale’s Lessons on Retail, Resilience, and Reinvention

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Inside Nuts.com: PJ Oleksak’s Journey From Private Equity to CEO

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The Architects Behind Brands You Love: How Red Antler Builds Obsession-Worthy Companies

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From The Studio to the Beauty Industry: John Legend on Music & Entrepreneurship

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From Pottery to Global Design: The Creative Journey of Jonathan Adler

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Power Dressing Reimagined: Sarah LaFleur’s Mission to Simplify Workwear

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Retail Revolution: Dana Telsey on Trends, Tech & the Future of Shopping

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Crafting The Great: A Vision for Modern Vintage with Emily Current and Meritt Elliott

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Unraveling the Fabric of Innovation at Faherty with Alex & Mike Faherty

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Open Air Shopping Innovations: Reimagining Retail with Steve Yalof, President & CEO of Tanger, Inc.

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Rent the Runway 2.0: Redefining the Future of Fashion with Jennifer Hyman

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Cashmere Chronicles: Rachelle Hruska MacPherson and the Lingua Franca Brand

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The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Jan Kniffen’s Q3 Retail Scorecard

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Disrupting the Health Food Industry One Click at a Time: Thrive Market Founder & CEO, Nick Green

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Unpacking Q3 Consumer Insights With Oliver Chen: Luxury, Beauty, Retail & AI

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Bursting the Skincare Bubble: How Shai Eisenman Set Out to Disrupt the Skincare Industry

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Mickey Drexler: A Mensch and a Mentor at the Helm of Alex Mill

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Simeon Siegel Returns: A Retail Analyst's POV on the State of the Industry

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Tech Talk: Digital Marketing Strategy for Retail Transformation - A Conversation with January Digital Founder & CEO, Vic Drabicky, & Stev...

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Soft Threads, Bold Moves: Mike Natenshon's Journey as the Founder of Marine Layer

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THROWBACK EPISODE - "Burn Rate": How Andy Dunn Built and Exited Bonobos While Confronting Mental Illness

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From Gilt to Glamsquad: Alexandra Wilkis Wilson’s Journey Building Unicorns and Investing in Talent

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Tech Talk: Strengthening Customer Engagement with User-Generated Content (UGC) - A Conversation with brkfst.io Co-Founder & CEO, Joe Yaku...

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Framing Success: Tim Parr on Building CADDIS, the Anti Anti-Aging (Eyewear) Brand

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"Crate Expectations": Leadership Lessons from Crate & Barrel Holdings CEO, Janet Hayes

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THROWBACK EPISODE -- Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Journey of Ryan Babenzien, CEO of Jolie Skin Company

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Style and Substance: Sid and Ann Mashburn's Journey into Retail and Fashion

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Mindy Grossman Returns: How Consello is Creating Authentic and Engaging Brand Experiences

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THROWBACK EPISODE - The Cobbler: How Steve Madden took adversity and personal struggle and built the most recognizable footwear brand in...

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Disrupting the Bedding Industry: Pillow Talk with Scott Tannen, CEO of Boll & Branch

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Ramy Brook Sharp Returns: Growing the Eponymous Brand, Ramy Brook

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Throwback Episode -- The Future of Ear Piercing: Safety and Style with Louisa Schneider, CEO of Rowan

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Leading with Purpose: Hali Borenstein, CEO of Reformation, on Growing a Sustainable Fashion Brand

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Blueprint to Brilliance: Chris Burch on Creating Successful Ventures at Burch Creative Capital

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Evolution from Fashion Blogger to Designer with Danielle Bernstein, Founder of We Wore What

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Suited for Success: Revolutionizing Tuxedo Rentals with Andrew Blackmon, Co-Founder & CEO of The Black Tux

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Live from The University of Michigan MFMS: Gettin' Happy with Peiman Raf, Co-Founder & CEO of Madhappy

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Michelle Wlazlo: Building a Merchandising Strategy for JCPenney's Savvy Shopper

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“Shoe” Business: The Evolution of a Family Brand with Pete Nordstrom

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Beyond the Aisles: Inside Walmart's Fashion Revolution with Denise Incandela

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In Her “Jeans”: The Denim Journey of Amy Williams, CEO of Citizens of Humanity

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Adding It Up With Simeon Siegel: A Top Analyst’s Perspective on Retail

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Nyakio Grieco: Empowering Inclusion and Diversity in the Beauty Industry

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Tommy Hilfiger: The Blueprint for Building an Inclusive Global Brand

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From Chief Underpants Officer to Space Invader: Nick Graham on Innovation and Creativity at Joe Boxer and SPACEONE Industries

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Lori Coulter: Making Waves in Women's Swimwear and Beyond with Summersalt

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An "Intimate" Conversation With Marissa Vosper and Lauren Schwab, Co-Founders of Negative

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Leadership Lessons from a Trailblazer: Jeanne Jackson on Empowering Women, Leading Great Companies, and Adding Strength at the Board Leve...

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Untucked and Unfiltered: Chris Riccobono's Story of Entrepreneurship as the Co-Founder of UNTUCKit

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Stuffed with Wisdom: Sharon Price John on Innovation, Resilience and Leadership at Build-A-Bear Workshop

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Tech Talk: Solving the Retail Staffing Challenge with Mike Meyers, Ron Thurston & Sharonda Weatherspoon

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Buy One, Give One = “BOGO” for the Modern Age: How Dave Heath, CEO & Co-Founder of Bombas, Built a Brand In the Spirit of Giving

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Deckers CEO Dave Powers on Building, Electrifying and "Power"ing Footwear Brands: Uggs, Hoka, Koolaburra, Teva & Sanuk

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Stephen Yalof: Re-Inventing the Retail Outlet Center as the CEO of Tanger, Inc.

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Veronica Beard: The Most Eponymous Brand EVER! How Two Veronicas Took Their Diverse Backgrounds and a Common Passion for Fashion to Creat...

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Terry Lundgren: Leading the Evolution of Department Store Retail and the State of the Industry Today

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Matt Mueller: From Tailor-Made to TaiLOR-Made…Leveraging AI to Drive the Made to Measure Business with Knot Standard

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Stephen Kuhl: From Sofa in a Box to Seamless Home Furnishings - The Burrow Revolution

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Todd Snyder: How a Midwestern Football Player Became one of the Most Successful and Highly Acclaimed Fashion Designers of the 21st Centur...

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Sheryl Clark: Fashion, Passion and Style - The Retail Journey of Boston Proper's President & CEO

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Twinning and Winning - How Alex & Mike Faherty Built the Faherty Brand One Colorful Thread at a Time

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Jan Singer: Retail Wisdom and Insights From One of America's Most Experienced Fashion Retail CEOs

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Nate Checketts: How One Entrepreneur Has Utilized His Business Platform to Focus on the Health and Wellness of Men While Providing Them W...

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Sharon Leite: How Passion, Teamwork and Focus on the Consumer Impacted this CEO's Success in Retail

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Throwback Episode -- Millard "Mickey" Drexler: A candid conversation about the life and career of an actual Retail "Legend" - Part 2

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Throwback Episode --- Millard "Mickey" Drexler: A candid conversation about the life and career of an actual Retail "Legend" - Part 1

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Elevating E-commerce: Unveiling the Secrets of Luxury Brand, Saks.com with CEO Marc Metrick

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Design Alchemy: How Two Friends Named John Transformed the Home Business Landscape Forever

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Innovation and Sustainability: A Conversation with Allbirds Co-founder & CEO, Joey Zwillinger

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The "Queen of Hoops": Jennifer Fisher's journey to building a jewelry brand and her design collaborations with her husband and President,...

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John Merris: Unleashing Innovation in Outdoor Living with Solo Brands

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Sandra Campos: Fashion Industry Leader on Trends, Challenges, and Success

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Empowering Women in Fashion: Deirdre Quinn's Journey to Creating Lafayette 148 New York

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Drew Green's Indochino Creating Custom Clothing for Men and Women

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Fashion Forward: The Visionary Journey of Rob Smith, CEO of The Phluid Project

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Andrea Weiss: Philanthropy, diversity, inclusion and the future of Retail

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Ramy Brook Sharp: Helping women feel their best every day with eponymous womens fashion brand, Ramy Brook

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Chris Burch: World renowned entrepreneur and founder of Burch Creative Capital on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the future of the ret...

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Brian Berger: Innovation, technology and underwear - how a trip to a department store inspired the creation of Mack Weldon, "sharp clothe...

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Mindy Grossman: Award-winning brand-builder, inspirational leader and strategic visionary shares her inspiring story

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Gary Sheinbaum & Nadia Boujarwah: Innovation and inclusivity in plus-size women's apparel

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Millard "Mickey" Drexler: A candid conversation about the life and career of an actual Retail "Legend" - Part 2

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Millard "Mickey" Drexler: A candid conversation about the life and career of an actual Retail "Legend" - Part 1