Global CEO Tricia Smith on creating a ‘sense of discovery’ at Anthropologie From a very young age, Tricia Smith knew she was passionate about retail and serving customers. Now, in her role as Anthropologie's Global CEO, she wants to recreate unforgettable retail experiences for a new age of customers.
Rhone’s CEO Nate Checketts on the brand’s strategic approach to pricing Nate Checketts, CEO and co-founder of men's apparel and activewear brand Rhone, has mastered the art of building a premium brand at a comfortable pace. Rhone, Checketts' 8-year-old brand based in Connecticut, has gone through its fair share of growing pains. Checketts owes its ability to power through the tough...
Arianna Casadei on modernizing her family footwear business Arianna Casadei, head of marketing at her family's namesake brand, Casadei, has her eyes set on the future of retail and technology. The 60-year-old, Milan-based luxury footwear business, which was started by her grandfather, has made a name for itself through its design and craftsmanship. And its "Blade" heel style...
Top beauty products still on sale from Amazon’s Prime Day As more retailers are unveiling holiday deals earlier this year, Amazon's fall event is also a move to attract early holiday shoppers.
XRC Labs partner Diana Melencio: ‘The future store is everywhere’ With over a decade's worth of experience in funding and retail technology, XRC Labs partner Diana Melencio is excited about the future of retail and the new brands and founders that will arise as a result.
Irina Lazareanu on the ‘indie sleaze’ vibe shift: ‘It’s not a trend. It’s a feeling of expression’ Staying true to herself came with a lot of rejection, supermodel Irina Lazareanu said, but it was worth it as she was one of the models who helped usher in the indie movement in the early 2000s.
Stitch Fix’s Loretta Choy: ‘Every part of the work we do has had to evolve’ Under Loretta Choy's leadership, Stitch Fix has used billions of data points to make key merchandising decisions that have propelled the company forward.
NYFW Briefing: Brands leverage social platforms including TikTok While virtual shows were a staple of the pandemic-era seasons in the past two years, this year’s “virtual” section of the event's official calendar has shrunk to a small handful of brands as designers get back into action. But brands are still tapping into livestreaming on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube,...
Katia Walsh on ‘permeating Levi’s with the best digital data and AI capabilities’ Walsh has led the charge of melding Levi's values with innovative technological capabilities to both drive change and increase revenue.