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The Retail Pilot is a series of interviews conducted by Ken Pilot with “Leaders and Legends” of the Retail industry. Ken will focus the conversation on his guests’ career journeys and their greatest career accomplishments and disappointments; gather insight into their leadership styles; learn who inspired them as they progressed through their careers; identify brands they admire; discover challenges they have faced; and talk about where they think Retail is headed and how they are leveraging technology to get there.
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Suited for Success: Revolutionizing Tuxedo Rentals with Andrew Blackmon, Co-Founder & CEO of The Black Tux
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May 07, 2024 |
Live from The University of Michigan MFMS: Gettin' Happy with Peiman Raf, Co-Founder & CEO of Madhappy
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Apr 30, 2024 |
Michelle Wlazlo: Building a Merchandising Strategy for JCPenney's Savvy Shopper
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Apr 23, 2024 |
“Shoe” Business: The Evolution of a Family Brand with Pete Nordstrom
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Apr 16, 2024 |
Beyond the Aisles: Inside Walmart's Fashion Revolution with Denise Incandela
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Apr 09, 2024 |
In Her “Jeans”: The Denim Journey of Amy Williams, CEO of Citizens of Humanity
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Apr 02, 2024 |
Adding It Up With Simeon Siegel: A Top Analyst’s Perspective on Retail
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Mar 26, 2024 |
Nyakio Grieco: Empowering Inclusion and Diversity in the Beauty Industry
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Mar 19, 2024 |
Tommy Hilfiger: The Blueprint for Building an Inclusive Global Brand
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Mar 12, 2024 |
From Chief Underpants Officer to Space Invader: Nick Graham on Innovation and Creativity at Joe Boxer and SPACEONE Industries
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Feb 27, 2024 |
Lori Coulter: Making Waves in Women's Swimwear and Beyond with Summersalt
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Feb 21, 2024 |
An "Intimate" Conversation With Marissa Vosper and Lauren Schwab, Co-Founders of Negative
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Feb 06, 2024 |
Leadership Lessons from a Trailblazer: Jeanne Jackson on Empowering Women, Leading Great Companies, and Adding Strength at the Board Level
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Jan 30, 2024 |
Untucked and Unfiltered: Chris Riccobono's Story of Entrepreneurship as the Co-Founder of UNTUCKit
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Jan 23, 2024 |
Stuffed with Wisdom: Sharon Price John on Innovation, Resilience and Leadership at Build-A-Bear Workshop
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Jan 16, 2024 |
Tech Talk: Solving the Retail Staffing Challenge with Mike Meyers, Ron Thurston & Sharonda Weatherspoon
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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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Dec 19, 2023 |
Deckers CEO Dave Powers on Building, Electrifying and "Power"ing Footwear Brands: Uggs, Hoka, Koolaburra, Teva & Sanuk
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Dec 12, 2023 |
Stephen Yalof: Re-Inventing the Retail Outlet Center as the CEO of Tanger, Inc.
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Dec 05, 2023 |
Veronica Beard: The Most Eponymous Brand EVER! How Two Veronicas Took Their Diverse Backgrounds and a Common Passion for Fashion to Create a Lifestyle Brand for The Modern Woman
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Nov 28, 2023 |
Terry Lundgren: Leading the Evolution of Department Store Retail and the State of the Industry Today
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Nov 14, 2023 |
Matt Mueller: From Tailor-Made to TaiLOR-Made…Leveraging AI to Drive the Made to Measure Business with Knot Standard
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Nov 07, 2023 |
Stephen Kuhl: From Sofa in a Box to Seamless Home Furnishings - The Burrow Revolution
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Oct 31, 2023 |
Todd Snyder: How a Midwestern Football Player Became one of the Most Successful and Highly Acclaimed Fashion Designers of the 21st Century
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Oct 23, 2023 |
Sheryl Clark: Fashion, Passion and Style - The Retail Journey of Boston Proper's President & CEO
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Oct 16, 2023 |
Twinning and Winning - How Alex & Mike Faherty Built the Faherty Brand One Colorful Thread at a Time
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Oct 09, 2023 |
Jan Singer: Retail Wisdom and Insights From One of America's Most Experienced Fashion Retail CEOs
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Oct 02, 2023 |
Nate Checketts: How One Entrepreneur Has Utilized His Business Platform to Focus on the Health and Wellness of Men While Providing Them With Versatile Clothing for Everyday Use
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Sep 25, 2023 |
Sharon Leite: How Passion, Teamwork and Focus on the Consumer Impacted this CEO's Success in Retail
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Sep 19, 2023 |
The Cobbler: How Steve Madden took adversity and personal struggle and built the most recognizable footwear brand in the US.
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Sep 11, 2023 |
Throwback Episode -- Millard "Mickey" Drexler: A candid conversation about the life and career of an actual Retail "Legend" - Part 2
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Aug 28, 2023 |
Throwback Episode --- Millard "Mickey" Drexler: A candid conversation about the life and career of an actual Retail "Legend" - Part 1
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Aug 21, 2023 |
Elevating E-commerce: Unveiling the Secrets of Luxury Brand, Saks.com with CEO Marc Metrick
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Aug 14, 2023 |
Design Alchemy: How Two Friends Named John Transformed the Home Business Landscape Forever
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Aug 07, 2023 |
Innovation and Sustainability: A Conversation with Allbirds Co-founder & CEO, Joey Zwillinger
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Jul 31, 2023 |
The "Queen of Hoops": Jennifer Fisher's journey to building a jewelry brand and her design collaborations with her husband and President, Kevin Fisher
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Jul 24, 2023 |
John Merris: Unleashing Innovation in Outdoor Living with Solo Brands
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Jul 17, 2023 |
Sandra Campos: Fashion Industry Leader on Trends, Challenges, and Success
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Jul 10, 2023 |
Empowering Women in Fashion: Deirdre Quinn's Journey to Creating Lafayette 148 New York
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Jul 03, 2023 |
Drew Green's Indochino Creating Custom Clothing for Men and Women
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Jun 26, 2023 |
"Burn Rate" - How Andy Dunn Built and Exited Bonobos to Walmart While Confronting Mental Illness
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Jun 19, 2023 |
Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Journey of Ryan Babenzien, CEO of Jolie Skin Company
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Jun 12, 2023 |
Fashion Forward: The Visionary Journey of Rob Smith, CEO of The Phluid Project
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Jun 05, 2023 |
Andrea Weiss: Philanthropy, diversity, inclusion and the future of Retail
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May 29, 2023 |
Ramy Brook Sharp: Helping women feel their best every day with eponymous womens fashion brand, Ramy Brook
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May 22, 2023 |
Chris Burch: World renowned entrepreneur and founder of Burch Creative Capital on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the future of the retail industry
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May 15, 2023 |
Louisa Serene Schneider: Safety comes first in the ear piercing business with Rowan
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May 08, 2023 |
Brian Berger: Innovation, technology and underwear - how a trip to a department store inspired the creation of Mack Weldon, "sharp clothes for daily living"
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May 01, 2023 |
Mindy Grossman: Award-winning brand-builder, inspirational leader and strategic visionary shares her inspiring story
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Apr 24, 2023 |
Gary Sheinbaum & Nadia Boujarwah: Innovation and inclusivity in plus-size women's apparel
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Apr 17, 2023 |
Millard "Mickey" Drexler: A candid conversation about the life and career of an actual Retail "Legend" - Part 2
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Apr 06, 2023 |
Millard "Mickey" Drexler: A candid conversation about the life and career of an actual Retail "Legend" - Part 1
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Mar 27, 2023 |