The Retail Pilot

By Ken Pilot

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Episodes: 52

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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.


Episode Date
Suited for Success: Revolutionizing Tuxedo Rentals with Andrew Blackmon, Co-Founder & CEO of The Black Tux
May 07, 2024
Live from The University of Michigan MFMS: Gettin' Happy with Peiman Raf, Co-Founder & CEO of Madhappy
Apr 30, 2024
Michelle Wlazlo: Building a Merchandising Strategy for JCPenney's Savvy Shopper
Apr 23, 2024
“Shoe” Business: The Evolution of a Family Brand with Pete Nordstrom
Apr 16, 2024
Beyond the Aisles: Inside Walmart's Fashion Revolution with Denise Incandela
Apr 09, 2024
In Her “Jeans”: The Denim Journey of Amy Williams, CEO of Citizens of Humanity
Apr 02, 2024
Adding It Up With Simeon Siegel: A Top Analyst’s Perspective on Retail
Mar 26, 2024
Nyakio Grieco: Empowering Inclusion and Diversity in the Beauty Industry
Mar 19, 2024
Tommy Hilfiger: The Blueprint for Building an Inclusive Global Brand
Mar 12, 2024
From Chief Underpants Officer to Space Invader: Nick Graham on Innovation and Creativity at Joe Boxer and SPACEONE Industries
Feb 27, 2024
Lori Coulter: Making Waves in Women's Swimwear and Beyond with Summersalt
Feb 21, 2024
An "Intimate" Conversation With Marissa Vosper and Lauren Schwab, Co-Founders of Negative
Feb 06, 2024
Leadership Lessons from a Trailblazer: Jeanne Jackson on Empowering Women, Leading Great Companies, and Adding Strength at the Board Level
Jan 30, 2024
Untucked and Unfiltered: Chris Riccobono's Story of Entrepreneurship as the Co-Founder of UNTUCKit
Jan 23, 2024
Stuffed with Wisdom: Sharon Price John on Innovation, Resilience and Leadership at Build-A-Bear Workshop
Jan 16, 2024
Tech Talk: Solving the Retail Staffing Challenge with Mike Meyers, Ron Thurston & Sharonda Weatherspoon
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
Dec 19, 2023
Deckers CEO Dave Powers on Building, Electrifying and "Power"ing Footwear Brands: Uggs, Hoka, Koolaburra, Teva & Sanuk
Dec 12, 2023
Stephen Yalof: Re-Inventing the Retail Outlet Center as the CEO of Tanger, Inc.
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
Nov 28, 2023
Terry Lundgren: Leading the Evolution of Department Store Retail and the State of the Industry Today
Nov 14, 2023
Matt Mueller: From Tailor-Made to TaiLOR-Made…Leveraging AI to Drive the Made to Measure Business with Knot Standard
Nov 07, 2023
Stephen Kuhl: From Sofa in a Box to Seamless Home Furnishings - The Burrow Revolution
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
Oct 23, 2023
Sheryl Clark: Fashion, Passion and Style - The Retail Journey of Boston Proper's President & CEO
Oct 16, 2023
Twinning and Winning - How Alex & Mike Faherty Built the Faherty Brand One Colorful Thread at a Time
Oct 09, 2023
Jan Singer: Retail Wisdom and Insights From One of America's Most Experienced Fashion Retail CEOs
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
Sep 25, 2023
Sharon Leite: How Passion, Teamwork and Focus on the Consumer Impacted this CEO's Success in Retail
Sep 19, 2023
The Cobbler: How Steve Madden took adversity and personal struggle and built the most recognizable footwear brand in the US.
Sep 11, 2023
Throwback Episode -- Millard "Mickey" Drexler: A candid conversation about the life and career of an actual Retail "Legend" - Part 2
Aug 28, 2023
Throwback Episode --- Millard "Mickey" Drexler: A candid conversation about the life and career of an actual Retail "Legend" - Part 1
Aug 21, 2023
Elevating E-commerce: Unveiling the Secrets of Luxury Brand, Saks.com with CEO Marc Metrick
Aug 14, 2023
Design Alchemy: How Two Friends Named John Transformed the Home Business Landscape Forever
Aug 07, 2023
Innovation and Sustainability: A Conversation with Allbirds Co-founder & CEO, Joey Zwillinger
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
Jul 24, 2023
John Merris: Unleashing Innovation in Outdoor Living with Solo Brands
Jul 17, 2023
Sandra Campos: Fashion Industry Leader on Trends, Challenges, and Success
Jul 10, 2023
Empowering Women in Fashion: Deirdre Quinn's Journey to Creating Lafayette 148 New York
Jul 03, 2023
Drew Green's Indochino Creating Custom Clothing for Men and Women
Jun 26, 2023
"Burn Rate" - How Andy Dunn Built and Exited Bonobos to Walmart While Confronting Mental Illness
Jun 19, 2023
Unveiling the Entrepreneurial Journey of Ryan Babenzien, CEO of Jolie Skin Company
Jun 12, 2023
Fashion Forward: The Visionary Journey of Rob Smith, CEO of The Phluid Project
Jun 05, 2023
Andrea Weiss: Philanthropy, diversity, inclusion and the future of Retail
May 29, 2023
Ramy Brook Sharp: Helping women feel their best every day with eponymous womens fashion brand, Ramy Brook
May 22, 2023
Chris Burch: World renowned entrepreneur and founder of Burch Creative Capital on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the future of the retail industry
May 15, 2023
Louisa Serene Schneider: Safety comes first in the ear piercing business with Rowan
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"
May 01, 2023
Mindy Grossman: Award-winning brand-builder, inspirational leader and strategic visionary shares her inspiring story
Apr 24, 2023
Gary Sheinbaum & Nadia Boujarwah: Innovation and inclusivity in plus-size women's apparel
Apr 17, 2023
Millard "Mickey" Drexler: A candid conversation about the life and career of an actual Retail "Legend" - Part 2
Apr 06, 2023
Millard "Mickey" Drexler: A candid conversation about the life and career of an actual Retail "Legend" - Part 1
Mar 27, 2023