"Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: The Journey of the Mid-Market Merchant" is the title of a ground-breaking report that Mark Friedman, today's podcast guest, has just co-authored with Rick Watson.

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Mark joins Ben to talk about his findings as well as discuss how his long career in the retail industry has shaped his views on the mid-market.

Mark is a seasoned professional in the retail industry with a history of leading companies through periods of transformation. Having previously worked at Brooks Brothers, Mark was invited by the same CEO to join Warnaco, a once-bankrupt company now thriving with a $2 billion wholesale business. At Warnaco, he managed an extensive portfolio that included legacy brands and licenses for high-profile names like Calvin Klein underwear, Calvin Klein Jeans, and Speedo North America. While the company primarily operated through wholesale channels, selling to other retailers, Mark's domain also included nurturing a small but growing digital presence for these popular brands, positioning him as an innovator in the digital retail space.

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