In episode 408 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Sarah Townsend, digital experience manager at DVF (Diane von Furstenberg), a global luxury fashion brand renowned for its iconic wrap dress and signature prints. Listen in as Townsend discusses why DVF decided to launch its new ReWrap resale program (0:50), how the fashion brand is…

In episode 407 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Kelly Mahoney, vice president of customer marketing at Ulta Beauty, the largest U.S. beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. During the interview, Mahoney discusses her role's dual responsibilities across marketing and loyalty…

In episode 406 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Emily Teele, retail loyalty expert, Nike leader and KindWork board member. Listen in as Teele provides an overview of her role at Nike (0:42), what drew her to take on the international position (1:33), and how she's seen the loyalty space evolve throughout her…

In episode 405 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Chris Fox, chief sustainability officer at HanesBrands, a global everyday apparel manufacturer operating iconic brands Hanes, Champion, and Bonds. Listen in as Fox discusses his career background (1:00), highlights and achievements from HanesBrands' 2022 Sustainability Summary Report (2:13), and how the company transparently reports on…

In episode 404 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Donna Dozier Gordon, head of inclusion and diversity for region Americas at H&M, a global fashion brand offering the latest styles and inspiration for all. During the wide-ranging interview, Dozier Gordon discusses her role at H&M (1:40), the retailer's expansion of its extended size assortment…

In episode 403 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Mari Corella, general manager of home and hard goods at eBay, a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. Corella discusses her role and career history in e-commerce (0:44), the eBay Refurbished program…

In episode 402 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Austin Leonard, head of sales at Sam's Club MAP, the retail advertising business at the membership-only retail warehouse clubs owned and operated by Walmart, Inc. Leonard discusses his role at Sam's Club (0:55), the launch of real-time intelligently retargeted display advertising via its Member…

In episode 401 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Bill Barton, president and CEO of Bob's Discount Furniture, one of the country's fastest-growing omnichannel furniture retailers. During the conversation Barton discusses what excites him about leading the organization (0:50), some of the factors that have led to Bob's growth (2:00), and how he's positioning the…

In this bonus episode of Total Retail Talks, Total Retail's Kristina Stidham and Joe Keenan discuss Total Retail's recently released research report, the 2023 version of the annual Top 50 Fastest-Growing Retailers report. This report was produced in conjunction with Saddle Creek Logistics Services. Listen in as Keenan shares why Total Retail produces this report each…

In episode 400 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Kevin Moffitt, president of Office Depot, a leading provider of business services and supplies, products and technology solutions with banner brands Office Depot®, OfficeMax®, CompuCom® and Grand&Toy®. Moffitt discusses Office Depot's new Imagine Success™ brand platform (0:58), how associate and customer feedback helped influence the…