In episode 399 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Matt Repicky, senior vice president and chief brands officer at Tailored Brands, a leading omnichannel retailer featuring brands Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores, and K&G Fashion Superstore. Listen in as Repicky provides an overview of the Tailored Brands portfolio and his role within the…

In episode 398 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Lyndie Benson, founder of Bleusalt, a luxury apparel brand offering elevated basics made sustainably in the United States. Benson shares an overview of the Bleusalt brand (0:55), her inspiration for launching the business (1:40) and how its sustainable Tencel fabric is produced (3:00). She…

In episode 397 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Raphael Peck, CEO of Brixton, a Southern California-based apparel and headwear brand. Peck provides an overview of the brand (1:00), details his professional background in retail that led to his current role (2:50), and touches upon his history of growing brands, including his strategy…

In episode 396 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Amy Errett, founder and CEO of Madison Reed, a hair color company revolutionizing the way women color their hair. During the wide-ranging conversation, Errett provides an overview of the Madison Reed business (0:50), her background as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist (2:56), and how that…

In episode 395 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews David Sherwood, CEO of Daniel's Jewelers, a family-operated specialty jeweler with more than 100 stores and a best-in-class e-commerce site. Sherwood provides an overview of the jewelry company (0:48), his career journey growing up in the family-owned business (2:47), and the company's culture that fosters…

In this episode of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Ariane Goldman, CEO of Hatch Collective, parent company of leading maternity brands HATCH, Motherhood Maternity, A Pea in the Pod, and Destination Maternity. In the conversation, Goldman discusses her entrepreneurial career journey (1:00), how the new Hatch Collective business is strategically combining four leading…

In episode 393 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Kevin Miller, chief marketing officer of The Fresh Market, a specialty grocery retailer based in North Carolina. Listen as Miller discusses the business' vision to become one of America's most-loved brands (0:50), his professional background in marketing (2:18), and The Fresh Market's launch of the…

In episode 392 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews David Law, senior vice president and general manager of Allen Edmonds, a U.S.-based handmade luxury men’s footwear heritage brand. Listen in as Law provides an overview of the legacy brand (1:00), his professional background and role at Allen Edmonds (2:35), and the factors he believes…

In episode 391 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Janiece Okpobiri, director of product growth at Stitch Fix, an online personal styling service for men, women and kids. During the interview, Okpobiri provides an overview of the Stitch Fix business (0:52), her current role (2:00), and how the company utilizes data science to improve…

In episode 390 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Bryan Anastasi, vice president of customer care and business solutions at Raymour & Flanigan, the largest furniture and mattress retailer in the Northeast and seventh largest nationwide. Anastasi provides an overview of the Raymour & Flanigan business (1:00), his role with the organization (1:40), and to what he…