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When it comes to brand connection for the future, we wonder... 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝-𝐭𝐨-𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫, 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? It’s a topic we’ll be covering a lot on #TheForwardPodcast as we hear more and more about the crumbling of the status quo across multiple industries and sectors. 👉 The reality is, consumers are more informed than ever before, bringing a microscope to those who can be trusted not just for convenience, but for their values and practices. In our latest podcast episode of #TheForwardPodcast, we had a candid conversation with Natalie Dau, media creator, athlete, and author of ‘Run Like A Woman’. Natalie reflects on her 25-year career as a global consultant across technology, travel, sports, and wellness, and discusses her journey in building her media brand and challenging outdated ideas about audience connection. Read more about it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gNWJm5an #Leader #Insights #Retail #SmartOSC

Technology & Retail is still unfortunately male-dominated, this needs to change and female designers, creators, founders, and leaders great work needs to be celebrated. In our second episode as part of our mini-season focusing on Female Leaders in...

💡 The End of Guesswork: Building Collections with Precision 💡 Steve Brown touches on a powerful evolution in fashion. Creativity and intuition are still vital, but in today’s landscape, it’s the brands that go beyond guesswork that lead the way! 🏆 Relying on 'feelings over facts' isn’t a viable strategy in today’s evolving market landscape. Those that marry artistry with strategic precision, using data & insights to cut through the noise and elevate what truly matters. Here’s what stands out: creativity isn’t constrained by analytics — it’s enhanced! It’s about making informed choices, knowing what to cut and what to champion. And that's how you build something extraordinary! 🎯 First Insight, Inc. Calvin Klein. #TheCrowdPodcast #VoiceOfTheCustomer #ConsumerInsights #Leadership #Innovation #GrowthMindset #FashionIndustry #BusinessStrategy #CreativeLeadership #CLevelExecutives #PodcastRecommendations #CustomerCentricity #AIInFashion

🌐 Customer needs globally are always changing, especially considering current tightened fiscal conditions and consequent shopping habits of consumers. How can Supply Chain leaders adapt their operations to keep pace, particularly in an organization of L'Oréal's scale? 🤔 🎙 In this recent podcast episode by Gartner, Damien Decouvelaere discusses L’Oréal’s strategy for diversifying customer experience across distinct markets, especially through customization and e-commerce tools. Every day, I am truly proud and deeply impressed by the remarkable work of our supply chain teams! They consistently demonstrated their commitment to driving innovation, leveraging the power of data and technology to overcome any challenge that comes their way. 🍃 🤖 #WeAreLoreal #JoinMeAtLoreal #CreateTheBeautyThatMovesTheWorld

Listening to the latest ep of one of my favorite podcasts! 🎧 Gloss Angeles! 💄💋 Beauty investor Maggie Sellers gives her insights on celebrity backed makeup brands and differences between brand incubators and more traditional founded brands. Essentially a brand incubator will partner with a multitude of brands and share resources like HR, Finance and Marketing teams! She talks about how brands like Rare Beauty, rhode skin and Fenty Beauty (Kendo Brands, Inc.) have celebrity founders that have a lot of skin in the game! Gone are the days when a celebrity can just promote a brand or product without having to be involved with product development, marketing strategy or sales strategy! It's so inspiring to see women like Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber and Rihanna be successful founders! Also it's #WomensHistoryMonth so even more powerful! 💖 😁 My take is that in 2024 we will see less celeb brands but the ones that we do see will be even more impactful! What are your thoughts? 🤔 Do you buy celeb founded brands? #cpg #beautyindustry #skincare #founders #womenfounders

Socks Meets Purposeful Retail. In this Retail Visionaries Podcast, I am delighted to host Dave Heath, CEO & Co-Founder of Bombas. Bombas is a premium comfort-focused sock & apparel brand on a mission to help those in need. We explore strategies for innovation & growth through direct to consumer retail. Bombas is in its 10th year of business and recently surpassed 100mm donated items. Today is the Day! Our TD Cowen Future of the Consumer Conference begins with a welcome dinner on the 3rd including CEOs Stephen Sadove, Todd Kahn, and Stefano Curti and a leadership reception with Trina Spear. Our conference on June 4-5th features a panel featuring Bombas and KiwiCo, Inc. called "Passion with Purpose." If you are participating in the Institutional Investor poll, Oliver Chen and team greatly appreciate your recognition in the Retailing / Department Stores & Specialty Softlines Category. We value your vote if you feel it is warranted! How do the best retailers and brands compete in the new instant and experiential retail economy? The future is about combining digital and physical into a phygital experience, reinventing convenience, and curation through personalization and artificial intelligence. TD Cowen believes new retail must combine the “logic” of a test, read, and react supply chain with the “magic” of creativity, innovation and purpose; meanwhile, a connected and contextual consumer experience with community engagement underpins maximization of customer lifetime value. https://lnkd.in/eFARCrUg

In order to remain competitive, fashion retailers should leverage AI to engage with their consumers on a deeper level. Listen to our latest podcast 🖥️ episode to get an in-depth analysis and some insights 💡 from our guest, @Shelley E. Kohan, an associate professor and retail pundit at Fashion Institute of Technology. Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Irv33n #Trends

IMPACT > influence Thursdays! 🌟 Spotlight on Sara Hood aka Sara Love Style 🌟 Today, I'm excited to shine a spotlight on Sara Hood, known to many as Sara Love Style. She's not just a creator; she's a visionary who's reshaping the digital landscape. 👗 Building a Brand: Sara's journey from fashion enthusiast to digital trailblazer has been nothing short of inspiring. Through Sara Love Style, she's built more than a brand—she's fostered a movement, empowering individuals to embrace their unique style identities. 🌐 Impact in Digital Spaces: Beyond her impeccable fashion sense, Sara's influence extends into the realm of social equity and empowerment. Her "Influence to Equity" podcast is a testament to her commitment to amplifying diverse voices and driving meaningful change within the fashion industry. 🎙️ The Influence to Equity Podcast: Through candid conversations and insightful interviews, Sara sparks dialogue on inclusion, representation, and the future of fashion. Her podcast serves as a vital platform for discussing how influence can pave the way for equity and justice in all aspects of our lives. 📈 Influence and Innovation: Sara Love Style isn't just about trends; it's about transformation. By blending creativity with advocacy, Sara continues to redefine the boundaries of digital influence and set new standards for authenticity and impact. 👏 Join me in celebrating Sara's profound impact on our digital landscape and beyond. Her journey reminds us that true influence is rooted in purpose, passion, and a commitment to driving positive change. #Influence #DigitalCreators #CommunityBuilding #InfluenceToEquity #SaraLoveStyle #LinkedInSpotlight #Impact #Creators

"To grow, you need to see inside the box to the things that you have." Downy Single Rinse was facing a plateau. Competitors had caught up, and growth had stalled. Santiago's task was to reignite brand growth, but how? The answer lay in an unexpected place: the power of fragrance. Santiago and his team dared to do what no one in the category had done before. They introduced a scent that was more than just a pleasant aroma; it was a statement. It was about passion, elegance, and recognizing the woman behind the mother. In our latest podcast episode of CPG Launch Leaders, Santiago Nettle takes us on an aromatic journey through the challenges and triumphs of scent innovation. You can grab a link to listen on Apple or Spotify in the comments. CPG Launch Leaders is hosted by Darcy Ramler and Allan Peretz. #BrandManagement #Innovation #CPG

🎙️ Get ready for a brand new episode of Inside Retail, dropping tomorrow! We're excited to have Simon Platts, co-founder of Recomme, join our host, Grace Hill, on the show. Formerly at ASOS, Platts is now a co-founder of Recomme, a platform that allows brands to easily join the circular economy. In this episode, Simon illuminates the pressing need for a circular economy in fashion, showcases how Recomme empowers brands to embrace recycling responsibility, and shares insights on designing products for both longevity and profitability. Looking ahead, Simon discusses innovative solutions like product passports for enhanced transparency and emphasizes the urgency for retailers to scale sustainability efforts to meet evolving consumer demands. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion! Tune in on Apple Podcasts and Spotify tomorrow to join the conversation. 🎧 #SustainableFashion #CircularEconomy