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The Interview: Printemps Chief Executive, Jean-Marc Bellaiche
In this episode of The Interview Series, host Karl McKeever is joined in conversation by Jean-Marc Bellaiche, CEO at Parisian-based luxury department store, Printemps..
A trip to Paris is never complete without a stop by luxury department store, Printemps. Its first-ever store opened on Boulevard Haussmann back in 1865, where it still stands. Today, the iconic parisian department store remains a force of innovation. We explore how Printemp’s innovation agenda has been accelerated in the last couple of years, with a new store in Doha, new services, and new customer experiences. We also discuss its evolving approach to omnichannel and Jean-Marc's views on successfully navigating culture and change management. Recorded at Shoptalk Europe.
The Interview: Neighborhood Goods CEO and co-founder Matt Alexander
The Interview: Neighborhood Goods. In this episode of The Interview Series, host Karl McKeever is joined by Matt Alexander, Co-Founder and CEO of Neighborhood Goods, as well as the brand’s President, Ashley Shelton Conger. Recorded live in the heart of New York City during NRF 2023, together we explore the brand story of Neighborhood Goods, the future of department stores, and the shift towards community-focused retailing.
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The Interview: Falabella, director of sustainability Pamela Lagos
The Interview - Falabella: In our latest episode, we travel to Santiago to meet Pamela Lagos, director of sustainability of Chilean department store chain Falabella Retail. She shares the inside story of how one of the country’s most famous retail names is investing in a responsible plan for future success, and the steps it is taking to show people and profitability can co-exist in greater harmony.
The Interview: Macy’s
The Interview: Macy’s: In this special episode, guest host Karl McKeever travels to New York for an exclusive interview with Macy's national director of window presentation, Roya Sullivan. She shares the behind-the-scenes story of preparations for its highly anticipated Christmas windows, and talks about the challenge of managing windows for the one of the world’s most iconic department stores.