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How a British craft brand launched the UK gin boom.
In this episode of The Interview Series, host Mark Faithfull is joined by Tom Warner, co-founder and CEO of Warner’s Distillery.
Celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2022, Warner’s Gin has had much to do the gin boom. Warner walks us through the story of how he and his then business partner decided to launch the brand; the influence of Warner’s Gin in revolutionising the category through its rhubarb flavoured gin (at the time, a ‘first’); the importance of balancing the need to do good with doing business; and his own personal tales of the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurial life.
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THE INTERVIEW: UGG • 25 MINS LISTEN
n this episode, host Karl McKeever is joined in conversation by Vice President of Global Marketing for global lifestyle brand UGG, Carole Diarra. She reflects on how brands can stay relevant in today’s uncertain times, the enduring principles that make great brands stand out, and the story of her own personal career journey.
UP NEXT: THE INTERVIEW with Organic Garden CEO & co-founder Martin Wild
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EVENT REVIEW: WORLD RETAIL CONGRESS
29 APRIL • 92 MINS LISTEN
As the event makes a welcome return to the industry calendar, we hear from retail leaders, exhibitors and attendees at the global flagship retail conference.
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The Interview: C&A Europe
Ft. Director Global Sustainability, Aleix Gonzalez
14 October 2022 • 36 MINS LISTEN
In this episode, host Karl McKeever is joined by Aleix Gonzalez, Director Global Sustainability at C&A Europe – one of the leading fashion retail businesses in Europe. He explains how retailers can build momentum behind sustainability initiatives; his thoughts on the burning issues affecting fashion retailers’ ability to drive change; and the secrets to success for those embarking on the journey to cut waste and achieve Net Zero goals.
The Interview: Zalando
Featuring VP Direct to Consumer, Carsten Keller
21 May 2022 • 36 MINS LISTEN
In this episode, host Karl McKeever is joined by Carsten Keller, VP Direct to Consumer of Zalando. With brands continuing to gear their processes to direct-to-consumer models, the platform has seen a boom in brands collaborations. Carsten explains how Zalando is supporting brand’s DTC ambitions, what he believes will drive the next phase of hyper growth in retail, and why ‘progress, not perfection’ is more crucial than ever.
The Interview: Pandora
Featuring SVP Omnichannel Retail, Kate Walsh
04 May 2022 • 36 MINS LISTEN
In this episode, host Karl McKeever is joined by Kate Walsh, SVP Omnichannel Retail for Pandora. Having stared on the UK series of The Apprentice, before embarking on what has now been a near-decade-long career with Pandora. She reveals the charm of working for this iconic jewellery brand, how it is repurposing and revitalising its offer for the future, and her views on whether The Apprentice is as good as it used to be.
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