WWD Voices

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Aug 2026

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Welcome to WWD Voices, where you will find news, commentary, and industry insights as well as behind-the-scenes stories from the world of fashion apparel, retail, luxury, and beauty. Hosted by WWD editors with special guests.

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September 2, 202619 min

True Religion's Renaissance: Inside the Brand's Repositioning and Retail Strategy

True Religion’s chief executive officer Michael Buckley speaks with Ian Fredericks, chief executive officer of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and executive director of Hilco’s consumer and retail platform, about True Religion’s marketing approach, what factors have allowed the brand to successfully navigate supply chain challenges and Gen Z’s role in the brick-and-mortar revival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 26, 202626 min

Cosnova on Staying True to Its Values

Jeffery Wagstaff, CEO of Cosnova North America, speaks with Noor Lobad, beauty editor of news, features and social at WWD and Beauty Inc., about how the German beauty conglomerate is growing in the U.S. market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 12, 202624 min

What the Fitness Industry’s ‘Inflection Point’ Means for Fashion

Raquel Rozas, chief marketing officer at iFIT, speaks to Ian Fredericks, chief executive officer of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and executive director of Hilco’s consumer and retail platform, about iFIT’s content strategy, how Gen Z is raising the bar for fitness and why wellness is a resilient spending category. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 15, 202627 min

How Roller Rabbit Forges Connections with Its Multigenerational Customer Base

Roller Rabbit's chief executive officer Ed Bertouch and chief marketing officer Carolyn Phillips speak with Ian Fredericks, chief executive officer of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and executive director of Hilco’s consumer and retail platform about the brand's collaboration strategy, how it is engaging Gen Z and the company’s DTC pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 6, 202621 min

Face Reality on the Evolution of Acne Care

Face Reality's chief executive officer Jeremy Soine and chief revenue officer Deanna Fleming talk to Beauty Inc's senior beauty editor Kathryn Hopkins about the brand's approach to acne skincare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 202616 min

WWD Beauty CEO Summit - Influence at Scale: The Next Era of Growth

In this session from the WWD Beauty CEO Summit mainstage, Pierre-Loïc Assayag, co-founder & chief executive officer of Traackr and Casey DePalma McCartney, chief strategy & brand communications officer at Unilever US, sit down with Amanda Smith, chief executive officer of Fairchild Media Group, to share how influencer marketing is evolving and why companies should seek out long-term creator partnerships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 202622 min

WWD Beauty CEO Summit - Leading with Decision Intelligence

Aily Labs' founder and chief executive officer Bianca Anghelina joins Fairchild Media Group chief executive officer Amanda Smith on the WWD Beauty CEO Summit mainstage to discuss how artificial intelligence can support companies' decision-making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 14, 202627 min

Faherty’s Cofounder on Turning a Childhood Goal into a Global Brand

In slightly over a decade, surf-inspired fashion brand Faherty has expanded into a nine-figure business. On this episode of WWD Voices for Retail Rx, the company's cofounder and chief executive officer Alex Faherty speaks with Ian Fredericks, chief executive officer of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and executive director of Hilco’s consumer and retail platform, about the brand’s early days, running a responsible business, “go big or go home” risks that paid off and how he sees artificial intelligence supporting the company as it scales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 24, 202639 min

The Beauty of Tomorrow: Alli Webb

Drybar cofounder Alli Webb talks to WWD's Kathryn Hopkins about her return to hair care with her new brand Messy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 17, 202642 min

The Beauty of Tomorrow: Iskra Lawrence

Iskra Lawrence, the co-founder of body and hair care brand Saltair, chats with WWD's James Manso about her journey from modeling to entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices