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WWD Voices Podcast: Retail’s Responsible Reset Series

WWD Voices, the publication’s recently launched podcast, kicked off with a series supported by Accenture. The Retail’s Responsible Reset Series taps industry leaders to delve into the latest industry news and insights as retail, fashion, luxury and beauty resets and prepares to grow for a better future. Hosted by WWD’s Evan Clark and Arthur Zaczkiewicz, with guest host Jill Standish of Accenture, WWD Voices has taken on topics including the state of the industry, reimagining the workforce, reengineering the supply chain, and refining data and insights, among other timely topics. So far, guests of the podcast have included leaders from Levi Strauss & Co., Tapestry, Macy’s Inc., VF Corp. and Michael Kors. Kicking off the series, in episode one: “Re-setting Retail — State of the Industry,” Standish and Chip Bergh, chief executive officer of Levi Strauss & Co., discussed the state of retail and the important acceleration of technology and environmental, social and corporate governance. “This year was one unlike any other we’ve had in our careers,” said Standish, applauding the strides that Levi Strauss & Co. had made in the last year, including prioritizing ESG and its recent acquisition of the athletic brand, Beyond Yoga. Notably, Bergh said, Beyond Yoga was the first

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