With $1500 in savings and no experience in retail, Mel and Patricia Ziegler stumbled upon a clever idea: buy inexpensive Army surplus gear, refashion it into stylish clothes, and sell them in a setting that felt more like a safari than a store. With a retro- feel catalog that turned shopping into an adventure, Banana Republic caught the attention of the medi ... Show More
Aug 2023
Craig Brommers (AEO) | A Lesson in Marketing to Generation Z
<p>Jim's guest today on The CMO Podcast is Craig Brommers, the Chief Marketing Officer at American Eagle Outfitters, the ubiquitous, youth-focused clothing and accessories retailer. American Eagle Outfitters, AEO for short, has about 1,000 stores globally and about 40,000 associa ... Show More
51m 35s
Jan 2022
Fast Five | Amazon Style? Suburban Amazon Go? How's A Vertical Farm Like Walmart To Keep Up?
In this week’s Fast Five podcast, sponsored by Microsoft, the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Takeoff, and Sezzle, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss:
- Who wore it better: Amazon Style or Amazon Go in the suburbs?
- 7-Eleven's new 30 minutes or less subscription delivery pro ... Show More
36m 54s
Aug 2024
Can the Gap make a comeback?
This week, we’re taking a look at what some top brands are doing in the sports and entertainment space. This is part of our ongoing monthly series, Brands that Matter, with ‘Fast Company’ senior staff editor Jeff Beer who covers advertising and branding. Then, we chatted with ‘Fa ... Show More
1h 8m
<p>Behind that 70% off sign, there’s a liquidation consultant trying to maximize retailer profits. Zachary Crockett seeks a deal.</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>SOURCES:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://tigergroup.com/portfolio-items/bradley-w-snyder/">Bradley Snyder,</a> executive m ... Show More
