The Saks Effect: Leading the Next Chapter of Luxury With Marc Metrick
What does it take to lead an iconic luxury brand into the future while navigating industry disruption, shifting consumer expectations, and bold strategic moves? For Marc Metrick, CEO of Saks Global, i...
2 Sep 202537min
PacSun & the Power of Gen Z: Brieane Olson’s Vision for the Future of Youth Retail
What does it take to stay relevant in the fast-moving world of Gen Z and Gen Alpha? For Brieane Olson, CEO of PacSun, it’s all about purpose, co-creation, and bold innovation. From signing the Jenner ...
19 Aug 202548min
Why Tattoo Parlors Should Be Nervous: Inside the Rise of Studs with Anna Harman
What happens when a former lawyer walks out of a high-end jewelry store and into a tattoo parlor—and realizes neither is the right fit? You get Studs—a game-changing brand that’s reinventing the ear p...
5 Aug 202539min
The AI Shift: Inside RetailClub’s Industry Movement
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, host Ken Pilot sits down with the visionary team behind RetailClub: Anil D. Aggarwal, CEO & Co-Founder, Simran Rekhi Aggarwal, President & Krystina Gustafson, Chie...
22 Jul 202534min
Building La Ligne: How Molly Howard’s Finance Roots Shaped a Fashion Brand
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, we sit down with Molly Howard, cofounder and CEO of La Ligne, the beloved fashion brand known for its effortless aesthetic, powerful storytelling, and slow burn su...
8 Jul 202557min
Commerce, Conviction, and the $10M Check: Scott Friend’s Blueprint for Startup Success
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, we’re joined by Scott Friend, a longtime leader in the retail and venture capital world. A partner at Bain Capital Ventures and the co-founder of ProfitLogic, Scot...
24 Jun 202541min
Make It Happen: Jenny Ming on Leadership, Legacy, and the Power of Starting Smart
In this inspiring episode of The Retail Pilot, retail legend Jenny Ming shares her remarkable journey—from launching Old Navy at Gap Inc. to leading transformative growth at Rothy’s. Jenny reveals how...
10 Jun 20251h 6min
Rebuilding Retail: How Emily Gittins Is Turning Fashion Waste Into Big Business
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, host Ken Pilot welcomes Emily Gittins, Co-founder and CEO of Archive — a technology company transforming fashion's relationship with resale. With a deep background...
27 Mai 202535min
