Wall Street to Beauty Icons: Amanda Baldwin’s Blueprint for Building Brands That Last
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, we sit down with Amanda Baldwin, the newly appointed CEO of Olaplex and former CEO of Supergoop, for an in-depth conversation about her remarkable career journey—f...
13 Mai 202535min
Tariffs: Two Sides Of Trade
A few weeks ago, I wrote an open letter to President Trump urging him to reverse the extreme tariffs and embargoes imposed on China. These policies have had a significant impact on the apparel, footwe...
9 Mai 202548min
Inside the Mind of a Luxury CEO: Daniella Vitale’s Lessons on Retail, Resilience, and Reinvention
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, host Ken Pilot sits down with Daniella Vitale, CEO of Ferragamo and one of the most influential leaders in luxury retail. From wrapping gifts at a small shop in Ne...
29 Apr 202542min
Inside Nuts.com: PJ Oleksak’s Journey From Private Equity to CEO
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, host Ken Pilot welcomes PJ Oleksak, the dynamic CEO of Nuts.com and the first woman and non-family member to lead the 94-year-old business. With a rich background ...
15 Apr 202535min
The Architects Behind Brands You Love: How Red Antler Builds Obsession-Worthy Companies
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, host Ken Pilot dives into the future of branding and retail innovation with Emily Heyward & JB Osborne, Co-Founders of Red Antler and a pre-flight discussion with ...
1 Apr 202544min
From The Studio to the Beauty Industry: John Legend on Music & Entrepreneurship
In this inspiring episode of The Retail Pilot: Leaders & Legends, host Ken Pilot sits down with EGOT-winning artist and entrepreneur John Legend, alongside brand builder Ari Bloom, co-founder and CEO ...
25 Mar 202529min
From Pottery to Global Design: The Creative Journey of Jonathan Adler
On this episode of The Retail Pilot, host Ken Pilot welcomes the visionary designer and founder, Jonathan Adler. Known for his signature blend of chic sophistication and playful wit, Jonathan shares h...
18 Mar 202543min
Power Dressing Reimagined: Sarah LaFleur’s Mission to Simplify Workwear
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, host Ken Pilot kicks off with a PreFlight segment featuring retail expert Jan Kniffen. They dive into the ever-changing sneaker market, discussing Nike’s comeback,...
4 Mar 202541min
