Retail Legend, Arnie Cohen Discusses the Resurgence of Catalogs

September 20, 2023
Christine Russo

 

In the latest episode of What Just Happened, host Christine Russo sits down with retail legend Arnie Cohen, CEO of J. Peterman Company, to discuss the surprising resurgence of catalogs in the digital age. Cohen delves into the tactile experience catalogs offer, the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the integration of cart.com into their tech stack. As the “catalog king,” Cohen emphasizes the importance of evolving with the times while staying true to brand identity.

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