MarketScale Company
Request a demo
Subscribe
Services
Subscribe
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Go Back

Designed for retail leaders, Retail Refined dives deep into exploring the future of the consumer and in-store experiences. Challenging the norm, host Melissa Gonzalez investigates what will define the next decade of retail, disruption that lies ahead and the key factors influencing change through curated conversations with some of the biggest names in retail and retail technology.

MarketScale

Retail

Adapting to a Constantly Changing Market: Leadership and Impact with Warby Parker’s Co-Founder

September 21, 2023
2023 Retail Influencer CEO Forum
eyewear
Melissa Gonzalez
Neil Blumenthal
+more
Melissa Gonzalez

 

During the recent 2023 Retail Influencer CEO Forum, Retail Refined’s Melissa Gonzalez sat down with Neil Blumenthal, co-CEO and co-Founder of Warby Parker, to discuss the brand’s journey and its innovative approach to leadership in the eyewear industry. Blumenthal highlighted Warby Parker’s commitment to providing affordable eyewear while also making a positive impact with their “Buy a Pair, Give a Pair” initiative. He also touched on the brand’s technological advancements, such as virtual try-ons and vision tests, and the importance of transparency in building trust with consumers, especially Gen Z.

Recent Episodes

strategic partnership
View episode

Forever 21 Benefits, But Shein Gains More from Their Strategic Partnership

  In the retail fashion industry, strategic partnerships are key, especially in the fast fashion sector. A recent alliance between Shein, an emerging e-fashion giant, and Forever 21, a well-established brand, exemplifies this trend. This strategic partnership represents a significant shift in the global fashion industry. Shein, which began as a modest Chinese apparel merchant, […]

Forever 21 & Shein
View episode

Forever 21 & Shein Might Pull in Profits, But Their Business Models Are Incompatible in the Long-Term

  The recent partnership between Forever 21 & Shein, a key event in retail fashion strategy, marks a pivotal moment in the industry, merging the traditional brick-and-mortar approach of Forever 21 with Shein’s fast-paced online retail model. This collaboration offers consumers an unprecedented blend of in-store experience and online variety, but it also raises significant questions […]

retail fashion industry
View episode

The Forever 21 & Shein Partnership Makes Strategic Sense. It’s Still an Environmental Blight on the Retail Fashion Supply Chain.

  The recent collaboration between Forever 21 and Shein marks a significant juncture in retail fashion, merging Forever 21’s established retail presence with Shein’s innovative direct-to-consumer model. This partnership, however, raises serious concerns about sustainable development and the environmental impact of fast fashion, known for its high carbon emissions and contribution to environmental degradation. The […]