Drapers Talks

Adopting new tech has been crucial for Kurt Geiger to develop its customer experience. Gareth Rees-John, chief digital officer, reveals what this looks like at the footwear brand.

Antonia Hansen, group director of product, and Neil Bradford, director of AI activation at JD Sports, review how the business is harnessing AI.

Przemek Czarnecki, chief technology officer at Asos, unpicks what the etailer’s leapfrogging transformation strategy looks like.

Represent chief digital officer Stefan Lewis and chief operating officer Tom Robinson are joined by Shopify customer success manager Adam Finan, as the trio discuss how to balance AI alongside human resources.

Jon Lane, CEO of Passenger, reveals why the outdoor brand paused its US expansion plans amid President Trump’s hike in tariffs.

Philippa Grogan, sustainability lead at Nobody's Child and Duncan Crewe, head of sourcing at Sosandar, pick apart the challenges facing supply chain regulations.

Leaders from Matalan, Albaray and Exotec share their insights to tackle supply chain costs and tips to drive efficiency through data and automation. 

Drapers Talks podcast is returning with season 13, kicking off with Danny Brown, COO and CFO of Joseph. He opens up about how the luxury womenswear brand is navigating supply chain crises because of the US-Israel war on Iran.

Fred Perry, Asda and Belstaff review who the future leaders in fashion will be and how to encourage young people into the industry.

Industry leaders from Aligne, Alo and Nadine Merabi share their insights and tips to grow a fashion brand.

Stefan Lewis, chief digital officer of Represent, reflects on the brand’s journey from a small graphic design project founded by two brothers to a globally recognised label.

Topshop and Topman managing director Michelle Wilson details her future plans for bricks-and-mortar stores.

Abhy Thomas Joseph, global COO and president for Asia-Pacific, Pentland Brands highlights his tips to tackle the global supply chain landscape.

Laura Hilton, COO at With Nothing Underneath, reveals how to keep returns low.

Superdry chief operating officer Shaun Packe details how it is tackling international tariffs and trade deals.

Charlotte Dewhurst, former marketing director at Matalan, shares insights into the retailer’s relationship with influencer Lady of the Manor.

Odd Muse and Never Fully Dressed founders reveal their tips on how to build and maintain a brand in the world of social commerce.

Industry leaders from Dr. Martens, Fred Perry and Vervaunt dive into paid media’s role in brand growth.

Primark’s marketing and community leads shed light on how the retailer is utilising its community to drive its social media channels.

This chat with Simone Williams, technology, digital and business development director at Cos, uncovers how the brand transformed its entire tech stack.

David Clark, chief customer officer at Frasers Group, explores the launch of Sports Direct’s new benefit-based membership programme.

Orlebar Brown’s Jamie De Cesare and Shopify’s Deann Evans discuss how unified commerce is driving personalisation at the menswear brand.

Marlies Hersbach, Mango's ecommerce executive director, shares insights into the tech and innovation driving the brand's ecommerce success.

Mike Coates, assistant director for consumer protection at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), discusses how fashion retail should follow the Green Claims Code when making environmental claims.

Leaders from UKFT, Neem London, Superdry and Cotton Connect discuss what retailers and brands should be prioritising ahead of game-changing regulations such as ERP and DPPs.