Robin Lewis and Steve Sadove - Retail Radicals

What is a Radical in retail? Industry heavyweights Robin Lewis (Founder and CEO of The Robin Report, author, speaker, and consultant for the retail and consumer products industries) and Steve Sadove (former Chairman and CEO of Saks and former President of Worldwide Beauty Care and Nutritionals at Bristol-Myers Squibb) stop by to discuss the state an d future of the retail industry, and give insights into The Radical Awards (created to recognize to recognize the individuals who are transforming “old world” retailer models, brands and other consumer-facing businesses).  Hosts Marc Raco and Rob Sanchez, along with guest host Ilan Tito, join.

In this episode:

About The Robin Report The relationship between Robin and Steve What led Steve to his current role and what’s catching his attention currently in fashion The new experience of retail How multibranding has changed the way retailers are selling to consumers On what is the biggest difference between a legacy retailer innovating and a start-up trying to innovate If it’s more radical be an innovator to force others to change or more radical to lead the charge of change If diversification of radical activity is important How a CEO can stay honest and keep moving with the consumer Getting to know a little more about Robin and Steve outside of their businesses