Paige Thomas, President & CEO Saks OFF 5TH talks retail strategy plus Ron Thurston, VP of Stores at INTERMIX and author of the new bestseller, Retail Pride

In this episode I’m in the Big Apple, New York City first with an exclusive interview with Paige Thomas, President & CEO Saks OFF 5TH. We discuss her rich background in retail through to developing a passion for the off-price format, and then delve into the brand strategy matrix, the affordable luxury retail trend, the evolution of the second hand luxury market  and the future of retail in the covid era and beyond. Next, I meet Ron Thurston, Vice President of Stores at INTERMIX and  Best Selling Author with his great new book Retail Pride.  In a wide-ranging interview Ron takes us through his history of accomplishment and learning in retail store operations and delivers a glimpse into the masterclass of retail as a career that he chronicles and celebrates in his book.