Marc Mastronardi shares his extensive experience in developing fashion offering in a omni-retail department store setting. He discusses Macy's focus on diversity and inclusion, and the collaborative effort it takes to create the Macy's experience. 

Carissa Barrett discusses her role as an innovative retail leader in the beauty industry, facilitating success for managers, which in turn creates an optimal experience for customers. She shares insights on how the high-touch, high-emotion beauty industry is adapting due to the pandemic 

Luca Marchetti deep dives into current issues in fashion, related to inclusivity, diversity and cultural appropriation. He discusses the complexity of fashion branding and marketing especially on a global scale and to multiple generations, all with fast-shifting, sometimes contrasting, values.

Keanan Duffty explores the intersection between creativity and commerce, and his own connection to punk music and the DYI movement. He shares insights on the fashion industry, and the need for more independent retailers. He also discusses the MPS-Fashion Management graduate program he founded.

Dr. Niz Safrudin shares her insight regarding the intersection of physical and digital space and the real challenges of “omni-channel” retailing. She also discusses the potential opportunities brands may have to reset after the pandemic.