Loose Threads

Loose Threads — Inside the new consumer economy

The Loose Threads Podcast explores the new consumer economy. Hosted by Richie Siegel, the founder of Loose Threads, each episode features an in-depth conversation with one guest that spans a range of topics, lasting about an hour. The unifying thread is always the rapid change facing the consumer, retail and commerce industry and how entrepreneurs are responding. You can listen to the podcast on any player of your choice: iTunes, Soundcloud, Overcast, Google Play. If you'd like to recommend a guest (including yourself!), don't hesitate to get in touch: [email protected]. http://LooseThreads.com

27 minutes 46 seconds

Offense vs Defense: How GREATS is doubling down on high-touch digital

#154. In our latest episode of Offense vs Defense we talk with Ryan Babenzien, CEO of GREATS, which makes timeless sneakers for men and women. We discussed how the brand is doubling down on digital at the expense of wholesale and retail and where it goes from here in this new world.

25 June 2020, 7:15 pm
25 minutes 9 seconds

Offense vs Defense: How Minibar helped power online alcohol sales during COVID

#153. In our latest episode of Offense vs Defense we talk with Lindsey Andrews, co-founder of Minibar, a marketplace for wine, liquor and beer. We discussed the rapid growth of at-home beverage consumption over the last three months and how the company shifted into customer service mode to manage the crisis so far.

28 May 2020, 7:03 pm
22 minutes 42 seconds

Offense vs Defense: How The Sill doubled down on its strengths to survive COVID

#152. In our latest episode of Offense vs Defense we talk with Eliza Blank, the founder of The Sill, a modern plant company. We discussed how the brand is approaching advertising, customer communication, and what changes will remain once life is back to normal.

21 May 2020, 7:05 pm
26 minutes 31 seconds

Offense vs Defense: How Jenni Kayne rebuilt momentum in a time of crisis

#151. In our third episode of Offense vs Defense we talk with Julia Hunter, the CEO of the lifestyle brand Jenni Kayne. We discussed her views on a rebalanced retail strategy and how the crisis has pushed her to realize how much of a business’s trajectory is outside of human control.

14 May 2020, 7:05 pm
22 minutes 55 seconds

Offense vs Defense: How Outlier has leaned into transparency during COVID-19

#150. In our second episode of Offense vs Defense we talk with Abe Burmeister, the co-founder of Outlier, a menswear brand pushing the limits of materials and performance. We discussed how the brand has handled supply chain woes, invested more in social media and struck a balance between customer communication about when to spend money on clothing and when to save it.

7 May 2020, 7:02 pm
24 minutes 19 seconds

Offense vs Defense: How Blueland is taking the coronavirus crisis in stride

#149. In our first episode of Offense vs Defense we talk with Sarah Paiji Yoo, the co-founder of Blueland, a brand reimagining cleaning products to eliminate single-use plastic packaging. Blueland has seen a huge spike in demand in the last two months but it comes with all of the challenges every brand is facing deciding when to cut back and when to invest.

30 April 2020, 8:33 pm
13 minutes 23 seconds

Will Loop’s complex and costly recycling model replace single-use packaging?

#148. Every week on the podcast we’ll challenge a recently-announced business strategy to understand the upside and downside of the brand’s approach. We discuss Loop, a reusable packaging consortium’s decision to move into retail and whether or not the complex model will appeal to the masses.

11 March 2020, 9:00 pm
15 minutes 25 seconds

Why is Elite Model Management launching its own fashion brand?

#147. Every week on the podcast we’ll challenge a recently-announced business strategy to understand the upside and downside of the brand’s approach. We discuss Elite Model Management’s decision to launch its own apparel brand and whether or not the modeling agency can run a fashion label.

4 March 2020, 10:00 pm
14 minutes 8 seconds

Will KIND's new product launches expand or confuse its customer base?

#146. Every week on the podcast we’ll challenge a recently-announced business strategy to understand the upside and downside of the brand’s approach. We discuss KIND Snacks’ expansion into four new product categories and if the brand can be more than just a snack bar company.

26 February 2020, 10:00 pm
13 minutes 51 seconds

Will Atari's hotels bring the gaming company into the modern era?

#145. Every week on the podcast we’ll challenge a recently-announced business strategy to understand the upside and downside of the brand’s approach. We discuss Atari’s decision to open a handful of hotels across the U.S. and whether or not this move into experiences makes sense for the OG gaming company.

19 February 2020, 10:00 pm
15 minutes 5 seconds

Is Simon and Brookfield’s $81 million acquisition of Forever 21 worth it?

#144. Every week on the podcast we’ll challenge a recently-announced business strategy to understand the upside and downside of the brand’s approach. We discuss Simon and Brookfield’s decision to buy Forever 21 out of bankruptcy and whether or not the brand is worth reviving.

12 February 2020, 10:00 pm
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