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Sourcing Journal RadioMarine Layer’s Cofounders on Brick-and-Mortar Investments, Why Materials Matter and Running a B Corp BusinessMore than 15 years ago, two childhood friends decided to
make the switch from finance to fashion, and Marine Layer was born.
What began as a small operation with a single 450-square-foot
storefront today counts 55 locations, with more retail openings in the works.
On this episode of WWD Voices for Retail Rx, Michael Natenshon, cofounder and chief executive officer of Marine Layer, Adam Lynch, cofounder and chief operating officer of Marine Layer, chat with
Ian Fredericks, chief executive officer of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and
executive director of Hilco’s consumer and retail platform, about their co...
2026-02-0439 min
WWD VoicesMarine Layer’s Cofounders on Brick-and-Mortar Investments, Why Materials Matter and Running a B Corp BusinessMore than 15 years ago, two childhood friends decided to
make the switch from finance to fashion, and Marine Layer was born.
What began as a small operation with a single 450-square-foot
storefront today counts 55 locations, with more retail openings in the works.
On this episode of WWD Voices for Retail Rx, Michael Natenshon, cofounder and chief executive officer of Marine Layer, Adam Lynch, cofounder and chief operating officer of Marine Layer, chat with
Ian Fredericks, chief executive officer of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and
executive director of Hilco’s consumer and retail platform, about their co...
2026-02-0439 min
WWD VoicesJonathan Adler on Turning His Pottery Passion into a ProfessionWhat has been the secret to Jonathan Adler’s success? A
little bit of luck, a passion for craft and a philosophy of saying yes.
Around three decades ago, Adler’s “lifelong love” of clay
that began at summer camp transitioned from a hobby to a career. He sold his first pot to the American Craft Museum—now the Museum of Art and Design—and a Barneys New York order quickly followed. The rest is history. “I got very lucky, got my order from Barneys, and quite unexpectedly and accidentally became a potter,” he said.
In addition to hi...
2026-01-2122 min
Sourcing Journal RadioNRF on Shopping Shifts and That $1 Trillion Holiday ForecastWith news headlines shouting doom and gloom in every direction, is the National Retail Federation’s record-breaking $1 trillion holiday forecast wishful thinking? Or something more nuanced?
“The consumer is sentimentally weak, but fundamentally sound,” explained Mark Mathews, chief economist and executive director of research for the NRF in a special podcast episode for Retail Rx with Ian Fredericks, chief executive officer of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and executive director of Hilco’s Consumer and Retail platform. That’s important because the consumer is powering our economy more than ever before. Today, 68 percent of GDP is driven by consumer s...
2025-12-0230 min
WWD VoicesNRF on Shopping Shifts and That $1 Trillion Holiday ForecastWith news headlines shouting doom and gloom in every direction, is the National Retail Federation’s record-breaking $1 trillion holiday forecast wishful thinking? Or something more nuanced?
“The consumer is sentimentally weak, but fundamentally sound,” explained Mark Mathews, chief economist and executive director of research for the NRF in a special podcast episode for Retail Rx with Ian Fredericks, chief executive officer of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and executive director of Hilco’s Consumer and Retail platform. That’s important because the consumer is powering our economy more than ever before. Today, 68 percent of GDP is driven by consumer s...
2025-11-2530 min
Sourcing Journal RadioAWS on Future-Proofing the Holiday Season with Agentic AIThe holiday season is make or break time for retailers, as the last two months of the year can account for more than 20 percent of annual sales for many businesses. But this season is expected to be like none other, as 2025 marks the first year with agentic AI rewriting the retail playbook, from marketing to customer support.
In this podcast for Retail Rx, David Dorf, global head of retail solutions at Amazon Web Services (AWS) chats with Ian Fredericks, chief executive officer of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and executive director of Hilco Global’s retail and consumer pl...
2025-11-1339 min
WWD VoicesFuture-Proofing the Holiday Season with Agentic AIThe holiday season is make or break time for retailers, as the last two months of the year can account for more than 20 percent of annual sales for many businesses. But this season is expected to be like none other, as 2025 marks the first year with agentic AI rewriting the retail playbook, from marketing to customer support.
In this podcast for Retail Rx, David Dorf, global head of retail solutions at Amazon Web Services (AWS) chats with Ian Fredericks, chief executive officer of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and executive director of Hilco Global’s retail and consumer pl...
2025-11-0439 min
WWD VoicesAnthropologie on the Growing Business of BridesAnthropologie launched its bridal line on Valentine’s Day in 2011 and has been tying the knot ever since. On its website last year, Anthropologie’s weddings category saw over 75 million product views (a double-digit increase over the previous year), and on-site wedding search traffic also increased by double digits. As the definition of what constitutes “bridal fashion” exponentially expands, so has Anthropologie’s offerings.
“The Gen Z bride in particular is making sure she's documenting every single phase, from the engagement photo all the way through planning the wedding and attending her appointments, and she wants a different
out...
2025-10-2024 min
WWD VoicesEileen Fisher's Business Case for SustainabilityApparel companies know they should be more sustainable, but with consumers already tightening their purse strings, is sustainable fashion a sustainable business model?
Apparel brand Eileen Fisher, with its 60-plus stores and $300 million in sales would certainly say yes. The certified B Corporation has an almost cult-like following among its very eco-minded consumers, and sustainability factors prominently in sourcing, manufacturing, worker treatment, consumer marketing and more.
In this chat for Retail Rx, Susan Scow, sustainability impact specialist, Eileen Fisher, chatted with Ian Fredericks, CEO of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and executive director of Hilco Global's...
2025-10-1636 min
ABF Journal's Thought Leadership PodcastPulse Podcast #6: Hilco’s Next Chapter: How the ORIX Deal Supercharges Capital, Scale & StrategyHilco Global’s Capital Solutions Division is on the move — and Ian Fredericks is here to tell you why. In this episode, ABF Journal Editor-in-Chief Rita Garwood sits down with Ian Fredericks, CEO of Hilco Global Capital Solutions Americas, to unpack what ORIX's acquisition means for the company’s strategy, capital structure, and future growth.Learn how Hilco is reshaping its organizational model, expanding private credit capabilities, and targeting new markets — all while doubling down on the firm’s long-standing strengths in distressed and asset-based lending.• Capital structure transformation• New lending capabi...
2025-10-0918 min
WWD VoicesScaling Sales Teams for Hypergrowth BrandsErnesta, an accessible luxury direct-to-consumer rug brand launched in 2023 by a Peloton co-founder, is revolutionizing the home décor industry with quick-turnaround custom rugs measured down to the inch.
In this episode for Retail Rx, Ian Fredericks, CEO of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and the executive director of Hilco Global’s retail and consumer platform, chatted with Jennifer Parker, chief sales officer at Ernesta, about the brand’s innovative approach, commitment to customer experience and retail expansion plans.
Parker credited her diverse career background—from Bloomingdale’s to Peloton, where she worked with Peloton CEO and Ernes...
2025-09-3029 min
WWD VoicesCynthia Rowley on Balancing Business Longevity with ExperimentationIt's not easy to maintain relevance in an industry that always seeks the next shiny thing, but Cynthia Rowley has enviable longevity. This year alone, the energetic fashion designer wrapped her 101st runway show at New York Fashion Week, collaborated with everyone from State Bags to Pottery Barn to Airbnb Experiences, and will receive the CFDA’s Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert in November. And you can still find her catching a wave in Montauk on a printed Cynthia Rowley designer surfboard and matching wetsuit.
In this WWD Voices podcast for Retail Rx, Cynthia Rowl...
2025-09-2329 min
WWD VoicesHanna Andersson Bets Big on Digital and Personal ShoppingPremium childrenswear brand Hanna Andersson is known for its bright, playful prints, family pajamas and a highly sustainable ethos. The label has grown considerably since its start in the 1980s, and shepherding the brand’s most recent growth and digital expansion is Aimée Lapic, who became CEO in 2022.
During her tenure, she launched the Hanna-Me-Downs resale marketplace, introduced the Hanna Rewards loyalty program that quickly grew to nearly 1 million members (and today drives 70 percent of sales), reimagined the family holiday pajamas experience with a first-of-its-kind mix and match offering, and scaled its unique childrenswear Personal Shopper pro...
2025-09-1528 min
Locked In with Ian BickI Killed the Cop Who Abused Me | Clark FredericksClark Fredericks' life was forever changed by one of the darkest betrayals imaginable—he was groomed and abused by his Boy Scout leader, a man who was also a respected police officer. That trauma led Clark down a destructive path filled with addiction, gambling, and mob debt. But everything came to a head years later when he ran into his abuser again… and snapped. Clark was charged with murder—but the truth behind what happened changed everything. In this emotional and raw episode, Clark opens up about the abuse, the moment he took justice into his own hands, his time b...
2025-07-302h 12
WWD VoicesFollowing Through on Size InclusivityA lot of fashion brands claim to care about size inclusivity – some offer capsule collections or limited extensions, but few have built their entire business around serving this consumer. FullBeauty Brands has done just that – not just recently, but for over 120 years.
Today, the company is a leading force in size-inclusive fashion, home to more than a dozen brands across apparel, intimates, swim and lifestyle – each serving a deeply loyal and historically underserved customer. In just the past two years, FullBeauty’s has also been on an acquisition tear, adding names like Eloquii, Avenue, Cuup and Dia & Co., to...
2025-06-3028 min
Sourcing Journal RadioThe True Cost of TariffsTalk about tariffs has been filling newspapers, websites, airwaves, boardrooms, factory floors and dinner tables for a while, but reality is just starting to sink in now. What are the true costs of tariffs, and who is going to be paying for them?
Ian Fredericks, president and CEO of Hilco Consumer-Retail, chats with Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio, about how tariff worries — real and perceived — are affecting shopping behavior, inventory and pricing, and what companies can do to prepare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-05-0137 min
Empowered OwnersThe Stories of Ownership: An EV Summit RecapEmployee ownership is at its best when everyone has a voice. And at EV, we love when we get a chance to hear directly from EVers.At this year’s Employee Ownership Summit, EVers from across our companies (except our newest business, Whitney Brothers) came together to share ideas, learn from each other, and strengthen the connections that make us unique. In this episode, Chris Fredericks sits down with Ian Kovach from Firstar Precision, Tim Barnett from Benoure Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Erica Roudebush from TVF, and Tom Bawkey from Paramount Plastics. They share how th...
2025-03-1130 min
Hilco Global Smarter Perspectives Podcast SeriesHow Retail Has Changed Since the PandemicIan S. Fredericks of Hilco Consumer — Retail joins WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz to discuss retail’s ongoing evolution.
2024-06-1026 min
The Digital TransformistRevolutionizing Retail: Embracing Technology and AI for a Smarter FutureRetail transformation expert Ian Fredericks joins us to shed light on the evolving landscape of the retail industry. We kick off by discussing the often-overlooked power of brick-and-mortar stores in an age obsessed with e-commerce. Ian shares his seasoned insights on how investing in technology can revolutionize in-store execution, boost associate satisfaction, and drive greater revenue and margins. Discover the surprising statistic that most retail sales still happen in physical stores, revealing a misalignment in where technology dollars are being spent. We also confront the staffing challenges retailers face and discuss how smart investments in both technology and personnel...
2024-06-0628 min
WWD VoicesHow Retail Has Changed Since the PandemicIan S. Fredericks of Hilco Consumer — Retail joins WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz to discuss retail’s ongoing evolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-0427 min
In The KnowRetailing and Inventory Valuations with Ian Fredericks of Hilco GlobalIn this episode Barry talks with Ian Fredericks, President of Hilco Consumer Retail, about the current conditions in the retail industry, as well as experience gained from recent liquidations. Ian is a member of SFNet’s Executive Committee and has extensive experience working with valuation and liquidation of inventory. Ian joined Hilco in 2011 after a successful career as a stressed and distressed Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring attorney. Statements and opinions of individual speakers on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of their employer(s) or the Secured Finance Network (SFN...
2024-03-1430 min
Greater BostonEpisode 52: Eight Eleven Five Four Nine One Seven Six Ten Three Twelve TwoGreater Boston is created by Alexander Danner and Jeff Van Dreason with help from T.H. Ponders, Bob Raymonda, and Jordan Stillman. Recording and technical assistance from Marck Harmon.This episode was sound designed by Jeff Van Dreason and written by Alexander Danner, ItMe, Amanda McCormack, TH Ponders, Bob Raymonda, Jordan Stillman, Theo Wolf, and Jeff Van Dreason. Dialogue editing by Bob Raymonda.Portions of this episode were written at The Bridge Sound and Stage with recording engineers Javier Lom and Alex Alinson.CASTIn order of appearance, this episode features:
2023-06-062h 04
81 All Out - A Cricket PodcastRadio commentary lets you dream about the game - Joseph 'Reds' PerreiraIn the latest episode of the podcast we chat with one of the most prolific radio broadcasters: Joseph 'Reds' Perreira. In a career spanning over 50 years, Reds has commentated on 152 Tests and close to 500 other matches - including ODIs, first-class, and List A games.
Note: Readers in India can now buy Mike Marqusee's classic cricket book War Minus The Shooting on Flipkart and Amazon. Readers outside India, can buy the book on Amazon.
Talking Points:
Overcoming a stammer by imitating radio commentary
Traveling the Caribbean to watch live sport in the 1950s
A memorable commentary debut...
2022-06-231h 46Hilco Global Smarter Perspectives Podcast SeriesExploring the Many Nuances of the Article 9 Sale ProcessRichelle Kalnit, Ian Fredericks, Brent Bonham and Johnathan Cuticelli each share their industry-specific expertise regarding the disposition of collateral under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code.
2022-04-0419 minHilco Global Smarter Perspectives Podcast SeriesELECTRONICS & APPLIANCE INDUSTRIES GRAPPLE WITH CONTINUED SUPPLY CHAIN BOTTLENECKIan Fredericks, President of the Hilco Retail Group, discusses the headwinds that continue to limit the availability of electronics and appliances products, and the steps retailers and manufacturers are taking to overcome those challenges.
2021-12-0819 min
The DealFresh Start: Hilco's Ian FredericksHilco Global president Ian Fredericks discusses the business of liquidation and the outlook for retail on this week’s Fresh Start podcast.
2021-09-1649 minThe DealFresh Start: Hilco's Ian FredericksHilco Global president Ian Fredericks discusses the business of liquidation and the outlook for retail on this week’s Fresh Start podcast.
2021-09-1649 minHilco Global Smarter Perspectives Podcast SeriesSTATE OF THE RETAIL INDUSTRY - INSIGHT FROM HILCO RETAIL SOLUTIONSIan Fredericks, president of Hilco Merchant Resources, joins the Hilco Global Smarter Perspectives Podcast Series to share some timely and relevant COVID period insights from the Hilco Retail Group.
2021-01-2820 min
All About Ski PreparationAlison Owen Bradley InterviewAlison Owen Bradley won multiple World Cup races, finished 2nd in the famous Holmenkollen ski festival race, competed in two Olympic games and 3 World Championships, and won 8 US National Championships. After competing, Alison went on to coach for 12 years in Sun Valley, Idaho very successfully and helped develop many US National Team skiers. This exceptionally successful ski racer and coach is also known for being a pioneer for women’s cross-country skiing in the United States. Alison won what was at the time was billed as the inaugural women’s Nordic World Cup which was held at Mount Telemark in W...
2021-01-152h 20All About Ski PreparationJim Fredericks InterviewJim Fredericks started Nordic skiing at Johnson State College and then became its head coach for all ski sports starting in 1973. As well as being one of the East’s fastest racers, Jim worked at Craftsbury starting their Nordic Ski Center. Jim then turned to coaching starting the successful Green Mountain Valley School Nordic program. From 1986 to 2006 Jim ran the Nordic Race Department at Rossignol which really defined his career. A Vermonter through and through, when Rossignol moved from Vermont to Utah, Jim remained in Vermont and took the role of the Catamount Trail Association’s executive director. Jim also...
2020-12-142h 06Hilco Global Smarter Perspectives Podcast SeriesIAN FREDERICKS ON COVID'S CONTINUING CHALLENGES FOR RETAILERSRetail expert and ReStore Capital President, Ian Fredericks, discusses strategies for debt placement and inventory procurement in today's challenging retail environment in the latest Hilco Global Smarter Perspectives Series podcast.
2020-08-2219 min