Arthur Zaczkiewicz

New York

Executive Editor, Strategic Content Development at Women's Wear Daily (WWD)

Co-Host at WWD Voices: Retail's Responsible Reset Series

Writer, editor, photographer. Moving back into film photography. Day job: Executive Editor, WWD. (he/him) All pics are mine except for retweets.

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Articles

Insights From Anjee Solanki

6 days ago | wwd.com | Arthur Zaczkiewicz

The retail sector stands at a critical crossroads, shaped by fluctuating consumer behavior, inflationary pressures and high financing costs. And despite a slight uptick in vacancy rates, the market remains competitive for quality spaces, according Anjee Solanki, Colliers' national director of retail services and practice groups. Here, Solanki offers her perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing brands and retailers.
A New Chapter in Luxury Fashion?

6 days ago | wwd.com | Arthur Zaczkiewicz

The $1.4 billion acquisition of Versace marks a significant change in the industry as the Prada Group enters new territory by adding a designer label with a bold and flamboyant brand identity to its portfolio. The path leading to the deal has been complex. Capri Holdings, previously Michael Kors Holdings, initially intended to create a luxury empire through three separate brands: Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors.
Prada Acquires Versace: A New Chapter in Luxury Fashion?

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Arthur Zaczkiewicz

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysThe $1.4 billion acquisition of Versace marks a significant change in the industry as the Prada Group enters new territory by adding a designer label with a bold and flamboyant brand identity to its portfolio. The path leading to the deal has been complex.
Plotting a Course to Redefine Success

1 week ago | wwd.com | Arthur Zaczkiewicz

The retail industry finds itself at a critical inflection point as it grapples with a global trade war, inflationary pressures, shifting consumer behaviors, supply chain disruptions and the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, amid these significant challenges lie opportunities for reinvention, strategic adaptation and innovation - both for landlords and retailers alike.
Will the 'Tariffpocalypse' Transform Fashion Forever?

1 week ago | wwd.com | Arthur Zaczkiewicz

The fashion and retail industries are grappling with mounting challenges as new tariffs and a shifting global trade landscape create widespread uncertainty. In the latest episode of WWD Voices' "From the Newsroom, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz sat down with Kate Nishimura of Sourcing Journal and Evan Clark of WWD to make sense of the chaos behind recent headlines.
LIM Fashion Education Foundation Honors Sam Edelman and Amanda Smith with Fashion Forward Award

1 week ago | footwearnews.com | Arthur Zaczkiewicz

The LIM Fashion Education Foundation (LIM FEF) is honoring two fashion industry leaders, Amanda Smith, chief executive officer of Fairchild Media Group (FMG), and Sam Edelman, founder and creative director of his eponymous brand. Both are receiving the LIM FEF Fashion Forward Award. Both will be recognized during a special cocktail event and silent auction to be held on Tuesday, April 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Todd Snyder, Rockefeller Center.
Brands Make Shift Toward Strategic Growth, According to New Research

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Arthur Zaczkiewicz

NuOrder by Lightspeed's 2025 State of B2B E-commerce Report "aims to better understand how brands are evolving their wholesale strategies to meet modern challenges in digital transformation, profitability and operational efficiency," the company said, adding that its report "highlights a shift toward measured, strategic growth rather than high-risk expansion, with brands prioritizing risk mitigation and operational stability." In short, brands have become more mindful of how and where they...
The Perfect Storm Pressuring U.S. Consumers and Small Businesses

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Arthur Zaczkiewicz

Recent analyst reports point to tariffs as the latest in a long list of headwinds having a negative impact on consumer spending that include inflation and rising debt. Tariffs are also affecting another key segment of the economy: small businesses. In a research note from Circana, the firm said U.S. consumers "are currently faced with a great deal of uncertainty that may or may not impact activity at retail.
Tariffs, Inflation and Rising Debt: The Perfect Storm Pressuring U.S. Consumers and Small Businesses

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Arthur Zaczkiewicz

Recent analyst reports point to tariffs as the latest in a long list of headwinds having a negative impact on consumer spending that include inflation and rising debt. Tariffs are also affecting another key segment of the economy: small businesses. In a research note from Circana, the firm said U.S. consumers “are currently faced with a great deal of uncertainty that may or may not impact activity at retail.
AlixPartners Launches AI Profit Engine to Improve Retail Forecasting and Drive Profitable Growth

2 weeks ago | wwd.com | Arthur Zaczkiewicz

AlixPartners is rolling out a new AI engine designed to power profitability for retailers, the company said, adding that its "AI Profit Engine" integrates data from hundreds of internal and external sources "to accurately forecast customer demand, enabling retailers with machine learning - powered capabilities to optimize pricing and promotion, inventory and assortment, and marketing strategies to achieve profitable sales growth." AlixPartners said the impetus behind launching the platform is...