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Rundown: Flexport C-suite drama, Draper James acquired & Walmart lowers its starting wages

Rundown: Flexport C-suite drama, Draper James acquired & Walmart lowers its starting wages

FromThe Modern Retail Podcast


Rundown: Flexport C-suite drama, Draper James acquired & Walmart lowers its starting wages

FromThe Modern Retail Podcast

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Sep 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The economy continues to have an impact on businesses of all sizes and types. This week's Modern Retail Rundown sheds light on a few recent examples.
On this week's show, the Modern Retail editorial staff discuss the surprise departure of Flexport CEO Dave Clark. Then, we learn about the recent acquisition of Reese Witherspoon-founded apparel brand Draper James by a private equity firm. Lastly, the show dives into a recent move by Walmart to lower the starting wages of new hires.
Released:
Sep 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Modern Retail Podcast is a weekly show that hears from executives in the retail space, from legacy companies to the buzzy world of DTC startups. Cale Weissman, editor of Modern Retail, hosts.