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Retail Legend, Arnie Cohen Discusses the Resurgence of Catalogs

In the latest episode of 'What Just Happened,' host Christine Russo talks with retail expert Arnie Cohen about the unexpected resurgence of catalogs. They explore how catalogs provide a tactile experience, how they adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the integration of new technologies into their operations.

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Catalogs are experiencing a resurgence in the digital age.

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Tactile marketing offers unique consumer engagement.

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Integration of modern technology helps maintain relevance.

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In the latest episode of What Just Happened, host Christine Russo sits down with retail legend Arnie Cohen, CEO of J. Peterman Company, to discuss the surprising resurgence of catalogs in the digital age. Cohen delves into the tactile experience catalogs offer, the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the integration of cart.com into their tech stack. As the "catalog king," Cohen emphasizes the importance of evolving with the times while staying true to brand identity.

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Christine Russo

Host, What Just Happened

Christine Russo is a globally recognized thought leader in retail and innovation, covering topics that range from metaverse and web 3.0 to ecommerce. She hosts exclusive CEO interviews and roundtables with leaders, founders, and executives in the startup and technology space, working with commerce, retailers, and brands.

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Arnie Cohen

CEO

J. Peterman Company

Arnie Cohen is the CEO of J. Peterman Company and is known as the 'catalog king.' He emphasizes the importance of evolving with the times while maintaining brand identity and discusses the tactile experience catalogs offer.

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