The story of Mack Weldon begins with a moment many men know all too well — standing in the underwear aisle, overwhelmed by choice and underwhelmed by experience. In this episode of Retail Gets Real, Brian Berger, founder and CEO of Mack Weldon, shares how frustration as a consumer inspired him to reinvent men’s basics with a focus on smart design, technical innovation, and a radically improved shopping experience.
(00:00:00) The origin of Mack Weldon
(00:04:58) The story behind the brand name
(00:07:30) Growing the brand by knowing the customer
(00:12:44) Navigating the AI era as a retail founder
(00:19:53) Father’s Day picks and the future of retail
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