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In this episode of “This Week in Business History”, host Scott W. Luton dives into a business legend: the incomparable Liz Claiborne. Scott takes us through key aspects of her journey, from Claiborne’s inauspicious beginnings to the founding of her company – – to some of the unique aspects of how Liz Claiborne Inc. operated, including its keys to success. Scott concludes the episode by focusing on one of the company’s unsung heroes. Take a listen & let us know what you think!

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This Week in Business History for March 14th: 4 Things You Didn’t Know About Liz Claiborne Inc

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