Mr Hsieh, 46, who had been on a family visit at the time, only recently retired after 20 years leading Zappos, acquired by Amazon for more than $1bn. He also played a key part in the restoration ...

Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh tells WSJ's Dennis Berman at the WSJDLive 2015 conference in Laguna Beach, Calif. that Amazon needs to align its workforce around core values.

and must-have Ugg shoes are marked down to as little as $70 at Amazon, Nordstrom, Zappos, and more sites. Popular styles like platform boots and mini silhouettes are included in the savings.

In response to the growth of online retailers like Zappos and its parent company, Amazon, shoe and accessories giant DSW has unveiled plans to completely revitalize its in-store shopping experience.