I recently read a Business Insider article that explained that being diverse and inclusive is no longer a nice addition to a business, but instead is absolutely necessary for employees and consumers. The article highlighted specific diversity and inclusion trends that are top of mind for company leaders right now, with insights from executives at...
Empowering women has become a hot topic since the advent of the “Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movements. Many have called this the new feminist movement, with topics such as sexual harassment, abuse, pay equality and advancement opportunities taking center stage. Yet for all the advancement we’re making, one area shows a glaring lack of...
Laura Hnatow, vice president of marketing and e-commerce at Sea Bags, is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle board member and omnichannel marketing veteran. The below is a first-person account of a typical day for her at Sea Bags’ Portland, Maine-based headquarters. This is a great opportunity to get to know Laura better. 5:30 am:...
I read a really interesting article this week in Forbes that, like so many other articles published the second week of February, is all about Valentine’s Day. But what set this article apart, written by Bryan Robinson, is that it focused on what’s probably the most important relationship you’ll ever have: the one with yourself....
Pshaw, you say. That girl doesn’t need courage, she can sing. She can move. But Beyoncé wasn’t always Beyoncé. She used to have two names, just like you and me. Courage is what allowed her to push through the crowd of less remarkable artists, to leap over the hurdles the industry and bias and life...
Jackie Ardrey is an accomplished business leader with 25 years experience growing multichannel, merchandise-driven organizations, including Harry & David, Oregon Home Gourmet, and Hanna Andersson. She is currently the president of Grandin Road, a designer-inspired home decor retailer, as well as a member of Women in Retail Leadership Circle. We asked Jackie some rapid-fire questions...
This past week, I came across an interesting article while scrolling through LinkedIn that discussed what happens at home when women advance at work. It had some really striking data on the shift that happens in our private lives as women climb the corporate ladder, and more and more couples are finding themselves in a “double-primary”...
Celeste Risimini-Johnson is a dynamic leader, Women in Retail Leadership Circle member, and merchandising veteran who has worked for Lands’ End, Babies”R”Us, and The Children’s Place. Currently, she’s senior vice president, general merchandise manager, women’s/intimates/footwear for FULLBEAUTY Brands. We asked Celeste some rapid-fire questions so you can get to know her better! What’s the best...
Total Retail, sister brand of Women in Retail Leadership Circle, last month released its 50 Best Retail Tips of 2019. For this annual report, the Total Retail editorial team spent time in last year’s fourth quarter poring over each piece of content published in 2019 to identify the 50 very best tips of the year....
We all know how important the next generation is to our future, but it’s easy to lose sight of that when we’re stuck in the now — running to meetings, making a sale, or just trying to get done the tasks in front of you. Despite this, we have a responsibility to do our part...
