In honor of International Women’s Day (IWD), which was celebrated this past Monday (March 8), the North America developer communities will host a regionwide virtual IWD North America Summit. The event will bring together women in technology and allies for two days of keynote speakers, inspirational talks, and technical content from all over the world.
Hi everyone, my name is Sally Holtgrieve. I’m the senior editor at Women in Retail Leadership Circle and Women Leading Travel & Hospitality (sister brand of WIRLC). I love meeting people, hearing their stories, and learning something new every day. Being passionate about the purpose of my work is important to me, so I’m honored...
Think about the biggest dilemma you’re currently facing in your business. What would it be like to gather your team and “think together” about the problem in such a way that new ideas emerge? What would it be like to gain new insight from your team’s collective wisdom and have the dilemma you’ve been noodling...
The “new normal” may be here to stay, with retailers and consumers alike embracing the new, online-driven landscape of the retailer sector. Yet, we cannot attribute this development exclusively to the pandemic. Even before 2020, brick-and-mortar retailers had been fighting a fierce battle against leading e-commerce players. These challenges have now accelerated, but this doesn’t...
In 2020, we all faced significant trials as we learned to navigate the pandemic world. With COVID-19 not quite in our rearview mirror, as an entrepreneur, I’ve had to pivot and learn a great deal about cultivating and maintaining my personal and professional relationships in this remade nation. No matter what you do for a...
In honor of Women’s History Month, please join Soles4Souls on Wed., March 10, at 11 a.m. ET for “When Women Lead,” part of its Partner4Impact series, which explores how nonprofits and corporate partners can work together to successfully meet the needs of their constituents. Soles4Souls is a global nonprofit that turns clothes and shoes into opportunity for people globally.
Laura Ravo is the chief operating officer of Strand Books, a landmark bookstore in New York City. She also has been a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member for almost two years. We asked Laura some rapid-fire questions so you can get to know her better!
People talk a lot these days about the importance of creating a workforce marked by gender equity, inclusion and diversity. Yet, despite all the talk, progress remains slow. One reason why actions don’t always match words may have been best described in a Harvard Business Review article. Elisabeth Kelan wrote about “gender fatigue,” a phenomenon...
In 2020, we saw the COVID-19 pandemic pose incredible challenges for the retail community as business owners tried to stay afloat. Despite incredible challenges, many retail leaders proved their companies’ resiliency by pivoting their business models and adapting to new consumer needs. As a small business advisor and brick-and-mortar store co-owner, I anticipate that three...
It’s officially March, which means it’s Women’s History Month! Ever since the 1980s, Women’s History Month has been celebrated annually, and highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. The month-long holiday we recognize today actually grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized...
