Hosted by Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s sister brand, Total Retail, Total Retail Talks is a podcast for retail executives who crave the knowledge and insights needed to stay successful in today’s fast-paced industry. In episode 484 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Leslie Marino, U.S. president, professional products division at L’Oreal, the...
Breast cancer isn’t just a women’s health issue, it’s a reality that touches nearly every family. It’s the most common cancer among women in the United States, with 319,750 new diagnoses and 43,000 deaths expected this year alone. That’s one woman diagnosed every two minutes and one death every 12 minutes — numbers that experts...
It’s your last chance to register for two upcoming half-day Women in Retail On the Road events, bringing the energy and insights of the Women in Retail Leadership Summit to cities across the country this fall! Join us on Oct. 14 in Chicago and Oct. 16 in Columbus for the opportunity to hear from top...
In the race to advance retail and consumer engagement, location is more than a pin on a map — it’s a position within an ecosystem. For decades, executives making expansion or relocation decisions considered factors like tax incentives, foot traffic, supply chain access, and access to target markets. Those drivers still matter, however, for retailers...
Each year, Women in Retail Leadership Circle partners with a nonprofit that gives back to our community in some way. This year we’re thrilled to be partnering with Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts, including research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives in...
As we begin fall and the busy holiday season approaches, the Women in Retail Leadership Circle team is already making plans for our annual Women in Retail Leadership Summit next spring! We’ll be back at the luxurious JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa from April 27 – 29, 2026. In its 12th year, the...
At Shoptalk Fall in Chicago last week, Kim Lefko, chief marketing officer at Ace Hardware, shared how the retailer balances its century-old community ethos with cutting-edge marketing strategies. Interviewed by Joe Laszlo, global head of insights at Shoptalk, Lefko emphasized that Ace’s success comes from honoring its cooperative structure while adapting to fast-changing consumer expectations....
Some leaders talk too much. Others don’t talk enough. But the ones who build real trust ask the right questions and actually listen. In a culture obsessed with speed and certainty, curiosity gets overlooked. However, if you want to lead with presence, influence without control, and build alignment without micromanaging, having an innate sense of...
Board seats are no longer reserved for retired CEOs. Today, companies are actively seeking leaders with diverse perspectives and specialized expertise. However, the path to securing a paid board role can still feel unclear. Two experts from executive search firm Spencer Stuart — Susan Hart, partner, boards and CEO practices, and co-leader of the global...
In today’s corporate landscape, companies are actively seeking leaders who bring diverse perspectives and specialized expertise to their boards. Yet even as demand grows, the path to securing a corporate board seat can still feel unclear. That’s why you won’t want to miss our member-only workshop, Pathways to the Boardroom: Positioning Yourself for a Corporate...
