With commerce drying up and the entire service economy grinding to a halt in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important that business leaders, from the captains of industry to mom-and-pop bakeries, take pains to navigate this crisis carefully and deliberately. This isn’t the time to panic. To help survive this fluid situation,...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle is announcing today that the Women in Retail Leadership Summit (WIRLS) is officially postponed from April 27 – April 29, 2020 to Aug. 24 – Aug. 26, 2020, due to the escalating situation involving the coronavirus pandemic. The Summit will still take place at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. This past week has been...
The COVID-19 global pandemic has rattled everyone and stopped us all in our tracks. A silver lining that tends to happen during a crisis is people coming together and lending a hand to those in need. Here are a few retailers and brands that are giving back however they can, whether it’s hiring more employees,...
First of all, I know I’m not the only one experiencing a whirlwind of emotions right now. The last few days have been challenging, and the next few weeks will bring uncertainty, more challenges, inevitable changes, and no shortage of difficult moments. However, I want you all to know that the we here at Women...
I hope you all had a great International Women’s Day (IWD)! In case you’re not aware, IWD takes place every March 8, and is an annual day of awareness building and celebration dedicated to accelerating the progress of women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements globally. IWD also marks a call to action for accelerating...
Last month, Women in Retail Leadership Circle released its 10th annual Top Women in Retail issue. The list features a who’s who in the industry, including women who lead various teams within their organizations and have helped their companies grow and thrive in a challenged retail environment. We profiled these women so you can learn...
Have you ever felt that selling your products or ideas is like you were talking to a brick wall? No matter what you try, you simply can’t get your target to see your point of view or your vision. Anyone can relate to the frustration and lack of resolution that comes from this type of...
Nancy Youssef is the founder and president of Curves with Purpose, a plus-size e-commerce marketplace that curates global brands for women sizes up to 3X. Curves with Purpose utilizes a fit tool that enhances the online shopping experience by providing sizing and styling recommendations. Furthermore, the brand has a mission to break the cycle of...
It’s no secret that we love social media at Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC)! Our social accounts allow us to stay connected with all of you, and gives us the opportunity help you build relationships with one another! Each of our social network pages serves a different purpose with you in mind. Here’s a...
Last week, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) released its 10th annual list of the top women executives in retail. As in previous years, the honorees were chosen based on their leadership position within their retail organizations, the scope of responsibility within those positions, their career achievements, and involvement within the retail industry.
