PHILADELPHIA, February 26, 2020 — Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC), an exclusive community of women executives at leading retailers and brands, is proud to announce the release of its 10th annual list of the top women executives in retail. Honorees were chosen based on a number of factors, including being in a leadership position...
I’m really excited today! Why? Because Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) has released its 10th annual list of the Top Women in Retail! Honorees, some of whom were recommended via a survey of WIRLC members and Inner Circle e-newsletter readers, were chosen based on several criteria, including position within their retail organization, scope of...
Margaret Moraskie, chief marketing officer at Levenger Company, is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle board member and experienced leader within the retail industry! The below is a first-person account of a day in her life at Levenger, giving us a glimpse into her world and the opportunity to get to know her better! 6:30...
If it were the plot of a movie, it would be a dark comedy. On one side you have physical retailers and the myriad of bankruptcies forcing stores to close nationwide, while simultaneously you have traditional online brands desperately looking to open physical manifestations of their online presence. Each one wants what the other has,...
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...
