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...
Hello Inner Circle readers! It’s been a while since I provided an update on the fantastic speaker roster we have for the 2020 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, taking place at the Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne in sunny Miami, April 27-April 29. Here’s just a sampling of the wonderful speakers that will be taking the stage:...
Suzy Biszantz is an experienced CEO and president with a history in the apparel, athletic and fashion industries, as well as a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member. Currently, she's the president and CEO of Joe's Jeans, BCBG, and Herve Leger. We asked Suzy some rapid-fire questions so you can get to know her better!
During the Visionary Voices of Ambition, Purpose and Inclusion keynote at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show last week in New York City, moderator Shannon Schuyler, principal, chief purpose and inclusion officer at PwC, asked panelists Mercedes Abramo, president and CEO, Cartier North America; Shawn Outler, chief diversity officer, Macy’s; and Tammy Sheffer, chief people...
Joelle Grunberg is a seasoned C-suite leader in the fashion industry as well as being a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member. Five years ago, Joelle picked up her entire life in France and moved to New York to take on the role of president and CEO of Lacoste North America and Central America. Currently...
In the fall, I wrote an article encouraging women (and men) to always negotiate. But is there ever a time when it isn’t appropriate to negotiate a higher salary or a new title? Well, in fact, yes. There is a time when negotiation may not be in your best interest. As I’m writing this, I...
Did you by any chance catch The New York Times Style section on Jan. 9, in which Jessica Bennett makes the case that sharing your salary — a once taboo subject — has become trendy lately, and in some cases downright liberating. Bennett writes that there are lots of good reasons to swap salary information...
