Today is National Boss’s Day! Since many of you lead teams, we wanted to congratulate you on all the hard work you put in throughout the year to create a productive work environment for your employees. We’re sure they appreciate you, too! Boss’s Day can also be a time to reflect and see what you’re...
Who knew that the moments as a teenager playing sports would impact my actions as a business leader in my 20s, 30s and beyond? As I get further into my career, I often reflect on some early learnings from playing sports as a youth. Here’s some key leadership skills I learned from playing sports. Hanging...
On Oct. 2, Melinda Gates announced her pledge of $1 billion to promote gender equality in the United States through her company Pivotal Ventures. This is HUGE news, and Gates has positioned herself as one of the biggest advocates for gender equality in the world. However, Gates recognizes that her efforts are only part of the...
There’s a great saying that you must walk before you can run. As a serial entrepreneur, I’ve seen this piece of wisdom especially come to life when creating a new business completely from scratch. Sure, it’s an exciting process and it can be tempting to dive into the pieces of the business that excite you....
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Vendors in Partnership (VIP) Awards. The Awards, co-founded by retail strategist, community builder, and former COO and CIO in the retail industry Vicki Cantrell, were designed to acknowledge retail technology service providers’ contributions to the industry. Why did Vicki launch the VIP Awards program?...
Happy October! Can you believe it’s already the fourth quarter? While 2019 is quickly coming to a close, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) still has many exciting things planned throughout the rest of the year to look forward to. Here are just some of the things to be on the lookout for: Site Relaunch...
Last week, Inc. released its 2019 Female Founders 100 list, the second annual publishing of the report. The women on this year’s list are founders of their companies and are changing multiple industries, from fashion to science to fitness. Here are the women in retail who made this year’s list. Food Revolutionaries: Ariane Daguin, D’Artagnan: Her...
Scientists are rediscovering the virtues of the right hemisphere of our brains, the seat of emotion, intuition and empirical intelligence. As our world becomes more and more connected, it’s no surprise that a new movement born on the West Coast is proclaiming the supremacy of the right side of the brain. The media is buzzing...
Shhh … I’ve got a secret! Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s website, WIRLC.com, is relaunching next month, so keep your eyes peeled for it! We don’t want to spoil the surprise, but as soon as you visit (and log in) you’ll notice an easy-to-use interface with a more modern look and color palette, as well...
Former lululemon and Starbucks executive Christine Day is taking on a new industry: frozen food. I was able to connect with Day, now CEO of Luvo, a forward-thinking frozen food company, at Groceryshop last week in Las Vegas. Luvo is a brand focused on nutrition, with products aligned with the Mediterranean diet. The brand’s products...
