Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s sister brand, Total Retail, is conducting a brief survey as part of a larger research report to better understand retailers use of technology, including their technology buying processes. We’d love to have the WIRLC community participate in this survey, as well as receive the subsequent report. If you haven’t done so already,...
Hello Inner Circle readers! I’m super excited this week to tell you about a special report Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s sister brand, Total Retail, recently published called Lessons Learned: Stories From Top Retail Executives. The report includes interviews with five exceptional women retail leaders, and focuses on the lessons they’ve learned during their illustrious, albeit bumpy...
It’s no secret that transforming your passion into a serious business venture is more of an intimidating leap into the unknown than a few simple steps. Building an idea into a successful brand in today’s saturated market is no simple task. Consider that 50 percent of small businesses fail in their first four years, leaving many...
Hello Inner Circle readers! Join us as we take the Women in Retail Leadership Circle “on the road” for regional, day-long events. Like the popular Women in Retail Leadership Summit, these invitation-only events enable executive women in leadership positions at retail companies the opportunity to network, learn from each other, and improve business processes. Our next event, WIRLC: On the Road | Los Angeles, is taking place on...
As a new CEO, there are many priorities and immediate tasks that are going to need your attention. But given the fact that 50 percent of executive leaderships fail within the first 18 months, knowing which priorities and tasks to give your attention at the outset can make the difference between success and failure. As...
In a session at the Women in Retail Leadership Summit, a trio of executives offered case studies on the growing influence of technology within the retail industry. More specifically, these retail leaders shared how themselves and their companies are utilizing technology to help address business challenges, both internally and externally. Lockie Andrews, chief digital officer, UNTUCKit;...
Mindy Grossman has had an illustrious career in the retail industry. The current president and CEO of WW International (formerly Weight Watchers) is a 38-year veteran of the retail and apparel industries who has held senior-level positions at retailers and brands such as Nike, IAC, and HSN. At HSN, where Grossman served as CEO, she...
Hello Inner Circle readers! As you read this, we’re hard at work preparing for our first Women in Retail Leadership Circle | On the Road event for 2019, which is taking place at the W Hotel in Hollywood, Calif. on July 24! The event, much like our Women in Retail Leadership Summit, will feature inspiring presentations by fabulous keynote...
Diversity programs, by themselves, aren’t enough for companies today. Instead, companies need diversity AND inclusion (D&I) programs. This topic was discussed at the Women in Retail Leadership Summit last month during a panel titled, “A Look at Diversity and Inclusion in Retail Companies Today.” The panel discussion, moderated by Denise Kramp, North America fashion and retail...
In a session at the 2019 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, a panel of executives did their best to do something they rarely, if ever, do: brag about their own personal career accomplishments. While most prefaced their remarks that their success is the result of a team effort, they did offer examples of how the...
