Hello Inner Circle readers! It’s been a while since I provided an update on the fantastic speaker roster we have for the Women in Retail Leadership Summit, taking place at the Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne in sunny Miami, April 29-May 1. Here’s just a sampling of the wonderful speakers that will take the stage at the Summit:...
While at the National Retail Federation Big Show in January, Women in Retail Leadership Circle spoke to Lisa Bradley and Cameron Cruse, co-founders of R.Riveter, an American-made handbag company that supports military families by providing military spouses with flexible employment. Cruse and Bradley discuss how R.Riveter manufactures its handbags in the U.S., the variety of...
Hello Inner Circle readers! A few weeks ago I mentioned that the Women in Retail Leadership Circle will be back at Shoptalk this year, partnering again with The Female Quotient to produce The FQ Lounge, Home of Equality @ Shoptalk, a welcoming and interactive space for women to come together, network and learn from each other. At the time, we were...
Yasi Baiani, vice president of product management at Wonolo, shares how she maximizes impact as a leader by pursuing her passion. Anna Vander Wall: Yasi, one of our favorite things is to interview driven, successful women like yourself. Tell us a little about your career path. Did you always know you wanted to be an executive?...
We’re excited to let y’all know that the Women in Retail Leadership Circle will be back at Shoptalk this year, partnering again with The Female Quotient to produce a Girls’ Lounge, a welcoming and interactive space for women to come together, network and learn from each other. And the good news is that our Girls’ Lounge...
Hello Inner Circle readers! Hilton, a leading global hospitality company that spans the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and midpriced hotels, is searching for the perfect manager, global brand communications for its Luxury & Lifestyle Group. Could that be you? Here are the details: Title: Manager, Global Brand Communications, Luxury...
After a busy holiday season, January and February may bring some relief to retail executives and their employees. However, these months are also a critical time for leaders to motivate their teams and get them ready for another great year. Good Leaders Manage Team Energy One of the most important ways a leader can create...
Brrr … if you’re located anywhere in the Northeast and parts of the Midwest, you know what I’m talking about: It’s freezing out there! That’s why I thought it was the perfect time to get you thinking about registering for the Women in Retail Leadership Summit, taking place at the Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne in sunny Miami,...
For most senior-level executives, failure isn’t a step backward; it’s an excellent stepping stone to success. In fact, most leaders I’ve spoken to believe that you never learn to move out of your comfort zone if you don’t overcome your fear of failure. One such executive is Kira Wampler, the Silicon Valley technologist, product and...
Well, that’s a wrap: This week I survived my 10th NRF Big Show in New York City! And I’ve lived to tell the tale! As I started to analyze the long list of retail trends I gleaned from speaking to retailers, consultants, analysts and service providers, as well as attending sessions at the event (trends...
