One of my favorite quotes is by L.M. Montgomery in “Anne of Green Gables,” in which she writes, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” You and me both, L.M. Not only does it bring the arrival of fall(ish) weather and sweater season, but it also kicks off Women in...
… for the Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s regional, day-long events taking place in New York City and San Francisco this fall called Women in Retail Leadership Circle: On the Road? I know we’ve mentioned these two events before, but we’re so excited we just can’t stop talking about them. The first event is taking place...
It’s our 35th anniversary, and Chico’s FAS keeps getting better with age! Do you want to be part of an organization committed to providing the most amazing service not only to our customers but to each other as well? Do you desire to work where values and guiding principles are more than just a sign...
Howdy, ya’ll! I’m writing this letter from the inaugural Total Retail Tech event in Dallas, and couldn’t be more excited! The first full day of the event kicks off today, and things are already heating up (literally … it’s about 100 degrees here!). Before I arrived in the Lone Star state, last week I had...
Now that Labor Day is behind us, it’s time to start marking your calendars with all of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) events we’re planning for the fall! For starters, get ready for WIRLC’s On the Road regional, day-long events taking place in New York City and San Francisco. First up is the New...
Is anyone a fan of Gene Wilder’s “Willy Wonka & and the Chocolate Factory“? Who could forget golden ticket winner Veruca Salt’s screeching words, “I want it, and I want it NOW!” as she visibly demonstrates her need for instant gratification, without consideration of the impending result of her demands? We now live in a...
Women CEOs in all industries — including retail — worked harder and longer than their male counterparts to get to the top, according to a study of current and recent women CEOs conducted by Korn Ferry. The study found women CEOs were four years older, on average, than their male counterparts, and worked in a...
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald In just one short fleeting week, students will be back in school (if they aren’t already!) and we’ll be gearing up for some upcoming exciting Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) events! As consumers begin to seek out pumpkin...
From Ray Kroc’s first McDonald’s in 1955 to Pop-Tarts to microwaves, consumers have long placed a high value on convenience. And why shouldn’t we? Time is the greatest equalizer, no matter your position in the work world or your wealth. It’s our most precious commodity. We all have the same amount of it, as well...
Lots of news to share this week! Let’s get started … New Speakers! We’ve been spending a lot time in the Inner Circle telling you all about the Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s (WIRLC) On the Road regional, day-long events taking place in New York City and San Francisco this fall. You probably know by now that...
