Good morning ladies! Let me open Inner Circle this week by letting you know that the fifth annual Women in Retail Leadership Summit is sold out! That’s right, yesterday, with about a month-and-a-half to go before the Summit commences on April 16 at the Ritz-Carlton in Miami, we filled our 300th seat, which means we’re at...
Good morning ladies! Can anyone tell me where 2018 is going? I can’t believe it’s almost March already. While I’m a little sad time is flying by, I can’t wait for springtime (and what we have in store here at the Women in Retail Leadership Circle!). Below are just a few things I’m looking forward...
Can I get a woot woot! Madison Reed, the prestige hair color brand based in San Francisco, announced this week that it’s advancing the movement toward authenticity in advertising by pledging to always use unaltered, raw photography. In its images, nothing will be adjusted. Hair color will be shown “as is.” These untouched, raw photos will be...
We will be featuring Women in Retail Leadership Circle members, advisory board members and ladies who lead in Inner Circle Q&As over the next several months. The interviews will highlight what makes our community so special, from their leadership styles to their favorite vacation spots and everything in between. This week’s Q&A is with Alice McClellan, vice president of technology and facilities...
Sit back. Close your eyes. Breathe in deeply. Now breathe out. Picture an ocean with gentle waves. Maybe a palm tree. Try to feel the sun on your skin. Now open your eyes. Have I lulled you into a daydream about being on a beautiful beach? Miami Beach, maybe? Well, that dream can be a...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) and its sister publication, Total Retail, are proud to present its eighth annual list of the Top Women in Retail. This year’s list features a who’s who of top female executives in the retail industry. Below, a select group of honorees share their answers to the question, “What one new retail...
We will be featuring Women in Retail Leadership Circle members, advisory board members and ladies who lead in Inner Circle Q&As over the next several months. The interviews will highlight what makes our community so special, from their leadership styles to their favorite vacation spots and everything in between. This week’s Q&A is with Courtney Graybill, vice president of customer experience...
I read a really interesting article this week in New York Magazine that, like so many articles published the second week of February, is all about Valentine’s Day. But what set the article, written by Ann Friedman, apart is how astute it is in casting a light on the most important relationship you’ll ever have: the...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) and its sister publication, Total Retail, are proud to present its eighth annual list of the Top Women in Retail. This year’s list features a who’s who of top female executives in the retail industry. Below, a select group of honorees share their answers to the question, “What’s the best...
Everyone loves to feel appreciated, and loyalty program participants are no exception. While rewarding shoppers for ongoing engagement and purchases is generally a positive experience, it can also create moments of friction. From security concerns to an overabundance of communication, retail loyalty programs need to overcome consumer pain points to ensure success and build long-lasting...
