After returning from a magical trip to Machu Picchu and taking my usual three-mile hike in Montclair with my dog, Bear, I started reflecting on how hiking impacts the way I lead. Here’s what I’ve learned: 1. 🧠Gain perspective. Hiking gives me a deeper understanding of my surroundings — and my place in the...
Today is International Day of Friendship, a global observance introduced by the United Nations to promote peace, understanding and connection among people across cultures and borders. At Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC), we see this as more than just a day on the calendar — it’s a reminder of what truly makes our community...
E-commerce brands often chase surface-level metrics like sales volume and return on ad spend (ROAS), believing these numbers define growth. While important, they don’t tell the full story. Brands that focus only on these metrics risk leaving money on the table. The real key to sustainable growth lies in a deeper, more strategic approach —...
Almost all the companies in the United States are small businesses — 99.9 percent in fact, according to the Small Business Administration. They employ nearly half of the private workforce. Not only are small businesses the backbone of the American economy, they’re the heart of communities, wellsprings of job creation, and models of entrepreneurial spirit....
Erin Herrera is the senior global director of wholesale sales at SCOUT Bags, where she leads the company’s wholesale strategy across key accounts, specialty retail, and new verticals, including promotional products and corporate gifting. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked her a series of questions...
At Women in Retail Leadership Circle, we know the most powerful insights often come from within our own community. That’s why we’re inviting you — the trailblazers, innovators and changemakers shaping the future of retail — to share your insights, experiences, advice and more with our audience. What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned as a...
Not long ago, retail media networks (RMNs) were considered niche players in the digital advertising space, with endemic brands making up the majority of advertisers buying sponsored product listings and display banners on retailers’ owned digital properties. Due to their proximity to the point of purchase, RMNs were effective but largely seen as a lower-funnel...
While summer may be in full swing, we’re already planning ahead for an exciting fall with our Women in Retail On the Road event series — bringing the spirit of the Women in Retail Leadership Summit to cities across the country! These half- and full-day experiences offer women in retail leadership the chance to connect,...
Today’s landscape is changing every day, making it that much more important to work efficiently and strategically. Enter: agencies. The official definition of agency is “a business or organization established to provide a particular service, typically one that involves organizing transactions between two other parties,” according to Oxford Languages. For comparison, Chat GPT (AI) reports:...
While the unprecedented supply chain disruptions of the past few years have slowed, several pressure points continue to impact industry leaders, including heightened inflationary costs, increased sustainability expectations, and emerging technologies that require strategic investments to remain competitive. But what do these influences look like across the supply chain? Here’s a breakdown of these challenges...
