This article originally appeared in the cover story of Total Retail’s Summer issue, Game Changers. (Total Retail is the sister publication of Women in Retail Leadership Circle.) In this excerpt from the cover story, Miki Racine Berardelli, CEO of KIDBOX, a kid’s style box, was interviewed. Miki will also be one of the featured speakers at our...
We’re excited to share part two of our two-part interview with Cindy DiPietrantonio, president of Alex and Ani, an omnichannel retailer of meaningful, eco-conscious jewelry and accessories (and a keynote speaker at the 2017 Women in Retail Leadership Summit!). The interview below features insights into Cindy’s leadership style, what she’s looking for in prospective hires, and much more....
Hello dear readers! I’m excited to announce that the speaker squads are set for the Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s (WIRLC) New York City and San Francisco “Girl Talks” events, taking place on Oct. 3 and Oct. 23, respectively. (Is it just me or is this year flying by?) In case you’re not aware, WIRLC’s Girl...
We’re excited to share part one of a two-part interview with Cindy DiPietrantonio, president of Alex and Ani, an omnichannel retailer of meaningful, eco-conscious jewelry and accessories to positively empower and connect humanity (and a keynote speaker at the 2017 Women in Retail Summit!). Prior to joining Alex and Ani in November 2016, Cindy served as interim...
This article originally appeared in the cover story of Total Retail’s Summer issue, Game Changers. (Total Retail is the sister publication of Women in Retail Leadership Circle.) In this excerpt from the cover story, Aarthi Ramamurthy, founder and CEO of Lumoid, a try-before-you-buy service for digital cameras and accessories, was interviewed. Total Retail: Where did...
Well, we don’t know where the time went, but it’s already September! As the leaves start to change colors, flavors turn into pumpkin spice and summer days turn into crisp autumn evenings, I thought I’d use this space to take a minute and share a few of the things we’re looking forward to the most...
What are you doing tomorrow? If you’re in New York, make sure to check out the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum (GELF), which every September brings online retailers and global brands together to discuss international e-commerce trends, global e-commerce strategy and tactical cross-border best practices. Attendees will spend the day discussing proven and emerging international e-commerce market...
This article originally appeared in the cover story of Total Retail’s Summer issue, Game Changers. (Total Retail is the sister publication of Women in Retail Leadership Circle.) In this excerpt from the cover story, Tyler Haney, founder and CEO of Outdoor Voices , a retailer of technical apparel for recreation, was interviewed. Total Retail: Where did...
We all know that exercise is good for us. We know we should do it. Exercise makes us healthier, mentally and physically, more energetic, and happier. However, new research shows exercise also impacts the way we think. An article in the Harvard Business Review states that there’s a direct link between our “mental firepower” and...
My husband and kids decided that it would be “fun” to camp out in Hartville, Wyoming (population: 62) to watch the solar eclipse on Aug. 21. For me, camping means opening the window at the motel. When I found out that our campsite wouldn’t have electricity, cell phone service or bathrooms, I was … well,...
