Total Retail, sister brand of Women in Retail Leadership Circle, is preparing for its sixth annual Total Retail Tech event. As such, I’d like to take the opportunity to introduce you to the incredible Advisory Board members helping to shape the event. These retail technology leaders are bringing bold ideas and insights together to create...
At the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York City last month, Ashley Schapiro, vice president of marketing, media, performance and engagement at American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), shared how the apparel retailer is redefining consumer engagement by leaning into sports culture. With an emphasis on relevance, authenticity and always-on content, AEO is leveraging sports not just...
Esel Cekin is a board member for several companies in Turkey, including Migros Ticaret AS, Turkey’s largest omnichannel grocery retailer; Nackiyé, an Instabul-based clothing retailer; Coca Cola Icecek; and Fiba Retail Group. She also serves on the advisory boards of two artificial intelligence-driven startups: T-Fashion, which focuses on fashion technology, and Madlen, specializing in edtech....
Here are several trends within the packaging world that are worth tracking by retailers and brands: Sustainable Packaging Trends: Retailers are embracing minimalist designs, digital printing, and eco-conscious materials to meet rising consumer demand for sustainability. Industry-Wide Appeal: From food to fashion, sustainable packaging resonates across all retail sectors and demographics, helping brands build trust...
At CommerceNext last week, three women leaders — Jeannie Yoo, CEO, Draper James; Sunny Jiang, CEO, EyeBuyDirect; and Stacie Henderson, chief marketing officer, Americas, Tod’s Group — joined moderator Melissa Campanelli, co-founder of Women in Retail Leadership Circle, to tackle one of retail’s most urgent questions: How do you lead in the age of artificial intelligence...
During a press breakfast at CommerceNext in New York last week, Fiona Tan, chief technology officer at Wayfair, and Kelly Mahoney, chief marketing officer at Ulta Beauty, shared how their companies are using artificial intelligence to evolve customer experiences while staying deeply grounded in brand purpose and personalization. Both leaders offered a clear message: the...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recently released its 15th annual Top Women in Retail report. The valuable resource highlights female executives who impressed our Editorial team as well as colleagues from the industry. Louisa Schneider, CEO of Rowan, is one such example. Here’s a sampling of Louisa’s interview featured in the report. Women in Retail...
Erin Talbot is the vice president of human resources at Diamonds Direct. She is also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Erin a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman that inspires her, her leadership style, her advice for the...
We’re proud to recognize Liana Thompson, vice president of e-commerce at Shutterfly, as the CommerceNexty’s 2025 Top Woman of the Year, an honor presented by Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) and CommerceNext. Liana was recognized during the 2025 CommerceNext Growth Show, held June 24-26 in New York City. She was honored for her e-commerce...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recently released its 15th annual Top Women in Retail report. The valuable resource highlights female executives who impressed our Editorial team as well as colleagues from the industry. Jennie Weber, chief marketing officer of Best Buy, is one such example. Here’s a sampling of Jennie’s interview featured in the report....
