Hello Inner Circle readers! From time to time we like to use this space to talk about some of the great things happening in the lives of our members, advisory board members and friends of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC). We’ve been hearing so many great stories this summer about these ladies that we...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s very own Melissa Campanelli was interviewed for a recent episode of Infor’s Reinventing Retail podcast. The conversation shifts to a variety of topics, including how frictionless commerce is paramount in providing the best customer experiences, why mobile-first companies have a leg up on the competition, and what Melissa believes are the most impactful...
Remember when I told you last week to get ready for some exciting news about our Girl Talks West event, taking place at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco on Oct. 27? Well, here it is: Laura Alber, CEO of Williams-Sonoma, has signed on as a speaker. Laura’s talk is titled, “Lessons I’ve...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is excited to announce that Mary Beech, chief marketing officer of Kate Spade, has signed on to be a speaker at our Girl Talks East event, taking place at the Kitano Hotel in New York City on Oct. 13. We’re still working on the details of Mary’s talk, but...
Every industry has to evolve to maintain its relevance, and the retail industry is no exception. Businesses have to use the best technologies available to stay competitive. They also have to cater to the needs of their target audience. Today’s consumers have much higher expectations of retailers because they’re more informed than previous generations. Millennials...
Listen in to this exclusive interview with Emily Culp, chief marketing officer of Keds, who shares her thoughts on Keds' 100th anniversary, failing forward and purple squirrels (yes, you read that right!).
There are no lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer for the Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) right now. We’re working hard behind the scenes and, like the record heat in the Northeast right now, we’re on fire! For starters, we’re planning two great Girl Talk events that will take place this fall in New...
Rise and shine, ladies! The a.m. just became your new BFF. Whether you’re a morning person or night owl, it can’t be denied that using the early hours before a busy work day can be key to a successful and productive day. Below are three ways successful people kick off their day: Exercise We know...
Making the leap from startup to established retail brand is a challenge for many young businesses. Simply put, most don’t make it and fall by the wayside. There are however those success stories, and WIRLC has made a habit of bringing those businesses and the people behind them into the spotlight. How were they able...
This episode of Women in Retail Talks features an interview with Jan Singer, the former CEO of Spanx and soon-to-be-CEO of Victoria’s Secret. Jan discusses a variety of issues around life and leadership, including how being a psychology major has helped in her career; the importance of being transparent; why moving forward from misses is...
