Tariffs, and any economic uncertainty for that matter, for many women — who drive a majority of household purchase decisions — are not just abstract policy shifts. They’re felt at the checkout line, in monthly budgets, and in day-to-day shopping habits. As prices rise on imported goods, many female consumers are making immediate changes, including...
What an incredible few days we’ve had at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York City! Even amidst an intense heat wave, the energy at the Women in Retail Leadership Circle Pavilion at CommerceNext was even hotter. From powerful conversations to unforgettable connections, we were thrilled to bring our community together at the event! Our...
Conflict in the C-suite is inevitable. When strong personalities, high stakes, and differing perspectives converge, tension naturally arises. However, how this conflict is managed can be the difference between a dysfunctional executive team and a high-performing one. As executive coaches, we’ve seen firsthand how unaddressed conflict can derail strategy, harm organizational culture, and affect company...
While we’re still feeling the love and basking in the glow of the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, we’re super excited for our upcoming “road show” to keep the party going through the remainder of the year! Women in Retail Leadership Circle “On the Road” events bring a one-day version of the Summit to a...
Sabrina Cherubini, most recently the senior vice president of brand and digital at Hanky Panky, was named the chief marketing officer of FULLBEAUTY Brands earlier this month. Cherubini is a member of Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC). FULLBEAUTY Brands, whose portfolio of apparel and lingerie brands caters to plus-size women and big and tall...
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. Vanessa Wallace, chief marketing officer at Savage X Fenty, is one such example. Here’s a sampling of Vanessa’s interview featured in the...
You’re efficient. Capable. Trusted. The person who always follows through. So how is it that your calendar keeps filling up without you ever fully choosing it? You start the week with good intentions. You plan for focus, for space, for presence. But somewhere between Monday morning and Friday afternoon, your time becomes a blur of...
Conference season is in full swing, and I recently had the privilege of attending the Women in Retail Leadership Summit — a three-day event featuring over 600 powerhouse women. I hosted a fireside chat with the incredible Laysha Ward, who spent more than three decades shaping corporate purpose and community engagement at Target. As I observed keynotes,...
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. Rosalind “Roz” Johnson, senior vice president and chief people officer at Build-A-Bear Workshop, is one such example. Here’s a sampling of Roz’s...
Will you be at the CommerceNext Growth Show later this month? Meet Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) there June 24-25 in New York City! We’ve partnered with CommerceNext to offer a booth space for our community. Members and friends are welcome to stop by, say hello, learn about WIRLC membership, and use the space...
