Paying it forward — i.e., responding to a person’s kindness by being kind to someone else — is an integral part of successful leadership. In the final article in this five-part Power Panel series, I recap the group’s thoughts on paying it forward. The “Power Panel” is a panel of executive women in the retail...
Apple recently updated its emoji alphabet to include a wider variety of skin tones in an effort to promote diversity. While this initiative is certainly commendable, the collection of female emojis remains limited to characters like brides and princesses. What’s more, their activities are limited to salsa dancing, getting haircuts and wearing bunny costumes. The...
I just heard about this cool new wearable tech, um, development, and wanted to share it with you. A company called Sensilk is launching a “smart bra” with sensors built into it that sync to a wearer’s smartphone and can track heart rate, calories burned, duration, distance, days since the user’s last workout, and more. Just imagine:...
Did you know that not negotiating you salary can cost you more than $1 million over the course of your career? And that, in many cases, when a team is being onboarded, women usually take the initial salary offered and the men negotiate. Why? Some experts say it’s because women are afraid of hindering their...
When it comes to branding, a strong color scheme and easily recognizable design are critical. Without it, many major brands wouldn’t exist as we know them today. So what do your brand colors say about you? Check out the infographic below to learn more.
At last month’s Women in Retail Leadership Summit in Miami, Toni White, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Synchrony Financial, shared her thoughts on what she believes is the top retail trend of 2015, as well as how retailers can overcome challenges. Check out the video to learn more. (Full disclosure: Synchrony Financial...
No, that’s not a typo. We’re not talking about your IQ. We know how smart you are. Let’s talk about your EQ – your emotional intelligence. In part three of the Power Panel series, we’re discussing EQ. (Here’s part one of the series, and here’s part two.) The “Power Panel” is a panel of executive women in...
Everyone can relate to the overwhelming panic that comes with seeing your phone at only 2 percent — stranded, asking co-workers to borrow a charger or battling it out for an outlet, whether it be in an airport or nearby cafe. We’ve all been there. This is especially true considering that consumers spend, on average,...
Startups are often lauded for their lean business models, innovative ideas and positive work environments. In most cases, startups have their finger on the pulse of what’s happening in their industry — e.g., new trends, hot technologies. There’s a lot that traditional retail brands as well as online-only retailers can learn from those running startup...
Last week, I wrote about the “Power Panel,” a panel of executive women in the retail space who spoke during a session on leadership at the Women in Retail Leadership Summit in Miami last month. Panelists included Miki Racine Berardelli, president, digital commerce and chief marketing officer at Chico’s; Gerri Elliott, director, Whirlpool, Bed Bath...
