We came. We saw. We conquered. About 160 successful, motivated and passionate women from the retail world descended upon South Beach last week for the second annual Women in Retail Leadership Summit, and a phenomenal time was had by all. Words like “life changing,” “incredible,” “inspiring,” “amazing” and “transformative” were bandied about by attendees as...
Do you know someone who toils in obscurity, working to make the world we live in a better place? Do you think it’s past due for them to get the recognition they so richly deserve? Well, now is your chance. Ascena Retail Group, a national specialty retailer selling apparel, shoes and accessories for missy and...
It’s a fact that women make up half the workforce. In multiple studies, its been proven women receive more college and graduate degrees then men, and are the equal, if not main, breadwinner in four out of 10 families. Still, despite the almost 25 percent growth of participation of women in the workforce since 1992...
“The long-term goal of our content strategy is for customers to fall in love with our brand and its story,” said Mark Parrott, head of e-commerce, North America, for Lush Cosmetics, at the Demandware XChange conference in Las Vegas earlier today. “We’re looking for lifetime value ahead of the short-term gain of a transaction,” he...
As women continue to flex their influence throughout retail, many have have earned their place among the world’s richest, according to Forbes 29th annual look at The World’s Billionaires, which was published last month. Not surprisingly, many members of the famous Walton family, the founders of Wal-Mart, are found throughout the list. The list also includes...
David Hasselhoff’s Malibu Dave, Mandy Moore’s Mblem, Heidi Montag’s Heidiwood … the list of defunct fashion labels of the rich and (somewhat) famous is endless. And yet Jessica Simpson’s fashion collection has not only survived, it’s thrived, growing over the past decade into a true lifestyle empire, according to a recent Bloomberg article. Who would...
Do you think you have the next big idea that will shake up the retail industry, but just aren’t sure how to get your business up off the ground? Want to be the next Birchbox, Rent the Runway or Wanelo? If so, Women in Retail Leadership Circle has the perfect solution for you. At the...
Let’s play buzzword bingo. Between big data, optimization, predictive analytics, visual analytics and unstructured data processing, there’s a lot going on in the business intelligence world that has a direct impact on retailers. Buzzwords don’t win the hearts and minds of consumers however; those can only be had through the right products, the right prices,...
Staples is making strides to rebrand globally and locally. Over the last year, the office supply chain has been on the brink of bankruptcy a few times, yet thanks to a renewed focus on omnichannel initiatives and strong leadership, forecasts are calling for a stronger company in the near future. In fact, just today Staples...
While having and/or being a female boss can come with its own set of challenges, in too many fields today female role models are a luxury that can’t be taken for granted. According to a recent New York Magazine article, 10 Women on Their Female Bosses, a woman boss can help you figure out who...
