It’s been a long time coming, but retailers are finally recognizing that the in-store shopping experience suffers compared to the online shopping experience, and if the exhibits and sessions at the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Big Show last month were any indicator, 2015 appears to be the year retailers actually plan to do something about...
In this podcast interview with Judith Humphrey, author of “Taking the Stage,” as well as founder and former president of The Humphrey Group, a firm that focuses on leadership communications, she discusses the top six tips women should follow in the boardroom to be successful in a male-dominated environment. In addition, Humphrey addresses the impact...
The Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is excited to announce that Stormy Simon, president of Overstock.com, will be a keynote speaker at our Women in Retail Leadership Summit, taking place in Miami, April 22-23. Simon’s “make it happen” mantra has helped motivate teams throughout Overstock.com. Under her leadership, Overstock.com was named to Forbes’ 2014...
The retail industry is the country’s largest private sector employer, supporting 42 million jobs and adding $2.6 trillion to the national economy, according to the National Retail Federation. It therefore stands to reason that women, who account for more than 50 percent of the U.S. population, would hold a significant percentage of the top-level jobs...
TED Talks are the cream of the crop when it comes to riveting presentations brimming with inspiring messages. They inform, engage, educate and, most importantly, connect with viewers. Those who are challenged to give remarkable speeches in 20 minutes or less seldom disappoint, leaving their audiences with many “ideas worth spreading.” However, with over 3,500...
Just last week, The Inner Circle columnist Christine Carter shared her frustration over the lack of female leadership in the retail industry. And I must say, I agreed completely. While some early reports predict a positive 2015 outlook for women in the boardroom, it still seems like a long road ahead.
G.G. Michelson, who was revered for breaking barriers in the workplace for women, died earlier this month at her home in New York City. She was 89. Michelson was a longtime executive of R. H. Macy & Company, and also served as an adviser to New York City mayors and often as the only female...
Palm trees. Beautiful blue water. Sandy beaches. Banana daiquiris. Have I hypnotized you yet? If not (or even if I have), then make sure to sign up for the upcoming Women in Retail Leadership Summit, taking place in beautiful Miami on April 22-23. The Summit, the Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s signature event, is designed...
The ANNpower Vital Voices Initiative (APVVI) is one of the coolest and most important things I’ve come across lately. In case you haven’t heard of it, APVVI is a partnership between ANN INC. and the Vital Voices Global Partnership, an organization that trains and empowers emerging women leaders and social entrepreneurs around the globe. The...
Sophia Amoruso, the renegade fashion authority, “#GIRLBOSS” author and founder of millennial fashion brand Nasty Gal, explained in a YouTube video why she’s stepping down as CEO at Nasty Gal and promoting retail guru Sheree Waterson in her place. In her blog, Amoruso said the following: “I’ve found someone, who I’ve worked with for a...
