Hello from the final day of the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit! It’s been a great few days here in Florida at the stunning Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. We’ve listened to insightful content, come away with so many learnings and, of course, made great connections. We couldn’t be more proud of our community and the...
There are moments in your career when change comes unexpectedly — whether through company restructuring, economic shifts, or personal circumstances. When you don’t have the power to make the decision yourself, it can feel like you’ve lost control. However, how you respond in these moments will shape your path forward. Navigating an externally imposed career...
Returning to work after parental leave can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. It will take time to get yourself fully prepared, emotionally, mentally and physically. You’ve got the skills to handle it all but this guide is designed to help new parents navigate the many multifaceted pieces of the journey — from preparing for...
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. Mecca Mitchell, senior vice president, leadership and organizational transformation, DEI and community impact, Burlington Stores, is one such example. Here’s a sampling...
Lynn Gonsior serves as the chief operating officer and leads growth and innovation initiatives at ChangeUp, an experience agency. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) consultant member! Her unique expertise comes from an extensive career that has spanned everything from running a startup to managing one of the largest branding agencies, as...
Looking to refresh your leadership reading list? We asked a group of powerhouse C-suite women in retail to share the books that have inspired, challenged and shaped them as leaders. From timeless business classics to bold new perspectives on influence, purpose and growth, these are the books they turn to again and again. Whether you’re...
Over the years, “direct mail” has become an umbrella term for any piece that’s in the mail. Did you know that there are endless possibilities of formats? That said, there are specific formats most effective for achieving different goals. With consumer behavior constantly changing, new audiences on the horizon, and the hot topic of attribution,...
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. Linda Hubbard, president and CEO of Carhartt, is one such example. Here’s a sampling of Hubbard’s interview featured in the report. Women...
Molly Taylor is the senior vice president, merchandising, fashion, editorial and marketplace at Rue Gilt Groupe. She is also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Molly a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman that inspires her, her leadership style,...
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, staying productive without burning out is a constant challenge — especially for women in retail leadership who are juggling big goals with limited time. But what if the secret to doing more isn’t working harder, but working smarter with artificial intelligence? That’s the focus of our next member workshop, AI...
