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. Andrea Albright, executive vice president of sourcing at Walmart and an operating partner at Massmart, is one such example. Here’s a sampling...
Today’s retail landscape is no walk in the park. Communication has evolved unimaginably: endless forums and review sites sharing consumer opinions, expectations for highly personalized experiences, and digital giants like Google and Amazon.com that have conditioned consumers to expect instant access and gratification. It’s more demanding and competitive than ever, and meeting these expectations pushes...
Organizational silos can significantly hinder productivity, innovation, and overall success of leadership and project teams. These invisible barriers between departments or teams often lead to miscommunication, duplicated efforts, and missed opportunities. Let’s explore how to break down these silos and build truly unified teams. Silos occur when departments or teams operate in isolation, often due...
The impact and value of Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) continues to grow stronger each year. Fueled by our passionate and dedicated members, we’ve expanded our community, strengthened our corporate partnerships, and elevated our professional development offerings. We’re thrilled to release our second annual Impact Report! This year’s report celebrates the progress we’ve made...
Are you headed to the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, taking place April 28-30 on Amelia Island? Here are eight powerful books authored by featured speakers at this year’s event. These books offer an inside look at how today’s top women leaders built their careers, bounced back from adversity, and created impact — in...
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. Kat Cole, CEO, AG1, is one such example. Here’s a sampling of Cole’s interview featured in the report. Women in Retail Leadership...
Stephanie Pugliese, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) advisory board member, will once again take the helm at the lifestyle apparel brand Duluth Trading Co., the company announced last week. Pugliese most recently served as president of the Americas for Under Armour. She has three decades of experience in the retail industry, with a...
In an era of compound volatility, uncertainty is the only constant. For retailers, the latest disruption is the wave of tariffs and reciprocal actions that complicate costs and supply chains across the globe. How best to respond? Resilient retailers are taking a two-pronged approach, using data-driven decisions to mitigate short-term pressures while building long-term flexibility...
Leigh Manheim Levine, president, Coach North America, shared compelling insights on the handbag and accessories brand’s ongoing transformation during her keynote at Shoptalk in Las Vegas last month. A consistent theme from Levine’s conversation with Hilary Milnes, executive Americas editor, Vogue Business, was how Coach is redefining what luxury means in a rapidly shifting consumer...
Lisa Troup is the buying director of cosmetics at Macy’s. She is also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Lisa a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman that inspires her, her leadership style, her advice for the next generation...
