In 2022, Qualtrics concluded that the frontline labor shortage would force organizations to closely examine the intersection of their employee and customer experience, saying employees wanted “customer grade” experiences. The 2024 Employee Experience Trends report suggests many businesses are still missing the mark when it comes to their employees, particularly those on the front line,...
Happy New Year! The team at Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is excited to empower you through 2025. With this community, the possibilities truly are endless. To get started, we’ve published our third annual Top 50 Tips report. This comprehensive resource can be the helping hand that you need today, offering a collection of...
Heather Inocencio is the founder and CEO of The Product Consult, a provider of top-tier product management contractors at all levels. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle consultant member! Her team embeds with clients to drive strategic initiatives, streamline execution, and create environments where teams and businesses can thrive. As an active leader...
Happy New Year! As we step into a fresh chapter, we here at Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recognize that 2025 is brimming with opportunities to innovate, connect, and create transformative experiences in our ever-evolving industry. Here’s to a year filled with bold ideas, impactful leadership, and shared success. We’re committed to bringing our...
As 2024 winds down, we here at Women in Retail Leadership Circle would love to take a moment to thank our subscribers, members, event attendees, partner sponsors, speakers, and the many friends of our group for their continued support. It is truly YOU who makes this community so valued as a premier member association for executive-level...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s stages and screens were littered with amazing speakers throughout the year. From the annual Women in Retail Leadership Summit to members-only Virtual Workshops with experienced career coaches, there are ample opportunities to be inspired. Throughout the year, the staff at Women in Retail comb through the best snippets from all...
At the beginning of this year, I attended a local chapter of the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce. We were invited to go around the room and introduce ourselves, say what we did, and share one goal for the upcoming year. Maybe it’s because this meeting was in January, or because the room was...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle has the opportunity to speak with top women leaders in the retail industry for our biweekly podcast, Women in Retail Talks. The show features C-suite women in the retail industry sharing their stories of professional growth, leadership development, personal journeys, and more with hosts Melissa Campanelli and Marie Albiges. Take...
As we close out another transformative year, it’s with immense gratitude and pride that we celebrate the outstanding contributions of our Advisory Board. These visionary leaders have not only completed a remarkable term but have also left an indelible mark on the trajectory of our community: Jasmine Bellamy, Founder and Spiritual Director, Love 101 Ministries...
In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of work-life balance often feels elusive, especially for women in executive roles. But what if we’ve been approaching it all wrong? Tiffany Yvonne Gratton, CPA and CEO of Playmaker Solutions, led members of sister brands Women in Retail Leadership Circle and Women Leading Travel & Hospitality through an engaging,...
