Imagine you’re driving with a blindfold on. It would be pretty hard to get where you’re trying to go. That is the challenge facing omnichannel retail marketers in our ever-evolving digital landscape. Existing data solutions are lagging, imprecise, and sometimes even irrelevant. This makes it difficult for marketers to access the information they need to...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) wants your input on the leaders that should be honored in our 15th annual Top Women in Retail report! This annual resource highlights leading women executives in the retail industry. This is your chance to recognize those truly outstanding women retail leaders for their admirable work. Submit your nominations...
Leading a team is challenging, especially when it feels like you’re constantly putting out fires. While results are crucial, it’s relationships that truly drive success. Too often, we hit the snooze button on the most vital part of our business — our people. Courtney Ramsey, leadership development consultant and author of “Share Your Genius: 35...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is thrilled to report that it is partnering with the National Retail Federation’s Big Show, which will return to New York City’s Jacob Javits Center from Jan. 12-14. As part of the partnership, WIRLC will host its first-ever Women in Retail Oasis at the NRF show, which will offer...
Today we’re going to travel back in time. We’re going to go all the way back to … 2005. OK, I know it’s only 20 years ago, but in the 21st century we evolve faster than ever. And in 2005, many things were different. Do you remember attending festivals in 2005? I do. I worked...
You’re invited to a fabulous evening with Women in Retail Leadership Circle at the iconic Diane von Furstenberg flagship store in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District! We’re kicking off the event with an inspiring panel featuring trailblazing women in retail, including Claudia Cividino, president at Jared at Signet Jewelers; Nathalie Gerschtein, president at L’Oréal, North America; and...
Life in America is harder when you’re a “credit invisible.” I understand the challenge firsthand as I was once invisible with no credit score myself. That’s why I’m proud of the work we’re doing at Synchrony every day to help others on the pathway to financial responsibility and stability. If you have no credit history...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is thrilled to announce our partnership with the National Retail Federation (NRF) and RETHINK Retail to launch Retail Voices by NRF for 2025, spotlighting leaders who are elevating our industry to new heights. Retail Voices honorees are inspiring change through their influence in the community, industry insights, and dedication...
In our roles, we’ve faced challenges ranging from launching an emerging brand to reinvigorating an established brand and identifying new audiences to woo. Each case requires articulating a clear consumer value proposition and highlighting the strongest areas of differentiation. But is that approach enough to truly break through to consumers? In today’s crowded landscape, brands need something more meaningful...
Our 2024 Women in Retail Leadership Circle: On the Road events are ending with a bang! We had a blast in Dallas last week, hearing from inspiring leaders like Denise Paulonis, president and CEO of Sally Beauty Holdings, and enjoying a private tour of the hundreds of wholesale showrooms inside the Dallas Market Center. In...
