Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) members often share book recommendations in peer groups, on panels and during networking events. When spotlighting these powerhouse women, we like to ask them, “What is the best book you’ve read recently?” In time for Book Lovers Day on Aug. 9, here are some responses from the past few months...
Stephanie Pugliese, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) advisory board member, was named to to the board of American Eagle Outfitters last week. Pugliese most recently served as president of the Americas at Under Armour from 2019-2023. Prior to that, she led Duluth Holdings through its initial public offering in 2015. She has three...
Leading with emotional intelligence, or the ability to recognize, understand and manage our emotions while also being attuned to the emotions of others, fosters a positive and collaborative work environment. Leaders who harness emotional intelligence are adept at building strong relationships, navigating complex social dynamics, and making informed, empathetic decisions. Ultimately, emotionally intelligent leadership inspires...
It’s been a rough week-plus for companies affected by a faulty update from a cybersecurity company used by organizations around the world — none more so than customer-facing companies like airlines, including Delta Air Lines. The malfunctioning update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike that began on July 19 resulted in thousands of canceled Delta flights last...
One of the aspects I love most about business is evolving organizational structures to position the company for exponential growth. For me, it’s about thinking at a high level about how a business can reconfigure itself with minimum disruption and maximum impact. Early in my career, I had the opportunity to work on two McKinsey...
Hosted by Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s sister brand, Total Retail, Total Retail Talks is a podcast for retail executives who crave the knowledge and insights needed to stay successful in today’s fast-paced industry. In episode 442 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Elizabeth Preis, global chief marketing officer at Anthropologie, a unique,...
Pattie Pfeiffer is a director and general manager at Qurate Retail Group, whose brands include HSN, QVC, Ballard Designs, and Garnet Hill. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Pfeiffer a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman that...
Join us in Columbus as we take the Women in Retail Leadership Circle “on the road”! Like the popular Women in Retail Leadership Summit, these invitation-only events enable executive women in leadership positions at retail companies the opportunity to network, learn from each other, and improve business processes. Our first stop of the fall tour...
QVC’s core customer base has always been women aged 50 and older. And yet, this group has been overlooked by retailers for years, despite the fact that women over 50 have a combined spending power of $15 trillion. Despite the fact that they represent the largest demographic with incomes higher than $100,000, according to AARP....
Yasaman Stewart is the director of marketing for Friendly’s Restaurants, which is part of Brix Holdings. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Stewart a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman that inspires her, her leadership style, her...
