We’ve recently gathered such great insight from our community on Instagram, where many managers have expressed feeling intimidated by quiet quitting, rampant burnout, and reports of toxic workplaces across social media and even news headlines. Of course, this can all manifest as an overwhelming pressure to be the “perfect manager,” prompting leaders to take a...
Misti Blasko, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member, has been named CEO of the female-led apparel and fashion brand Able, the company announced earlier this month. Blasko is the company’s first female CEO. She most recently served as president of North America for AllSaints, and has held senior leadership roles at other...
While we’re still feeling the love and basking in the glow of the 2024 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, we’re super excited for our upcoming “road show” to keep the party going through the rest of the year! Women in Retail Leadership Circle “On the Road” events bring a one-day version of the Women in...
We’re so excited to feature Emilie Kroner, senior vice president, retail and commerce, Mastercard, in this week’s Inner Circle Q&A. In her role, Emilie leads the global retail and commerce segment. Her team of industry experts is responsible for developing strategies, products and capabilities that drive profitable growth and customer engagement for Mastercard’s clients. Her...
Wanda Gierhart Fearing is the global chief marketing and content officer of Cinemark. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Gierhart Fearing a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman that inspires her, her leadership style, her advice for...
It’s high time companies embraced what Pride Month encompasses beyond the month of June. Many are already doing this; some have a ways to go. As Rachel Covello, CEO and publisher of OUTCOAST, wrote in a recent LinkedIn post, “Pride is more than a parade or a party; it’s a declaration of our right to...
If you know me, you know I spent this spring basking in the glow of women’s college basketball. You also know I admire South Carolina’s kickass coach, Dawn Staley, for her fervent loyalty to her players and her unwavering, courageous leadership. So it will come as no surprise that I loved her answer to the...
If you’ve ever felt pressure to know and do everything in the office, this is for you! Better yet, let’s rephrase this and ask instead, “When have you felt empowered to ask for help?” In our time working with leaders from a variety of backgrounds, we’ve found that so many suffer silently through heavy workloads,...
We are excited to announce that Elyse Stoltz Dickerson and Vanathy Lakshmi, both Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) members, were recognized with a 2024 Women in Technology Award by the Dallas Business Journal (DBJ) earlier this month. The publication’s 11th Annual Women in Technology Awards program honors outstanding trailblazers making their mark in technology across different industries...
After a few turbulent years, the stage has been set for retail’s in-store resurgence — fueled by technology. According to Gartner, retailers are continuing to invest in technology to engage with customers in-store and online — and find new audiences in the process. This spending will focus on marketing and IT functions to target new...
