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 503 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Marianna Sachse, founder and CEO of Jackalo, the first circular...
Retail leaders and investors are watching the market closely as macroeconomic forces and shifting consumer behavior create both challenges and opportunities. During a panel discussion at the recent Women in Retail CEO Experience, held last month at the iconic New York Stock Exchange and moderated by by Farah Soi, managing partner and global co-head of...
In retail, as in so many industries, titles are wildly inconsistent. A director in one company runs 300 stores. In another, she manages a category analyst. A “manager” might oversee a multimillion-dollar P&L — or nothing but project timelines. If we rely solely on our formal title to communicate our value, we let an organization’s...
Artificial intelligence is reshaping retail personalization, inventory strategy, workforce planning, and customer engagement, and expectations from shoppers and employees continue to rise. However, technology alone won’t determine which brands pull ahead. Leadership will. This year, International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month center on the idea of “Give to Gain,” a call to lead with...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recently released its 16th annual Top Women in Retail report. The valuable resource highlights female executives who impressed our Editorial team as well as colleagues from across the industry. One such woman was Lauren Brindley, chief merchandising and digital officer at Ulta Beauty. Here’s a sampling of Lauren’s interview featured...
In today’s retail environment, uncertainty is constant. However, confusion doesn’t have to be. In our next Member Workshop, Jane Hanson (nine‑time Emmy Award–winning American television journalist and communications coach) will explore how leaders can communicate clearly, confidently and credibly during times of change. Attendees will learn practical strategies for addressing ambiguity, aligning teams around evolving...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recently released its 16th annual Top Women in Retail report. The valuable resource highlights female executives who impressed our Editorial team as well as colleagues from across the industry. One such woman was Katie Bongiovanni, senior vice president, digital, Peter Millar and G/FORE. Here’s a sampling of Katie’s interview featured...
A career transition can feel like a sudden loss of momentum. Whether it’s the result of a layoff, a paused job search, or a personal pivot, many professionals find themselves asking the same question: What comes next? Yet these moments can also create space for reflection, growth and a renewed sense of direction. To support...
At the director and executive level, career growth looks different. The challenges are more complex, the decisions carry greater impact, and opportunities to get candid, objective feedback are rare. That’s where executive career coaching can be especially powerful, and why Women in Retail Leadership Circle is bringing experienced coaches to the 2026 Women in Retail...
As domestic markets mature and competition intensifies, retailers are increasingly looking beyond their home borders for growth. Cross-border e-commerce is no longer reserved for enterprise brands with unlimited budgets. It has become a viable and strategic expansion path for retailers of all sizes. In fact, global retail e-commerce sales are forecast to reach $6.8 trillion...
