In the fiercely competitive retail and brand leadership landscape, effectively communicating soft skills is paramount for executives seeking career advancement. While technical expertise and industry knowledge are essential, demonstrating soft skills, such as leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence, often plays a significant role in decision-making processes for hiring managers and recruiters. Here are some actionable...
Eliza Kapitan is the vice president of brands at Accutime Watch Corp., the No. 1 manufacturer for watches under $50 in North America. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Kapitan a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman...
This is seventh in a series of articles for consideration when thinking about yournextnext™. The content is based on the Springer-Alvarez career development survey for employees and employers. Here at Your Next Next, we are often speaking with employees about what they really want — things that they would never share with their manager. While...
We’re just few weeks away from Shoptalk 2024, and we’re gearing up for an unforgettable experience in Las Vegas! Join us March 18-19 at the Women in Retail Pavilion, booth 244 (inside Shoptalk’s exhibit hall), for networking, relaxation, and engaging fireside chats with incredible leaders such as: Liza Amlani, Principal and Co-Founder, Retail Strategy Group,...
In honor of Black History Month, we at Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) are highlighting 16 Black women in retail you should know. These individuals are paving the way for the next generation of female retail leaders, redefining what it means to be a leader, and setting new standards for the workplace. They are...
Laura Brady is the vice president overseeing global merchant services at Foot Locker. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Brady a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman that inspires her, her leadership style, her advice for the...
Just four years out from the rise of hybrid work across countless industries, we’ve finally begun to witness the long-term impact of this work model on employees, managers and organizations at large. While we all have anecdotal evidence, we’ve also gathered a lot of insight from employee engagement surveys, which have illuminated declining levels of...
In 2023, the e-commerce industry was largely focused on strengthening brand equity, enhancing the customer experience, and keeping up with the evolution fueled by new platforms and artificial intelligence-based technologies. Notably, the adoption of composable commerce, which refers to building a modular, component-based, cloud-native tech stack, empowered companies to build the agility required to remain...
Remember Valentine’s Day 2020? You likely had dinner plans with a loved one or good friends, you brought in some candy to the office, and you and your colleagues gathered at some point in the day to share Valentine’s treats in the office kitchen. It felt so good … The truth is that scenario wasn’t...
Launching a small business is an exciting journey filled with opportunities and challenges. In order to be successful, you must gather market insights, have a strategic plan, and have a solid understanding of business fundamentals. In recognition of National Entrepreneurship Week, here are five tips that will help you navigate the complexities of starting a...
