Tens of thousands of retailers came together this week for NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show in New York. The Women in Retail Leadership Circle team was on site attending informative sessions, speaking to retail executives and connecting with industry leaders on the trade show floor. But what was really exciting to see was the number...
Being a leader in the retail marketing space today is both challenging and exciting. It requires marketers to build strong relationships with today’s demanding, diverse and uber-connected customers and continually motivate them to choose your brand and products over others. So how can retail marketers find success in today’s difficult environment? Marissa Jarratt, executive vice...
Jannine Abadi is the founder of Jannine Abadi & Associates, a boutique executive search firm focused on the consumer and retail industry. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) consultant member! In this member spotlight, we asked Abadi a series of questions about her personal and professional life so that you can get to...
Jennafer Grace is the owner and founder of her namesake brand Jennafer Grace, a handmade boutique clothing line from Southern California. Featuring carefully selected textiles, each limited edition piece is deisnged to be loved for many years to come. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked...
Have you ever wished that there was an online, curated library of research and reports designed specifically for exploring topics crucial to women leaders in the retail industry? Then look no further than Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s members-only online research library, which features high-quality research reports spanning topics such as 2024 talent acquisition trends;...
Kriston Dean is the vice president of sales and marketing at the Canadian brand Purdys Chocolatier, where she oversees marketing, design, merchandise, and chocolate innovation with the master chocolatier. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Dean a series of questions about both her professional role...
When Heather Bennett joined Michaels in 2021 as executive vice president of marketing and e-commerce, she was tasked with leading the arts-and-crafts retailer’s omnichannel transformation, an initiative focused on strengthening its foundation, investing in growth opportunities, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience no matter how its customers shopped. But it was not an easy task....
The new year is a great time to do some self-reflection. To that end, we’ve asked some of our Women in Retail-recommended career coaches what leadership books they’ve enjoyed so you can add them to your 2024 reading list, nail those resolutions, and grow as a leader both at home and in your career. Let...
Happy New Year! The team at Women in Retail Leadership Circle is excited to empower you through 2024. With this community, the possibilities truly are endless. To get started, we’ve published our second annual Top 50 Tips report. This comprehensive resource can be the helping hand that you need today, offering a collection of the...
Sometimes it’s easy to forget that workplace leaders are human too, and not immune to giving teams poorly communicated — or altogether negative — feedback. If you’ve ever found yourself in a position where you’re receiving poor feedback or feedback that you disagree with, it’s important to keep a growth mindset and ask yourself: What...
