Hello, Qurate team! We can’t believe we’ve had a whole year together. So many of you joined us at our various events in Arizona, Dallas, New York, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia, as well as virtually in our Lunch & Learns, Virtual Workshops, and Peer Group calls. We’d love to know how we can improve your member...
During Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s On the Road event in New York City last month, the closing session featured a panel of retail leaders discussing multiple career-, leadership-, and business-related topics. Asking the questions was session moderator Stacy Berns, founder and president of Berns Communications Group, as well as the co-founder of DealMakeHers. Answering...
Inspired by the birth of her daughter Bella, first-time mom Monica Royer co-founded Monica + Andy in 2014 with her brother, Andy Dunn (founder of Bonobos), to deliver softer organic fabrics, better-designed clothing and blankets, and a seamless, easy shopping experience for parents. Now 10 years later, Monica + Andy provides a range of products,...
Women in Retail’s last virtual event of the year will focus on giving and receiving feedback. The dynamic and engaging workshop we have planned is called Feedback Renaissance: Revitalizing Conversations for Maximum Impact and Growth, and is designed to help attendees discover the transformative potential of effective feedback conversations. A powerful way to wrap up...
Studies have proven that more diverse teams and organizations perform better. Yet progress with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives remains stubbornly slow for far too many organizations. During a panel session at Total Retail Tech in September, three leaders from At Home, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and Bandier discussed how their companies have been working to...
We are about to celebrate a day dedicated to giving thanks — Thanksgiving — and I could not be more thankful for the many treasures in my life. They include a happy and healthy family; a fun and inspiring work environment; a leader with a growth mindset who is always working to help us grow...
Shawn Outler joined Macy’s in 2009 as group vice president of multicultural merchandising and vendor development, and in 2011 launched The Workshop at Macy’s, one of the industry’s longest-running vendor development programs, aimed at elevating the next generation of diverse merchants and vendors. She then worked her way to executive vice president of licensed businesses,...
In today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, staying ahead of the curve and meeting customer expectations is more crucial than ever. According to Synchrony’s Future of Shopping report, by the year 2030, an astonishing 80 percent of shoppers will anticipate highly personalized experiences, and 67 percent believe that their shopping experience can be enhanced further through...
So you’re in transition. You’re looking for that next pivot — whether it’s a pivot into a new job, a new position within your current company, or even pivoting the way you think about your role. How’s your mindset during this challenging time? Three female leaders in the retail industry joined Women in Retail Leadership...
The holiday shopping season is well underway and the Cyber Five is just around the corner. With heightened volume both in stores and online, this concentrated shopping period provides a view into how consumer behavior has changed over the previous year — a culmination of new shopper needs and expectations showcased over a few short...
