Kendra Horne is the vice president of customer marketing at JCPenney. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Horne 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 next generation of...
Hello from sunny and hot Dallas! Our team has descended upon the Lone Star State for our first Women in Retail: On the Road event of 2023! Our “On the Road” events are regional, day-long gatherings that enable executive women in leadership positions at retail companies the opportunity to network, learn from each other, and...
Maureen Kelly had no beauty or business experience when she launched her cosmetics company in 1999 in her one-bedroom, rent-controlled apartment. Now, Tarte Cosmetics is one of the fastest-growing cosmetics companies in the U.S. At the 2023 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 17-19 in Phoenix, Kelly shared three things that led to exponential...
Amy Finley is the co-founder of Finton Design, a Texas-based company providing broad international experience in design, product development, sourcing and manufacturing. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) consultant member! In this member spotlight, we asked Finley a series of questions so that you can get to know her better. Women in...
When veteran retailer Michelle Hatch Hsiao joined The Acceleration Project in 2021 as a member and volunteer, she didn’t realize she was going to get as much out of the experience as the entrepreneurs she consulted with. The Acceleration Project, or TAP, is a nonprofit that accelerates small business growth. The group was founded in...
Earning and then protecting a trusted brand reputation should be at the heart of any good business strategy; yet, it often falls by the wayside because it arguably cannot be easily quantified. That said, your customer community and the trust you instill in your customers should be viewed as your greatest asset and a key...
During a session at last month’s CommerceNext event in New York City, a panel retail of executives shared their philosophies for building and strengthening team and corporate culture, how to approach hiring and budgeting in an environment with finite resources, among other topics. The panel featured Sarah Henry, vice president, content, influencer, and commerce, Walmart;...
We’re excited to share the next Women in Retail and Total Retail Virtual Exchange is scheduled for Thurs., Aug. 3 from 12 p.m.-2 p.m. ET! This complimentary virtual event features engaging and informative interviews with leading retail executives on a variety of mission-critical industry topics. These interactive discussions provide valuable insights for audience members. Take...
Name your superpower. Take inventory of your beliefs, behaviors and ideas. Identify behaviors that no longer suit you. These are all valuable pieces of advice Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) members heard during Monday’s Virtual Workshop, led by leadership coach Lesli Rotenberg, the founder of Unlock Inspiration. Her workshop, titled “3 Strategies for Becoming...
Ashley Wray began her business in meditation and mindfulness 12 years ago, calling it Mala Collective. The company makes different tools and props to help people connect to themselves, including online meditation courses. More recently, Wray has been working with C-suite executives and athletes to help them bring mindfulness into performance to prevent burnout and...
