There is a lot of conversation about the problems people face across differences. Diversity and inclusion are often pursued as the answer. Reciprocity is the missing key. “Diversity” focuses on the distinctive nature of individual identity, and how each one of us is shaped by the cultures of which we are part of and by our particular...
Cassandra Worthy, CEO of Change Enthusiasm Global, took to the stage at the 2023 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 17-19 in Phoenix, to help attendees tap into the power of change. She said change is something that every single person has gotten a lot closer to in the past few years. “As you think...
Life is an unpredictable journey, and as a result, our paths to success are often circuitous, with twists and turns along the way. But it is these twists and turns that shape us into resilient and wise leaders, empowering us to rebuild and achieve what we need to ultimately succeed. This was a key theme...
When it comes to using social media to share expressions of love, Signet’s accessible luxury jewelry brand Jared has it covered. Jared, a Signet Jewelers’ banner that caters to customers who want to express their love and emotions with diamond and fine jewelry, has more than 200 stores across the U.S. and Jared.com and specializes...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is proud to deliver Signet Jewelers’ first custom quarterly newsletter of 2023! As Diamond Corporate Members, you’ll get exclusive content in this newsletter designed just for your organization. This newsletter will feature a mix of articles and videos from Women in Retail Leadership Circle, features on all the great...
One of the more anticipated sessions at the annual Women in Retail Leadership Summit (WIRLS) is the C-Suite Panel, which brings together four to five industry leaders to discuss the current business environment and how they’re positioning their businesses to succeed, the stories of how they rose to leadership roles, what they’re doing to empower...
Ikea has set its sights on the U.S. in a new way: While the company has 52 retail locations in the country, it’s investing $2.2 billion to add more U.S. stores, expand its omnichannel options, and improve the customer experience for American shoppers. Speaking at the Home Delivery World conference in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Ikea’s...
In 2015, Arlan Hamilton was on food stamps and sleeping on the floor of the San Francisco airport with nothing but an old laptop and a dream of breaking into the venture capital business. She had no contacts or network in Silicon Valley, no background in finance — not even a college degree. What Hamilton...
Our upcoming Virtual Workshop on July 10 isn’t your average “here’s how to be a better leader” session. We’re bringing you executive leadership coach Lesli Rotenberg, who founded Unlock Inspiration after a 30-year career in media and whose mission is to help leaders sharpen their visions, navigate change, and make smarter decisions so they can...
Most companies today are embracing a hybrid work set up, which can bring challenges to employees hoping to move up the corporate ladder. For starters, they no longer have access to the traditional opportunities for career advancement — such as networking, mentorship and visibility — which come in a full-time physical office. Women in Retail...
