I still remember the first time that I watched Sheryl Sandberg’s 2010 TED Talk about how women need to take our seats at the table. My peers and I were in our early 30s, beginning to see the extent of gender bias in business as we entered senior positions across various sectors. Sandberg’s talk gave...
Sonia Hernandez is a partner of the people division for Columbus Consulting International. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle consultant member! In this member spotlight, we asked Hernandez a series of questions about both her professional and personal lives, including the woman that inspires her, her leadership style, her advice for the next generation...
At Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC), we’re constantly inspired by the authentic and impactful retail leaders that grace our events, contribute to the conversation, and display a commitment to empowering other women to make something of themselves. One such leader is Winnie Park, CEO of Forever 21 (and a WIRLC board member). Park is...
Barbie, a doll known in households universally for more than six decades, is having a moment. Spurring that moment — and the transformation that has taken hold of the company behind the Barbie doll name — is Lisa McKnight, global head of Barbie and dolls and executive vice president at Mattel. McKnight runs the global...
This Friday, Aug. 26, is Women’s Equality Day, which celebrates the importance of the women’s suffrage movement; the work to secure and expand equal rights in America; and the certification of 19th Amendment back in 1920. This day honors all the rights and freedoms that women have fought for and gained over the years, but...
You’re looking for the ideal candidate that’s going to mesh with your organization and its values. The candidate is looking for a chance to excel, provided it’s the right fit. So how do you know you’re hiring the right person to meet your needs? These five Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) members have, over...
Rosalind “Roz” Johnson, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member, was named senior vice president and chief people officer at Build-A-Bear Workshop, the St. Louis-based retailer of teddy bears and other stuffed animals, earlier this month. Johnson has spent seven years with Build-A-Bear Workshop, most recently serving as senior vice president of store...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC), a membership-based, exclusive community of women executives at leading retailers and brands, today confirms Under Armour, Inc. as its latest Corporate Partner. The partnership will provide Under Armour, the branded performance apparel, footwear and accessory company, with access to WIRLC’s vast leadership development offerings. More details can be found...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC), a membership-based, exclusive community of women executives at leading retailers and brands, today confirms Ben Bridge Jeweler as its latest Corporate Partner. The partnership will provide Ben Bridge Jeweler, the iconic family-run American jewelry retailer, with access to WIRLC’s vast leadership development offerings. More details can be found at...
Laura Ravo, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member, joined the executive team of Jane.com as its new chief operating officer, the e-commerce retailer announced on Aug. 9. Jane.com, a curated boutique marketplace featuring the latest in fashion trends, accessories, home décor, children’s clothing and more, is undergoing a transformation from a deals platform to...
