Over 11 million jobs are open in the United States today, and only 5 million people are unemployed. That’s according to a pair of experts at Korn Ferry, who recently joined Women in Retail Leadership Circle and our sister brand, Women Leading Travel & Hospitality, to discuss attracting and retaining talent in the new world...
At the Women in Retail: On the Road event in Dallas earlier this month, Jennifer Thornton, founder and executive coach, 304 Coaching, moderated a panel discussion that focused on unique and innovative solutions to career and business challenges. Joining Thornton on the stage were Laura Denk, chief merchandising officer, Michaels; Holly Briedis, executive vice president,...
Alicia DeFinis, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member, was named the first CEO of Dorai Home, a leading developer of eco-chic home products that help prevent mold with instant-drying materials, on June 14. DeFinis, who previously worked as vice president of partner growth at Walker Edison, will help scale Dorai Home’s operations in 2022 and...
Brieane Olson is the president of PacSun, a California-inspired lifestyle and clothing brand. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle board member! In this member spotlight, we asked Olson a series of questions about both her professional and personal lives so that you can get to know her better. What’s the best book you’ve...
We are incredibly saddened to report that Shelley Haus, chief marketing officer of Ulta Beauty and one of Women in Retail’s 2022 Top Women in Retail, died earlier this week after a battle with cancer. Haus was an industry force responsible for many of the cosmetic giant’s recent successful brand initiatives. She was 49. “We are...
Whose job is it to lead the charge of dismantling and reversing centuries of assumptions and bias in our society? That’s a question retail leaders were asked at the 2022 Women in Retail Leadership Summit during a courageous conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Jasmine Bellamy, vice president of merchandising, planning and allocation at...
Endless articles and news coverage about the supply chain have surfaced over the last several months, so what’s left to be said about the topic? Actually, a lot. The real issue with the supply chain begins at the source and, sourcing, at most companies, rarely has a seat at the table. Much like the reporter’s...
Are you a retail executive interested in the latest technology solutions and how they could impact your company’s current and future operations? If so, then you’ll love what our sister brand, Total Retail, has planned for this fall! Total Retail Tech, which will take place Sept. 13-15 in Nashville, brings select retail executives who oversee...
Shoppers today are far less likely to stay loyal to a specific brand. Instead, they’re driven by a desire to try new brands, new products, and new categories every time they want to make a purchase. They’re in a new state of mind where shoppers prefer to explore and are primed to want to go...
Doughp, which serves edible cookie dough cooked or raw, was created after founder Kelsey Moreira rekindled her love for baking after a battle with alcoholism. Moreira, who founded the dessert company in San Francisco, shared her story with Women in Retail Leadership Circle at our On the Road event in Dallas last week. Moreira described...
