As part of Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s 2022 Top Women in Retail report, which features in-depth interviews with leading female execs from across the industry, we asked honorees to describe a risk they’ve taken in their career and how it paid off. Here are a few of their insightful responses. “One of my biggest...
Wintertime may still be in full effect, but if you’re already getting a case of “spring fever,” join the club! I can’t wait for spring! For me, spring is the season that brings life back into what winter took away and reminds me that change, although sometimes uncomfortable, isn’t always a bad thing. And, metaphorically...
The bridal industry has seen a whirlwind of changes since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Heather D’Agosta, senior vice president of store operations at David’s Bridal, is a major influencer on the bridal retail market and led innovations at the bridal chain to bolster the business over the last two years. Women in Retail...
Christina Russell is the CEO of Radiance Holdings, the parent company of Sola Salon Studios, Woodhouse Day Spa, and BeautyHive. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! We asked Christina a series of questions about her career and other subjects so you can get to know her better. What’s the best book you’ve...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle is so excited to present its 12th annual report featuring top women leaders in the retail industry. I cannot wait for you to get to know the incredible women spotlighted in this report. The stories, insights and advice provided by the 2022 Top Women in Retail and Women on the...
I don’t know about you, but I’m all about professional development opportunities this year. There’s such a wealth of knowledge out there, and so much of it is incredibly accessible. Why not take advantage and grow as a human, both personally and professionally? Since the beginning of the year, so many of you have told...
The best advice I ever received was advice not even meant for me. I was teaching my undergraduate sales and marketing class at Boston University and had invited in a guest speaker. I always liked to bring in industry experts as they break up the monotony, share real-life experience, and usually distill excellent advice to...
Sarah Peters is the franchising director at GNC, the global source of performance, wellness and diet solutions for every goal. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! We asked Sarah a series of questions about her career and other subjects so you can get to know her better. What’s the best book you’ve...
For decades, women have made strides in political and corporate arenas. Still, there’s a lot of ground to cover before we’re equally represented, especially in the upper echelons of the business world. But the changes that have occurred in the last two years call for the skill sets that many women naturally possess. Employees everywhere...
Which female recording artist has 46 Grammy nominations, a nearly billion-dollar entrepreneurial empire, donated over 100 million books to children, and celebrated her 76th birthday last month? Admit it — if you hadn’t seen my headline, you might have guessed Beyoncé, JLo, Taylor, or Gaga. But the lady in question is none other than Dolly...
