I recently had the opportunity to speak with Emma McFerran, CEO of Lyst, a premium and luxury fashion shopping platform revolutionizing how 160 million shoppers a year find and shop fashion online. Lyst uses advanced data science, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge technology to deliver personalized fashion discovery experiences. Read on to learn Emma’s thoughts on...
As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, I’ve been reflecting on just how much I have to be grateful for. At the top of the list are several things, including my wonderful family; a fun, inspiring work environment; incredible friends and colleagues across the retail industry; and a group of girlfriends who still make me...
Women control a significant share of the shopping power and decision-making within the household, so any retail organization that markets to them is marketing to the majority. While women leadership in retail is still a small percentage compared to men, it’s growing in prominence and potential. By evaluating the ways that women bring diverse perspectives...
Hosted by Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s sister brand, Total Retail, Total Retail Talks is a podcast for retail executives who crave the knowledge and insights needed to stay successful in today’s fast-paced industry. In episode 494 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Kaitlyn Hebert, global chief marketing officer for the Ninja brand of SharkNinja,...
We’re entering a new chapter for the Women in Retail Leadership Circle, one full of connection, innovation and opportunity. This season of On the Road events (five cities, 700-plus attendees, and countless connections) has set the stage for what’s next, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you! First, mark your calendars...
There’s a dangerous narrative circulating in retail right now: that the rise of weight-loss medications means brands can quietly back away from serving customers in larger bodies. But here’s the truth: After speaking with leaders across the apparel space, there’s no meaningful shift in sizing demand. The 67 percent of Americans who live in larger...
Meriyem Kaf is the vice president of merchandise enablement for private brands at RONA. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked her a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman that inspires her, her leadership style, her advice for...
What an incredible stretch of Women in Retail Leadership Circle | On the Road events! We’re still buzzing from the energy, inspiration, and heart that filled every stop on this year’s tour — we just wrapped up our Seattle event on Thursday, concluding a five-city stretch. Each city had its own spirit and story. In...
The Women in Retail Leadership Circle team has landed on the West Coast for the final leg of our On the Road event tour this week! Yesterday, we hosted an incredible gathering of top female retail leaders in Los Angeles. Melissa Rivers, daughter of icon Joan Rivers, shared how she’s carrying her mother’s legacy forward...
As retailers prepare for a slower holiday shopping season, one California brand is curating a different kind of growth — meaningful, mindful gifting with intention. As co-founder and CEO of eco-friendly apparel brand HYPEACH, I’m tuned into a growing consumer shift toward intentional purchases — gifts that are meaningful and do good for the planet....
