Of the many pivots that brands have had to manage in the past 12 months, the impending wave of “revenge spending” is likely the most highly anticipated. Revenge spending is the term being used for the pent-up demand for everything people haven’t bought lately, from work clothes to flights and even weddings. At the same...
No one can balance the family budget, manage a slew of family members’ schedules and, in the era of COVID-19, work from home while facilitating at-home e-learning, cooking and cleaning like a working mother. That’s why one organization is pushing for motherhood to be recognized for what it really is: a training ground for leadership...
To all the moms out there, I hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day! To keep the celebration going, I thought I would share with you some insights I gleaned from a viewing of the 43rd Annual Outstanding Mother Awards, which took place virtually on May 6. The event, which pre-pandemic was always held at the...
Hello Women in Retail Leadership Circle community! Many of you have shared with us recently that you’re in the process of determining “what’s next” for your companies as vaccination rates rise and restrictions lift, specifically as it relates to bringing employees back to corporate offices. Most leaders have acknowledged the 9-5, commuting five-days-a-week work schedule...
In an upcoming webinar, some of retail’s most insightful women leaders, including Deborah Weinswig, founder and CEO, Coresight Research; Krystina Gustafson, senior vice president of content, Shoptalk; and Tierney Wilson, senior vice president of client strategy and consulting, January Digital, will provide exclusive data focusing on what's driving post-ish COVID consumer purchase decisions in order to power retailers' successful holiday strategies and beyond.
Kelli Patterson, vice president of marketing at Moosejaw, a retailer of outdoor apparel and gear, was interviewed during the April Virtual Exchange event hosted by Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) and Total Retail. WIRLC Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli guided the discussion as Patterson walked listeners through the values, marketing strategies, and philanthropic efforts of a...
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the economy, and working women have been particularly affected. Industries that employ more women, such as retail, were hit very hard by the pandemic, and mass closures of schools forced many women to leave the workforce entirely to care for their children. As industry leaders, we must find ways...
To all of the moms in the Women in Retail Leadership Circle community, happy (almost) Mother’s Day! Don’t we all deserve it? The last year has been super challenging for so many of us. Moms, in general, have been stretched thin for a while, balancing the demands of work, housework and child care. And the...
QVC US and HSN announced last month the third annual edition of The Big Find, an international product search to discover entrepreneurs with the next big brand or unique product. From April 28 through June 8, entrepreneurs, creators and inventors with products in apparel, accessories, beauty, culinary, home décor, home innovations, and/or electronics are invited to complete an online application, which includes a video submission highlighting their product and brand story.
Shoptalk Meetup for Women is an online meetings program that connects women in the retail community for new business opportunities, potential partnerships, professional development, and meaningful connections that accelerate business and career goals. It’s an open and friendly environment for women to share experiences, celebrate and learn from each other, work together to lead change in retail, propel more women into leadership positions, and champion gender equality.
