In order to meet the expectations of an increasingly social-minded consumer base, retailers need to look inward and evaluate their current company cultures and diversity and inclusion practices. This was discussed at the National Retail Federation’s Retail Converge virtual event during a session titled, Pursuit of a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace. A big topic of conversation...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle wants your input! We’d like to know what leaders you believe should be honored in our 11th annual Top Women in Retail report. This annual report features leading women executives in the retail industry. Considering the challenging year-plus for so many in the industry, strong leadership has never been more...
Mi Nguyen is the director of global sourcing and product management for Petmate, a manufacturer and distributor of brands in the pet space. Prior to joining Petmate, Mi worked in global sourcing for Pier 1 Imports and J.C. Penney. Mi is a new Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! We asked her a series of...
Nicole Mason is the founder of One Mason Lane, a marketing consulting firm, and the former director of product marketing and innovation at Macy’s. At Macy’s, she was responsible for the development and implementation of an integrated marketing strategy rooted in acquisition and retention specifically for Macy’s Labs innovation efforts. Nicole is also a Women...
Jasmin Foster knows from personal experience that feelings of inclusion are deeply intertwined with personal well-being. That’s why she founded Be Rooted, a Black-owned stationery brand dedicated to inclusivity and diversity. In this interview, Foster shares how Be Rooted became the first ever Black-owned stationery brand to debut in Target, obstacles the brand overcame while...
Michele Kalas is the vice president of human resources for Mattress Firm. Prior, she was with Saks Fifth Avenue and Hudson’s Bay Company in New York City, where she was director of HR and talent acquisition and oversaw training and onboarding for stores. In addition, Michele is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! We...
We’re excited to kick-off the summer with a dynamic Women in Retail and Total Retail Virtual Exchange! On June 17, join us for a complimentary virtual experience featuring live interviews with leading retail executives on a variety of mission-critical industry topics. These interactive discussions provide valuable insights for retailers as they prepare their organizations to...
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...
Kim Miller is the chief executive officer of Boutique Brands, a holding company established to support online boutique retailers selling unique, fast-turning women’s apparel across a variety of platforms. In addition, Kim is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! We asked Kim some rapid-fire questions so you can get to know her better. What’s...
Can you believe we’ve been hosting Women in Retail and Total Retail Virtual Exchanges for an entire year? We started these monthly virtual events in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to connect our community during a time of so much uncertainty for so many. The Virtual Exchanges are live, interactive and personal,...
