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,...
Last week, Fortune released its annual 100 Best Companies to Work For list. The list honors the most “heroic companies supporting their people and communities in the U.S. during this historically challenging year.” We’re pleased to report that several retailers made this year’s list. Here’s a look at the companies included, including their overall ranking....
In a panel discussion earlier this month at Women in Retail Leadership Days, three leading retail CEOs discussed some of their favorite tips and tricks on how to be a successful leader and professional today. The session was moderated by Miki Berardelli, Principal, miki b LLC, and the panelists included Cindi Bigelow, president and CEO,...
You asked, we delivered! We’re excited to announce that our Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) Slack workspace is up and running. The WIRLC Slack workspace is designed as a place for all Women in Retail Leadership Circle members to easily communicate and connect with each other. In Slack, group members can send messages and...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s latest report, The New Next Gen: The Women Who Have Transitioned Their Careers for a Successful Second Act, highlights women leaders who have reinvented themselves and their careers after the age of 40. We wanted to further highlight and celebrate the women of color featured in the report. These women...
Stay-at-home orders and restrictions during the pandemic accelerated the already growing consumer reliance on e-commerce. Demand for online shopping grew across all sectors of retail, especially for items that used to be purchased in-store day-to-day, like household products and groceries. We connected with Mary Fox, general manager, BIC North America, a global leader in stationery...
Laura Ravo is the chief operating officer of Strand Books, a landmark bookstore in New York City. She also has been a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member for almost two years. We asked Laura some rapid-fire questions so you can get to know her better!
It’s officially March, which means it’s Women’s History Month! Ever since the 1980s, Women’s History Month has been celebrated annually, and highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. The month-long holiday we recognize today actually grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized...
