Devon Russell is the Editorial Intern at NAPCO Media. She has written for The Temple News as a freelance news writer and is currently a staff writer and artist for Lunar Lit Magazine. She is a junior at Temple University pursuing a degree in English with minors in Journalism Studies and Geography & Urban Studies.
At a moment in everyone’s career, there will be an opportunity to take an alternative path. This video clip, which is from a panel discussion at last month’s WIRLC: On the Road | San Francisco event, addresses that moment of decision. The discussion was moderated by Cindy Solomon, founder, CEO and president of Courageous Leadership...
At the 2022 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, a panel of women entrepreneurs discussed their experiences leading their startup companies. Moderating the panel was Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founder and managing partner, Clerisy, a growth equity stage private equity firm. Joining Wilson on the stage were Nadia Boujarwah, co-founder and CEO, Dia & Co; Yve-Car Momperousse,...
At the Women in Retail: On the Road event in Dallas earlier this month, Jennifer Thornton, founder and executive coach, 304 Coaching, moderated a panel discussion that focused on unique and innovative solutions to career and business challenges. Joining Thornton on the stage were Laura Denk, chief merchandising officer, Michaels; Holly Briedis, executive vice president,...
Hipcamp and REI have partnered once again for the Outdoor Journal Tour’s #WeHikeToHeal project to encourage mindful exercise outdoors during Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Exclusive to women, the #WeHikeToHeal project, which began May 1 and runs through May 31, connects likeminded women and creates a space of community during this tumultuous time for...
We’re now in the modern age of retail. No more are we seeing boring, shabby marketing and products consumers don’t even bat an eye over. The future of retail is out there, and two top women leaders are ready to guide you through it. Jill Ramsey, CEO at a.k.a. Brands, and Christiane Pendarvis, co-president and...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s recently released 2022 Top Women in Retail report honors women who have excelled in their field. The report features several Women on the Rise — female retail executives who are climbing the ranks and will be the next generation of industry leaders. Many of these featured women attributed communication and...
In a discussion last week at Shoptalk in Las Vegas, Gina Drosos, CEO of Signet Jewelers, parent company of Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, among other jewelry brands, detailed the path the organization has taken to transform itself, both culturally and digitally. First, Drosos sought to change the long-held belief by many that jewelry can’t be...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recently released its 12th annual Top Women in Retail report featuring many of the female executives leading the industry. Included in the report was a special section honoring women on the rise — i.e., up-and-coming stars who are catching our eye and doing amazing work in the retail space....
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recently released its 12th annual Top Women in Retail report last month, highlighting female executives who impressed us as well as colleagues from the industry. 2022 Top Women in Retail honoree Barkha Saxena, chief data officer of Poshmark, provided valuable insights during her interview. Here’s a sampling of what...