One of the paradigms now being popularized is that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are not beneficial for organizations or businesses. “So not true,” said Gina Drosos, former CEO of Signet Jewelers, on stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. In this clip from her keynote...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Mira Nair, founder and CEO of AZARIA, the bag destination for women who are on the go and need something sleek and comfortable. We asked Mira a series of questions about herself and her career so you can get to...
Cultivating brand loyalty is paramount for driving profitability in today’s competitive retail landscape. At last month’s Women in Retail Leadership Summit, a panel of industry leaders discussed how they’re leaning into brand loyalty to increase the profitability of their businesses. This clip from the session includes Jennifer Mehr, senior vice president, marketing and e-commerce, J.Crew...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Karrie Helm, senior director of stores at EVEREVE, a fashion destination for women who love versatile and unique clothing. We asked Karrie a series of questions about herself and her career so you can get to know her better. If...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Natasha Cornstein, CEO of Blushington, a unique destination for all things beauty, providing blowouts, makeup and skincare services, and a community that’s all about empowerment. We asked Natasha a series of questions about herself and her career so you can get...
At the 2025 National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show, Women in Retail Leadership Circle had the opportunity to speak with Retail Voices by NRF honorees (and Women in Retail Leadership Circle members) Dawn Robertson, chairman and independent director, Splitit and member, board of directors, Apparel Group; Laura Hnatow, vice president, marketing and e-commerce, Sea Bags; and...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Sarah Melton, digital omnichannel lead at Mars, Incorporated, a global leader in the production of confectionery, pet food, and other food products, driven by the mission to create a better world for pets, people and the planet. We asked Sarah a series...
What would you do if the thing you’re afraid of the most in the world, such as a spider, started to crawl right up to you? Carrie A. Weaver, management consultant and executive coach at Silver Branch Consulting, shared a study done around fear responses during a keynote session at the 2024 Women in Retail...
Is motivation a choice? Motivation is the start to all innovations, according to Blue Door Partners Founder and CEO Christina McFadden. In a discussion from our 2024 Women in Retail: On the Road | San Francisco event, McFadden offered insights into what she identifies as the “five levels of motivation.” With these levels in mind,...
Mentorship and feedback go hand-in-hand, according to four executives who spoke on a panel at our 2024 Women in Retail On the Road: New York City event. Mina Fader, managing director at Baker Retailing Center, led a panel discussion with PJ Oleksak, CEO, Nuts.com; Evelyn Webster, CEO, SoulCycle; Mary Fox, president and chief operating officer,...
