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Kristina Stidham

Kristina Stidham is the digital content director at Women in Retail Leadership Circle and sister brands Total Retail and Women Leading Travel & Hospitality at NAPCO Media. She is passionate about digital media and handles video, podcast and virtual event production for all brands. You can often find her at WIRLC, TR, WLT&H or industry events with her camera and podcasting equipment⁠—or at home on Zoom⁠—recording interviews with thought leaders and business executives.

Kristina holds a B.A. in Media Studies and Production from the Temple University Klein College of Media and Communication in Philadelphia. Go Owls! When she's not in the office, she loves to go on long walks, sing around the house, hangout with her family and two pet guinea pigs, and travel to new places.

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Tommy John Co-Founder on Listening to Your Customer

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio chats with Erin Fujimoto, co-founder and head of merchandising at Tommy John, a comfort-focused lifestyle brand committed to addressing the real problems men and women have with their clothing. Listen in as Fujimoto discusses her career background and how the idea for...

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Harry & David CMO Michelle Farabaugh on the Refresh of 100-Year-Old Brand Wolferman's Bakery

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Associate Content Editor Kristina Stidham speaks with Michelle Farabaugh, chief marketing officer at Harry & David, a gourmet food gifting and sharing brand that’s part of the 1-800-Flowers.com family of brands. Listen in as Farabaugh discusses Wolferman’s, a Harry & David brand, and its recent repositioning to...

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Neva Opet Founder on Why Slow Fashion and Sustainability Are Essential to Her Business

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Content Strategist Ashley Chiaradio chats with Rachael Riedinger, founder, owner and designer of Neva Opet, a handsewn leather bags and goods retailer with a keen focus on transparency, sustainability and “slow fashion.” Listen in as Riedinger discusses how she became an accidental...

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When Powerful Women Come Together

Hello Inner Circle readers! We’re still feeling the energy from last week’s Women in Retail Leadership Circle: On the Road | New York City event! More than 150 leading women retail executives gathered to network, connect and learn from one another, and the day flew by in a whirlwind of great conversations and stellar content. Speaking of content, we’re...

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How Technology and Data Drive Subscription Clothing Rental Company Armoire

This content was originally published by Total Retail, sister brand of Women in Retail Leadership Circle, on Sept. 30.  Retail organizations are becoming more and more technology driven, with some industry startups identifying themselves as technology companies rather than retailers. During last week’s Total Retail Tech event, leaders from some of the most disruptive companies in the retail...

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Fierce Push for Gender Equality

On Oct. 2, Melinda Gates announced her pledge of $1 billion to promote gender equality in the United States through her company Pivotal Ventures. This is HUGE news, and Gates has positioned herself as one of the biggest advocates for gender equality in the world. However, Gates recognizes that her efforts are only part of the...

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What Omnichannel Means to Jeweler Charles & Colvard

This content was originally published on Total Retail, sister brand of Women in Retail Leadership Circle, on Oct. 1.  Succeeding as an omnichannel retailer requires mastering a mix of people, process and technology that must all work seamlessly together. To win in this environment, retailers need to develop an omnichannel strategy, build high-performing teams, and make sure...

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