Meet Diana Kapp, a business journalist and author of the recently published book, “Girls Who Run the World: 31 CEOs Who Mean Business.” Kapp has written about education and entrepreneurism for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, ELLE, O the Oprah Magazine, Outside.com, ESPN.com, and Marie Claire. She lives in...
We just heard some really exciting news and wanted to share it with you! Shoptalk, the retail industry’s largest event with 8,000 attendees each year, has announced that its 2020 conference (March 22-March 25, Las Vegas) will feature an all-women speaker lineup, including track sessions and main stage keynotes alike. Why? Because while there are...
Well, what do you think? We love it! In case you weren’t aware, today’s issue of Inner Circle is just one part of a comprehensive rebrand of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle, which also includes a refreshed logo (see above) and redesigned website to better serve, and ultimately grow, our membership. Specific to our weekly...
Welcome to the latest Coaches Corner, where we feature questions and answers discussed during our “Meet the Career Coaches” panels at Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) events. In today’s installment, our coaches answer a question asked during our WIRLC: On the Road | New York event. The question: “What are some practical tips you...
When it comes to failure, Rebecca Minkoff, co-founder, owner and creative director of Rebecca Minkoff, isn’t afraid. During an interview with CEO of Cover FX and Women in Retail Leadership Circle Advisory Board member Emily Culp at the Women in Retail Leadership Circles’ On the Road event in New York City last week, Minkoff said...
Hello Inner Circle readers! The Women in Retail Leadership Circle team is smack dab in the middle of our “busy season” (but aren’t they all!?) as we set out for our upcoming On the Road events over the next few weeks. While our New York City event, taking place tomorrow (Oct. 24), is sold out...
Hello Inner Circle readers! I just learned about a fabulous opportunity: Vera Bradley is seeking a board member! (You may remember hearing Vera Bradley’s Co-Founder and Board Director Barbara Bradley Baekgaard speak at the 2017 Women in Retail Leadership Summit! You would be working with her!) Here are some details about the position: Title: Board Director, Marketing/Brand Opportunity: Vera...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is excited to announce a new partnership with the Vendors in Partnership (VIP) Awards. The Awards, co-founded by retail strategist, community builder, and former COO and CIO in the retail industry Vicki Cantrell, were designed to acknowledge retail technology service providers’ contributions to the industry. Why did Vicki launch the VIP Awards program?...
Shhh … I’ve got a secret! Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s website, WIRLC.com, is relaunching next month, so keep your eyes peeled for it! We don’t want to spoil the surprise, but as soon as you visit (and log in) you’ll notice an easy-to-use interface with a more modern look and color palette, as well...
Hello Inner Circle readers! Qurate Retail Group, an inspired, global team, 22,000 strong, driven by a shared passion for bringing joy, inspiration and humanity to shopping, is on the hunt for two buying directors! Here are some details about both positions: Title: Director, Buying – Apparel, QVC Opportunity: The director of buying, apparel is responsible...
