Women in Retail Leadership Circle is proud to once again partner with Berns & Co. to celebrate the release of its fifth annual list of the 25 Most Inspirational Women Leaders. Timed to coincide with Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8), the list honors trailblazing women leaders who are making a significant impact...
February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health. For the Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) community, it carries even greater meaning this year as we proudly recognize the American Heart Association as our Nonprofit of the Year. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, yet it...
When a career shift happens unexpectedly, whether it’s a layoff, a paused search, or a pivot you’ve chosen yourself, it’s easy to feel stuck. What comes next? How do you move forward with confidence and purpose? On Feb. 27 at 12 p.m. ET, Women in Retail Leadership Circle will host the second installment of our...
For CEOs navigating today’s attention economy, the challenge isn’t product — it’s visibility. In a marketplace increasingly dominated by those with the largest marketing budgets, emerging and midsized brands often struggle to compete for exposure. That imbalance is what led Misti Blasko, CEO of ABLE and Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member, to...
Each year, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) selects a Nonprofit of the Year whose mission aligns with our values and the women we serve. For 2026, we’re honored to announce the American Heart Association (AHA) as our Nonprofit of the Year. AHA is an organization at the forefront of the fight against heart disease...
As part of our partnership with CommerceNext, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is excited to host a panel breakfast during the 2026 CommerceNext Growth Show. The breakfast session will bring our community together for a high-impact, candid conversation to start the day. Taking place on June 24, the session will focus on the next iteration...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Dayna Quanbeck, CEO and president of Rothy's, a direct-to-consumer company which takes a whole-brand approach to sustainability in manufacturing, transforming recycled materials into shoes, handbags and accessories. This episode was recorded at the National Retail Federation Big Show in New York City last week. Listen in as Quanbeck shares how Rothy's evolves while maintaining core values; what strong executive credibility looks like; lessons from her mentor, friend and former Rothy's CEO Jenny Ming; and more.
Duration: 21:29
Career transitions are becoming an increasingly common part of the professional journey. Organizational shifts, leadership changes, paused searches, and intentional career decisions are prompting many women to ask the same question: What’s next? We’re hearing this directly from our community. And while transitions look different for everyone, one thing is consistent — the need for...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) had a whirlwind week in New York City, bringing connection, inspiration and community-building to the heart of retail. We kicked things off at the National Retail Federation’s 2026 Big Show, held Jan. 11-13 at the Jacob Javits Center, where we hosted our second annual Women in Retail Oasis. Amid...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Katherine Danneberg, chief commercial officer at Boden, the quintessentially British clothing brand for women and children. Listen in as Danneberg explains the evolution of her leadership style, her leadership purpose, hiring the right team members to fit Boden's brand values, strategies for developing future leaders, and more.
Duration: 25:51