Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is proud to partner with CommerceNext for one of the most influential events in retail and e-commerce — the 2026 CommerceNext Growth Show, taking place June 23-24 in New York City. The CommerceNext Growth Show will bring together more than 2,700 senior-level attendees, 150-plus industry-leading speakers, and more than...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle is pleased to announce Corie Barry, CEO of Best Buy, and Brieane Olson, CEO of Pacsun, as newly confirmed speakers for the 2026 Women in Retail Leadership Summit (WIRLS). Taking place April 27-29 at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, the Summit is designed for senior executives. The...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Mary Beth Laughton, president and CEO of REI Co-op, a specialty outdoor retailer and the nation’s largest consumer co-op. This interview was recorded at the Women in Retail Leadership Circle On the Road: Seattle event, held on Nov. 6. Mary Beth details her career journey, lessons she's learned from leading purpose-driven brands, her approach to mentorship, and more.
Duration: 26:37
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Emma McFerran, CEO of Lyst, a premium and luxury fashion shopping platform revolutionizing how 160 million shoppers a year find and shop fashion online. Lyst uses advanced data science, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge technology to deliver personalized fashion discovery experiences. Read on to learn Emma’s thoughts on...
As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, I’ve been reflecting on just how much I have to be grateful for. At the top of the list are several things, including my wonderful family; a fun, inspiring work environment; incredible friends and colleagues across the retail industry; and a group of girlfriends who still make me...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Amy Sullivan, CEO and chief merchant and creative officer of The Brand House Collective, a merchandising, supply chain and retail operator leading the brick-and-mortar vision and strategy for Kirkland's Home along with Beyond, Inc.'s growing portfolio of brands, including Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, and buybuy Baby.
Duration: 20:33
The Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) crew hit the Big Apple on Tuesday for our On the Road event and wow, what a ride it was! Held at City Winery NYC, the event brought the energy. An incredible group of senior-level retail leaders joined us for a day full of inspiration, connection and empowerment....
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Melissa Clayton, founder and CEO of Tiny Tags, a fine jewelry brand. Listen in as Clayton shares the story behind Tiny Tags, including the growth of the business without external funding.
Duration: 23:06
It’s your last chance to register for two upcoming half-day Women in Retail On the Road events, bringing the energy and insights of the Women in Retail Leadership Summit to cities across the country this fall! Join us on Oct. 14 in Chicago and Oct. 16 in Columbus for the opportunity to hear from top...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Antonella Pucarelli, chief commercial officer of IKEA U.S. Listen in as Pucarelli shares her journey to IKEA, how her global experiences have shaped her leadership style, IKEA's commitment to a people-first culture, its digital transformation initiatives, and more.
Duration: 20:24