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Melissa Campanelli

Melissa Campanelli is the co-founder of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle, a unique, members-only networking group that offers enterprise-level women in the retail industry a place to learn, connect and grow. She is also the brand and content director of the Retail and Travel Group at NAPCO Media. Prior to those positions, Melissa spent ten years at DM News, where she was first a senior editor and then deputy editor. She’s also a leading expert in small business e-commerce and author of the books “Entrepreneur Magazine’s Open an Online Business in 10 Days” and “55 Surefire Internet Businesses You Can Start for Under $5,000.” In her free time, Melissa loves exploring New York City and Brooklyn and spending time with her family.
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Lots of Women in Retail Leadership Circle News!

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...

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Coaches Corner: 'How Can You Recover When You've Damaged Your Personal Brand?"

Welcome to the latest Coaches Corner, where we feature questions and answers discussed during our “Meet the Career Coaches” panels at our Women in Retail Leadership Circle events. In today’s installment, our coaches answer a question asked during our WIRLC: On the Road | Los Angeles event. The question was, “How can you recover when you feel you’ve damaged your personal brand?...

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Be Like Naomi

I’ll admit it: I’m a U.S. Open super fan. Ever since my friend Liz’s dad, who worked at the old Chase Manhattan Bank, gave us tickets to my first U.S. Open when I was 14 (and we got to go to the Chase hospitality tent!), I was hooked. I love watching athletes at the top of...

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Jobs of the Week: Chico's FAS in Search of Two Digital Experts

Hello Inner Circle readers! Chico’s FAS is looking for two digital experts to join its team. These positions will be based in Fort Myers, Fla. (relocation assistance provided). More details below: Vice President, Digital Commerce, Chico’s The vice president, digital commerce, will be responsible for leading the development and execution of an e-commerce-driven business and...

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All About Books!

Hello Inner Circle readers! Today’s opener is all about books! What do I mean by that? Women in Retail Leadership Circle has officially launched a book club! Hooray! Here’s the story: When the Women in Retail Leadership Summit concluded, we received many requests for the titles of all of the books discussed on stage at the...

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Time Management Tips for Time-Starved Professionals

Hello Inner Circle readers! I don’t know about you, but I’m one of those people who’s always in a constant battle with time. As such, I’m always on the lookout for time management tips and tricks I can use to manage my time better. Recently, I went for looking for tips on the Girlboss community...

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California Dreaming!

Hello Inner Circle readers! We’re recently back from the first Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) On the Road event in Los Angeles, and it was a tremendous success! More than 100 executive women in retail attended, and they experienced inspiring presentations, engaged in networking galore, participated in coaching sessions, and were treated to an...

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How Music Helps FIGS’ Co-Founder Pick the Best Employees

For Heather Hasson, co-founder and co-CEO of FIGS, a company revolutionizing the $60 billion highly fragmented medical apparel industry, when it comes to hiring the best candidates, it’s all about the music. During an interview at Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s 2019 On the Road: Los Angeles event, Hasson explained that when she interviews candidates...

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