I came across yet another great article in what’s quickly becoming my favorite business journal, Harvard Business Review, and wanted to summarize it for you here. Titled “Why Inclusive Leaders Are Good for Organizations, and How to Become One,” the article discusses that while yes, companies are increasingly relying on diverse, multidisciplinary teams and that’s a good...
Hello Inner Circle readers! This week I’m going to take a brief departure from what I usually write about in this space to tell you about a special report the Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s sister brand Total Retail just published. The report, titled OPEN SESAME! Subject Lines That Work Like Magic!, is all about —...
Hello Inner Circle readers! Even though this is the last week of March, there are still a few days (and a weekend!) to celebrate Women’s History Month! Here are a few great ways to do so: Visit the New New York Historical Society’s “Ladies’ Garments, Women’s Work, Women’s Activism” exhibition, which catalogs the progress made by the...
Meet Jane Lu, founder and CEO of Showpo, an online fashion brand for women. Jane has grown Showpo exponentially by leveraging her status as a social influencer to drive sales. She also founded Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine (LMBDW), a community of entrepreneurial-minded and business-savvy women who love wine. LMBDW has regular events in more...
Hello Inner Circle readers! I’m really excited today! Why? Because the Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is announcing the release of its ninth annual list of the Top Women in Retail! Honorees, some of whom were recommended via a survey of our WIRLC members and Inner Circle e-newsletter readers, were chosen based on several criteria, including...
… and is actively seeking two new professionals to join our team! Here are the positions we’re hoping to fill: Senior Content Editor/Content Strategist The Retail Group at NAPCO Media, parent company of Women in Retail Leadership Circle, is seeking seeking a senior content editor/content strategist (SCE/CS). The Retail Group is comprised of Total Retail,...
Hello Inner Circle readers! I came a cross a great article in the Harvard Business Review last week that pertained so deeply to our group that I thought I would summarize it here. Titled “12 Ways to Help Women in Retail Advance Into Management,” the premise of the article is that few retail companies know how...
Hello Inner Circle readers! We’re excited for International Women’s Day here at the Women in Retail Leadership Circle! For those of you who may not be aware, International Women’s Day is held annually on March 8 to celebrate the achievements of women throughout history and across nations. It’s also known as the United Nations Day...
Hello Inner Circle readers! It’s almost here! On Sunday morning I’m heading to Las Vegas to help set up the FQ Lounge, Home of Equality @ Shoptalk. As I’ve mentioned here before, the FQ Lounge will be a welcoming and interactive space at Shoptalk, a place where women (and men!) can come together, network and...
Meet Monica Banks, founder and CEO of Gugu Guru, an online shopping tool for parents that makes free, unbiased and highly personalized product recommendations based on a fun lifestyle and personal style assessment quiz. Monica is the subject of our latest installment of the Inner Circle Q&A!
