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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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Last Chance! Nominate a Top Woman in Retail

As a reminder to all of our readers and members, the deadline to nominate candidates for Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s (WIRLC) list of the Top Women in Retail 2019 is this Friday (Nov. 30). This ninth annual cover story will be featured in a special print issue of WIRLC published in January, as well as being available on...

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Talbots Seeks the Perfect Vice President of Merchandising

Hello Inner Circle readers! I recently heard about a great job opportunity, so I thought I would share it with you here! Talbots, a leading specialty retailer of  women’s clothing, shoes and accessories, is in search of a vice president of merchandising. Could that be you? Specifically, Talbots is looking for an established executive and...

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Deadline Approaching! Nominate a Top Woman in Retail!

Just a reminder for all of our wonderful Inner Circle readers that the deadline to nominate an exceptional woman in retail for the Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s (WIRLC) list of the Top Women in Retail 2019 is Fri., Nov. 30. This ninth annual list will be featured in a special print issue published in January, and will also...

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The Inner Circle Q&A: Marguerite Adzick, Founder and CEO, Addison Bay

Meet Marguerite Adzick, founder and CEO of Addison Bay, a Philadelphia-based online retailer and premier multibrand destination for fashionable activewear. The Addison Bay website, which launched in September, is the project of 30-year-old Adzick, whose career in the fashion industry was preceded by her time as a collegiate athlete. Wanting to bring both high-style and...

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Nominate a Top Woman in Retail!

As a member of the Inner Circle community, we encourage you to nominate an exceptional woman in retail for Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s (WIRLC) list of the Top Women in Retail 2019! You can access last year’s list here. In particular, WIRLC is seeking senior-level women in retail who meet the following criteria: are exceptional in...

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Game Changer: Amy Errett, Founder and CEO, Madison Reed

This interview is featured in Total Retail’s fourth annual Game Changers report. (Total Retail is a sister brand of Women in Retail Leadership Circle.) The Game Changers report highlights the entrepreneurs and startup businesses that are disrupting the traditional retail industry, whether it be through digital innovation, unique product, enhancements to the supply chain, or...

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A Little WIRLC: On the Road Inspiration

Hello Inner Circle readers! Well, our first Women in Retail Leadership Circle: On the Road event was a huge success (if we must say so ourselves!). The event, which took place at the Stewart Hotel in New York City, featured fabulous keynote speakers, panel discussions, pop-up shops, unique networking opportunities and, of course, fantastic swag....

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It's Women in Retail Leadership Circle: On the Road Season!

Hello Inner Circle readers! As you read this, we’re hard at work setting up for our first Women in Retail Leadership Circle: On the Road event in New York City. The event, taking place at the Stewart Hotel, will feature fabulous keynote speakers, panel discussions, pop-up shops, unique networking opportunities and, of course, swag bags. We...

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