In today’s corporate landscape, companies are actively seeking leaders who bring diverse perspectives and specialized expertise to their boards. Yet even as demand grows, the path to securing a corporate board seat can still feel unclear. That’s why you won’t want to miss our member-only workshop, Pathways to the Boardroom: Positioning Yourself for a Corporate...
In today’s corporate landscape, board seats are no longer reserved solely for retired CEOs. Companies are actively seeking leaders who bring diverse perspectives and specialized expertise. But even as demand grows, the path to securing a paid board role can still feel unclear. That’s the focus of our next member workshop, Pathways to the Boardroom:...
While summer may be in full swing, we’re already planning ahead for an exciting fall with our Women in Retail On the Road event series — bringing the spirit of the Women in Retail Leadership Summit to cities across the country! These half- and full-day experiences offer women in retail leadership the chance to connect,...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Alyssa Callahan, chief marketing officer, North America for bp, a global energy company. Listen in as Callahan discusses how her leadership style has evolved as her career moved into different industries, from beauty to travel to energy; leading teams through transformation; how to identify an empathetic leader; the advice she gives her mentees on navigating change and leading with purpose; and more.
Duration: 15:58
What an incredible few days we’ve had at the CommerceNext Growth Show in New York City! Even amidst an intense heat wave, the energy at the Women in Retail Leadership Circle Pavilion at CommerceNext was even hotter. From powerful conversations to unforgettable connections, we were thrilled to bring our community together at the event! Our...
Pride Month 2025 is more than a celebration — it’s a moment for retail brands to lead with purpose. For retailers, Pride Month is a business and cultural opportunity to demonstrate real allyship. During Pride Month in previous years, brands have amplified messaging in products and campaigns as a way to celebrate the community’s ongoing...
Meet Melissa Wong, co-founder and CEO of Zipline, a leading operations platform for field teams within brick-and-mortar stores (and one of Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s amazing partners). Founded in 2014, Zipline drives better business agility, sales execution, and employee engagement for the world’s most innovative retail brands. Today, tens of thousands of stores and hundreds...
I had the chance to hear from some remarkable women at the 47th Annual Outstanding Mother Awards, held in New York City on May 8. The event is held annually by the National Mother’s Day Committee, an entity of the Father’s Day/Mother’s Day Council, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that donates funds to family-related charities. To...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Kecia Steelman, president and CEO of Ulta Beauty. This episode was recorded at the 47th annual Outstanding Mother Awards in New York City, where Steelman was honored as a 2025 Outstanding Mother. Listen in as Steelman shares a lesson from her mother that shapes the way she leads, advice for other working parents who are striving to be great leaders, and more.
Duration: 9:57
We’re getting excited for Total Retail Tech — a martech event hosted by our sister brand, Total Retail — taking place Sept. 8-10 in Atlanta. This event brings together senior retail executives and leading technology providers for candid, solution-focused conversations. Unlike other events, Total Retail Tech focuses on real-world challenges — think transforming supply chains through...
