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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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Mindy Grossman on Her 3 C's of Hiring

Melissa Campanelli, co-founder of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle, sat down with HSNi’s CEO and retail powerhouse, Mindy Grossman, while attending Shoptalk in Las Vegas last week. In this video segment, Grossman gives insight into her hiring best practices and describes her personal leadership style.

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Greetings From Shoptalk

Hello ladies! I’m coming to you this week from sunny Las Vegas, where I’m attending Shoptalk. This is my first time at the event, and I’m impressed: great networking opportunities, educational speakers, and a general good vibe. It makes me proud and excited to be working in such a forward-thinking industry. I thought I would...

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Happy Women's History Month!

Hi ladies! Happy March 1, or the first day of Women’s History Month! Every year, this month celebrates the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. While I think every month should be dedicated to women (ha!), I thought this month would be a good time to focus on two women I...

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Miami Dreaming

Hi ladies! I don’t know about where you are, but here in New York the weather has been less than kind (think rain, wind and some kind of crazy hail-like substances) the past few weeks, and I’m getting a big case of the winter blues. Any of you feel that way as well? If you...

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Amazing Women

Have you seen the Oscar-nominated movie “Hidden Figures” yet? If not, GO! And bring your daughters, nieces, mentors, mentees or any woman who means anything to you. This extraordinary story of three brilliant women of color who played significant roles in the nascent stages of our space program is so inspiring. And if you go,...

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A Q&A With WIRLC Associate Member Patti Hester

Patti Hester is chief strategist, e-commerce and distribution at Platinum Circle Partners, a company that specializes in logistics information management and transportation solutions. Patti is also an associate member of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle. This interview I conducted recently with Patti will help us to get to her know a little better. Women in...

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Food52 CEO on 2017 Retail Trends

Listen in as Amanda Hesser, co-founder and CEO of Food52, a online food community and retailer, discusses her company, top leadership tips and her favorite quote, all recorded last week from the podcast studio at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show in New York City.

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