In today’s fast-moving world, achieving work-life balance can feel like an impossible dream, particularly for women in leadership roles in the retail industry. But what if we’re looking at it from the wrong perspective? What if, instead of chasing traditional notions of balance, we embraced play and self-care as essential ingredients for a fulfilling life?...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is thrilled to report that it is partnering with the National Retail Federation’s Big Show, which will return to New York City’s Jacob Javits Center from Jan. 12-14. As part of the partnership, WIRLC will host its first-ever Women in Retail Oasis at the NRF show, which will offer...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Jenny Ming, CEO of Rothy's, Inc., the fast-growing sustainable retailer. This episode was recorded during a session at the 2024 Women in Retail: On the Road San Francisco event. Listen in as Ming discusses her decision to join Rothy's instead of retiring, building team connection as chief executive, aligning leadership to move quickly, and more.
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Are you ready to tackle workplace drama, increase accountability, and inspire productivity across your team? Women in Retail Leadership Circle has partnered with Reality-Based Leadership to offer a groundbreaking 10-week virtual workshop series, Reality-Based Leadership — Ditching the Drama and Turning Excuses Into Results, led by best-selling author and leadership expert Cy Wakeman. Cy, who has...
In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of work-life balance often feels elusive, especially for women in executive roles. But what if we’ve been approaching it all wrong? What if instead of focusing on work-life balance (or lack thereof), we focus on play and self-care being the essential components of a balanced, fulfilling life? This is...
With e-commerce return rates rising, 39 percent of consumers now return items purchased online at least once a month, according to a recently published report from Narvar, a post-purchase platform. Additionally, in 2023, the National Retail Federation reported that returned merchandise in the U.S. reached $744 billion. The 8th Annual State of Returns Report, which...
Qurate Retail Group announced last week that Rosalia Bucaro has joined HSN as chief merchandising officer. HSN is one of Qurate Retail Group’s six leading retail brands. As chief merchandising officer, Bucaro will oversee the strategic direction of merchandising, planning, programming and business development across all product categories for HSN. She will focus with her...
The Women in Retail Leadership Circle team is back from the first two stops on our “On the Road” tour in Columbus, Ohio and Chicago, and a great time was had by all! In both cities, packed audiences of senior-level women retail executives heard from speakers focusing on both executive professional development and business strategy....
As Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) celebrates its 10th anniversary, we are honoring this milestone by providing our current members with the opportunity to apply for a position on our advisory board. Serving on the advisory board is a unique chance to help shape the future of WIRLC and contribute to the continued growth...
On August 26, we will celebrate Women’s Equality Day, a day first recognized in 1973 to commemorate the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote. This day offers a moment to reflect on the progress made since women won the right to vote, but also to acknowledge the...
