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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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Vera Bradley CEO Jackie Ardrey on How to Lead a Successful Retail Transformation

Executive Leadership

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Jackie Ardrey, president, chief executive officer and director of Vera Bradley, Inc., parent company of lifestyle brands Vera Bradley and Pura Vida. Ardrey is also a member of Women in Retail Leadership Circle! Listen in as Ardrey describes Vera Bradley's Project Restoration transformation plan, how she communicates her vision to win buy-in from her team, her leadership strategy to achieve transformation goals, and more.

Duration: 35:34
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Last Chance to Register for Virtual Workshop on Leading With Emotional Intelligence

Leading with emotional intelligence, or the ability to recognize, understand and manage our emotions while also being attuned to the emotions of others, fosters a positive and collaborative work environment. Leaders who harness emotional intelligence are adept at building strong relationships, navigating complex social dynamics, and making informed, empathetic decisions. Ultimately, emotionally intelligent leadership inspires...

by Melissa Campanelli
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Join Us for the Women in Retail and Total Retail Virtual Exchange

We’re excited to share that the next Women in Retail and Total Retail Virtual Exchange is scheduled for Wed., July 24 at 12 p.m. ET. This complimentary online event features engaging and informative content, including in-depth interviews with leading retail executives on a variety of mission-critical industry topics. These interactive discussions provide valuable insights for...

by Melissa Campanelli
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Developing a Strategy for Leading With Emotional Intelligence

We’re thrilled to announce our next professional development Virtual Workshop for Women in Retail Leadership Circle members! The members-only workshop, which will take place July 31 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. ET, is titled Leading With Emotional Intelligence. This workshop promises to go beyond traditional conflict resolution techniques by drawing from psychology, anthropology and sociology. The workshop will be...

by Melissa Campanelli
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Women in Retail Leadership Circle is Hitting the Road!

While we’re still feeling the love and basking in the glow of the 2024 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, we’re super excited for our upcoming “road show” to keep the party going through the rest of the year! Women in Retail Leadership Circle “On the Road” events bring a one-day version of the Women in...

by Melissa Campanelli
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The Inner Circle Q&A: Emilie Kroner, Senior Vice President, Mastercard

We’re so excited to feature Emilie Kroner, senior vice president, retail and commerce, Mastercard, in this week’s Inner Circle Q&A. In her role, Emilie leads the global retail and commerce segment. Her team of industry experts is responsible for developing strategies, products and capabilities that drive profitable growth and customer engagement for Mastercard’s clients. Her...

by Melissa Campanelli
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Two WIRLC Members Named 2024 Women in Technology Honorees by the Dallas Business Journal

We are excited to announce that Elyse Stoltz Dickerson and Vanathy Lakshmi, both Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) members, were recognized with a 2024 Women in Technology Award by the Dallas Business Journal (DBJ) earlier this month. The publication’s 11th Annual Women in Technology Awards program honors outstanding trailblazers making their mark in technology across different industries...

by Melissa Campanelli
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Some Thoughts During Mental Health Awareness Month

As Mental Health Awareness Month winds down, I thought I would take a minute to let you know about a Deloitte report I recently came across. It found that while women are playing an increasingly larger role in the global workforce, a least half of them reported higher stress levels than a year ago, and...

by Melissa Campanelli
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