Victoria Medvec is a decision-making and negotiation expert who took the stage for a keynote presentation at the 2022 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 25-27 in Miami. She is an Adeline Barry Davee professor of management and organizations and executive director of the Center for Executive Women at the Kellogg School of Management...
The Women in Retail and Total Retail Virtual Exchange takes place tomorrow, May 19 from 12-2 p.m. ET. Have you signed up yet for this complimentary event? If not, let me tell you why you should. As per usual, we have some incredible women joining us to share their experiences and insights. First up, we’ll...
Jamie Kern Lima is a New York Times best-selling author and founder of IT Cosmetics, a company she started in her living room and has grown into the largest luxury makeup brand in the country. She sold the company to L’Oréal in a billion-dollar deal and became the first female CEO of a brand in...
Happy Earth Day! This Friday, April 22, pause and appreciate this spinning planet. It’s a beautiful ride, isn’t it? Thank the Mother Earth leaders across the industry are taking steps to promote sustainable products and combat climate change. Women, especially, know how to challenge traditional approaches. Journalist Diana Kapp shares the stories of women working...
If you’re reading this, you’re likely in the retail industry. And if you’re in the retail industry, there’s a chance you’ll be at Shoptalk next week. If so, be sure to say hello to our team! Specifically, visit the Women in Retail Leadership Circle Pavilion at Shoptalk, where you can meet and mingle with leading...
I was about to proclaim the new year is in full swing, but can we even say “new” year on Jan. 26? Or are we too far into what we will instead call this year? You’ve likely already said this on numerous Zoom meetings this week, but seriously, can you believe January is almost over?...
As we wrap up presents and 2021, we tend to think about what fills us with gratitude and warmth. The holiday season offers a free pass to be sentimental. I’m going to redeem mine now and tell you why I’m grateful for this group, with a story, of course. Twas the night before a Roundtable...
A diverse workforce brings diverse viewpoints and perspectives to companies, which in turn can generate higher revenue, more innovation, better decision making, and better performance. A panel discussion at the 2021 Women in Retail Leadership Summit examined the top ways to support inclusion and diversity within your workplace. “If you’re a leader, you have a...
As the holidays and new year come upon us, now is a great time to reflect on everything that has happened throughout the year. In particular, it’s nice to assess what you’re grateful for, both on a grander scale as well as on a day-to-day basis. Amy Morin said it best: “Being thankful can have...
Halloween is a treat because we can be whoever or whatever we want and nobody questions it, including ourselves. I had some outlandish costume demands as a kid, and (thankfully) a creative mother. Scheherazade, Nefertiti, Athena … yes, I’ve always been a powerful woman fangirl. But when it’s not Halloween, I feel like a fraud for...
