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During a session at the Women in Retail Leadership Summit earlier this year in Miami, three women entrepreneurs shared personal stories on pivotal moments within their careers and the trajectories of their businesses. The “How She Built This” session featured stories from Christina Stembel, founder and CEO, Farmgirl Flowers; Sherri Yukel, founder and CEO, Big...
Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founder and CEO of Clerisy, a growth equity fund that focuses on taking stakes in tech and consumer-focused companies, was a featured speaker at the 2021 Women in Retail Leadership Summit. Wilkis Wilson was interviewed by Sandra Campos, founder of Fashion Launchpad. In this video clip from the session, Wilkis Wilson, visionary...
There’s a buying frenzy for brands born online. Data shows global e-commerce sales are poised to reach record numbers by 2022, with revenue expected to grow to $6.54 trillion. Amazon.com aggregators and direct-to-consumer holding companies are acquiring brands and other third-party marketplace sellers at a rapid pace. Often helmed by individual founders and entrepreneurs, online...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Kate Boyer, co-founder and CEO of Anatomie, a Miami-based luxury athleisure brand for the everyday traveler. She's also a new Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! Boyer discusses how her background in gymnastics helped her become a leader and inspired the Anatomie brand, and how she built the company with her husband.
Duration: 21:40
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Emily Harpel, founder and owner of Art of Sucre, a gourmet cotton candy company that offers cart service and pre-spun favors. Harpel discusses the inspiration behind founding the company, her professional journey, and her experiences of not being taken seriously as a young, female business owner.
Duration: 24:34
During a session of the September installment of the Women in Retail and Total Retail Virtual Exchange, Bea Dixon, co-founder and CEO of The Honey Pot, a seller of natural, plant-derived feminine care products, discussed the challenge of getting investor funding as a startup founder, and more specifically, a Black woman. In this video clip...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Digital Content Director Kristina Stidham interviews Kathrin Hamm, founder and CEO of Bearaby, a multimillion dollar direct-to-consumer company selling sustainable, breathable weighted blankets. Hamm discusses how her personal struggle with sleep deprivation inspired her to launch the business, how she knit the first Bearaby blankets herself after she was unable to find a manufacturer, and how she built a reliable supply chain as the brand quickly grew.
Duration: 28:09
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Jessica Hershfield, co-founder and CEO of Just Enough Wines, a seller of consciously crafted canned wine. Hershfield discusses why she decided to sell wine in a can, what it was like breaking into the traditional wine industry with a canned product, and what sustainably sourced and packaged wine looks like for Just Enough Wines.
Duration: 19:06
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Melanie Travis, founder and CEO of Andie, a global e-commerce company changing the way women shop for swimsuits and intimates. Travis discusses her career background, how a work retreat revealed the need for a better swimsuit shopping experience, and how Andie is addressing the culture of shame around female bodies in swimsuits.
Duration: 19:41
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Sally Mueller, co-founder and CEO of Womaness, a menopause wellness, skin and body care brand. Mueller discusses the menopause solutions and education offered by Womaness, how her personal experience illuminated the huge white space in women's menopause care, and her background in retail and brand building.
Duration: 28:33