Get a glimpse into the dynamic panels, engaging keynotes, candid interviews, insightful career coach discussions, and more taking place at Women in Retail Leadership Circle events throughout the year. Our regional On the Road events and annual Summit gather fabulous, powerful women together to connect, learn, and be inspired.
In the dynamic world of retail, artificial intelligence isn’t just a trend; it’s reshaping leadership, decision-making, and team dynamics. At the Women in Retail On the Road: New York City event this past fall, Michelle Peluso, CEO and board member at Revlon Group Holdings, shared her insights into the rapid change brought about by AI....
In a panel discussion at our recent Women in Retail x DVF Store Takeover event, a group of five retail executives shared the leadership lessons they had to learn the hard way and emphasized the value of self-awareness, communication and adaptability. Moderator Andrea Wasserman, founder of The Executive Express, kicked off the conversation by highlighting...
Leadership paradigms are being challenged and reshaped in today’s evolving retail industry. At the Women in Retail On the Road: New York City event last fall, a group of rising next-gen leaders shared their insights on rethinking retail leadership to meet the demands of today’s dynamic environment. Carissa Cirino, director of upsell growth at QVC...
Are you ready to hear from powerful women leaders in retail and beyond? Registration for the Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 27-29 in Miami, is now open, and this year’s speaker lineup is shaping up to be one of our most dynamic yet. You’ll hear passionate stories of successes, challenges, and thought-provoking retail...
Our third Women in Retail x DVF Store Takeover event was held at the Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) studio headquarters in New York City last month. The event featured a panel discussion with industry executives Kiera Ganann, senior vice president, head of merchandising, The Children’s Place; Barbara Garces, chief digital officer, Citizen Watch America; Shawuan...
“Where could you show more vulnerability?” Lori Singer, president of Parlux, posed this question to attendees of the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: New York City event, held Oct. 28. “Where could you trust your team or let yourself be wrong to unlock possibilities that you can’t achieve alone?” Singer spoke during an...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is proud to partner with CommerceNext for one of the most influential events in retail and e-commerce — the 2026 CommerceNext Growth Show, taking place June 23-24 in New York City. The CommerceNext Growth Show will bring together more than 2,700 senior-level attendees, 150-plus industry-leading speakers, and more than...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle is pleased to announce Corie Barry, CEO of Best Buy, and Brieane Olson, CEO of Pacsun, as newly confirmed speakers for the 2026 Women in Retail Leadership Summit (WIRLS). Taking place April 27-29 at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, the Summit is designed for senior executives. The...
A panel of powerhouse C-suite executives took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Seattle event this fall. Speakers included Alison Francis, chief diversity officer, Costco; Kate Ridley, chief brand officer, Stanley 1913; Tanvi Patel, vice president and general manager, Amazon Pharmacy, Amazon.com; Erin Wendte, executive vice president, North American Consumer...
Ronda Russell, vice president of region operations, Jared, Signet Jewelers, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Seattle event this fall. She shares what it’s like to be a part of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle community, and why she values her membership. Women in Retail Leadership Circle members...
