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.
Levi’s e-commerce business has grown from 5 percent to 10 percent of total net revenue and achieved 12 consecutive quarters of global double-digit growth. At the heart of this growth is a clear, focused digital strategy. During a fireside chat at Total Retail Tech in Atlanta last month, Priya Buening, vice president, U.S. e-commerce at...
We kicked off our fall On the Road events tour last week with two energizing events in Chicago and Columbus. Next week, Women in Retail Leadership Circle is heading to New York City! We’ll be back at City Winery on Tues., Oct. 28 for a full day of content and connections. Who can you expect...
During a series of brief fireside chats at Total Retail Tech, three leading executives explored the digital innovations shaping the future of retail supply chains and offered actionable approaches to staying competitive in a tech-driven market. One of those executives was Janice Burk, vice president, supply chain technology at Lowe’s. (Total Retail is the sister...
At Shoptalk Fall in Chicago last week, Kim Lefko, chief marketing officer at Ace Hardware, shared how the retailer balances its century-old community ethos with cutting-edge marketing strategies. Interviewed by Joe Laszlo, global head of insights at Shoptalk, Lefko emphasized that Ace’s success comes from honoring its cooperative structure while adapting to fast-changing consumer expectations....
Hello from Atlanta! The Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) team has spent the last two days at Total Retail Tech. We were among the company of the retail industry’s most innovative technology leaders, representing leading brands such as Lowe’s, QVC Group, Patagonia, Sephora, Levi Strauss & Co., The Home Depot, among others. Hosted by...
Whether you subscribe to the belief that autumn starts after Labor Day or, if like me, you’re hanging on to summer for as long as possible and waiting until the Sept. 22 equinox to declare an end to beach days, grilling and pool hangs, at Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC), we’re in deep prep...
In today’s hyperconnected world, women are bombarded with an endless stream of health tips, viral fads and fitness hacks. What advice is proven and beneficial, and what unconventional tricks are just fleeting hype? Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN, and one of the nation’s leading health authorities, is here to help. At the 2025 Women in Retail...
What’s one thing retail brands True Religion and Vera Bradley have in common? In undergoing recent brand transformations, they both returned to what made their brands so authentic — the “why” behind the initial successes of each brand when it first launched. At the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, marketing executives from both True...
When Bogg Bag was experiencing a period of fast-paced growth, founder and CEO Kim Vaccarella hired seasoned retail executives to help scale the business. However, Vaccarella says she “went into a slump,” questioning herself and her vision for the brand until she righted the course. Her learnings for other entrepreneurs? Stick to your values and...
How do women and girls build confidence? Confidence is built through experiences, not compliments. Confidence building requires a safe environment with supportive people and activities that stretch your expertise. Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, founder and CEO of Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX), took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit to examine the challenges...
