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Executive Leadership

Executive leadership is the ability of those who manage employees within an organization to influence and guide individuals to get their best performance. The content featured in this category provides valuable insights for executive leaders on how they can manage their teams better and meet organizational goals.

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Wayfair CTO Fiona Tan: 'Tech Leaders Should Plug Into the Business Side'

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Managing Editor Marie Albiges interviews Fiona Tan, chief technology officer of Wayfair. This episode was recorded at Shoptalk in Las Vegas last month. Listen in as Tan discusses Wayfair's use of generative artificial intelligence and large language models; how she approaches new technology investments; and her advice for other female retail technologists who aspire to C-suite leadership roles.

Duration: 17:27
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Q&A With Top Women in Retail Honoree Meenakshi Lala, CEO, UrbanStems

Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recently released its 16th annual Top Women in Retail report. The valuable resource highlights female executives who impressed our Editorial team as well as colleagues from across the industry. One such woman was Meenakshi Lala, CEO of UrbanStems. Here’s a sampling of Meenakshi’s interview featured in the report. Women in...

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Costco, Zumiez Execs Share Tips for Cultivating High-Performing Teams

In today’s volatile workplace, developing a robust, high-performance team is vital for success. Erin Wendte, chief commercial officer of Zumiez, highlights four keys for doing this effectively: hiring culture-aligned individuals, integrating development into daily work, transitioning from mentorship to advocacy, and personalizing employee recognition. “I think you can teach hard skillsets, but getting someone who...

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CAMP CEO and President Jenica Myszkowski  on Scaling Immersive Retail Experiences

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Jenica Myszkowski, CEO and president of CAMP, an experience company that brings families together through immersive adventures that inspire play. This discussion was recorded at Shoptalk in Las Vegas last week. Myszkowski discusses how previous roles shaped her as a leader; overcoming challenges as CAMP scales and opens new stores; how she stays inspired and creative; and more.

Duration: 11:27
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Dutch Bros Mixes Culture, Connection, and Convenience for Success

At a time when many retail brands are struggling to scale both service and authenticity, Dutch Bros is taking a different approach — one rooted in culture, emotional connection, and operational precision. Speaking last week at Shoptalk in Las Vegas, CEO Christine Barone and CMO Tana Davila offered insights into how the rapidly expanding coffee...

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Q&A With Top Women in Retail Honoree Emma Castañeda, Senior Vice President, Chief Product Officer, Ahold Delhaize

Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recently released its 16th annual Top Women in Retail report. The valuable resource highlights female executives who impressed our Editorial team as well as colleagues from across the industry. One such woman was Emma Castañeda, senior vice president, chief product officer at Ahold Delhaize. Here’s a sampling of Emma’s interview...

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