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.
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recently released its 15th annual Top Women in Retail report. The valuable resource highlights female executives who impressed us as well as colleagues from the industry. Karen Beebe is one such example. Here’s a sampling of Beebe’s interview featured in the report. Women in Retail Leadership Circle: As a 100-plus...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Andrea Albright, executive vice president of sourcing at Walmart, and operating partner for Massmart, an African retail and wholesale group. She is also one of Women in Retail Leadership Circle's 2025 Top Women in Retail honorees! Listen in as Albright discusses how operational efficiency across Walmart's global network is led by the values of trust, value and resiliency; her use of the Radical Candor leadership technique; and more.
Duration: 21:44
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recently released its 15th annual Top Women in Retail report. The valuable resource highlights female executives who are making significant impacts across the retail industry. Each year, we highlight a handful of women we consider “On the Rise” — i.e., director-level women who have impressed us with their talent, their...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recently released its 15th annual Top Women in Retail report. The valuable resource highlights female executives who are at the forefront of the retail industry. We asked several of our 2025 Top Women in Retail honorees what lessons changed them as leaders; here are a few skills they say are...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Raina Avalon, executive vice president of logistics at The TJX Companies, the leading off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. Listen in as Avalon shares how her diverse career experience has shaped her leadership style, how she keeps teams motivated and engaged, her advice for young women leaders in traditionally male-dominated industries like logistics, and more.
Duration: 18:27
Mary Ellen Coyne, most recently the CEO of J.McLaughlin, was named the CEO and president of women’s apparel retailer J.Jill on Feb. 27, replacing Claire Spofford, who is retiring at the end of April. Coyne, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member, has over three decades of experience in the retail sector. At J.McLaughlin,...
We are thrilled to present our 15th annual Top Women in Retail report. Like in years past, the 2025 edition of this report features a who’s who in the retail industry. Honorees, who were nominated by Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) members, Inner Circle newsletter subscribers, WIRLC partners, and retail industry insiders, were chosen...
In honor of Black History Month, we at Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) are highlighting eight Black women in retail you should know. These individuals are paving the way for the next generation of female retail leaders, redefining what it means to be a leader and setting new standards for the workplace. They are...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Sheryl Clark, president and CEO of Boston Proper, a specialty retailer of high-end apparel and accessories providing unique, on-trend, high-quality fashion for women over 40. Sheryl is also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! Listen in as Sheryl shares a few key lessons she's learned throughout her career journey in retail, how she's led Boston Proper to $100 million in revenue, her leadership philosophy, and more.
Duration: 14:06
At the 2025 National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show, Women in Retail Leadership Circle had the opportunity to speak with Retail Voices by NRF honorees (and Women in Retail Leadership Circle members) Dawn Robertson, chairman and independent director, Splitit and member, board of directors, Apparel Group; Laura Hnatow, vice president, marketing and e-commerce, Sea Bags; and...
