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.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping retail personalization, inventory strategy, workforce planning, and customer engagement, and expectations from shoppers and employees continue to rise. However, technology alone won’t determine which brands pull ahead. Leadership will. This year, International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month center on the idea of “Give to Gain,” a call to lead with...
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 Lauren Brindley, chief merchandising and digital officer at Ulta Beauty. Here’s a sampling of Lauren’s interview featured...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Crystal Landsem, CEO of Lulus, the attainable luxury women's fashion brand known for trendy, stylish and feminine apparel, footwear and accessories. Landsem discusses the challenges and experiences that have informed her leadership style; her career journey from finance to fashion retail; motivating teams through radical transparency and servant leadership; her advice for young women leaders; and more.
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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 Katie Bongiovanni, senior vice president, digital, Peter Millar and G/FORE. Here’s a sampling of Katie’s interview featured...
In today’s dynamic retail environment, inclusivity is more than just a trend — it’s a necessity. This was the core message from a panel of next-gen women leaders at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event last fall. Francesca Forrester, director of digital operations at Mattel, Inc., said raising the standard...
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 Meera Bhatia, president and chief operating officer of Fabletics, Here’s a sampling of Meera’s interview featured in...
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. Jessica Alsing, CEO of TOMS, is one such example. Here’s a sampling of Jessica’s interview featured in the report. Women in...
When hiring and fostering leadership, three paramount traits stand out to Grace Na: passion, intelligence, and integrity. Na is the founder of Pistola Jeans, a Los Angeles-based premium denim brand. She spoke at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event past this fall. In this clip, Na highlights the significance of...
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. Kimberly Frye Alula, senior vice president/GMM, merchandising, Fanatics, is one such example. Here’s a sampling of Kimberly’s interview featured in the...
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....
