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.
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
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...
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...
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 Heidi Cooley, executive vice president and chief brand and marketing officer at Lovesac. Here’s a sampling of...
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
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 Fanya Chandler, president, Nordstrom Stores. Here’s a sampling of Fanya’s interview featured in the report. Women in...
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...
In today’s ever-changing business landscape, leadership is put to the test more than ever. How do executives lead their teams through times of chaos and uncertainty? We had the privilege to hear from several leaders on this topic at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event last fall. Cindy Solomon, founder,...
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...
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...
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