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 13th annual Top Women in Retail report. The valuable resource highlights female executives who impressed us as well as colleagues from the industry. 2023 Top Women in Retail honoree Janice Tennant, chief marketing officer at Merrell, is one such example. Here’s a sampling of Tennant’s interview featured...
During Women’s History Month, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is highlighting women who are making history today in the world of retail. March 25 is National Women in Wine Day, which is why we’re sharing this exclusive interview with Jessica Kogan, chief growth and experience officer at Vintage Wine Estates, a family of wineries...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recently released its 13th annual Top Women in Retail report. The valuable resource highlights female executives who impressed us as well as colleagues from the industry. 2023 Top Women in Retail honoree Bianca Gates, co-founder and CEO of Birdies, is one such example. Here’s a sampling of Gates’ interview featured...
This bonus episode of Women in Retail Talks features an interview with 2023 Top Women in Retail honoree Courtney Kissler, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Zulily. Listen in as Kissler discusses her experience as a woman in the male-dominated technology sector, her advice for the next generation of women leaders in technology, the leadership legacy she hopes to leave behind, and much more.
Duration: 14:29
We’re excited to announce that Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is partnering again with CommerceNext to honor a top woman in e-commerce or retail for its CommerceNexty Awards program. The program, which celebrates excellence in e-commerce and digital marketing, features a special award called Women in Retail’s Top Woman of the Year Award. The award...
In our 2023 Top Women in Retail report, we asked several of our honorees how they motivate their teams — especially in this new world of work — and how they use their leadership skills to inspire their staff. With hybrid or remote work being the norm, how do they sustain a great culture in...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Mecca Mitchell, senior vice president and chief diversity officer at Burlington, a nationally recognized off-price retailer. Listen in as Mitchell discusses the scope of her role at Burlington, why she decided to begin advocating for DEI in the retail industry, her advice for other retail leaders looking to create a sustainable DEI ecosystem to drive business growth, and more.
Duration: 25:54
In our 2023 Top Women in Retail report, we asked several of our “On the Rise” women what skills they developed that led them to be so successful in the world of retail. Here are a few skills they say are crucial to have if you want to become an effective leader. LaTisha Brandon, Vice...
Last month, I reached out to Inner Circle readers, asking them to let me know what their companies were doing in honor of Black History Month. Misti Blasko, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) advisory board member and former president of North America at AllSaints and John Varvatos, responded that several employees gathered on...
Christina Rice, founder of OMNoire, a global wellness brand for Black women and women of color, spoke at a Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Virtual Exchange in November about her career journey as a serial entrepreneur. Rice is a health and wellness creative, as well as a certified yoga and meditation instructor. Having launched her first...
