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.
Recently, the USPS proposed a record price increase. The proposed hike must first be approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission. If approved, which is expected, the higher rates will go into effect on Jan. 27, 2019. This will be the biggest rate increase in USPS history. Here are some of the significant proposed 2019 USPS Shipping rate changes:
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, WIRLC Senior Content Strategist Caitlin Sullivan interviews Rosie O’Neill, co-founder and co-CEO of boutique candy company Sugarfina. In this exclusive interview, O’Neill shares the sweet beginnings of the brand (pun intended!), how experiential retail has changed the course of Sugarfina’s future, and if she prefers margaritas to...
Hello Inner Circle readers! Well, our first Women in Retail Leadership Circle: On the Road event was a huge success (if we must say so ourselves!). The event, which took place at the Stewart Hotel in New York City, featured fabulous keynote speakers, panel discussions, pop-up shops, unique networking opportunities and, of course, fantastic swag....
Hello Inner Circle readers! As you read this, we’re hard at work setting up for our first Women in Retail Leadership Circle: On the Road event in New York City. The event, taking place at the Stewart Hotel, will feature fabulous keynote speakers, panel discussions, pop-up shops, unique networking opportunities and, of course, swag bags. We...
This interview is featured in Total Retail’s fourth annual Game Changers report. Total Retail is a sister brand of Women in Retail Leadership Circle. The Game Changers report seeks to highlight the entrepreneurs and startup businesses that are disrupting the traditional retail industry, whether it be through digital innovation, unique product, enhancements to the supply...
Hello Inner Circle readers! As I noted last week, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is launching a research initiative next year. To help us deliver the types of reports and information that are relevant to you and your career, we need your help! Our goal is to produce research reports that are valuable to the...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) Senior Content Strategist Caitlin Sullivan interviews Amy Freeman, CEO, and Penny Rehling, COO, both of The Spice & Tea Exchange, a specialty retail brand that sells fine spices, herbs, blends, salts and teas via retail stores and an e-commerce website. In this...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Cheryl Kaplan, co-founder and president of M.Gemi, a direct-to-consumer accessories brand that drops a limited-edition collection of luxury footwear at approachable prices every Monday. Kaplan, who was featured on WIRLC sister brand Total Retail’s list of the...
I remember earlier in my career when I received a terrible review. It was in the middle of some department changes and product launches, and I was working so hard. As an “A” student my whole life, this was equivalent to getting a “C-.” I was devastated, and it’s not the only time I and...
In this special episode of Women in Retail Talks, Dalton Dorné, senior vice president of marketing at Merkle, offers her thoughts on a variety of topics, including current pain points for retailers and how Merkle can help solve them; the growing influence of data and technology within the retail industry; and why all industries —...
