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’s stages and screens were filled with amazing speakers throughout the year. From the annual Women in Retail Leadership Summit to members-only Virtual Workshops with experienced career coaches, there are ample opportunities to be inspired and educated. Throughout the year, the Editorial staff at Women in Retail Leadership Circle comb through the best...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Mary Beth Laughton, president and CEO of REI Co-op, a specialty outdoor retailer and the nation’s largest consumer co-op. This interview was recorded at the Women in Retail Leadership Circle On the Road: Seattle event, held on Nov. 6. Mary Beth details her career journey, lessons she's learned from leading purpose-driven brands, her approach to mentorship, and more.
Duration: 26:37
A panel of powerhouse C-suite executives took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Columbus event, held earlier this fall. Speakers included Susan Oguche, former executive vice president, chief communication officer, Cleveland Cavaliers; Suzanne Kiggin, senior vice president, operations, American Signature Inc.; Megan Dineen-Kistner, GMM/senior vice president, intimates, Victoria’s Secret & Co.;...
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Managing Editor Marie Albiges interviews Jiayu Lin, CEO of PopSockets, a global digital lifestyle company that sells empowering, fun and expressive products for mobile phones. Lin describes the business' 10 years of growth since inventing the original phone grip, how PopSockets taps into culturally relevant microtrends across more than 30 countries, protecting her and her team members' personal time, and more.
Duration: 30:27
Claudia Cividino, president of Jared Jewelers and Diamonds Direct at Signet Jewelers, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Columbus event, held last month. She was interviewed by Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli. Cividino is leading strategy and transformation across two of Signet’s most dynamic brands, Jared...
Women control a significant share of the shopping power and decision-making within the household, so any retail organization that markets to them is marketing to the majority. While women leadership in retail is still a small percentage compared to men, it’s growing in prominence and potential. By evaluating the ways that women bring diverse perspectives...
What’s the one thing you should do and the one thing you should not do as a C-suite leader? Four executive women weighed in with personal insights during the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Chicago event, held Oct. 14. Jenica Myszkowski, CEO of CAMP, emphasized the need to set boundaries and not be...
Molly McCabe, senior vice president, people success at Ulta Beauty, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Chicago event, held Oct. 14. She was interviewed by Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli. In the fireside chat, McCabe shared insights on leading through change, fostering inclusion, and developing the...
A panel of powerhouse C-suite executives took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Chicago event, held Oct. 14. Speakers included Sarah Casalan, president, The UPS Store; Janice Tennant, global brand president, Merrell; Rosalind “Roz” Johnson, senior vice president, chief people officer, Build-A-Bear Workshop; Jenica Myszkowski, CEO, CAMP; and moderator Annette...
Molly McCabe, senior vice president of people success at Ulta Beauty, looks for three qualities in any leader: deep, functional expertise; a collaborative nature; and an enterprise mindset. In this clip from her interview at the recent Women in Retail On the Road: Chicago event, McCabe delves into her talent acquisition approach at the beauty...
