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Have you heard of the New York Fashion Tech (NYFT) Lab? In case you haven’t, I’ll fill you in: The NYFT Lab is a 12-week accelerator program for early- and growth-stage startup companies. The program, which was co-founded by Springboard Enterprises, a network of innovators and investors that build women-led businesses, and the Partnership Fund...
The first two weeks of 2016 have seen a flurry of changes in the retail leadership ranks, with many women being named to C-level positions. Here’s a recap of who’s been promoted and who’s going where: Barnes & Noble has promoted Mary Amicucci to be its new chief merchandising officer. Amicucci has spent the last...
Happy New Year Inner Circle readers! As we begin 2016, I thought I’d offer a few of my favorite TED Talks to help inspire you in the New Year. Maybe they’ll help you formulate the perfect New Year’s resolution (if you haven’t decided on one yet)! Or maybe they’ll give you a new perspective on life and...
Welcome to my first blog ever. I am the co-founder of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle. Lovely to meet you! You really should get to know us … even if I’m biased! This blog will cover all sorts of topics about amazing women trailblazers, retail insights and, ummm, shopping and shoes thrown in for...
As 2015 comes to an end, we here at the Women in Retail Leadership Circle thought it was the perfect time to check in with our members and ask them to share with us their greatest accomplishments this year, as well as what they’re looking forward to, personally and professionally, in 2016. What we learned...
It’s nice when you hear stories of successful people remembering where they came from and giving back to help others who might be in a similar situation to when they got started. Today’s industry leaders were likely the beneficiaries of some good fortune on their way to the top (not to diminish their hard work),...
Ever have a relative, co-worker or bestie you can never seem to find the perfect gift for? Bow & Drape has found a way to solve your holiday bah-humbug blues. Last Thursday, Bow & Drape and Nordstrom kicked off their holiday season pop-up shops, offering shoppers the opportunity to customize products from sweatshirts, pillows, pouches...
Happy Thanksgiving Inner Circle readers! Instead of running the usual lead article of the week here, I thought I’d use this opportunity (and prime real estate) to take a minute to thank everyone involved in the production of our e-letter and the Women in Retail Leadership Circle. We have a lot to be thankful for this...
Earlier this week, Lowe’s Companies announced that Marci P. Grebstein has been promoted to chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Grebstein most recently served as vice president of advertising, leading the U.S. advertising strategy and marketing operations for the home improvement retailer. She will report to Michael A. Jones, chief customer officer, and succeeds Thomas J....
This week, Kohl’s announced that it’s named Sona Chawla its first-ever chief operating officer, a new position at the company. Chawla will join Kohl’s on Nov. 30, and her responsibilities will include oversight of all store operations, supply chain, and information and digital technology. “As our future vision for Kohl’s developed under our Greatness Agenda, the...
