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The last week has seen the announced departures of several high-powered women retail leaders, including Carol Meyrowitz at TJX Cos., Kay Krill at ANN Inc., and Marissa Webb at Banana Republic. Hopefully not a trend that will continue, here are the details on each of their departures...
Last month, I attended a talk at the 92Y theater in Manhattan featuring the lovely Tina Fey and Mindy Kaling for a follow-up book to Kaling’s best seller, “Why Not Me.” Although the focus of the event was on Kaling’s memoirs, the conversation ended up taking an interesting turn. From their best-looking male co-stars to...
We’re super excited about our Oct. 15 “Girl Talks West” event in San Francisco, which features short, passionate presentations delivered by powerful women leaders. To register, click here! Denise Lee Yohn, author of “What Great Brands Do: The Seven Brand-Building Principles That Separate the Best,” is a featured speaker at Girl Talks, where she will...
Get your resumes ready! A recent article that appeared in Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) identified five big-name retailers that are on the hunt for new CEOs. The companies are Abercrombie & Fitch Co., American Eagle Outfitters Inc., Iconix Brand Group Inc., Chico’s FAS Inc. and Vince Holding Corp. Since all of you may not have access to WWD,...
Welcome to WIRLC’s newest feature, “Women in the Spotlight,” where we highlight select women leaders from the retail space and beyond that we believe deserve a shout-out. This week we’re featuring Maureen Sullivan, Katie Moussouris and Amy Poehler. Maureen Sullivan: The president of AOL.com and the company’s lifestyle brands, Sullivan is departing the media corporation to...
There are a number of reasons why you should attend Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s upcoming Girl Talks events (see this article from last week for more information), but maybe none moreso than to hear the unique story of Julie Bornstein, who earlier this year left beauty industry giant Sephora as its chief marketing officer...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is offering members and nonmembers alike the opportunity to hear from some of the leading women voices in the retail industry this coming fall at a pair of exciting events (the events are FREE for members, $49 each for nonmembers). Girl Talks West will take place on Thurs., Oct....
In an effort to inspire women and encourage them to share their fall fashions, White House Black Market (WHBM) has launched the #BeatofYourDrum campaign, which will run through Sept. 20. The campaign, which marks the official kickoff of the retailer’s new fall collection, has several facets, all rooted in storytelling, which aggregate on a dedicated #BeatOfYourDrum...
Etsy has been in the news a lot recently since its announcement that it was going public in March. While sales for the online marketplace have fluctuated, Etsy recently launched some new creative initiatives, including adding a new “Editor’s Pick” feature on its site. However, there’s no denying that Etsy’s success over the last few...
Three-year-old Massdrop, an e-commerce startup that bills itself as online community for enthusiasts — e.g., audiophiles, backpackers, stylists, etc. — where like-minded people band together to “group buy” things in bulk for cheaper, is now taking its financial direction from a 13-year Amazon.com veteran. Julie Todaro is Massdrop’s new chief operating officer, and one of...
