The core of Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s mission is to build community. As such, we seek to feature content that helps you to get to know our fabulous members by learning about their career paths, ambitions, leadership styles, and more. Through Q&A interviews, videos, podcast episodes, and more, this page is designed to highlight our members.
Laura Ravo is the chief operating officer of Strand Books, a landmark bookstore in New York City. She also has been a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member for almost two years. We asked Laura some rapid-fire questions so you can get to know her better!
Katie Whyde is the director, visual merchandising, for Evereve, a contemporary fashion and styling company for women. She also has been a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member for almost one year. We asked Katie some rapid-fire questions so you can get to know her better!
Many Americans are going on their 10th month of working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic. While 78 percent of working professionals state their company plans to return to onsite work eventually, it’s still unclear when that will be able to safely happen. Many companies have announced they don’t plan to go back to the...
Stephanie Meltzer-Paul is senior vice president, digital marketing, Dunkin’ US. She was promoted to her current position in July to oversee the continuation of Dunkin’ US’ digital transformation, including mobile app, web, loyalty program, personalized marketing, and customer care center. In addition, Stephanie is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! We asked Stephanie some...
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the retail industry hard. Stores were forced to close to reduce the spread of the virus, companies imposed massive layoffs, and some unfortunately were forced to go out of business entirely. With all that negativity, it’s hard to be optimistic, but there’s reason to be. Some experts believe that the...
Forbes recently published its America’s Best Employers for Women 2020 list. For its third annual ranking, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista, surveying 75,000 Americans, including 45,000 women, working for businesses that staff more than 1,000 employees. The respondents worked in more than 31 industries, and were asked to share their opinion on their...
Leigha Gray Dunbar is director, category management at The Vitamin Shoppe. She has been in the retail industry for almost 20 years, and is about to celebrate her one-year anniversary as a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! We asked Leigha some rapid-fire questions so you can get to know her better! What’s the best...
Amy Eshuys is the vice president/general merchandise manager at Christmas Tree Shops, a division of Bed, Bath & Beyond. She also has been a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member for almost one year. We asked Amy some rapid-fire questions so you can get to know her better! What’s the best book you’ve read recently?...
Jennifer Fisher is the vice president of e-commerce Americas and global digital brand commerce for the shoe brand Crocs. She’s also a brand new Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! We asked Jennifer some rapid-fire questions so you can get to know her better! 1. What’s the best book you’ve read recently? I recently picked...
A big responsibility for industry leaders is to help develop the next generation that follows. At Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC), mentorship is important to our organization and our members, and we know how valuable guidance from peers can be. Here are five pieces of advice our members have for the next generation of...
