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.
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, you’ll hear from Sharon Leite, CEO of The Vitamin Shoppe and Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member! We asked Sharon a series of questions about herself, including her career, so you could get to know her better. If you would like to become a...
Nicole Mason is the founder of One Mason Lane, a marketing consulting firm, and the former director of product marketing and innovation at Macy’s. At Macy’s, she was responsible for the development and implementation of an integrated marketing strategy rooted in acquisition and retention specifically for Macy’s Labs innovation efforts. Nicole is also a Women...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, you’ll hear from Elizabeth Allison, former chief transformation officer of Neiman Marcus Group. Elizabeth is also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member! We asked Elizabeth a series of questions about herself, including her career, so you could get to know her better. If...
Michele Kalas is the vice president of human resources for Mattress Firm. Prior, she was with Saks Fifth Avenue and Hudson’s Bay Company in New York City, where she was director of HR and talent acquisition and oversaw training and onboarding for stores. In addition, Michele is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! We...
Kim Miller is the chief executive officer of Boutique Brands, a holding company established to support online boutique retailers selling unique, fast-turning women’s apparel across a variety of platforms. In addition, Kim is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member! We asked Kim some rapid-fire questions so you can get to know her better. What’s...
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...
