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, we feature a video interview with Laura Hnatow, vice president of marketing and e-commerce at Sea Bags, a company that designs and sells handcrafted tote bags and accessories from recycled sail cloth. Laura is also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member! We asked...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Joelle Grunberg, former president of Wolverine Boston Brands, which include Sperry, Saucony, Keds and the Kids Group, a portfolio of Wolverine Worldwide brands. Joelle is also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member! We asked her a series...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Joan King, senior vice president of e-commerce and international at Crate and Barrel. Joan is also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member! We asked her a series of questions about herself, including her career in the retail...
It was more than a coincidence when Dana Donofree, founder and CEO of AnaOno, met Cindy Marshall, CEO and founder of SHINE Strategy. Both breast cancer survivors, Donofree and Marshall connected through Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC), of which Donofree is a member and Marshall is an advisory board member. Donofree was looking to...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, you’ll hear from Jeannie Barsam, founder and CEO of Gifting Brands, a nonprofit e-commerce company with a unique sustainable solution for excess inventory. Jeannie is former senior vice president of merchandise operations at The Michaels Companies. In addition, she is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle...
There’s something about fall weather that makes me want to cozy up with a good book and a strong cup of tea. As you’re developing your fall 2021 reading list, consider these curated book recommendations from some of our Women in Retail Leadership Circle members. Petty Rader, Chief Growth Officer and Chief Legal Officer, Ergobaby...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, you’ll hear from Sharonda Weatherspoon, senior vice president of stores and co-chair for diversity and inclusion at Ralph Lauren Corporation. Sharonda is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member! We asked her a series of questions about herself, including her career in the retail...
Jamie Jo Boulogne is the senior vice president and general merchandise manager of At Home, the home décor superstore. Prior to joining At Home, Boulogne spent several years in retail at J.C. Penney. She has been a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member since February 2021. We asked Jamie Jo a series of questions...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, you’ll hear from Kristin Smith, senior vice president of digital at Hanna Andersson, a premium kid’s apparel brand. Kristin is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member! We asked her a series of questions about herself, including her career in the retail industry, so...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, you’ll hear from Lauri Kien Kotcher, former CEO of Hello Products. Lauri is a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member! We asked her a series of questions about herself, including her career in the retail industry, so you could get to know her better....
