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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.

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2019 Top Women in Retail: A Q&A With Sharon Leite, CEO, The Vitamin Shoppe

Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recently released its ninth annual list of the Top Women in Retail. This annual feature, a joint effort of Total Retail and WIRLC, shines a spotlight on the women leading some of the top retail organizations and brands in the industry today. As part of the special feature, WIRLC conducted interviews with each of the 16 women on this year's list. Below you'll find the interview conducted with 2019 Top Women in Retail honoree Sharon Leite, chief executive officer of The Vitamin Shoppe.

by Joe Keenan
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The Inner Circle Q&A: Jane Lu, Founder and CEO, Showpo

Meet Jane Lu, founder and CEO of Showpo, an online fashion brand for women. Jane has grown Showpo exponentially by leveraging her status as a social influencer to drive sales. She also founded Like Minded Bitches Drinking Wine (LMBDW), a community of entrepreneurial-minded and business-savvy women who love wine. LMBDW has regular events in more...

by Melissa Campanelli
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Welcome to the Circle!

A warm welcome goes out to Stacey Renfro, senior vice president of e-commerce, Pier 1 Imports, who recently joined the Women in Retail Leadership Circle. Happy to have you, Stacey!

by Joe Keenan
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Welcome to the Circle!

A warm welcome goes out to Nina Alexander-Hurst, vice president, customer experience and SWAT Stylists, BaubleBar, who recently joined the Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s advisory board. Happy to have you, Nina!

by Joe Keenan
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Podcast: Tricia Nichols Discusses the Importance of Brand Love

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, which was recorded at last month’s Women in Retail Leadership Summit in Miami, Tricia Nichols, global head of consumer engagement and partnerships at Gap, speaks about the apparel brand’s unique approach to consumer engagement, consumer love and growth, and how she and her team make a case...

by Caitlin Sullivan
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Top Women in Retail Share Their Favorite Hobbies

In the Winter 2016 issue of Total Retail (sister brand of Women in Retail Leadership Circle), the cover story featured the brand’s annual list of the leading female executives in the retail industry. To get know the 17 honorees better, Total Retail sent them each six questions. Here are select answers from some of this year’s...

by Caitlin Sullivan
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NBA Stars Bring Awareness to Gender Equality With ‘Lean In’ Campaign

The National Basketball Association features some of the world’s greatest athletes, but it’s what those players are doing off the court that’s generating widespread applause and appreciation. The NBA is in the second year of its partnership with the public service organization Lean In, whose mission is to help all women achieve their ambitions. In...

by Joe Keenan
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