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.
Heather Inocencio is the founder and CEO of The Product Consult, a provider of top-tier product management contractors at all levels. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle consultant member! Her team embeds with clients to drive strategic initiatives, streamline execution, and create environments where teams and businesses can thrive. As an active leader...
Winnie Park, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member who has been at the helm of Forever 21 since 2022, was named Five Below’s CEO last week. Park will move to Philadelphia, where Five Below is based, and serve on the company’s board of directors. Her start date is Dec. 16. She’ll take...
We love getting to know our Women in Retail Leadership Circle members. Learning about each other’s backgrounds, skills and interests so you can network effectively online and at our in-person events is a true benefit of Women in Retail Leadership Circle membership. As such, here are all of the members we spotlighted in 2024. Take the...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Betsy Mello, senior vice president of e-commerce at Dorel Home. We asked Betsy a series of questions about herself and her career so you can get to know her better. If you would like to become a Women in Retail...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Ash McMullen, head of e-commerce at Advantice Health, a dynamic consumer health company that is committed to advancing skin health with science-backed, expert-loved solutions for all. We asked Ash a series of questions about herself and her career so you...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Paula Angelucci, regional manager of field operations at Burlington Stores, Inc. We asked Paula a series of questions about herself and her career so you can get to know her better. If you would like to become a Women in...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Jeni Canaan, vice president of merchandising and pricing at Purchasing Power, an industry-leading voluntary benefit program. We asked Jeni a series of questions about herself and her career so you can get to know her better. If you would like...
In this video, you’ll hear from Karyn Schoenbart, co-founder and managing director of investment and consulting firm Duo Partners as well as former CEO of The NPD Group. With over 40 years of leadership experience, Karyn shares pivotal moments from her professional journey, including her rise to CEO and her decision to move on after...
The live video shopping and streaming platform QVC announced last week it would be the exclusive retail industry and broadcast partner of USA Pickleball, the nonprofit and national governing body of the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. As part of the partnership, QVC will stream the 2024 Biofreeze USA Pickleball National Championships from Nov. 9-17...
Jenny Coates is the president of retail at Boathouse Sports, a premium crafted outerwear brand known for its made-in-the-USA team gear and apparel. Jenny is also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! With 25 years of experience in retail and CPG, Jenny’s career began at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and has spanned diverse...
