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 Kelsey Moreira, founder and chief inspiration officer at Doughp, the mission-led, edible and bakeable cookie dough company. We asked Kelsey a series of questions about herself and her career so you can get to know her better. If you would...
Qurate Retail Group announced last week that Rosalia Bucaro has joined HSN as chief merchandising officer. HSN is one of Qurate Retail Group’s six leading retail brands. As chief merchandising officer, Bucaro will oversee the strategic direction of merchandising, planning, programming and business development across all product categories for HSN. She will focus with her...
Ruth Hartman is a board member of Orva, an e-commerce platform specializing in the sale of footwear, apparel, accessories, and home products from leading consumer brands through online channels. She’s also an external advisor to Bain & Company. Her lengthy career in retail includes roles such as the president of Techstyles Sportswear and Lord +...
Stephanie Smith is the director of e-commerce at Mattel. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Stephanie a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman that inspires her, her leadership style, her advice for the next generation of female...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Alicynne Sher, global vice president, commercial at Assouline, the first luxury brand on culture. We asked Alicynne a series of questions about herself and her career so you can get to know her better. If you would like to become...
In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Joan Hornig, founder, designer and owner of Pavé The Way and Philanthropy Is Beautiful Jewelry. We asked Joan a series of questions about herself and her career so you can get to know her better. If you would like to...
Beverly Brettmann is the vice president of broadcast, content and creative at HSN, part of Qurate Retail Group. She’s also a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member! In this member spotlight, we asked Beverly a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman that inspires her, her leadership...
You were just laid off. Now what? In this Women in Retail Leadership Circle member spotlight, we feature a video interview with Mindy Zald, division head of Echo Design Group, an industry leader in the design, marketing and distribution of home and fashion accessories. Zald recently took this position after she was laid off from...
Mara Sirhal, a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) member, was recently named chief merchandising officer at QVC US, part of Qurate Retail Group. Sirhal most recently served as chief merchant and brand officer at Saks OFF 5TH, where she led the merchandising, planning, brand marketing and creative functions. She’s also held leadership positions at...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) members often share book recommendations in peer groups, on panels and during networking events. When spotlighting these powerhouse women, we like to ask them, “What is the best book you’ve read recently?” In time for Book Lovers Day on Aug. 9, here are some responses from the past few months...
