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Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is headed to one of the most influential events in retail and e-commerce: the 2026 CommerceNext Growth Show, happening June 23-24 in New York City. We’ll be at the heart of conversations around this year’s theme — the (AI)ntelligent Era — with our very own Women in Retail Pavilion,...
In today’s retail environment, uncertainty is constant. However, confusion doesn’t have to be. In our next Member Workshop, Jane Hanson (nine‑time Emmy Award–winning American television journalist and communications coach) will explore how leaders can communicate clearly, confidently and credibly during times of change. Attendees will learn practical strategies for addressing ambiguity, aligning teams around evolving...
The Women in Retail Leadership Circle team is heads down in final preparations for this year’s Women in Retail Leadership Summit (WIRLS), happening April 27-29 in Miami. This is our 12th annual Summit and much of our team has been involved in this event for years. Therefore, we know a thing or two about how...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle is proud to once again partner with Berns & Co. to celebrate the release of its fifth annual list of the 25 Most Inspirational Women Leaders. Timed to coincide with Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8), the list honors trailblazing women leaders who are making a significant impact...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle is thrilled to be part of Shoptalk 2026 in Las Vegas next month (March 24-26)! We invite you to stop by our Women in Retail Pavilion (booth #MM860), where you can connect with top female retail executives in a relaxed and engaging setting. During breaks in the Shoptalk content program, the...
February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health. For the Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) community, it carries even greater meaning this year as we proudly recognize the American Heart Association as our Nonprofit of the Year. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, yet it...
Each year, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) selects a Nonprofit of the Year whose mission aligns with our values and the women we serve. For 2026, we’re honored to announce the American Heart Association (AHA) as our Nonprofit of the Year. AHA is an organization at the forefront of the fight against heart disease...
Happy Valentine’s Day and happy Galentine’s Day to our wonderful community! Thanks to “Parks and Recreation’s” Leslie Knope, Galentine’s Day is celebrated on Feb. 13 as a day for “ladies celebrating ladies” — or as we here at Women in Retail Leadership Circle like to say, women supporting women. In the iconic episode from one...
As part of our partnership with CommerceNext, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is excited to host a panel breakfast during the 2026 CommerceNext Growth Show. The breakfast session will bring our community together for a high-impact, candid conversation to start the day. Taking place on June 24, the session will focus on the next iteration...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle is thrilled to announce the publication of our 16th annual Top Women in Retail report! Over those years we have featured SO MANY women in the retail industry who have had an incredible, meaningful impact, and we’re so excited to celebrate our newest cohort. Like in years past, the 2026...
