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The 2027 Women in Retail Leadership Summit Experience

You may have heard stories of the incredible annual Women in Retail Leadership Summit and what it’s like to be fully immersed in a community of powerful, authentic women. If you’ve never attended, the Summit encompasses an impactful three days of personal and professional development. We’ll be gathering our community at the JW Marriott Orlando,...

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How to Protect Your Energy, Focus and Effectiveness

Today’s leaders are navigating nonstop demands, competing priorities and the pressure to continually perform. What if you could gain practical, repeatable tools to manage stress, protect your energy, and stay focused and effective when the pressure is high? That’s what our next interactive workshop promises to deliver for Women in Retail Leadership Circle members. Through...

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A Spectacular Day in the Big Apple With the WIRLC Community

Once again, the Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) community brought incredible energy to our On the Road: New York City event! Our annual fall event in the Big Apple is always special, and yesterday’s experience was no exception. More than 35 female retail executives shared their insights and advice on stage. A few standout...

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Chicago, You Did Not Disappoint

On the Road Chicago was my first in-person Women in Retail Leadership Circle event, and it did not disappoint. After months of getting to know this community through calls, emails and behind-the-scenes planning, it was so special to finally experience it in person. What struck me most was how honest the conversations were. Our speakers...

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Make Meaningful Connections at WIRLC's Chicago and Boston Events

We hear over and over again from members of our community that peer-to-peer networking matters. That’s why we’re hyperfocused on creating opportunities for meaningful connection, especially at in-person events like our fall On the Road series. The value of attending a Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) event isn’t only in what you’ll learn from...

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Registration is Now Open for the 2027 Women in Retail Leadership Summit!

Registration is officially open for the 2027 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, taking place April 26-28 at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. For next year’s Summit, we’re creating an even more personalized, connected and practical experience for attendees. We’ve spent the past year listening to our community through attendee research and surveys, conversations at...

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Big Decisions, Bold Careers, and the Future of Retail

What does it take to grow a business without sacrificing profitability? How can leaders navigate change with clarity, continue evolving in their careers, and protect their well-being along the way? These are some of the conversations attendees can expect at Women in Retail: On the Road in San Francisco on Thurs., Nov. 5. The event...

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Your Next Chapter: Who Will You Be?

Every career has moments when the old version of your professional identity no longer quite fits. Maybe you’ve left a long-held role, are actively looking for what comes next, or simply sense that you’re ready for something different. While career transitions often focus on the external — the new job, title, company or responsibility —...

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