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While recognizing women and their great accomplishments is part of Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s DNA, we’re excited to join the rest of the world in recognizing International Women’s Day (IWD). This global day is observed annually on March 8, and celebrates the “social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women” around the world, according...
We’re excited to announce that Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) is partnering with CommerceNext to honor a top woman in e-commerce or retail for its 2022 CommerceNexty Awards program. The program, which celebrates excellence in e-commerce and digital marketing, features a special award called Women in Retail’s Top Woman of the Year Award. The...
Jennifer DiPasquale, Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s (WIRLC) president and co-founder, recently joined Angela Stephens on the Re-Focus Podcast to discuss the challenges women in retail are currently facing, the goals of WIRLC and how it can help address those challenges, the types of employees that retail organizations are looking for, and how she balances...
Wintertime may still be in full effect, but if you’re already getting a case of “spring fever,” join the club! I can’t wait for spring! For me, spring is the season that brings life back into what winter took away and reminds me that change, although sometimes uncomfortable, isn’t always a bad thing. And, metaphorically...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle is so excited to present its 12th annual report featuring top women leaders in the retail industry. I cannot wait for you to get to know the incredible women spotlighted in this report. The stories, insights and advice provided by the 2022 Top Women in Retail and Women on the...
I don’t know about you, but I’m all about professional development opportunities this year. There’s such a wealth of knowledge out there, and so much of it is incredibly accessible. Why not take advantage and grow as a human, both personally and professionally? Since the beginning of the year, so many of you have told...
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, Knope, played by Amy Poehler, takes her gal pals out to brunch and gifts...
Welcome to Black History Month! We here at Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) plan to celebrate by featuring content that highlights Black female retail leaders and entrepreneurs in the Inner Circle each week throughout February. This week, we thought we would introduce you to three inspiring Black female entrepreneurs, who also happen be WIRLC...
I was about to proclaim the new year is in full swing, but can we even say “new” year on Jan. 26? Or are we too far into what we will instead call this year? You’ve likely already said this on numerous Zoom meetings this week, but seriously, can you believe January is almost over?...
Hello hello! My name is Jenna Bless, and I am the membership director for Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC). Who am I? Do you want the long or short of it? How about the story of my very first job and falling in love with delivering genuine service and a thoughtful experience? My very...
