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Our careers are a series of choices, some of which may feel daunting or career-ending. What do you do when you become paralyzed by fear and unable to act? And what if you make a move that doesn’t work out the way you had hoped? How do you continue to take risks to find success,...
Happy New Year to all of you fabulous women in retail! I hope your holidays were joyful and relaxing. Mine were, and I was especially grateful for the downtime, which enabled me to spend quality time with my family and close friends. One thing I didn’t do this year, however, was make New Year’s resolutions....
What’s a word that reflects being a woman in retail in 2021? How about pivot, self-care, leadership or focus? As our top 10 content pieces (based on total clicks) of the year showed us, you came to Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) for all of those things and more. Below are the pieces of...
As we wrap up presents and 2021, we tend to think about what fills us with gratitude and warmth. The holiday season offers a free pass to be sentimental. I’m going to redeem mine now and tell you why I’m grateful for this group, with a story, of course. Twas the night before a Roundtable...
We all know the Spanx brand and its powerful female founder, Sara Blakely, who grew the shapewear company from her home to its recent sale to investment firm Blackstone at a valuation of $1.2 billion. Last week, I tuned into the 2021 Forbes Power Women’s Summit to listen to Blakely speak about the recent deal,...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle wants your input! We want to shine a light on the incredible women leading this industry and give credit where it’s due. Our 12th annual Top Women in Retail report will feature female executives who are leading the charge to create inclusive cultures; navigating the workplace changes that accompanied a...
Whew! As holiday shopping accounts for about 20 percent of annual sales for most retail businesses, I’m sure for most of you the past few weeks have been a blur of long hours, spreadsheets, supply chain issues, marketing campaigns, and more. And the next few weeks will likely be just as busy. That’s why it’s...
As the holidays and new year come upon us, now is a great time to reflect on everything that has happened throughout the year. In particular, it’s nice to assess what you’re grateful for, both on a grander scale as well as on a day-to-day basis. Amy Morin said it best: “Being thankful can have...
Here we go! We’re less than six months away from Women in Retail Leadership Circle’s premier event, the 2022 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, taking place April 25-27, and registration is now open! In case you’re not aware, the Women in Retail Leadership Summit is an exclusive event that enables women from top retailers and...
The past two years of uncertainty and stress at work and at home have brought the importance of wellness into greater focus, especially for working women. It’s clear that we all need more tools and to learn practices to help build mental resilience, fight burnout, and develop healthy mental habits. Leaders are faced with a...
