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Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) had a whirlwind week in New York City, bringing connection, inspiration and community-building to the heart of retail. We kicked things off at the National Retail Federation’s 2026 Big Show, held Jan. 11-13 at the Jacob Javits Center, where we hosted our second annual Women in Retail Oasis. Amid...
Did anyone else experience the scariest of the Sunday Scaries this week after the holiday break? Sunday night, I wrote a list of all the things that fell under the category of “Sunday Scaries,” including work projects I hadn’t touched since before Christmas, phone calls I was dreading making, and expenses I had failed to...
As 2025 winds down, Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) would like to take this opportunity to thank our subscribers, members, sponsors and speakers for your continued support throughout this year. We’re so appreciative of each and every one of you. As we close in on the end of the year, we’re going through all...
Happy holidays from the Women in Retail Leadership Circle team! As we close out another transformative year, it’s with immense gratitude and pride that we celebrate the contributions of our 2025 advisory board. These visionary leaders have not only completed a remarkable term but have also left an indelible mark on the trajectory of our...
Women in Retail Leadership Circle is pleased to announce Corie Barry, CEO of Best Buy, and Brieane Olson, CEO of Pacsun, as newly confirmed speakers for the 2026 Women in Retail Leadership Summit (WIRLS). Taking place April 27-29 at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, the Summit is designed for senior executives. The...
Every other week, Women in Retail Leadership Circle publishes a new episode of its podcast, Women in Retail Talks. The show features C-suite women in the retail industry sharing their stories of professional growth, leadership development, personal journeys, and much more with hosts Melissa Campanelli and Marie Albiges. Take a listen to our top five...
The Women in Retail Leadership Circle team knows that professional development is a moving goalpost and there’s always room for growth. Maybe you’ve spent time this year upleveling skills or crafting your personal brand. But does your digital presence, particularly on LinkedIn, reflect the leader you are today? We’ve planned our first member-only workshop of...
As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, I’ve been reflecting on just how much I have to be grateful for. At the top of the list are several things, including my wonderful family; a fun, inspiring work environment; incredible friends and colleagues across the retail industry; and a group of girlfriends who still make me...
We’re entering a new chapter for the Women in Retail Leadership Circle, one full of connection, innovation and opportunity. This season of On the Road events (five cities, 700-plus attendees, and countless connections) has set the stage for what’s next, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you! First, mark your calendars...
What an incredible stretch of Women in Retail Leadership Circle | On the Road events! We’re still buzzing from the energy, inspiration, and heart that filled every stop on this year’s tour — we just wrapped up our Seattle event on Thursday, concluding a five-city stretch. Each city had its own spirit and story. In...
