This page features on-demand content and coverage from Women in Retail Leadership Circle's On the Road events. Discover thought-provoking panels and inspiring keynote presentations from C-level women disrupting the retail space.
A panel of powerhouse C-suite executives took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Seattle event this past fall. Speakers included Alison Francis, chief diversity officer, Costco; Kate Ridley, chief brand officer, Stanley 1913; Tanvi Patel, vice president and general manager, Amazon Pharmacy, Amazon.com; Erin Wendte, chief commercial officer, Zumiez; and...
Ronda Russell, vice president of region operations, Jared, Signet Jewelers, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Seattle event this fall. She shares what it’s like to be a part of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle community, and why she values her membership. Women in Retail Leadership Circle members...
Mary Beth Laughton, president and CEO, REI, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Seattle event this past fall. She was interviewed by Melissa Campanelli, co-founder, Women in Retail Leadership Circle. Laughton and Campanelli had an inspiring conversation about purpose-driven leadership in today’s evolving retail landscape. Drawing from her experience...
A panel of powerhouse C-suite executives took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event this past fall. Speakers included Emma Mcilroy, CEO, Wildfang; Mary van Praag, CEO and board member, Milani Cosmetics; Meera Bhatia, brand president and COO, Fabletics; Mimi Swain, chief commercial officer, Ring and Blink, Amazon.com;...
Susie Kuhn, president, Active Group, Wolverine Worldwide, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event this past fall. Kuhn spoke during an inspiring series of concise TED Talks-style presentations sharing leadership insights. In just 15 minutes, she discussed her experiences leading across cultures, channels, and change as well...
Grace Na, founder and creative director of Pistola Jeans, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event this fall. Na spoke during an inspiring series of concise TED Talks-style presentations sharing leadership insights. In just 15 minutes, she discussed her journey to founding Pistola Jeans as well as...
Misti Blasko, CEO, ABLE, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event this past fall. Blasko spoke during an inspiring series of concise TED Talks-style presentations sharing leadership insights. In just 15 minutes, she discussed leading with purpose throughout her career as well as shared key takeaways for...
A panel of rising retail and brand leaders took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event this past fall. Speakers included Erin Herrera, senior global director of sales, SCOUT Bags; Josefina Aguayo, director, diversity, inclusion and belonging, eBay, Inc.; Jessica Street, senior director, digital marketing and e-commerce performance,...
Cindy Solomon, founder, CEO and president, Courageous Leadership Institute, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event this past fall. In an era defined by disruption, notably shifting global trade policies, unpredictable tariffs, supply chain volatility, and economic instability, leadership demands strategic clarity and unwavering courage. This keynote...
Angela Clark, vice president of digital at Patagonia, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail On the Road: Los Angeles event this fall. She shares what it’s like to be a part of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle community, serve on the Advisory Board, and why she values her membership. Women in...
