This page features on-demand content and coverage from the annual Women in Retail Leadership Summit. Discover thought-provoking panels and inspiring keynote presentations from C-level women disrupting the retail space.
It’s only been two weeks since our incredible 2026 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, but we’re already looking ahead to next year! The Women in Retail Leadership Circle team is excited to announce that planning is already underway for the 2027 Women in Retail Leadership Summit — and we can’t wait to bring our incredible...
The 2026 Women in Retail Leadership Summit was an inspirational and uplifting three days of engaging content, valuable networking, fun activations, free swag, and more! This was our largest Summit to date — more than 700 leading retail executives joined us in Miami from April 27-29 for our 12th annual Summit. There were so many...
Hello from the final day of the 2026 Women in Retail Leadership Summit! It’s been a great few days here in Florida at the stunning JW Marriott Turnberry. We’ve listened to insightful content, come away with so many learnings and, of course, made great connections. We couldn’t be more proud of our community and the journey...
The Women in Retail Leadership Circle team is heads down in final preparations for this year’s Women in Retail Leadership Summit (WIRLS), happening April 27-29 in Miami. This is our 12th annual Summit and much of our team has been involved in this event for years. Therefore, we know a thing or two about how...
At the director and executive level, career growth looks different. The challenges are more complex, the decisions carry greater impact, and opportunities to get candid, objective feedback are rare. That’s where executive career coaching can be especially powerful, and why Women in Retail Leadership Circle is bringing experienced coaches to the 2026 Women in Retail...
Happy Valentine’s Day and happy Galentine’s Day to our wonderful community! 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 from one...
Are you ready to hear from powerful women leaders in retail and beyond? Registration for the Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 27-29 in Miami, is now open, and this year’s speaker lineup is shaping up to be one of our most dynamic yet. You’ll hear passionate stories of successes, challenges, and thought-provoking retail...
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...
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 again at the JW Marriott...
As we begin fall and the busy holiday season approaches, the Women in Retail Leadership Circle team is already making plans for our annual Women in Retail Leadership Summit next spring! We’ll be back at the luxurious JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa from April 27 – 29, 2026. In its 12th year, the...
