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.
Allison Vigil, president of Rocksbox at Signet Jewelers, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. She was interviewed by Veronika Sonsev, co-founder of CommerceNext. Vigil spoke as part of a series of three 15-minute fireside chats focused on the stories behind remarkable retail brand...
Alison Hiatt, chief marketing officer of Vera Bradley, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. She was interviewed by Veronika Sonsev, co-founder of CommerceNext. Hiatt spoke as part of a series of three 15-minute fireside chats focused on the stories behind remarkable retail brand...
Kristen D’Arcy, chief marketing officer of True Religion, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. She was interviewed by Veronika Sonsev, co-founder of CommerceNext. D’Arcy spoke as part of a series of three 15-minute fireside chats focused on the stories behind remarkable retail brand...
Dr. Lisa Hinkelman, founder and CEO of Ruling Our eXperiences (ROX), took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. In this inspiring keynote, renowned leadership expert Dr. Lisa Hinkelman drew on groundbreaking research from The 2023 Girls’ Index™ to examine the challenges women face in...
Laysha Ward, author of “Lead Like You Mean It: Lessons on Integrity and Purpose From the C-Suite,” was a featured speaker at the Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. She was interviewed by Jane Hanson, founder and CEO of HHH Productions. We all aspire to live a life filled...
Kim Vaccarella, founder and CEO of Bogg Bag, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. When Vaccarella set out to create the perfect beach bag, she had no idea her journey would be one of bold risks, resilience and extraordinary leadership growth. As the...
Julie Rice, co-founder of Peoplehood and SoulCycle, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. She was interviewed by Amy Shecter, CEO of Cast Jewelry. Rice, a leader and innovator, has dedicated her career to creating strong, meaningful connections in business. In her fireside chat...
PJ Oleksak, CEO of Nuts.com, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. Oleksak spoke as part of three 15-minute TED-style talks focusing on strategies and inspirational approaches to leadership. She shared her insights on embracing transformational leadership. Women in Retail Leadership Circle members can...
Mecca Mitchell, senior vice president of leadership and organizational development, DEI, and community impact at Burlington Stores, Inc., took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. Mitchell spoke as part of three 15-minute TED-style talks focusing on strategies and inspirational approaches to leadership. She shared...
Kelly N. Cook, CEO of David’s Bridal, took the stage at the 2025 Women in Retail Leadership Summit, held April 28-30 on Amelia Island, FL. Cook spoke as the first of three 15-minute TED-style talks focusing on strategies and inspirational approaches to leadership. She shared her insights on being a servant leader. Women in Retail...
