The impact and value of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle is stronger than ever. From the growth of our membership and corporate membership program, to our programming and professional development opportunities, to our priority to create an inclusive environment for all of our members, we have so much to celebrate! Over the past 10...
The growth in women’s representation among senior corporate positions, once a bright spot for gender parity potentially faces an alarming turning point. Exponential growth over a decade is showing signs of losing momentum. Growth no longer appears exponential. A waning focus on diversity initiatives suggests a potential inflection point and calls our previous gender parity...
Through my research, I’ve surveyed more than 3,000 professionals, the majority of whom were women. They have taught me about their strengths, passions, and aspirations, and the distinct ways we can often get bogged down on the path to realizing our leadership potential—situations that prevent us from being the leaders that we’re capable of becoming....
We are thrilled to present our 14th annual Top Women in Retail report. Like in years past, the 2024 edition of this report features a who’s who in the retail industry. Honorees, who were nominated by Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) members, Inner Circle newsletter subscribers, WIRLC partners, and retail industry insiders, were chosen...
Women-owned businesses continue to fuel the economy, representing 39.1 percent of all businesses — over 14 million — employing 12.2 million workers and generating $2.7 trillion in revenue. According to the 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Business Report, in partnership with Ventureneer, CoreWoman, and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), the number of women-owned businesses...
The promise of a pending growth cycle does little to offset the immediate impact of inflation, evolving workforce challenges and interest rates that are at their highest since 2007. CEOs face tough decisions about how to position their business to endure and grow through a slow 2024. Growth requires investment, yet the cost of money...
Being a leader in today’s rapidly evolving retail and corporate landscape is not for the faint of heart. Challenges such as attracting and retaining talent, motivating teams, meeting the increasingly elevated needs of your customers, and creating and adhering to ESG policies are just a few of the important tasks you figure to work on...
Catalyst, in partnership with Accenture, identifies actions for organizations to improve working conditions and engage women in frontline jobs. Applying the same DEI strategies used in corporate settings to women in frontline roles misses the nuance of different jobs and environments. Now is the time to discover new solutions to address high burnout and turnover...
A Ranking of 100 Leading Retailers’ Omnichannel Proficiencies Total Retail’s highly anticipated seventh annual Top 100 Omnichannel Retailers report is here! In a world where consumers’ shopping journeys are non-linear, retailers need technology systems and processes in place that meet and exceed consumers’ lofty expectations. Therefore, the significance of a seamless omnichannel strategy cannot be...
Today’s job market is in constant flux, and talent leaders face a seismic shift. Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing recruitment, a new generation of workers brings new expectations, and the debate of “when,” “where,” and “how” we work rages on. But what does this mean for the coming year? How much will AI affect the...
