Work-life balance and work-life harmony are not the same thing. In part one of this video series, Blake Schofield, former corporate executive and founder and CEO of Connections Illuminated, breaks down the difference between these two ideas, why achieving work-life harmony is more important now than ever before, and the biggest mistakes people make when...
Despite the fact that COVID-19 has been the catalyst for the closures of thousands of retail stores across the nation, Herman Miller has bucked the trend and opened two concept stores — one in Los Angeles, one in New York City — this fall. This was a key topic that Debbie Propst, president, retail, Herman...
In the closing keynote for last month’s Women in Retail Leadership Days virtual experience, author and speaker Brit Barron shared some personal stories featured in her new book, “Worth It” around her journey to overcoming fear. She encouraged and inspired attendees to overcome their own fears that may be keeping them from evolving. In this...
In a session at last month’s Women in Retail Leadership Days virtual event, Donna Karan, founder of Urban Zen, was interviewed by Helen Aboah, CEO of Urban Zen, about the former’s career transformation from world-renowned fashion icon to philanthropic leader. Karan delved into a variety of subjects during the wide-ranging interview, including how she got her...
In a session at last month’s Women in Retail Leadership Days virtual event, Mindy Grossman, president and CEO of WW International, was interviewed by Aliza Licht, founder and president of LEAVE YOUR MARK LLC, about her distinguished — yet unconventional — career path. Grossman offered sage insights on a variety of topics, including what it...
During a Women in Retail Leadership Days session last month, Perksy, a next-generation consumer insights platform that powers real-time research with everyday people through contextual, in-the-moment mobile research, was crowned the winner of the first ever Retail Tech Startup Challenge. During this “Shark Tank”-style session, three founders of retail tech startups competed to win the approval...
Content marketing is one of the most effective ways to get eyes on your brand, however, many marketers don’t know where to start. In this video, Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of Elevate My Brand, shares key content marketing tips that small and large brands and retailers alike can utilize, beginning with the basic steps...
During a Women in Retail Leadership Days keynote session earlier this month, Kat Cole, chief operating officer and president of Focus Brands, owner of the Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, McAlister’s Deli, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky’s brands, was interviewed by Swan Sit, board director at Edgewell Personal Care, NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, and Far Niente. The...
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt retail and many other industries, staying profitable is becoming increasingly difficult. In this video, Laurel Mintz, founder and CEO of Elevate My Brand, shares how brands and retailers can use this uncertain time as an opportunity to grow by doubling down on digital spend, increasing social media content,...
During a Women in Retail Leadership Days keynote session earlier this month, fashion and retail industry icon Diane von Furstenberg covered a wide array of topics in an interview with Sandra Campos, former CEO, Diane von Furstenberg (DVF). From what led to her career in the fashion industry to how her childhood helped mold her...
