It’s no secret that retailers and brands are undergoing rapid and unprecedented transformation fueled by technological advancements and evolving consumer behaviors and expectations. To stay relevant and remain competitive in today’s fast-paced world, retailers and brand have to adapt to these changes. Unfortunately it is not a straightforward process — each generation has unique needs,...
This month, my team joined some of the biggest influencers in fintech at the Money20/20 conference in Las Vegas. It was invigorating to meet with innovative companies to hear what’s next and the pain points they’re trying to solve for businesses and consumers. The Synchrony Ventures team looks for technologies and teams to help the...
Gifting Brands, the innovative fashion platform that combines style with philanthropy, will hold a first-of-its-kind online charity auction Nov. 20-28 to benefit various nonprofit organizations that help women and children in need. Jeannie Barsam, the founder and CEO of Gifting Brands and a Women in Retail Leadership Circle member, said the auction will allow people to...
Our community loves spending time together in person. Yes, we have three days of Women in Retail Leadership Summit magic, and our regional On the Road events, but we wanted to give the members of Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) even more time to gather and build relationships. So this year we launched Women...
Denise Karkos, senior vice president and chief e-commerce officer of Dick’s Sporting Goods, has played soccer her entire life — including at the University of Notre Dame, where she served as team captain her senior year. That sports mentality has always been ingrained in her, and during her keynote presentation at Women in Retail’s On...
Women in Retail Talks is coming to you live from our next On the Road event in Los Angeles! Join us on LinkedIn this Thurs. Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT for a live discussion with Monica Royer, founder and CEO of Monica + Andy, streamed on LinkedIn. Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC)...
As a recovering corporate executive, keynote speaker, and head of the Courageous Leadership Institute, I didn’t expect to get anything more out of Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie than giggles and some good old-fashioned female bonding. So it’s sort of an understatement to say that, as I watched Barbie’s adventure unfold on screen, I was astonished...
Three female executives from powerhouse brands joined Women in Retail Leadership Circle in Pittsburgh earlier this month to share leadership strategies, tips for managing difficult times, and more. As part of Women in Retail’s On the Road series, the panel closed out the daylong event by sharing the podcasts and books that inspired them, the...
It’s year-end review season — that time of the year when managers provide constructive feedback to their employees; evaluate whether they have met their goals and expectations; discuss strengths and weaknesses; and pinpoint areas for growth. While giving and receiving feedback in the workplace is important — this time of year and throughout the year...
Stacey McCormick, chief marketing officer of Aerie, OFFL/NE, and Unsubscribed — all brands within the American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) portfolio — has been with AEO for 27 years and has seen the transformations within the company firsthand. At the Women in Retail On the Road event in Pittsburgh earlier this month, McCormick sat down with...