Leadership

Women in Retail and Total Retail Virtual Exchange, May 2020
May 5, 2020 at 11:40 am

The Women in Retail and Total Retail Virtual Lounge will offer attendees the opportunity to hear from leading retail executives on a variety of mission-critical industry topics that are particularly valuable during the current retail climate.

COVID-19 Resources: Leadership, Data, Employment Info., and Fun Stuff
May 3, 2020 at 7:36 pm

Welcome to this week's Retail Resources blog post, a curated list of the best content and resources I've seen over the past week that I hope will help you navigate through the coronavirus pandemic. This week I offer information about leadership, interesting data, employment information, and fun stuff that will hopefully help improve your spirits!โ€ฆ

Sam's Club Donates $1M to Support Small Businesses, Other COVID-19 Retail News
April 27, 2020 at 4:50 pm

In installment No. 3 of The Bright Side of Retail, we once again have curated a collection of positive stories related to how retailers and brands are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Total Retail seeks to inspire its audience in the midst of this crisis by reporting on the positive stories of how retailers andโ€ฆ

COVID-19 Resources: Leadership, Job Information, Videoconferencing Tips and More
April 19, 2020 at 9:17 am

Welcome to this week's Retail Resources post, a blog updated each Monday to include the most relevant information and resources I've seen over the past week to help you lead โ€” as well as stay sane โ€” in this unprecedented time. If there's anything you would like me to share in a future post, pleaseโ€ฆ

Michaels Launches Contactless Same-Day Delivery, Other COVID-19 Retail News
April 16, 2020 at 6:58 pm

Here are the latest stories to emerge as retailers and brands deal with the impact that the global spread of the coronavirus has had on their businesses. This daily update offers retail executives the chance to stay-up-to-date on all that's happening within the retail industry, particularly as they put into motion their own COVID-19 responseโ€ฆ

March Imports Forecast to Hit 5-Year Low, Other COVID-19 Retail News
April 8, 2020 at 11:13 am

Here are the latest stories to emerge as retailers and brands deal with the impact that the global spread of the coronavirus has had on their businesses. This daily update offers retail executives the chance to stay-up-to-date on all that's happening within the retail industry, helping to inform future plans and strategies: Estimates show thatโ€ฆ

Stella & Dot CEO Jessica Herrin on Managing During the COVID-19 Crisis
April 6, 2020 at 1:37 pm

In episode 241 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Jessica Herrin, CEO and founder of Stella & Dot, a family of brands of fashion, accessories and skincare. Listen in as Herrin discusses managing during the COVID-19 crisis, how Stella & Dot is adjusting to this new normal, and how she is motivating herโ€ฆ

How Cover FX is Communicating With Customers and Employees During COVID-19
April 3, 2020 at 3:53 pm

Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) recently held five Virtual Lounge sessions on Facebook Live with industry experts to learn more about how organizations and leaders are evolving their communication strategies and business operations in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic. During one of the sessions, WIRLC Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli chatted with WIRLC Board Member Emily Culp, CEO of Cover FX, about the makeup and skincare brand's communications strategy during the health crisis.

Businesses Continue to Offer Support During COVID-19 Crisis
March 25, 2020 at 3:36 pm

Total Retail is continuing its daily coverage of the COVID-19 global pandemic, with a specific focus on how retailers and brands are responding to the crisis. As retailers try to figure out the best course of action for their businesses, it's helpful to look at the ways others in the community are responding. Take a lookโ€ฆ