Leadership
Jane Elfers has delivered several years of industry-leading shareholder returns since joining The Children’s Place as president and CEO in 2010. But how did she do it, especially since the company had been on a downward trajectory for several years when she joined? According to a discussion Elfers had with Robin Lewis, CEO, The Robin Report during a Retail Marketing Society breakfast event in New York City on May 2, the key was a strategic plan she created with with four specific pillars: superior product, business transformation through technology, alternate channels of distribution, and fleet optimization. During the discussion, Elfers detailed each of the pillars.
In episode 145 of Total Retail Talks, Total Retail's Editor-in-Chief Melissa Campanelli interviews Sharon Leite, managing director, North America, Godiva Chocolatier. LIsten in as Leite discusses her career path, leadership style and what's next for Godiva, all recorded live at this year's Total Retail Roundtable in New York City.
This video was originally published by Women in Retail Leadership Circle, sister brand of Total Retail. In this video, filmed last month at the fifth annual Women in Retail Leadership Summit in Miami, Meaghan Rose, founder and CEO of Rocksbox, shares her inspiration for launching the jewelry subscription service, her thoughts on the top retail trends…
In episode 143 of Total Retail Talks, Total Retail's Editor-in-Chief Melissa Campanelli interviews Rachel Ulman, president and COO of GREATS, a premium sneaker brand. Listen in as they discuss disruption in retail, hiring best practices and more, all recorded live at this year's Total Retail Talks roundtable in New York City.
While in New York City recently, I had the opportunity to interview Martin Gilliard, chief information officer, senior executive vice president at Barneys New York. I'm excited to share his fresh perspective on retail and the ever-evolving role of CIOs, which is informed by his expertise in technology and other diverse studies. Holly Vander Wall:…
In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Jennifer DiPasquale interviews Jessica Herrin, founder and CEO of Stella & Dot, the jewelry company and lifestyle brand. Listen in as they discuss women entrepreneurship, the story of Stella & Dot's founding, and Herrin's top piece of advice for women trying to start their own business. This episode was recorded live at this month's Women in Retail Leadership Summit in Miami.
In a keynote presentation yesterday at the Women in Retail Leadership Summit in Miami, sponsored by Synchrony, Sharon Price John, CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, gave an inspiring speech that ended with attendees giving her a standing ovation. John described her unlikely path to success in the world of advertising and retail, and offered insights from her experiences to help other women reach the full potential of their careers.
In a keynote presentation yesterday at the Women in Retail Leadership Summit in Miami, Paula Bennett, the recently retired (as of this week) CEO of J.Jill, discussed her career journey and the principles that shaped it along the way. (Synchrony, a consumer financial services company delivering customized financing programs across retail and other industries, is…
This week’s Q&A is with WIRLC member Annie Selke, founder and CEO of The Annie Selke Companies. For more than 20 years, Annie and her team have applied a spirited, design-driven approach to creating bedding, rugs, home furnishings and accessories for everyone to love. Her brand features stylish pieces that stand out and offer lasting value. Annie distills her ideas into a variety of fabulous and functional products for the home, available through the eponymous Annie Selke brand featuring her acclaimed companies Pine Cone Hill, Dash & Albert, and Annie Selke Outlet. The Annie Selke Companies aim to inspire people to create and enjoy happy homes.
Lowe's announced Monday that CEO Robert Niblock will retire from the home improvement retailer as soon as the company finds a successor. "After a 25-year career at Lowe's, including 13 years as chairman and CEO, I am confident that it's the right time to transition the company to its next generation of leadership," the 54-year-old…