Leadership

This video features a keynote from Dara Meath, chief technology officer at Build-A-Bear Workshop, titled "Transforming Your Tech Organization in 90 Days or Less" from Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. Technology expert and current chief technology officer at Build-A-Bear Network, Dara Meath will share her real-world experiences from leading and transforming technology teams. She will detail the…

This video features a keynote from Joe Megibow, CEO of Bright Cellars, titled "Why This CEO Opted for an 'Off the Shelf' Technology Solution" from Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. When Bright Cellars was launched over six years ago, there were few “off-the-shelf” solutions available for a subscription business. Over time, Bright Cellars built an entirely proprietary…

This video features a keynote from Vanathy Lakshmi, vice president of product and experiences at JCPenney, titled "A Strategy for Winning With People, Process and Technology" from Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. Transformation involves having a clear strategy, understanding your customers, and evolving the ways of working within to actually change not just the technology, but also…

Walgreens Boots Alliance has selected the former CEO of the country's largest pharmacy benefits management company as its next CEO. Tim Wentworth, who most recently served as the CEO of Express Scripts, will start his new role at Walgreens on Oct. 23, the company said in a press release. He will replace Rosalind "Roz" Brewer,…

This video features a panel discussing DEI from Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. Speakers include Richard Armour, chief digital officer, At Home; Roz Johnson, senior vice president, chief people officer, Build-A-Bear Workshop; Danielle LaFleur, president, Bandier; and moderator Monica Williams, chief consulting officer, The Equity Project. Studies have proven that more diverse teams and organizations perform…

This video features a keynote from Dan Shull, senior vice president and chief technology officer of REI, titled "Transformation on Purpose" at Total Retail Tech 2023 in Denver. REI Co-op is on a mission to connect every person to the power of the outdoors and engage them in the fight to protect it. As a member…

Studies have proven that more diverse teams and organizations perform better. Yet progress with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives remains stubbornly slow for far too many organizations. During a panel session at Total Retail Tech last month, three leaders from At Home, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and Bandier discussed how their companies have been working to…

Birkenstock, the iconic footwear company that dates back to the 18th century, made official on Tuesday what’s been rumored for months: it's planning an initial public offering. The company filed its IPO registration statement on Tuesday afternoon. The deal, which comes over two years after the Birkenstock family sold a majority stake in the company to LVMH-affiliated private…

In an era when technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, all industries must evolve to keep up with the rapidly changing landscape. The retail industry is no exception, and one of the most significant developments within this sector is the evolution of the chief technology officer (CTO). Once considered a secondary…

Rosalind "Roz" Brewer has stepped down as CEO and member of the board at the Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) effective Aug. 31. The decision was a mutual one between Brewer and and WBA, according to a news release. The WBA board has appointed Ginger Graham, the current lead independent director of WBA, as the company’s…