
Leadership

Many retailers are continuing to pivot and adjust business strategies months into the COVID-19 pandemic. In this video clip from November's Women in Retail and Total Retail Virtual Exchange, Aaron Sanandres, co-founder and CEO of UNTUCKit, shares how the retailer has re-evaluated its business as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. He discusses how UNTUCKit has…
When my wife and I started a small e-commerce business in our living room seven years ago, we could have never imagined that we would grow it into a $100 million online fashion retailer. This journey has been full of ups and downs, opportunities and missteps. I couldn’t be more grateful for what we’ve achieved…
Ming Lu, chief technology officer at eBay Classifieds Group, Emerging Markets, shares takeaways from his global e-commerce career and explains the people-first philosophy that guides his management style.
DICK'S Sporting Goods on Tuesday announced that its current president, Lauren Hobart, will succeed Ed Stack as chief executive on Feb. 1, reports CNBC. Stack will transition to executive chairman and remain chief merchant, the company said. Following stints at PepsiCo, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan, Hobart joined DICK'S in February 2011 as senior vice president and…
In episode 274 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Ron Thurston, vice president of stores at INTERMIX, a collection of specialty boutiques and division of Gap, Inc. Listen in as Thurston discusses his 25-plus year career in retail, what he enjoys most about working the industry, and the inspiration behind his new book,…
In episode 274 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Ron Thurston, vice president of stores at INTERMIX, a collection of specialty boutiques and division of Gap, Inc. Listen in as Thurston discusses his 25-plus year career in retail, what he enjoys most about working the industry, and the inspiration behind his new book, […]
In episode 273 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Jonathan Wahl, co-founder and CEO of Abbio, a new direct-to-consumer (D-to-C) kitchenware brand with a mission to inspire home cooks through a combination of accessible, professional-grade cookware; unique recipes; and educational tools. Listen in as Wahl discusses Abbio's mission and business, his professional background and…
Today’s guest is passionate about empowering businesswomen, leadership, and business development. Jordan chats with Jennifer DiPasquale, president and co-founder of Women in Retail Leadership Circle (WIRLC) and Total Retail, about the benefits of having a high-level network community and how asking for feedback is key to providing your community with what it wants. Learn what…
This video originally appeared on Total Retail's sister site, Women in Retail Leadership Circle. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and Verizon had to close its retail stores, instead of laying off or furloughing thousands of employees, the telecommunications company used it as an opportunity to train thousands of its store sales associates on its customer service…
This video originally appeared on Total Retail’s sister site, Women in Retail Leadership Circle. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and Verizon had to close its retail stores, instead of laying off or furloughing thousands of employees, the telecommunications company used it as an opportunity to train thousands of its store sales associates on its customer service […]