Women In Retail Talks

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Jenny Ming, CEO of Rothy's, Inc., the fast-growing sustainable retailer. This episode was recorded during a session at the 2024 Women in Retail: On the Road San Francisco event. Listen in as Ming discusses her decision to join Rothy's instead of retiring, building team connection as chief executive, aligning leadership to move quickly, and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Managing Editor Marie Albiges interviews Somia Farid Silber, CEO of Edible Brands, a family of consumer and service brands including its flagship brand Edible, formerly Edible Arrangements, the world's largest franchisor of stores offering fresh fruit snacks, dipped treats, and fruit arrangements. Listen in as Farid Silber discusses her recent promotion to chief executive and her career journey, the evolution of Edible Brands to its current personalization model, using social media and influencer marketing to appeal to younger generations, and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, we resurface our interview with Diana Barnes ("DB"), chief brand officer and creative director of WHY Brands Inc., the parent company for baby lifestyle brand Munchkin and Curio Home Goods. Listen in as Barnes discusses her hands-on approach to creative work at the company; WHY Brands' research and development center, RD8; the company's culture of innovation; and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Managing Editor Marie Albiges interviews Amy Smith, chief brand and impact officer at TOMS, a Certified B Corp global footwear and lifestyle brand with a mission to improve lives. Listen in as Smith shares her eclectic career background, TOMS expansion beyond its original one-for-one giving model, the five environmental sustainability commitments the company is targeting through 2025, and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Neha Kumar, chief operating officer and co-founder of Full Glass Wine Co., a brand acquisition and management firm focused on revitalizing the direct-to-consumer wine market and currently operating Winc, Bright Cellars, Wine Insiders and Splash Wines. Listen in as Kumar details the genesis of Full Glass Wine and its brand acquisitions, leading through transformation, what she achieves when she pushes away self-doubt, and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Rachel Jones, senior vice president and chief product innovation and science officer at GNC, a leading global health and wellness brand. Listen in as Jones outlines her background as a nutritionist that led her to this role, how she built GNC's team of nutritionists and scientific experts, the value of aligning to your career "why," and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Co-Founder Melissa Campanelli interviews Jackie Ardrey, president, chief executive officer and director of Vera Bradley, Inc., parent company of lifestyle brands Vera Bradley and Pura Vida. Ardrey is also a member of Women in Retail Leadership Circle! Listen in as Ardrey describes Vera Bradley's Project Restoration transformation plan, how she communicates her vision to win buy-in from her team, her leadership strategy to achieve transformation goals, and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Sunny Jiang, CEO and president of Eyebuydirect, a leading online retailer for prescription eyewear.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Claudia Lima-Guinehut, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer at Claire's, the global teen fashion brand known for ear piercing and accessories. Lima-Guinehut shares how she moved through her nonlinear career journey, balanced learning and leadership, maintains Claire's legacy while innovating to capture Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers, and more.

In this episode of Women in Retail Talks, Women in Retail Leadership Circle Senior Editor Marie Albiges interviews Diana Barnes ("DB"), chief brand officer and creative director of WHY Brands Inc., the parent company for baby lifestyle brand Munchkin and Curio Home Goods. Listen in as Barnes discusses her hands-on approach to creative work at the company; WHY Brands' research and development center, RD8; the company's culture of innovation; and more.