Leadership
October 25, 2023 at 2:12 pm
In today's dynamic business landscape, small businesses are facing many challenges as they gear up for the holiday season. This season can make or break a retail business, especially with consumers less loyal than ever before. The current economic turbulence has left many entrepreneurs wondering how to formulate effective strategies for maximizing sales this holiday…
October 19, 2023 at 2:54 pm
Vanathy Lakshmi is vice president of product and experiences at JCPenney, leading the iconic American brand through a major transformation. Lakshmi recently spoke at Total Retail Tech in Denver, delivering a keynote on strategies for better managing people, processes and technology. In this video interview from the event, she shares more about her role at JCPenney, how…
October 19, 2023 at 1:12 pm
Costco's longtime CEO Craig Jelinek is stepping down from the company after the warehouse club’s spree of pandemic- and inflation-fueled growth. The company said Wednesday that Ron Vachris, its current chief operating officer, will replace Jelinek. The change will take effect Jan. 1. In a company press release, Costco said the two executives have worked together over nearly…
October 18, 2023 at 12:01 pm
Tupperware named the former CEO of Avon North America, OVME Aesthetics, and Spanx, Laurie Ann Goldman, as its new CEO earlier this week. CNBC reported shares of Tupperware closed 8 percent higher at $2.18 Tuesday following the announcement. In a statement, Tupperware board chair, Susan Cameron, called Goldman "a trusted and growth-oriented leader with extensive management experience…
October 13, 2023 at 5:22 pm
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…
October 13, 2023 at 3:44 pm
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…
October 13, 2023 at 3:03 pm
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…
October 11, 2023 at 5:39 pm
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,…
October 11, 2023 at 1:39 pm
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…
October 11, 2023 at 11:55 am
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…
