JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
April 27 - 29, 2026Join Us at the Women in Retail Leadership Summit
In its 12th year, the Women in Retail Leadership Summit has evolved from an event into a movement. We’re breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and creating an environment that empowers women across the retail landscape.
This invitation-only event is designed for women in leadership positions at top retailers and brands who want to learn, network, and improve their business acumen. You’ll experience dynamic presentations and inspirational keynotes that cover everything from leadership development to staying at the forefront of retail technology.
Share best practices, discuss industry issues, connect with new contacts (or reunite with old friends!), all while finding inspiration to conquer challenges in both your personal and professional lives. Together, we’re creating a retail revolution that celebrates the women shaping our industry.
The 2026 Summit Begins In
.Speakers
Corie Barry
CEO
Best Buy
Kelly N. Cook
CEO
David's Bridal
Shakaila Forbes-Bell
Fashion Psychologist
Fashion is Psychology
Stephanie Pugliese
President and CEO, Board Member
Duluth Trading Co., Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants, and Fortune Brands Innovations
Brieane Olson
CEO
Pacsun
Linda Findley
President and CEO
Sleep Number
Quendrida Whitmore
Executive Coach and Career Consultant
Coach Quen - Quendrida Whitmore Coaching & Consulting
Jen Hatmaker
NYT Bestseller, Author of "AWAKE," and For the Love Podcast Host
Hatmaker Co, LLC
Daria Burke
Best-Selling Author and Award-Winning CMO
Interiority
Tamsen Fadal
Emmy-Winning Journalist, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Documentary Producer, and Global Menopause Advocate
Alison Fragale, Ph.D.
Research Psychologist, Award-Winning Professor, Keynote Speaker, Best-Selling Author
Amy Sullivan
President and Retail CEO
Bed Bath & Beyond
Reba Hatcher
Chief Commercial Officer
ButcherBox
Marisa Thalberg
Executive Vice President, Chief Customer and Marketing Officer
Catalyst Brands
Karen Cho
Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer
Signet Jewelers
Karen Etzkorn
Chief Information Officer
QVC Group
Rebecca Minkoff
Founder
Rebecca Minkoff, Female Founder Collective
Karen Mooney
President
Ballard Designs
Dr. Simone Ahuja
Strategist, Author of "Disrupt it Yourself," and Co-Author of International Best-Seller "Jugaad Innovation"
Megan Tamte
Chief Brand Officer, Co-Founder and Co-CEO
EVEREVE
Cindy Solomon
Founder, CEO and President
Courageous Leadership Institute, Inc.
Stacee Johnson-Williams
Chief Merchandise Operations and Sourcing Officer
Signet Jewelers
Sue Schick
Senior Vice President, Broadcasting, QVC and HSN
QVC Group
Ekta Chopra
Chief Digital Officer
e.l.f. Beauty
Susie Kuhn
President, Active Group
Wolverine Worldwide
Heidi Cooley
Executive Vice President, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer
The Lovesac Company
Neelima V. Sharma
Senior Vice President, Omnichannel and E-Commerce Technology
Lowe's
Kate Ridley
Chief Brand Officer
Stanley 1913
Leigha Dunbar
Board Member
WE: Empowering Women to Advance Wellness
Jennifer Girvan
Director, PR and Influencer Partnerships
Ann Taylor | LOFT | Lou & Grey
Amanda Santiago Owens
Director, Brand Marketing
Floor & Decor
Jennifer DiMotta
Managing Partner and Founder
Uprisors Growth Partners
Chrissy Dunlap
Founder
Power of ACRA
Courtney Seard
Executive Performance Coach | Speaker and Facilitator | Strategic Consultant
Courtney A. Seard, LLC
Nora Gomez
Founder and CEO
Next Generation Growth
Jackie Hutson
Founder
Piper & Mint
Jill Katz
Founder
Assemble
Lorrie King
Co-Founder and CEO
Caire Beauty
Kacey Sharrett
Chief Digital Officer
Hanna Andersson
Cindy Marshall
Founder and CEO
SHINE Strategy
Karyn Schoenbart
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Duo Partners
Hili Banjo
Managing Director | Customer Growth Strategy Products Portfolio Lead
Accenture
Megan Miller
Founder and CEO | Head of Leadership Innovation
UNLEASHED
Sarah Casalan
President
The UPS Store
Sharonda Weatherspoon
Senior Vice President, Stores, Store Operations, and Retail Development
Michael Kors
Erin Bonsang
Vice President, Media and CRM
Lovesac
Theresa Cowing
Vice President, E-Commerce
Tarte
Stephanie Dashwood
Vice President, CRM and Performance Marketing, Pottery Barn Brands
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Heather LeMasters
Vice President, Performance Marketing
Aritzia
Anne Mezzenga
Founder
Retail Field Report
Antigone Peyton
General Counsel
SPANX
Lisa Walker
President, Jewelry Services
Signet Jewelers
Colleen Waters
Vice President, E-Commerce
Steve Madden
Sadiya S. Khan, MD, MSc
Magerstadt Professor of Cardiovascular Epidemiology, Associate Professor
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Laura Aldrich
President, Consumer Products
Scott Brothers Global and BrandJourney
Sara Bako
President, London Times, Muse and Direct-to-Consumer Business
Maggy London Group
Christina McFadden Arteaga
Founder and CEO
Blue Door Partners
Vicki Cantrell
CEO
Vendors in Partnership
Courtney Gentleman
Executive Vice President and CEO, Diversified & Value
Synchrony
Lisa Hinton
National Senior Vice President, Corporate Relations
American Heart Association
Amber Jackson
CEO
Hype & Harvest
Laura Ravo
Chief Operating Officer
SHINE Strategy
Jill Standish
Senior Managing Director, Global Retail Lead
Accenture
Caroline Lombardi
Partner, Global Hospitality and Leisure Practice
Egon Zehnder
Sofia Figueroa
Senior Financial Planner and Financial Advisor
Ellevest
Kaitlyn Horwitz
Founder and CEO
KM Executive Coaching
Kate Sargent
Founder
KJS Coaching and Consulting, The Plus One Collective
Amie Sheridan
Owner
WINS
Carrie Skowronski
Founder and CEO
Leadology
Andrea Wasserman
Founder
The Executive Express
Melissa Angus
Director, Marketing Solutions
LS Direct
Adriana Bourgoin
Chief Customer and Strategy Officer, Commerce Cloud
Salesforce
Sarah Cascone
Chief Marketing Officer
Appriss Retail
Jessica Cunning
Partner
Vorys eControl
Colleen Devanney
Partner
Vorys eControl
Allegra Driscoll
Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
Bread Financial
Sandy Jeong
Field Chief Technology Officer
Shopify
Carol Juel
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating and Technology Officer
Synchrony
Heawon Kim
Head of Mid-Market and SMB Partnerships, Afterpay and Cash App
Block
Rachel Kramer
Senior Director, AI Activation
Movable Ink
Tonia Luykx
Chief Revenue Officer
ESW
Elizabeth Maxson
Chief Marketing Officer
Contentful
Janna Navarro
Vice President, Managing Director
Wpromote x Giant Spoon
Merve Nazlioglu
Chief Marketing Officer, Partner
Insider One
Al Repetto
Senior Director, Strategic Key Accounts
Rokt
Pat Suh
Senior Vice President, Revenue
Affirm
Amelia Van Camp
Head of Agentic Commerce
Mirakl
Melissa Wong
Co-Founder and CEO
Zipline
Jennifer DiPasquale
President and Co-Founder
Women in Retail Leadership Circle
Melissa Campanelli
Co-Founder
Women in Retail Leadership Circle
Susan Koger
Senior Director, Membership
Women in Retail Leadership Circle
Highlights
We’ve captured our indescribable 2025 Summit, which was held at the stunning Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island in the highlight video below.
Made for and by women, focused on professional growth and development, engaging and inspiring a leadership community of the top retail and brand executives in the industry, the Summit is overwhelmingly invigorating and exactly what’s needed to reach new heights personally and professionally.
Sample of Attendees
2026 Corporate Partners
Questions?
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