Leadership Archives - WSL Strategic Retail

The Art of Using Insights to See the Person Behind the Data

September 16, 2025 by Maryann Javier

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Virtually every retailer relies on data to better understand its shoppers. But the human behind the data can be obscured by the quest for more information. More organizations are shifting their focus toward using their data to put the consumer – not product – first. Based on our research, this is where to begin, and ... Read more

Retail Leaders Predict Future Success Relies on Engagement

February 7, 2023July 13, 2021 by WslAdmin

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Retail’s future isn’t simply online or in-store – it’s in a “chameleon consumer” who moves effortlessly through complexity and change. In WSL’s latest Future Shop® podcast, top executives from the Fashion Institute of Technology and Maybelline cultivate new ideas with WSL’s CEO Wendy Liebmann on retail futurism, from the role of supply chain to “ROE.” Where ... Read more

Next Gen In Our Next Chapter: WE Move Forward Webinars

February 14, 2023December 1, 2020 by WslAdmin

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The WE Mission is to enhance the future, develop talent across generations and advance health and wellness. WE Move Forward Panel Series is focused on championing representation and providing mentorship and support for African American women, our greater community at large, and all women and men who want to stand as allies for racial justice and equity. ... Read more

Supporting African American Entrepreneurship | Webinar

February 14, 2023November 11, 2020 by WslAdmin

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How To Be An Advocate: WE Move Forward

February 14, 2023September 24, 2020 by WslAdmin

Developing African American Talent in our Industry: WE Move Forward

February 14, 2023July 31, 2020 by WslAdmin

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The WE Mission is to enhance the future, develop talent across generations and advance health and wellness. WE recognize that change starts with asking questions, educating ourselves and continuing the conversation. This has prompted us to lead a four-part live video panel series called, “WE Move Forward.” WE Move Forward Panel Series is focused on ... Read more

Conversations with WE: Leading Through a Crisis – LIVE CHAT

February 14, 2023May 26, 2020 by WslAdmin

Our Wendy Liebmann interviews Heather Hughes, SVP/GMM Walgreen Co. on leadership and life during the coronavirus. As board members of WE: Empowering Women to Advance Wellness, Wendy and Heather discuss developing talent in a crisis and everyday, and the importance of "raising your hand" in order to grow. Live Chat Transcript Wendy: Hello, hi. ... Read more