Leadership

Retail Refined Podcast - Sali Christeson

In the latest episode of MarketScale's Retail Refined podcast, host Melissa Gonzalez engaged in a focused conversation with Sali Christeson, CEO and founder of Argent. Argent is known for sitting at the nexus of fashion, work, ambition, and cultural change. With a mission to redefine workwear and bo

Toshiba Innovators Honored as 2026 Shelby Report Women of Influence for Advancing the Next Era of Grocery Retail

Awards highlights women leaders whose innovation, operational impact, and community commitment are redefining the grocery technology landscape.

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Promotes Eugene Shvartsman to Chief Revenue Officer to Accelerate Global Growth

Longtime leader to expand revenue strategy, deepen industry relationships, and build on continued business momentum

Why Leadership Without Humanity Is Failing Today’s Workplace

As the world faces historic labor shortages, an increase in burnout, and record-high turnover, organizations are confronting a leadership reckoning. In May 2024, Gallup found that more than 50 percent of U.S. employees were actively searching for new jobs or watching for openings. Taken together, these trends signal a clear and growing breakdown in…

Inside GameStop’s Meteoric Stock Surge: A Former Executive Reflects on Power, Pivots, and the Price of Winning

The meme-stock era may feel like old news, but its aftershocks are still reshaping how leaders think about transformation, risk, and reward. In the wake of unprecedented short squeezes, shuttered storefronts, and sudden wealth creation, executives across retail and tech are still asking what actually happened—and why. Few episodes crystallize those questions better than…

Delivering Moments That Matter: The Art of Joy, Memory, and Meaning at Anthropologie Home

These days, ‘home’ means more than just four walls. It’s where people reset, gather, and express who they are—raising the bar for what they expect from the brands that help shape those spaces. Consumers are no longer just buying décor—they’re investing in meaning, memory, and moments that last. Research continues to show that people…

Scaling A Heritage Brand: Bringing a Local Lens to Growth Strategy

Retail is evolving at a lightning pace, with consumer expectations higher and more informed than ever before. Deloitte research shows that 80 percent of consumers prefer brands that offer personalized experiences, with those customers spending up to 50 percent more. For heritage retailers, this shift presents both opportunity and challenge: how do you honor local…

A Look into Anthropologie’s AnthroMagic: The ‘What, So What, Now What’ Approach with CMO Elizabeth Preis

The luxury retailer's framework for blending analytical rigor with creative storytelling reveals how brands can sustain emotional connection amid rapid retail t

A DisruptED Series of Conversations with Marketing Thought Leader Ivonne Kinser, Author of THINK (Ep. 2)

Brands seeking genuine attention must rethink creativity in an age of messaging overload and audience fatigue

Madewell’s Data Driven Evolution for Today’s Consumer

The denim retailer is using customer data and strategic vision to reshape its shopping experience and product lineup for evolving buyer demands

Adapting to a Constantly Changing Market: Leadership and Impact with Warby Parker’s Co-Founder

Blumenthal shares how one eyewear disruptor balances rapid innovation with social impact while staying true to core values