Our head of the retail division, Jenny Coates, shares her answers to 20 Questions from the team at Women in Retail Leadership Circle We particularly love number 7: Q: What are you looking forward to the most for the industry over the next year? A: I’m excited to see how the industry will continue to prioritize sustainability and ethical sourcing, especially in manufacturing. Working for a company that proudly produces its products in the USA, I know how important it is to maintain high standards of quality and integrity. As more consumers seek transparency and local production, I believe we’ll see a shift towards more brands embracing domestic manufacturing. This not only strengthens local economies but also allows for better oversight on environmental and labor practices. I’m particularly excited about how innovation can enhance both sustainability and the performance of made-in-the-USA products.
Happy #MembershipMonday! Meet #WIRLC member, Jenny Coates ?? Jenny Coates is the President of Retail at Boathouse Sports, a premium crafted outerwear brand known for its made-in-the-USA team gear and apparel. With 25 years of experience in retail and CPG, Jenny’s career began at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and has spanned diverse industries and companies of all sizes, from large public firms to small private enterprises. In this member spotlight, we asked Jenny a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life,, like: ?? ????????’?? ?????? ???????? ?????? ?????? ???????????????? ???????? ??????????????? ?? "Actions speak louder than words; trite, but true. I never ask of my team more than I’m willing to give myself. And I strive always to create an environment of psychological safety, where we can make mistakes together, learn together, win together and not live in fear of “blame.” Plus, we have fun! At my previous company, many of us were stocked with nerf guns and you never knew when you would need it …" To read more, check out the full interview ?? https://bit.ly/3U5b2pG Subscribe for more inspiring stories ?? https://bit.ly/3Ht3u9g #WomeninRetail #WIR #MemberSpotlight #WomenLeaders #FemaleLeaders #WomenWhoLead #BoathouseSports