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Words of Wisdom: Top Quotes From FN Women Who Rock 2026

Held at Lavan Midtown in New York City on Wednesday, the event brought together a record crowd of nearly 300…

Women Who Rock: Lori Hirshleifer on Carrying on Her Family’s Retail Legacy

FN interviewed the owner and buyer of the long-standing Manhasset department store.

Women Who Rock: Michael Kors’ Jung Yoon Believes in Giving Back

Jung Yoon at Michael Kors is among the Women Who Rock honorees in 2026.

Women Who Rock: REI’s Mary Beth Laughton on Next-Gen Leadership

Laughton is one of the Women Who Rock honorees in 2026.

Women Who Rock: Tom’s Jessica Alsing on ‘Where Real Growth Happens’

Jessica Alsing is a fan of adaptability, the kind that's "risky and ambitious at the same time."

Women Who Rock: Cole Haan’s Krissie Millan on Believing in One’s Self

Millan said the best advice she was given was to not take her foot off the pedal even if there might be self…

Women Who Rock: Brooks CMO Melanie Allen on the Mentor Who Changed Her Career Path

Allen is among the honorees for FN Women Who Rock 2026.

Women Who Rock: DSW Exec Michelle Mackin on Why Female Leaders Can and Should Have It All

The veteran retail executive believes in the importance of work-life balance and fighting for equity.

Women Who Rock: Rack Room Shoes’ Molly Hartney on How to Embrace Change — and AI — Responsibly

Hartney added the title of chief digital officer in July 2025 after previously serving as chief marketing…

Women Who Rock: Shoe Show’s E. Abena Antwi on How to Be Ready for Constant Change

Antwi serves as chief legal, risk and human resources officer at Shoe Show Inc.

Women Who Rock: Former Olympian Jenny Simpson on Making the Leap into Footwear at Fleet Feet

Simpson is advising all sides of the business to make sure the company is authentically meeting runners'…

Women Who Rock: How Burberry Exec Sarah Lubas Leads With Passion and Purpose

The vice president of wholesale has been a driving force at Shoes for a Cure.

Women Who Rock: Level Shoes CEO Elisa Bruno Says ‘Retention Matters as Much as Representation’

The executive said men have a key role to play in the conversation, too.

Women Who Rock: The Class of 2026

FN's annual Women Who Rock project highlights dozens of female leaders from all corners of the industry…

Women Who Rock: How a Job Teaching Horseback Riding Shaped New Ariat CEO Liz O’Neill

O'Neill took over as chief executive officer on April 2.