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25 Most Inspirational Women Leaders in 2026 at Nasdaq on March 3, 2026

Celebrating 2026’s 25 Most Inspirational Women Leaders

Honorees gathered at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square on March 3, where the group was recognized on the iconic Nasdaq board before continuing the celebration at the Baccarat Hotel.

From K-Shape to E-Shape: Retail Expert Stephen Sadove Dissects the 2026 Consumer Divide

The Mastercard advisor and former Saks Inc. CEO has a new way of describing today’s consumer economic dynamics.

Retailers Closed Out 2025 Strong. Now the Macro Clouds Are Rolling In.

A wave of Q4 earnings suggested the American consumer held up. But weakening jobs data, geopolitical tension and an oil shock are already reshaping the outlook. We break down who beat expectations, who stumbled and what it means for retail in 2026.