2026 Retail Leadership Development Study

Shape the Future of Retail Leadership

Your daily challenges decisions, and wins matter. Share them and help build the most important leadership report in retail.

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Master Retail Leadership

Tailored Masterclasses to Accelerate Your Growth

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Decode Your Leadership

Situational Leadership Coaching on Your Terms

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The Campus

A learning community created to equip senior leaders and teams to identify and solve YOUR specific leadership challenges.

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Make a Move

Feeling stuck in your retail leadership role? Get clear reasons to stay or move on, or if its time for a switch.

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Executive Coaching

High-accountability leadership development for senior retail leaders navigating complexity, visibility, and growth. Designed for leaders who need clarity, stronger decision-making, and a more powerful presence in high-stakes moments.

Decode Startup Accelerator

Strategy, story, market clarity, and execution support for retail-adjacent founders. Designed to help you identify the right problem to solve, build a compelling narrative, and create a repeatable path to traction.

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Train Your Team

We develop decision-making, communication, and execution capabilities that strengthen performance across stores, field teams, and HQ. The result is consistent, aligned, and confident leaders who operate at the level your business demand.
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Speaking

We deliver relevant and customized insights unique to your leadership teams needs with the practical tools they need to elevate their capabilities and excel in the competitive retail landscape.
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Retail Leadership Development Study

The first research study built for and by retail leaders. Understand what leaders are struggling with, what’s changing, and where leadership development must evolve next.
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Join The Campus

Flexible, retail-specific leadership development for leaders who want depth without overwhelm. Masterclasses, tools, frameworks, and a leadership community designed around how retail leaders actually learn.

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It’s time to step into the leader you’re truly meant to be. Start your journey today

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What are leaders and companies saying about Worthy Retail...

We brought Steve in to discuss the 5 levels of leadership with my team. The team members I chose to take this class were all junior or aspiring leaders. They all walked away feeling inspired and understanding that becoming a great leader doesn’t happen overnight. I also learned a lot about myself during this class. The topics we discussed forced me to self-reflect and realize the mistakes that I’ve made along my journey and how to fix them in the future. Steve as an instructor was extremely engaging and made everyone feel comfortable having uncomfortable conversations.
Ryan Fay
Ryan FayHead of Global Safety & Security Operations, Wayfair
"Steve's leadership has transformed both small groups and entire teams across the market. His gift for connecting with individuals, uncovering their motivations, and guiding them to harness their own and their team's strengths is nothing short of remarkable."
Anita Galiano
Anita GalianoMid-Atlantic Regional Campus Recruiter, CohnReznick LLP
I have seen firsthand the impact that Steve’s leadership has made in small and market-wide teams. His ability to genuinely connect with people, understand what drives them, teach them how to leverage their personal and team’s strengths; is truly inspiring.
Anita Galiano
Anita GalianoSenior Campus Recruiting Specialist at CohnReznick
Steve Worthy's leadership style is both impactful and nurturing, making him an exceptional mentor. His strategic insight and empathetic approach profoundly influenced my professional development. For any senior retail leader looking to enhance their skills, learning from Steve is an invaluable opportunity.
Molly N. Droelle
Molly N. DroelleHuman Capital Generalist at Evoke Consulting, LLC
Steve's blend of seasoned expertise and genuine commitment transforms your professional journey, guiding you towards achieving your aspirations while inspiring growth and resilience every step of the way.
Chris Richardson
Chris RichardsonFinancial Consultant
Given the chance to work with or for Steve again I’d jump at the opportunity. He is a developmental guru and will get results wherever he goes and whatever he does.
Correen Rafferty
Correen RaffertyArea Manager
Steve has a great deal of business and leadership experience which gives you confidence that he’s a subject matter expect. He’s extremely insightful, engaging and personable. I’ve felt more confident walking into my interviews and this has contributed to my success.
Philip Kaewsowatana
Philip KaewsowatanaTest Officer/Mechanical Engineer
Steve taught me that professional critiquing [feedback] is not designed to point out your flaws. Its purpose is to uplift and give you the confidence to be your best. His leadership style is more of a guided conversation to help you pinpoint the area(s) of improvement while creating a personalized strategy that evolves as you grow in your role.
Tawanda Johnson
Tawanda JohnsonFrederick County School System
Steve is a skilled mentor and coach. I personally appreciate his ability to accurately assess individual competencies and his ability to develop needed competencies in others.
Stephanie Diana
Stephanie DianaRegional Director - Gap
Steve is an experienced pro with the know-how to take your career or business to the next level. His customized coaching approach will help you drill down and identify areas to improve, resulting in the optimized career you're after.
Amanda Loudin
Amanda LoudinFreelance B2B/B2C content marketing writer
Steve's approach is genuinely transformative. In my years of working with him, his authentic, relatable advice has consistently guided me through complex challenges. Steve excels in listening and understanding, paving the way for solutions that have significantly advanced my career as a senior retail leader.
Gene Shirokobrod
Gene ShirokobrodMultimedia Firm CEO

Meet Your Coach and Leadership Expert, Steve Worthy

Meet Steve Worthy, the heart and brain behind WORTHY RETAIL. As our Founder and CEO, Steve brings a unique mix of coaching and training to senior retail leaders and corporate teams.

Steve is all about helping top-tier leaders discover new heights in their careers. With over 25 years in retail and business development, he’s got a wealth of insights and real-world experience.

He kicked off his coaching journey in 2006 and holds an MBA from the University of Maryland. Steve’s also certified in Enneagram, DISC, and Myers Briggs, making him a go-to expert for leadership insights.

You might know him from his popular podcast, RETAIL LEADERSHIP with Steve Worthy. Up next, he’s got a book in the works, “The Approachable Retail Leader,” and is eyeing a DBA from Capella University in 2024. Steve’s not just talking about retail leadership; he’s actively shaping it.