Bath & Body Works' predominantly women-led leadership team plans next steps for standalone company

Like its signature gingham patterns, Bath & Body Works is all about contrasts. It’s predominately women-led in a retail industry where men often still have the final say. It’s growing globally largely because of what it can do locally. And it makes seemingly simple products that belie a greater complexity. How much can one really do with a Japanese cherry blossom? Spoiler alert: A lot. Bath & Body Works (NYSE: BBW) has grown into an $8 billion beauty and personal care retailer with 60 million…