Remove 2002 Remove Management Remove Strategy
article thumbnail

EuroShop 2023 Preview

Retail Focus

EuroShop 2023 will also be focusing on key topics such as Connected Retail, Smart Store, Energy Management, Third Places, Customer Centricity, Experience and Lively City Centres. The focus will be on sustainable energy solutions and intelligent lighting management. 1966-1972 EuroShop held every two years.

article thumbnail

Why the Kmart-Target back end merger has been a decade in the making

Inside Retail

But while Target initially seemed to be in a strong position, there was a lack of stability and understanding of what made the business tick within its management ranks. In 2002, however, the business’ managing director Larry Davis, himself originally from North America, refocused Target on bringing US-based brands into Australia.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Bunnings MD Mike Schneider: “I have the best retail job in the country”

Inside Retail

Last week, Bunnings managing director Mike Schneider joined Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra on the ARA podcast about how he began his career in retail, what a typical day looks like for him – and why he reckons he has the best retail job in the country. They were happy to take me on as a regional manager in Victoria.

article thumbnail

A day in the life of Milani Cosmetics CMO Jeremy Lowenstein

Inside Retail

In the last two years of high school, I ended up joining the yearbook [committee] as a business manager. I quickly walked away from wanting to be a lawyer and ended up at Boston University’s Questrom School of Management. It is truly the art and science of storytelling that meets strategy.

Marketing 130
article thumbnail

Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

As head of retail with the group, Marshall was instrumental in implementing the business’ franchisee-first and customer-centric values and strategy and has been internally promoted from his current position as the head of retail, the company said. To ensure an orderly succession, George will continue in his role for a further two years.

Fashion 130
article thumbnail

New Zealand fashion designer Rickie Dee reflects on 20 years of Superette

Inside Retail

Superette has been New Zealand’s go-to destination for designer fashion since it was founded by Rickie Dee and James Rigden in 2002. As Superette gears up for its 20th anniversary this year, we asked Dee about the biggest changes to the retail landscape over the past two decades, and how the business has managed to stay relevant. .

Fashion 130
article thumbnail

Gucci’s new challenge: reigniting heat while boosting timeless appeal

Inside Retail

But analysts say De Sarno will also have to generate buzz with hot new styles – a strategy that has traditionally served the brand well, compared to the path taken by some rivals that focus more strongly on signature classics, especially handbags. Kering declined to comment on its strategy for the brand.

Fashion 130