Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2021

Williams names retail general manager. Williams has appointed Steven Woolley as its new general manager for retail. Working at the global Adidas headquarters in Germany, Woolley led the Retail Operations 2025 strategy cycle of the company, redefining retail and omnichannel operating models and customer journeys.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2022

Foot Locker hires first chief strategy and transformation officer. Specialty athletic retailer Foot Locker has named Neil Bansal as its first executive vice-president and chief strategy and transformation officer, effective 1 June. When I took this job in 2008, I hoped I would be in this role for five years.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2023

He believes that there are similarities between the current situation and the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) in 2008, with the rate of inflation more significant now. According to Mansfield, these strategies were effective in helping retailers navigate recessionary conditions. The consumer is certainly hurting,” he said.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In a filing, the company announced it would spin off its flagship retail K11 brand management to a newly established company by Cheng for HK$209 million, aiming to reduce operating costs. Shares of New World Development surged by as much as 23 per cent after trading resumed following Cheng’s resignation.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2024

How have you been able to manage that? For that, you need a strategy aligned with a vision, a board that is supportive of your decisions and a culture that is completely aligned. MG: Ive always been known for transformation, which is sometimes the most overused word in business. What do we want to look like?

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Retail Focus

MAY 19, 2022

DMR’s commitment to expand and launch its latest concept showroom is a milestone moment for both the Liverpool brand and the destination, where it has operated since Liverpool ONE’s launch in 2008.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 2, 2023

BWX CEO departs amid flagging results By Dean Blake Global beauty and personal care business BWX’s group chief executive and managing director Rory Gration is departing the role after only 12 months, having served through a period which the business called “highly challenging and disruptive”.

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Design Middleeast

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

He has served as the CEO of Daikin Türkiye since 2011 and in his expanded role, Hasan Onder will also assume the role of President of Daikin Middle East and Africa, covering a wide geographic scope as part of Daikin’s emerging markets expansion strategy.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

From Pop-Up Stores to Seamless Experiences The economic recession of 2008 shifted attention towards alternative retailing formats like pop-up stores. Pop-up stores can be a valuable tool but must align with a brand’s overall strategy and relevance to the local market.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

A year later, Turner founded the Pedal Group, as a joint venture between the Turner family and Flight Centre in 2008. Pedal Group owns two separate businesses in the bicycle industry, 99 Bikes, a direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail operation, and Advance Traders, a bicycle wholesale business that the group acquired in July 2008. “At

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2022

In 2008, they actually went into administration. We did exclusive deals with Barneys, Kith and Selfridges, and we right-sized our business, so we were able to manage the cash flow much more effectively, because we had a much more structured approach. What’s the overarching strategy behind that?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Daniel Flynn: My retail journey began in 2008 when I co-founded Thankyou – little did I know how much of a rollercoaster it would become. DF: One of the most interesting parts of my role as managing director of Thankyou is that there are very few ‘typical days’. Inside Retail : Tell me about your career journey. DF: I have many!

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2023

We have a very strong strategy in place that is resonating with Australian customers, I’m looking forward to bringing Aldi savings to more and more households,” said McGrath. Hoffman – joined Wolverine in 2008, and served in a variety of management and leadership roles across the company.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

However, in the past two decades, the American mall has been standing on shaky ground due to factors like the 2008 recession and, more recently, the butterfly effect of the Covid-19 pandemic. The multi-store shopping centre steadily grew in popularity in the US, hitting peak popularity in the 1980s. per cent and 15.3

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

I remember telling my store manager I was going to head into the buying office and he said to me, ‘John I’ve known you for a few years now, and this’ll be the biggest mistake you ever make — you’re a store guy.’ Then one day in 2008, I got a phone call from Kmart to see if I was interested in coming to look after their homewares business.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Just prior to making the acquisition The Party People created a parent company, Fun Industries, which will manage the two businesses as well as any future acquisitions. “[Fun Fun Industries] manages our different locations as separate entities, as well as our online and marketplace businesses,” Salakas explained. Party pivot.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2022

And below is part two, featuring advice from Greenlit Brands CEO Michael Ford, former Target Australia CEO Launa Inman and Camilla CEO Jane McNally about the lessons they learned during the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 and how they apply to the current environment. Of course, you also have to manage costs, but that’s always important.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 5, 2021

Simon and Tahnee Beard founded Culture Kings in 2008 with the aim of becoming the Net-A-Porter or Farfetch of streetwear. After selling a stake in the business last week to a.k.a. Brands, an online retail platform backed by renowned investment firm Summit Partners, they appear closer than ever to achieving that goal.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2024

Joseph Merlino: Table and Chair had been around since 1989 and in 2008 I restructured the business and founded District Australia. Joe Catania manages Melbourne and that relationship was formed through trust. We’ve got the rights for a lot of brands in Australia currently and our long-term strategy will be expanding globally.

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VMS

DECEMBER 1, 2022

I was visual manager, and in that role I learned both sides of the business, from the brand side to the vendor side. By 2008, I had two young children and wanted to concentrate on them. I became Visual Merchandising Manager of their 48 U.S. In 2019, I became Senior Manager of Environments for the Americas. Not right away.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2023

The company began offering general merchandise in 2008, transforming JD from an electronics retailer to a full-fledged e-commerce platform, and launched an online marketplace platform in 2010. Therefore, it’s the right growth strategy,” she added. Logistics has been a bottleneck in e-commerce development, but it’s also JD’s strength.

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Parcel Pending

MAY 12, 2021

In today’s competitive market, property managers need to constantly be on the lookout for new ways to both attract new residents and retain their current residents. This is no easy task for multifamily real estate owners and property managers. Greater technological integration in the property management space. Others are not.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

In 2008, he launched a fashion e-commerce site – She Inside – as a way to target consumers who were tired of waiting in lines in stores or unable to find their specific size. Shein’s inclusive strategy makes a lot of sense. Shein was founded by American-born Chinese entrepreneur Chris Xu, who remains as CEO.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Scot Ian McLeod drove change at UK supermarket group Asda in the UK ahead of its sale to Walmart, was chief merchandise officer and board member of Walmart Germany from 2000-01, led the turnaround of Halfords, the UK auto parts chain, prior to its float, and then took the helm of Coles in Australia for five years from 2008.

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Design Week

AUGUST 2, 2021

However, ‘creative play’ – a phrase coined by Paula Scher in a 2008 TED talk – is a different matter entirely. While the account itself was actually pretty interesting, I nonetheless needed a means of self-expression outside of promoting the merits of one asset management strategy versus another.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2023

It also has a comprehensive waste-management system, which enables the brand to recycle or compost coffee bags, milk bottles, paper, soft plastic and organic and coffee waste. Recognising customer demand for quality homemade coffee, Axil has also diversified its growth strategy. Market Lane. Padre Coffee Padre Coffee. Image supplied.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2021

Once popular in the 90s through to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the brand was quickly cannibalised by Nike and Adidas, and eclipsed by other local competitors. While this seemed like an easy and sure-fire strategy, such linkages no longer appeal to millennials today.

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All Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

They also tend to be more risk averse and were harder hit by the pandemic, much as Millennials were most affected by the financial crisis of 2008. Gen Z is more diverse than other generations. The isolation of remote work and lack of strong social ties has molded Gen Z into office advocates — provided their digital-first needs are met.

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Eye on ESG

DECEMBER 14, 2023

To address this issue, the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy introduces “amber” thresholds for vessels aligned with industry targets under the 2023 International Maritime Organization Greenhouse Gas Strategy.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

Collins Foods CEO joins board as managing director. Taco Bell and KFC parent company Collins Foods has just welcomed Collins Foods CEO Drew O’Malley to the Board as managing director. He was also previously managing director at Starbucks. million consumers each year. Burberry CEO leaves for luxury rival Ferragamo.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2023

IR: Can you discuss the split between e-commerce and physical retail sales, and whether there are distinct strategies in place for each channel? LR: We don’t view online and offline as disparate strategies. Do you think the physical locations are or will enhance online sales?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 20, 2024

Once considered a lost cause, the business has gone from strength to strength since embracing a ‘lowest price’ strategy following its acquisition by Wesfarmers in 2007. We have gone in as the brand that sits underneath Zellers, so the go-to-market strategy has been to leverage the Zellers brand.

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Retail Bound

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Data-Driven Decision Making Data analytics and insights are becoming indispensable tools in retail strategy. Predictive analytics enables brands to anticipate consumer needs, optimize pricing, and enhance inventory management. In the future, data-driven strategies will be at the core of successful retail operations.

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Retail Bound

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Building a Positive Review Strategy For startups, having a strategy to garner and manage positive reviews is crucial. Startups should use reviews to understand which aspects of their product resonate most with consumers and leverage this knowledge in their retail strategy. If so, our team at Retailbound can help.

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Retail Bound

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Aligning products and marketing strategies with retailer needs is essential. Manufacturers should also pay attention to the retailer’s inventory management practices. Offering flexible options for restocking and inventory management can ease the retailer’s operations and strengthen the partnership.

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Retail Bound

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This post will explore the top 4 shopping events of Q4— Black Friday , Cyber Monday , Small Business Saturday , and Super Saturday —and provide actionable strategies for how product manufacturers can prepare and capitalize on these high-intensity sales days. Shoppers value speed, usability, and secure transactions from e-commerce platforms.

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Retail Bound

DECEMBER 17, 2024

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