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How Lekker Bikes’ founder transitioned from CEO to a more strategic role

Inside Retail

Meindert Wolfraad launched Lekker Bikes in 2009 while living in Australia as a backpacker, and over the years, he grew the brand into a successful global cycling business. Meindert Wolfraad: I started Lekker Bikes back in 2009, in Sydney. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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The best career advice I ever received: Fanny Moizant, Vestiaire Collective

Inside Retail

Fanny Moizant: My fashion career started with an internship at John Galliano, before I moved on to work as a marketing manager at lingerie company, Dim. This knowledge combined with my expertise in marketing – as I earned a management degree at the Institut de la Mode in Paris – paved my way to found Vestiaire Collective in 2009.

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G’day USA: What’s driving the wave of Aussie brands taking on American retail

Inside Retail

Why so many Australian brands are entering the US now GlobalData’s managing director and retail analyst Neil Saunders told Inside Retail that the obvious appeal of the US market for Australian brands is its scale. The US retail market is 20 times the size of the Australian market, in terms of sales.

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Modest fashion mogul Vivy Yusof shares career advice and leadership tips

Inside Retail

Upon graduating, I returned back to Kuala Lumpur in 2009 and found that e-commerce was still fairly new. As the leader, it is my job to make sure this happens, and managing people isn’t an easy feat because everyone has different characters and styles. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance?

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Choosing a Distribution Model: Drop Shipping vs Traditional Inventory

Retail Bound

Cost Analysis: Consider the costs associated with each model, from inventory holding costs to shipping fees, and balance these against potential profit margins. Strategic Considerations: Inventory management becomes paramount. This space also uses utilities, and the excess inventory requires employees to manage and organize it.

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Sedus: Ergonomic Excellence

Design Middleeast

Joelle Nader, Sedus’ Managing Director, discusses ergonomic furniture, the impact of technology on design, workplace trends, and what to expect from the brand in the near future. I belong to Sedus family since 2009, and currently responsible of Sedus Office Furniture LLC, a subsidiary of Sedus, overlooking the Middle East markets.

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Fit-Out Powerlist 2024 – XWORKS INTERIORS, Ranks 8th

Design Middleeast

Xworks Interiors, founded in 2009, officially opened its doors on 09.09.2009, the same historic day that the Dubai Metro commenced operations. Xworks Interiors has achieved ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 14001:2015 (EMS), and ISO 45001:2018 (OHS) certifications for both, Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices.