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Don’t inbox-watch: How Officeworks’ merchandise GM balances his attention

Inside Retail

After almost 30 years in the retail industry, Officeworks general manager of merchandising Jim Berndelis has gained plenty of experience and life lessons. From there, I’ve worn many hats in our support office and in various roles across the merchandise function: from demand planning to buying to buying manager. JB: I love the garden!

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Kering’s executive reshuffle: New CEOs for Saint Laurent and Balenciaga

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Charbit joined Kering in 2012 as product strategy director of Saint Laurent before taking the president and CEO role of Balenciaga in 2016, where he expanded the brand’s presence and relaunched its Haute Couture. He can manage a strong creative force, having worked with John Galliano to drive record revenues at Margiela.

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Peloton seeks a return to profitability with rebrand and membership drive

Inside Retail

For anyone, anywhere According to Amanda Gilmore, Peloton Australia’s country manager, the company has always recognised that customers value the convenience of Peloton and the access it gives them to live, on-demand fitness content. According to Gilmore, the company is well-positioned to keep up with changing consumer behaviour.

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Who Gives a Crap raises $41.5 million in first funding round

Inside Retail

Launched back in 2012 by Griffiths and co-founders Jehan Ratnatunga and Danny Alexander, Who Gives a Crap first got off the ground after a successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo — a campaign that saw Griffiths himself perched on a toilet for 50 hours , until the business hit its minimum target.

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It’s time for businesses to change the way they think about failure

Inside Retail

Thus, in 2012, the first Fuckup Night was born. In my opinion, there’s always something to learn if we give enough perspective by understanding history and cycles, as well as trying to think from first principles. He wanted to help others take ownership over their mistakes instead of downplaying or hiding them.

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Personal care brand Ethique concentrates on raising the bar

Inside Retail

Brianne West founded zero-waste beauty and lifestyle brand Ethique in her kitchen in Christchurch back in 2012, while completing her science degree. I know a few retailers who find [refillables] very capital intensive and very messy, from a labour perspective, so there are some challenges.”. Real change, not greenwashing.

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VMSD’s 2021 Designer Dozen: Future Proofing

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That’s why in 2012 we created VMSD’s annual Designer Dozen awards program to recognize retail’s rising stars, ages 35 and under, who are making their mark on an industry that is poised on the cusp of reinvention. Age: 29 | Senior Design Manager, WD Partners. This year’s class is certainly one to watch! Courtney Patton.

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