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

Inside Retail

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. This has historically been a very successful policy. However, sometimes you need a fresh pair of eyes.

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First look: V&A’s 1900-Now gallery brings “the history of design to life”

Design Week

Whether they represent opportunity or anxiety will depend on perspective, and this changeability is echoed in the next section – entitled Sustainability and Subversion – which follows sustainability from its radical beginnings to a mainstream goal. A different perspective on design.

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

Inside Retail

After a seven-year stint outside of the business I returned in 2012 and was appointed the national merchandise manager – office supplies and furniture. Spending time with my family at every possible moment and finding the time to take a break is important to keep life in perspective, and balance what’s important.

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Point-of-Purchase (POP) Design Tips for the Festive Period

Retail Focus

What’s more, high streets on these shores have experienced higher population growth in recent times, with this averaging out at 6% between 2012 and 2017. From the perspective of both customers and stock and CFD traders , it’s fair to surmise that sustainable high street brands are faring particularly well at present.

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Peloton seeks a return to profitability with rebrand and membership drive

Inside Retail

Not standing still Founded in 2012, Peloton revolutionised the at-home-fitness space with the launch of its stationary exercise bike. “For the first-time since we originally launched the Peloton App in 2018, we are introducing the most expansive collection of free classes in line with our new App subscription tiers,” she noted.

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From click to brick in minutes: How Lego is tapping into “quick commerce”

Inside Retail

From Lego’s perspective, this partnership is all about providing convenience and speed to customers looking for gifts by providing them with an easy and effortless in-app shopping experience. Foodpanda was the first platform to launch a food delivery mobile app in Singapore back in 2012. Lego’s point of view.

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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.