Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Here, she discusses her philosophy for finding and managing good people, the global company’s sprawling plans for expansion, the importance of an exciting customer experience in toy stores, and more. My vision for the company is that we are truly an authority on toys (and babies and hobbies), and all aspects of development and play.

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Inside Retail

JULY 20, 2021

Set to open next June, the experience centre will be a “very unique place for children, adults and families to experience toys and Toys ‘R’ Us”, Dr Louis Mittoni, Toys ‘R’ Us CEO and managing director, told Inside Retail. “We’re Hobby Warehouse relaunched Toys ‘R’ Us as an online-only business in 2019.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

It became a job as well as a hobby, so I thought I should become more involved,” Russo said. Bonding over a love for Italian cuisine, the pair started selling fresh gnocchi at local markets. The strong lines and cult following quickly reinforced the fact that there might be something more to build on.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

The brand is now sold globally through retailers and its website and recently celebrated over two decades in the Australian market. For the past 25 years, I have been in the retail beauty industry, starting from sales to marketing and in the last 21 years, in general management with brands such as Lancome, Kerastase, L’Oreal and Ghd.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 10, 2022

The restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic resulted in many people learning new skills or returning to hobbies that had previously fallen by the wayside. Business analysis – You will need to do a thorough analysis of the condition of the market, identifying your competitors and how your company will sit within the industry.

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2024

In April, L’Occitane Group announced the appointment of Green Yip as regional managing director for travel retail Apac. Following my degree, I worked in marketing and banking for a short period, following which I joined DFS as a management trainee in Hong Kong. I also took on business development projects during that period.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Sandeep Sokhanda has worked in retail for nearly three decades, including stints at FMCG majors, Nike and Levi’s, where he is currently the country manager for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. It was a challenging four-year learning curve, but it laid a solid brick in my management foundation.

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Inside Retail

JULY 3, 2024

Stylerunner’s general manager Anna Brennan is busy. I work closely with my leadership team, head of marketing and digital Kelly Ulker, head of planning Hepke Poutsma and head of retail Sarah Stokes. IR: How do you manage your time; do you have any favourite apps or tools? AB: Physical exercise is key for me. AB: In person.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

After almost 30 years in the retail industry, Officeworks general manager of merchandising Jim Berndelis has gained plenty of experience and life lessons. I was part of the set-up team that launched Officeworks into the New South Wales market. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

An army of robots have been recruited to help Toys ‘R’ Us manage Christmas trading — the peak period for toy sales. The company has made an initial investment of $2 million in robot technology at its new warehouse in Dandenong South alongside a state-of-the-art warehouse management system. Scaling up Babies ‘R’ Us.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

An army of robots have been recruited to help Toys ‘R’ Us manage Christmas trading — the peak period for toy sales. The company has made an initial investment of $2 million in robot technology at its new warehouse in Dandenong South alongside a state-of-the-art warehouse management system. Scaling up Babies ‘R’ Us .

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2023

Our Marrickville studio includes the office and production teams, so I’m able to be hands-on working across production and new product development, as well as sales, finance and marketing. SS: I’m well supported by my management team and can’t live without the other directors and senior management.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 8, 2023

From her early days as a store manager at Sportsgirl, to leadership roles at Gap, Sussan and Cotton On, McGahan has built up a wealth of knowledge, which she has drawn from to shape Strand’s recent rebrand , and overseas expansion. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? FM: Balance is the key here.

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Inside Retail

MAY 16, 2024

From 2 pm to 4 pm, I meet with the various teams across the afternoon including production, marketing, digital, finance and PR — to see how everything is going. IR: Do you have any favourite apps or tools you use to manage your time? IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? I also love travelling.

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Inside Retail

JULY 15, 2023

Each week, Inside Retail features an interview with a retail leader about their career journey, tips and tricks for getting the job done, and the hobbies and personal passion projects that occupy their time outside of work. Here’s what Schneider had to say on the subject. “I Don’t be too hard on yourself.”

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2023

By 2030, Asia Pacific is expected to be the largest music market in the world. Back in 2014, I left my job as president of Ralph Lauren in Japan, which was their second largest market in the world outside of the US, and came to join Fender. No limits The APAC market is now front and centre of Fender’s focus.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Personal care brands globally have long focused on the needs of the adult population, with few brands bringing to market innovative solutions exclusively for kids. Here, Allkinds general manager Paula Gorman shares the thinking behind the brand’s fun-filled store design and why it’s important to build confidence in kids from a young age.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 9, 2024

With its recent acquisition of Singapore-based luxury resale business LuxLexicon, Carousell Group co-founder Marcus Tan said the company aims to create “the largest managed marketplace for authenticated second hand luxury bags where users can buy and sell with trust and convenience”. billion by 2026.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2022

Not only have we seen multiple financial institutions and corporations gain exposure to the asset class, but we have also seen household brands integrate crypto-related products into their existing businesses,” Jonathan Miller, managing director of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken Australia, told Inside Retail.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Søstrene Grene’s new, unique store concept ‘Retail for the Senses’ offers a wide assortment within home interiors, furniture, hobby items, kitchen supplies, children’s toys, specialty food and candy, gift-wrapping, and party supplies. Both are occupying units on Braccan Walk with Søstrene Grene taking 6,000 sq ft of space.

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Retailing Insight

JANUARY 22, 2024

I f you’re planning to expand your business into new markets or launch new products, you need to find your target markets to maximize your success. A target market is a group of people, also known as end users, that are identified to be your product or services best potential customers. Do they have any hobbies?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

She brings over 20 years of global PR and marketing communications experience across Asia, the US and Europe. Evelyn Tay: I manage all aspects of communications, government, and public affairs, as well as sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes across Asia at Foodpanda.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2024

From the early challenges of breaking into a highly competitive market to the strategies that have helped Vestiaire Collective thrive amidst a global pandemic, Moizant shares insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders alike. And if you manage to fix that problem, then that’s a business.

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All Work

JUNE 10, 2022

In the workplace, that has translated to widespread burnout across industries, markets and sectors. But without the foundational principles of workplace strategy and change management in place, the uphill battle of avoiding employee burnout can become nearly impossible. First, let’s define the problem. Project: R.D. Be Flexible.

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Contra

MAY 14, 2021

Our Head of Marketing, Richard Poole, has been taking the opportunity working from home has given to walk around his local area. He said, “After the first 9 months of being in and out of lockdown, #lockdown3 got me into walking daily.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2022

What was the gap in the market that you saw? Argylica Conditsis: I was working at Pizza Hut as a casual [while in] university in 2011, aged 17, when I started Babyboo as a hobby. I discovered there was a massive gap in the market for eventwear in my price range.

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RetailMinded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Our tips for retail marketing will help you level up in 2023 for better sales and happier customers. Amplify Your Associates’ Reach via Social Marketing If you’re making the right hiring decisions, your sales associates should be prime examples of who you’d want as brand ambassadors.

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RetailMinded

MARCH 15, 2021

Managing customers can be a challenging and complex task. Customer relationship management (CRM) software helps reduce this burden by taking over customer-related processes that would otherwise have to be done manually. CRM systems often have dozens of features for managing the customer lifecycle. Contact Management.

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RetailMinded

APRIL 20, 2021

The internet is no stranger to persistent individuals turning their hobbies into a source of income. Although there are quite a few people that put their talents to advance the commitment to their hobbies, most of them end up as quick ways to earn some money and then just fade away. The Importance Of Sneaker Proxy Market.

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Design Wanted

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

In short, it refers to the industries involved in the full range of activities and resources that create value and benefits to human beings in the course of exploring, researching, understanding, managing, and utilising space. © Edgar Moran / Unsplash. Their work stressed the symbiotic relationship between space and design.

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Snap Retail

JULY 6, 2021

Step 2 : Digital marketing. You’ll create your shop in Commerce Manager, a platform you use to manage your inventory and sales on Facebook and Instagram. Step 2: Digital Marketing. You’ve probably heard of marketing, because it has been here for a very long time. The question may be, how?

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Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2023

Image supplied Alecia Savage, business manager Inside Retail : Can you discuss the story behind The Good Plant Co. And how can customers engage in this hobby if they have little green space available? Image supplied Karen Fahey, general manager, marketing Inside Retail : Tell me about Mitre 10’s plants and garden section.

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Retail Bound

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Market and industry. Procurement Officer or Branding Project Manager. Ingenious ideas for ad campaigns and marketing collaterals (digital and print). Willingness to collaborate with other third-party providers like marketing specialists. Unique value proposition. Business values and goals. Current revenue. Occupation.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2024

The last time Inside Retail spoke to Arc’teryx’s local retail operations manager, Byron Dawson, he spoke to how customer demand was outstripping its supply many times over. “Do Arc’teryx’s ANZ stores are on par with the North American business but the Australian rental market is not without challenges. “If

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Inside Retail

JUNE 20, 2024

Finally, I managed to secure a role with Bondi Sands, which at the time was in its infancy. Working with an amazing team to make Bondi Sands market leader in Australia, New Zealand, UK, several European countries and Canada. IR : Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? JM: Reality TV.

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Design Wanted

JULY 2, 2021

Having worked in the fields of digital product design, user research, and project management his client list includes the likes of Adobe, Heavy, American Express, Trainline, Tumblr, Virgin and many others. Since 2009, I have worked in the fields of digital product design , user research, and project management.

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