Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Before joining New Zealand healthcare brand Comvita , Andy Chen worked in HR and project management at Walmart for 10 years. I spent 10 years at Walmart in HR management and project management. AC: Normally, general managers and CEOs come from operations or sales roles. Inside Retail : Tell me about your career journey.

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Hobbies Balance Management Perspective 342

Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2021

They were able to link customer IDs and preference data like hobbies, tastes, and purchase intentions, to make the in-store shopping experience more customised. I feel that we were able to provide an interactive brand experience that embodies Lacoste’s brand image, rather than conducting consumer surveys from a brand perspective.

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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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Hobbies Balance Management Perspective 147

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. 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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Balance Merchandising Hobbies Management 130

Inside Retail

JANUARY 26, 2023

AM : The two biggest lessons I’ve learned are the importance of stakeholder management and trusting your team to deliver. They are a great sounding board for ideas and challenges, as they all have varied backgrounds and give a good outside perspective. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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Hobbies Balance Outdoor Perspective 130

Design Week

AUGUST 2, 2021

Believe me, there is nothing more confusing than a portfolio stuffed with brand design, UI design, illustration, photography, painting, pottery, and your weekend flower arrangement hobby. Unless you’re in upper management with key privileges, you have to leave. In short: Edit, edit, edit, then edit some more.

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Design Perspective Hobbies Art 145

VMS

APRIL 7, 2021

Our Designer Dozen winners are working hard to further innovation in retail design and visual merchandising and to help rethink retail at a time when fresh perspectives are needed most. Plus, it’s always such a treat when your work and your hobby have the opportunity to intersect. Age: 29 | Senior Design Manager, WD Partners.

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