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How skydiving and ice baths help this CEO stay energised

Inside Retail

When I launched Appliances Online in 2005, online shopping wasn’t commonplace, let alone shopping for a big and bulky item. He doesn’t follow any particular strategies or methods for managing his time, but he is not much of a morning person. “I I tend to work late into the evening,” he said. “I

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Rajesh Grover on transforming Kanmo Group into an omnichannel machine

Inside Retail

Founded in 2005, the group has successfully built a conglomerate that speaks to the heart of Indonesian consumers. This helps drive customer engagement, increase conversion rates and foster customer loyalty and trust. Moreover, such technology helps to build robust cybersecurity measures and design inclusive experiences, he added.

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EuroShop 2023 Preview

Retail Focus

EuroShop 2023 will also be focusing on key topics such as Connected Retail, Smart Store, Energy Management, Third Places, Customer Centricity, Experience and Lively City Centres. The focus will be on sustainable energy solutions and intelligent lighting management. 2005 EuroShop debuts Designer Village.

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How Nookie designer Nikita Sernack got her start in fashion

Inside Retail

IR: Did you have much experience/support around you when you launched Nookie in 2005? Online and the use of social media has really enabled the Nookie brand to reach far and wide with a very committed and engaged following of #nookiegirls around the globe. Family support was crucial to getting started.

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Foodpanda’s Evelyn Tay talks travel, sport and 20-plus years in comms

Inside Retail

She volunteered at the 2005 Singapore Olympic Congress and Team Singapore activities at the 2012 London Olympics. 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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Bunnings MD Mike Schneider: “I have the best retail job in the country”

Inside Retail

Last week, Bunnings managing director Mike Schneider joined Australian Retailers Association CEO Paul Zahra on the ARA podcast about how he began his career in retail, what a typical day looks like for him – and why he reckons he has the best retail job in the country. They were happy to take me on as a regional manager in Victoria.

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What to do when waste-conscious consumers expect action

Inside Retail

Commonwealth Bank’s executive manager, consumer and diversified industries, Jerry Macey, says: “People are concerned about the amount of waste and consumption in society, but as more effort, planning and costs are involved, participation tends to decline. Some of them may jointly contribute to extra costs.

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