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How Lekker Bikes’ founder transitioned from CEO to a more strategic role

Inside Retail

Meindert Wolfraad launched Lekker Bikes in 2009 while living in Australia as a backpacker, and over the years, he grew the brand into a successful global cycling business. Meindert Wolfraad: I started Lekker Bikes back in 2009, in Sydney. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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The best career advice I ever received: Fanny Moizant, Vestiaire Collective

Inside Retail

Fanny Moizant: My fashion career started with an internship at John Galliano, before I moved on to work as a marketing manager at lingerie company, Dim. This knowledge combined with my expertise in marketing – as I earned a management degree at the Institut de la Mode in Paris – paved my way to found Vestiaire Collective in 2009.

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Sedus: Ergonomic Excellence

Design Middleeast

Joelle Nader, Sedus’ Managing Director, discusses ergonomic furniture, the impact of technology on design, workplace trends, and what to expect from the brand in the near future. I belong to Sedus family since 2009, and currently responsible of Sedus Office Furniture LLC, a subsidiary of Sedus, overlooking the Middle East markets.

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Choosing a Distribution Model: Drop Shipping vs Traditional Inventory

Retail Bound

Cost Analysis: Consider the costs associated with each model, from inventory holding costs to shipping fees, and balance these against potential profit margins. Strategic Considerations: Inventory management becomes paramount. This space also uses utilities, and the excess inventory requires employees to manage and organize it.

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Modest fashion mogul Vivy Yusof shares career advice and leadership tips

Inside Retail

Upon graduating, I returned back to Kuala Lumpur in 2009 and found that e-commerce was still fairly new. As the leader, it is my job to make sure this happens, and managing people isn’t an easy feat because everyone has different characters and styles. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance?

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What’s the business value of design? – Interview with digital product designer Mario Maruffi

Design Wanted

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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Biden’s Climate Balancing Act Really Worked

Robinson Meyer

That’s what happened in 1993 and 2009. That the president could even try managing gas prices reflects a shift away from political wisdom. To the degree that politics is what you can get away with, Biden has managed to successfully nudge down gas prices while preserving power to pass more aggressive climate policy.

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