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Opinion: Brad Banducci transformed Woolies as CEO and deserves to be recognised

Inside Retail

The first, a Melbourne radio interview defending Woolworths’ decision not to promote Australia Day merchandise, and the second, an ABC Four Corners exchange on competition in the grocery market. It is a shame that Brad Banducci’s retirement announcement as Woolworths CEO has been clouded by some poor media interviews.

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Longchamp ANZ GM Julie Therond champions hard work, collaboration and patience

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Julie Therond is the general manager of Longchamp Australia and New Zealand and has worked with the fashion brand since 2012. Julie Therond: I started at Longchamp almost 12 years ago in the Hong Kong office as an Apac area manager, before being promoted to Apac sales director. IR: What are some of your career highlights so far?

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Fast Retailing exec on Uniqlo’s efforts to support refugees worldwide

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Ahead of World Refugee Day on Monday, Japanese retail giant Uniqlo has launched Peace For All, a charity t-shirt project intended to promote world peace and raise funds for organisations that provide humanitarian aid to those affected by poverty, discrimination, violence, conflict and natural disasters.

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

Inside Retail

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. After a seven-year stint outside of the business I returned in 2012 and was appointed the national merchandise manager – office supplies and furniture.

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Potential Olympics sponsorship deal tests LVMH heir Antoine Arnault

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All of Bernard Arnault’s five children hold important positions in LVMH, with each closely watched for any sign of pulling ahead of others to one day succeed the 74-year old CEO, who has not indicated he plans to step down any time soon. It could cost France’s wealthiest businessman Bernard Arnault some $161.31

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Potential Olympics sponsorship deal tests LVMH heir Antoine Arnault

Inside Retail

All of Bernard Arnault’s five children hold important positions in LVMH, with each closely watched for any sign of pulling ahead of others to one day succeed the 74-year old CEO, who has not indicated he plans to step down any time soon. It could cost France’s wealthiest businessman Bernard Arnault some $161.31

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd intends to deliver significant growth over the next decade, with plans to operate more than 7250 stores by 2033, with an interim goal of five stores per franchisee,” Meij said. Former Coles Express head Michael Courtney has also been promoted to new chief executive of Coles Liquor.