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Managing organisational culture – beyond people skills

Inside Retail

The importance of a healthy culture in organisations initially focused on managing risk and workplace health and safety. These changes mean that the people skills of managers within organisations are more important than ever. Interestingly, this same model shows that the character of the manager affects trust.

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Former Din Tai Fung operators fined $4 million for employment breaches

Inside Retail

The workers were mostly visa holders from Indonesia and China, mainly on student or employer-sponsored visas, and engaged in casual roles. Some wrongdoings met the definition of ‘serious contraventions’, which resulted in a tenfold increase in penalties. It was deceitful and unscrupulous.

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Wesfarmers’ API set to acquire Silk Laser Clinics business

Inside Retail

Silk founder and MD, Martin Perelman (pictured above), said the company’s board has determined that it is in the “best interests of shareholders to engage with API”. Wilson Asset Management Group, which owns a 9.3 Wilson Asset Management Group, which owns a 9.3

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Myer’s latest trading update is a testament to putting the customer first

Inside Retail

Our focus remains on seeking to drive further and sustainable cost efficiencies and inventory management,” he added. King has been on a 12-month rolling contract with Myer since 2018 and has decided to retire at the end of this financial year to return home to Florida to be with his family.

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Business Growth through Digital Transformation: The Case of Premium and Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

Expert Manager at Univers Retail | Ephemeral Retailing Specialist | Published Author | Speaker In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of contemporary business, the concept of digital transformation has emerged as a pivotal force shaping industries and strategies at an unprecedented pace. Ghalia BOUSTANI.

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Sephora CEO Guillaume Motte shares his four ingredients for success 

Inside Retail

Specifically in terms of geographies, when you look at where it’s coming from, you see that in North America, which is the most important market in the world, we managed to grow by more than 27 per cent,” Motte said. How are you going to manage on Saturday? We’re going to manage because our people deserve it.”

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What will drive retail spending in 2018?

Barber Design

According to Retail Week, consumer spending over the festive period will determine spending in 2018. When using social channels it is important to exercise caution and don’t assume that everyone is engaged with your business or has seen your Facebook post or your tweets. The post What will drive retail spending in 2018?