Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns , shares with Inside Retail advice on getting started in the US market, some tips on cross-border shipping and logistics – including managing returns in a way that builds customer loyalty – and how to drive repeat business. The post Planning to sell online in the US?

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

From robotics to artificial intelligence (AI), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to the internet-of-things, the vast majority of organisations either have, or are planning to install automation technology in their supply chain in 2023. In this digital era, data is the currency that drives success.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2023

Growing consumer expectations of free delivery and free returns are placing pressure on retailers who on one hand recognise customer demand, but on the other are trying to reduce their operating costs. Others might order two or three sizes of the same item and return the ones that don’t fit. “It’s

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

Co-founded by Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger in 2015, the company quickly became a hit amongst Silicon Valley-types and raised over US$200 million from venture capital investors, including Tiger Global Management, Lerer Hippeau, and Maveron. From Warby Parker, Allbirds and others; the CEO touts the new cash to fund capex and store expansion.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2022

This balance is crucial because of the negative impact that stress has on employees and their productivity. Employees will vote with their feet if employers don’t get the balance right. Some organisations need a fast-paced and dynamic culture to succeed, while others seek a more relaxed and stable culture.

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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. Green Yip: I grew up in a large family with five other siblings in Hong Kong, so that’s where I first realised how much I liked to be around people. Inside Retail: Tell me about your career journey.

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Inside Retail

MAY 12, 2024

Yep, Google has once again pushed back its plan to deprecate third-party cookies in Chrome. Google first announced its plan to deprecate cookies in January 2020, aiming for a phase-out within two years. Prioritise your own data collection and management. Sorry, what are third-party cookies again?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

With real-time task management and peer-to-peer communication solutions, you can deliver the speed, power and ease your workforce needs to lift productivity and service. Zebra Workcloud Timekeeping tracks staff members’ time, attendance and compliance, making it easier to monitor and manage labour costs.

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2022

Supply chain disruption may have become a singularly hot topic in retail circles these past years, but a focus on improving supply chain planning and forecasting is far more than just a passing trend. The systems are now being employed to manage volatility in demand and material shortages throughout the global supply chain.”.

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Robinson Meyer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

With control of the Senate, President Joe Biden will be able to appoint and confirm nominees and judges, allowing him to implement the IRA as planned. The third and perhaps most important reason the IRA did not face a backlash is that the other half of Biden’s energy policy has given the law cover.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 20, 2021

As customer expectations change beyond the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s come into stark focus that most businesses need to re-evaluate the way they plan and run their operations. More people can be involved in decision-making through effective workflow-based interactions, with an exploration of alternative plans becoming the norm.”.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2024

Sometimes, sales and margin underperformance happen quickly; on other occasions, it takes a while for management to realise they are trending downward. The first rule for managing a turnaround is acknowledging the performance problems early enough, rather than at the 11th hour, when there are few cards left in the deck to play.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 23, 2022

And while the business’ sales stayed flat compared to FY21, Endeavour Group has managed to diversify itself across the alcohol retail space, with a number of new brands and offers now online, signalling new potential moving forward. Helpful as well was the fact the Endeavour Group didn’t suffer the same supply chain issues as other retailers.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

We’ve set out differentiators in our strategic plan, and we continue to make good progress against all of them,” he said. If we balance all those items, we believe we’ll get more customers, and more support.”. The post Coles defends sustainability plans as it enters a “transformational year” appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Woolworths Group has pulled the plug on plans to open a Dan Murphy’s store in Darwin after an independent panel ruled that the development should not go ahead. The post “We did not do enough”: Woolworths cans plans for Darwin Dan Murphy’s appeared first on Inside Retail. Total Group sales reached $16.5 billion, a 0.4

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Inside Retail

JUNE 15, 2023

JB: Managing a team and executing plans were the hardest challenges I had to face, especially when time and resources are limited. I had to find the balance between managing the team and executing our plans, which can be difficult when there are competing priorities. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

This year’s AGM occurred at a time of significant management change at Myer, as King, JoAnne Stephenson, who is chairperson of the board, and Nigel Chadwick, the retailer’s CFO, are all scheduled to depart their roles in the coming months. I think our systems and checks and balances are robust enough for us to get through,” King said.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Here, she discusses her philosophy for finding and managing good people, the global company’s sprawling plans for expansion, the importance of an exciting customer experience in toy stores, and more. IR : Can you discuss how your previous experience has shaped your leadership and management style? PC: Great question.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The entrepreneurial couple spoke with Inside Retail about launching their luxury gifting company , plans for building up the brand in the year ahead, and how they maintain a peaceful work-life balance. IR : What is your approach to work/life balance? SBC: We realise there may never be a true balance but we try to juggle it all.

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RetailMinded

MAY 22, 2023

The answer is yes, through tax planning. Tax planning involves financial planning to achieve tax efficiency. As a retail business owner, if you’re wondering how to practice tax planning, this guide is for you: Practice Good Bookkeeping Taxes are closely tied to your business finances.

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Inside Retail

MAY 16, 2024

The plan is to reach 20 stores globally within the next few years, with a focus on strategic growth across both the direct-to-consumer business and international wholesale. IR: Do you have any favourite apps or tools you use to manage your time? IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2022

“While we are seeing Omicron impact sales post Christmas, we will continue to focus on growing our strong online business, ongoing engagement across our Myer One program and disciplined management of costs and inventory,” CEO John King said in a statement. Online sales now account for 27.7 per cent of group turnover, up from 20.2

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Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2022

Here, Australia and New Zealand general manager Preet Bains discusses the brand’s omnichannel strategy, the sensory appeal of its unique stores and the key to maintaining the relevance of a legacy brand. . It is our aim to stimulate all the senses and keep a healthy balance between mind and body.

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RetailMinded

AUGUST 29, 2022

Retail revenue management primarily aims at selling the appropriate product to the right customer at the right time for the right price. Here are four tips to effectively manage and optimize retail revenue: . Among other perks, technology improves the overall shopping experience by making it faster, hassle-free, and convenient.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Here, she speaks with Inside Retail about her passion for mental health and well-being , how she balances a hectic work schedule, and her passion for helping others. Before joining Olly, I spent time at other mission-driven B Corps including Ben & Jerry’s and Seventh Generation, where I was the chief marketing officer.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 14, 2023

An ever-evolving space According to Dr Seshan Ramaswami, associate professor of marketing education at Singapore Management University, Singaporeans were already in the process of transitioning to e-shopping for purchases before the pandemic hit. Others may follow.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Heading into November are we meant to be planning for Christmas, or making the most of these big sales events (we’ll use ‘BFCM’ as shorthand to refer to these sales but we mean all the sales happening around this time of year)? These figures also show how the balance of retail spending has crept earlier too. Christmas planning cycles.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

On Monday, restructuring firm McGrathNicols announced it was tapped to handle Openpay’s operations, with Barry Kogan, Jonathan Henry, and Rob Smith appointed as joint receivers and managers. At the same time, Openpay said its bank balances and other cash equivalents sat just north of $17 million. million over the quarter.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 1, 2023

Premium chocolatiers, much like other companies specialising in discretionary goods, are facing challenges brought about by current macroeconomic conditions. This on top of other supply chain disruptions, including higher-than-usual fertilisation costs, and the war in Ukraine.

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All Work

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A workplace that’s conducive to distributed work has a good balance of open areas to support collaboration and closed, private spaces for meetings or individual work. . While the answers may vary, organizations that apply these four workplace planning strategies will get the insights they need to make the right decisions.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 4, 2024

In supermarkets, AI can be utilised for fresh produce management, with a centralised model to enhance inventory optimisation and replenishment. Category management – for example, range and assortment planning, pricing strategies – is a typical use case where AI can augment human decision-making.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2023

A joint £5 billion bid from Reliance Industries and Apollo Global Management was rejected, with other interest from Asda, brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa, CVC and Bain Capital. trillion in managed assets. per cent, contributing $32.5 million, whilst the beauty-focused EAORON-branded skincare products accounted for $4.6

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2023

At the same time, he believes that attention should not be lost on other embedded risks such as IP protection, quality control and production reliability, safety, and a sluggish adoption of environmental and sustainability goals. The need to balance risk and profitability should also include optionality and contingency planning,” he added.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 30, 2023

Along the way, I got into starting up asset management businesses, which include private equity investments, and helping companies to identify and revitalise underperforming areas and driving favourable results while ensuring sustainable growth. Before I was on board, the company was clouded by changes in top management.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 28, 2024

American fast-food chain Chipotle made headlines last Wednesday when it announced it would be providing updated benefits for its approximately 110,000 employees and the upcoming surge of workers it is planning to hire this year. While some refer to this as The Great Resignation, others call it ‘The Great Reshuffle’.

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Inside Retail

JULY 25, 2023

Wesfarmers ultimately didn’t move forward with that plan, and instead decided to double down and invest in Kmart and Target independently. But while Target initially seemed to be in a strong position, there was a lack of stability and understanding of what made the business tick within its management ranks.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2023

It enables specialty brands to reach target audiences, who are stocking up on clothes, supplies, technology requirements and other essentials ahead of the school year. General manager Ian Taunton pointed to the launch of its online game Fitopia on Roblox, as an innovative and engaging way of reaching that target audience.

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