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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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Why the Kmart-Target back end merger has been a decade in the making

Inside Retail

For now, the businesses will remain separate in the eyes of the consumer, though they will share systems in the back end, such as having a single tech-stack. 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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Breaking down Patagonia’s bold move

Inside Retail

The brand’s infamous ‘Don’t Buy This Jacket’ ad, launched on Black Friday in 2001, challenged consumers to buy only what they need. But when the business re-certified in 2019, it achieved a staggering 151.4 Advocate for responsible consumption.

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