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Overseas expansion is risky, but these Aussie retailers are doing it anyway

Inside Retail

Enhanced market analysis and management tools generated by new technology and the attraction of international customers from online platforms are no doubt key factors. A mix of local alongside seasoned brand-savvy Australian management is desirable for corporate stores and franchise or licensed operations.

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Goop without Gwyneth: Ex-Hairhouse GM to launch online wellness platform

Inside Retail

Two years after stepping down from his role as executive general manager of national salon chain Hairhouse, Steve Terry is back with a new wellness venture that is part online retailer, part digital magazine and part events business. But when Helene got cancer, he realised he wanted his work to have more meaning.

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Roberto Monti Named CEO of Arper

VMS

The Swedish manager, a dynamic leader with a multicultural and international background, arrives in Arper after a consolidated experience in the world of furniture and retail, gained through a successful professional experience in IKEA. From 2010 to 2014, he was President of IKEA South East Europe, the group’s largest market.

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Roberto Monti is Arper’s New CEO

VMS

The Swedish manager, a dynamic leader with a multicultural and international background, arrives in Arper after a consolidated experience in the world of furniture and retail, gained through a successful professional experience in IKEA. From 2010 to 2014, he was President of IKEA South East Europe, the group’s largest market.

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Selfridges: Why the best department store in the world is up for sale

Inside Retail

Its investment in highly creative and constantly changing store concepts and brand collaborations has enabled it to buck the industry trend and drive foot traffic in an era of online shopping, helping it earn the title of Best Department Store in the World four times between 2010 and 2018 at the Global Department Store Summit.

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Lane Crawford CEO Jennifer Woo talks how to truly cater to customers

Inside Retail

The luxury market invested with new brand and pop-up concepts, driving all merchandise in China. “We have a retail academy [for our staff] with over 50 courses live right now, from basic to advanced retail management and fashion 101. We’re also looking at mental health and we put a wellness program in 2010 that continues to grow.”

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How Will We View Today’s Transformation Of The Workplace In Twenty Years?

All Work

Ryan Anderson of MillerKnoll explores the transformation of the workplace and why the processes associated with planning and managing spaces need to be fundamentally redesign. Let’s acknowledge that the early origins of the office were based on the needs of management (more likely called “bosses” back in those times), not the workforce.

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