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Barnes & Noble CEO: “The big guys should be doing better”

Inside Retail

In 2011, Daunt was appointed managing director of then-struggling British bookstore chain Waterstones and was able to bring back the retailer from a point of near-closure through a series of marketing and store restructuring tactics. Yes, you read that right.

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Here’s why Lego is the world’s most reputable brand

Inside Retail

Lego is inherently engaging, and through a constant stream of product innovation and by opening up immersive physical stores they’ve elevated the brand experience to a story that consumers want to be part of, and share with others — to quite literally, remark upon,” he said.

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“I’m an accidental retailer”: How The Iconic’s Erica Berchtold got her start

Inside Retail

She soon became general manager of sportswear chain Rebel, which Harvey Norman owned in the early 2000s, and later general manager of Specialty Fashion Group’s Crossroads and Autograph brands, before Super Retail Group tapped her to once again run the sportswear retailer after acquiring it in 2011. “I’m

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The Crucial Role of Accessibility in Higher Education

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Accessibility Defined Accessibility in higher education is defined as allowing a person with a disability to acquire knowledge, engage in college interactions, and enjoy the same experience as people who do not have disabilities. Speak to one of our package management experts today. The latest research shows that ADHD affects 6.1

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A new era for human rights and environmental due diligence: the OECD launches updated Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

Eye on ESG

This is the first update to the Guidelines since 2011 and the changes represent substantial and far reaching new expectations for multinationals, particularly in relation to areas of their operations or business which may have human rights or environmental implications. What are the main changes since the 2011 Guidelines?

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Why Book Depository’s closure could be a “net benefit” for Australian booksellers

Inside Retail

Our members are much more engaged online than ever, but we are a social and narrative species,” Egan said. “I The company also referenced the closure of Angus & Robertson and Borders in 2011, where Booktopia’s revenue immediately jumped by 20 per cent in the months following.

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Shinola Brand Stores Bring Detroit to the Neighborhood

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Through carefully crafted retail environments and event marketing, Shinola is one brand that has managed to connect with the neighborhoods where their stores are located, all while maintaining the brand's (mostly) Detroit narrative. Shinola stores incorporate retail experiential design to engage and delight their customers.