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Don’t inbox-watch: How Officeworks’ merchandise GM balances his attention

Inside Retail

From there, I’ve worn many hats in our support office and in various roles across the merchandise function: from demand planning to buying to buying manager. After a seven-year stint outside of the business I returned in 2012 and was appointed the national merchandise manager – office supplies and furniture. JB: I love the garden!

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Dick Smith, Burger King, David Jones: Is it third time lucky for Anchorage?

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Anchorage struck gold with the $20 million acquisition of the Dick Smith consumer electronics chain from Woolworths Group in November 2012. Anchorage Capital, at best, added some finishing touches to Woolworths’ turnaround strategy and reworked the balance sheet for the sharemarket float. No more balance sheet shuffle .

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How Chipotle aims to attract Gen Z staff with next-gen benefits

Inside Retail

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.

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How L’Occitane’s Dr Vranjes Firenze aims to grow in Australia and beyond

Inside Retail

L’Occitane also acquired a 50 per cent stake in Singaporean skincare brand Erborian in 2012. These acquisitions reflect the group’s strategy for building a geographically balanced brand portfolio of premium beauty and fragrance brands.

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Potential Olympics sponsorship deal tests LVMH heir Antoine Arnault

Inside Retail

All of Bernard Arnault’s five children hold important positions in LVMH, with each closely watched for any sign of pulling ahead of others to one day succeed the 74-year old CEO, who has not indicated he plans to step down any time soon. So far, it isn’t a done deal, Paris 2024 CEO Tony Estanguet said last Wednesday.

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Potential Olympics sponsorship deal tests LVMH heir Antoine Arnault

Inside Retail

All of Bernard Arnault’s five children hold important positions in LVMH, with each closely watched for any sign of pulling ahead of others to one day succeed the 74-year old CEO, who has not indicated he plans to step down any time soon. So far, it isn’t a done deal, Paris 2024 CEO Tony Estanguet said last Wednesday.

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How lifestyle brand Zulu & Zephyr found prime Byron and Bondi retail real estate

Inside Retail

Independent lifestyle brand Zulu & Zephyr launched in the summer of 2012 offering swim and resortwear for the modern woman. As a brand – we are balanced, yet spontaneous; strong yet relaxed; dynamic but signature. This includes plans for a Manly store and an international pop-up experience.

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