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

Inside Retail

After a seven-year stint outside of the business I returned in 2012 and was appointed the national merchandise manager – office supplies and furniture. Playing a part in Officeworks’ success story in the early days was pretty special, and being promoted to a buyer in the merchandise function early in my career was a pivotal moment for me.

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Potential Olympics sponsorship deal tests LVMH heir Antoine Arnault

Inside Retail

Discussions on the Olympics deal, being negotiated by Antoine, revolve around promotions focused on LVMH as a group, its two biggest fashion labels – the Louis Vuitton and Dior brands – as well as champagne. “It takes time, but we want to make sure that this partnership makes sense and is balanced,” he said.

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Potential Olympics sponsorship deal tests LVMH heir Antoine Arnault

Inside Retail

Discussions on the Olympics deal, being negotiated by Antoine, revolve around promotions focused on LVMH as a group, its two biggest fashion labels – the Louis Vuitton and Dior brands – as well as champagne. “It takes time, but we want to make sure that this partnership makes sense and is balanced,” he said.

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Is office gossip really that bad?

Inside Retail

First, we readjusted our sight on entitlement and self-promotion, and now office gossip is in the spotlight as the workplace’s latest ally. per cent job mobility, the highest rate since 2012, with the share of mobility, highest for professionals, at 22 per cent. It comes at a cost, though. The year ending February 2022, saw 9.5

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Foodpanda’s Evelyn Tay talks travel, sport and 20-plus years in comms

Inside Retail

She volunteered at the 2005 Singapore Olympic Congress and Team Singapore activities at the 2012 London Olympics. We’re also taking the lead on committing to a more eco-friendly delivery process from promoting sustainable packaging, to mitigating food insecurity and hunger, to deploying more electric vehicles.

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How Chinese toy giant Pop Mart thinks local, dominates global

Inside Retail

The gender balance of Pop Mart customers is split 70:30 towards women, and the majority of purchasers are aged 16 to 35. Around 2012, Wang had already recognised the popularity of toys in his stores. The balance is sourced from local artists in each market the company enters. But not now.

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Authentically Gen Z: The Values, Aspirations & Drivers That Will Re-Define The Future Of Work

All Work

As Generation Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—begins to enter the workforce, companies are realizing their current office spaces, operational policies, and company norms do not resonate as strongly with this emerging employee base as they did with those of decades past. Virtual, In-Person & Hybrid Work: Balance is Key.

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