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

Inside Retail

After almost 30 years in the retail industry, Officeworks general manager of merchandising Jim Berndelis has gained plenty of experience and life lessons. 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. JB: I love the garden!

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Peloton seeks a return to profitability with rebrand and membership drive

Inside Retail

For anyone, anywhere According to Amanda Gilmore, Peloton Australia’s country manager, the company has always recognised that customers value the convenience of Peloton and the access it gives them to live, on-demand fitness content. According to Gilmore, the company is well-positioned to keep up with changing consumer behaviour.

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It’s time for businesses to change the way they think about failure

Inside Retail

Thus, in 2012, the first Fuckup Night was born. In my opinion, there’s always something to learn if we give enough perspective by understanding history and cycles, as well as trying to think from first principles. He wanted to help others take ownership over their mistakes instead of downplaying or hiding them.

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Who Gives a Crap raises $41.5 million in first funding round

Inside Retail

Launched back in 2012 by Griffiths and co-founders Jehan Ratnatunga and Danny Alexander, Who Gives a Crap first got off the ground after a successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo — a campaign that saw Griffiths himself perched on a toilet for 50 hours , until the business hit its minimum target.

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Raising the bar: How Ethique is leading the way on plasticless hygiene

Inside Retail

From a shampoo bar made in a New Zealand kitchen in 2012 to an international, values-led business, Ethique has championed climate friendly values from the very beginning. Inside Retail: What have the past few years been like for Ethique?

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How Workplace Design Can Help Attract Gen Z

All Work

Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z currently makes up 30 percent of the world’s population and is expected to make up 27% of the workforce by 2025. Companies and management should want to show their Gen Z employees that they are embracing mental health efforts. The most recent generation to enter the workforce is Generation Z.

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Personal care brand Ethique concentrates on raising the bar

Inside Retail

Brianne West founded zero-waste beauty and lifestyle brand Ethique in her kitchen in Christchurch back in 2012, while completing her science degree. I know a few retailers who find [refillables] very capital intensive and very messy, from a labour perspective, so there are some challenges.”. Real change, not greenwashing.