Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2023

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.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

In part, that frustration may reflect the seemingly harsher spotlight on Woolworths and Banducci in the political and media commentary around supermarket pricing and competitive behaviour than on Coles and its CEO and managing director, Leah Weckert.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Officeworks’ managing director Sarah Hunter said she was delighted to welcome Busse to the business at what is a very exciting time for the business and its growing technology team. Murray was the group’s MD from 2012 to 2018 and from 2019 to 2021. Prior to joining Best & Less, he served as CEO and MD of Just Group.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Abloh trained as an architect and engineer in his early life, and transitioned to designing clothes in 2012. SurfStitch managing director Justin Hillberg steps down. Hillberg joined SurfStitch as merchandise manager in 2014, before becoming general manager in 2015 and managing director in 2018.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Woolworths Group reveals new management lineup. Prior to this, he was GM of customer transformation and digital strategy for WooliesX and Woolworths Group. Ingram was Woolworths Group’s chief transformation officer in July 2018, overseeing transformation and customer-first strategy. By Rakshnna Pattabiraman.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2022

7-Eleven names new general manager of channel. Fiona Hayes (pictured) has been appointed 7-Eleven’s general manager of channel, following almost three decades at Telstra. In 2019 Drennan returned to The Iconic as marketing director of growth and strategy. L’Oreal Korea names Samuel de Retail as its new CEO.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2023

Starting with one restaurant in Kenmore, he developed the business to over 120 international locations, before selling to the Retail Food Group for $30 million in 2012. Pizza Capers founder Anthony Russo built something of a franchising empire over the years. We have our [finger] on the pulse when it comes to real estate.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

Hwang-Judiesch was appointed president of Hudson’s Bay in September 2022, leading the store organisation, including the execution of the company’s in-store digital selling transformation, customer experience and store optimisation strategy. Nairn’s retirement culminates a 46-year career in retailing.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

She volunteered at the 2005 Singapore Olympic Congress and Team Singapore activities at the 2012 London Olympics. Evelyn Tay: I manage all aspects of communications, government, and public affairs, as well as sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes across Asia at Foodpanda.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 5, 2023

Chris Gilroy, a brand turnaround expert and former marketing director at Decathlon UK, believes that the new brand strategy will give Peloton much broader appeal, beyond just bikes. “It’s Not standing still Founded in 2012, Peloton revolutionised the at-home-fitness space with the launch of its stationary exercise bike.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The deal marked an enormous increase in the brand’s valuation since Brazil’s Natura & Co purchased a 65 per cent stake in Aesop for about $70 million in 2012, signalling its unparalleled standing as a category leader. However, this could depend on Advent’s ability to ensure stability at the management level.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2024

In 2012 Fraser became the president of Marc Jacobs after over 13 years in the business before leaving to become the CEO of Anne Klein in 2015. Prior to joining the c-suite Fraser started her distinguished career in luxury retail apparel and fashion as a merchandising manager for Calvin Klein.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2023

IR: Can you discuss the split between e-commerce and physical retail sales, and whether there are distinct strategies in place for each channel? LR: We don’t view online and offline as disparate strategies. Do you think the physical locations are or will enhance online sales?

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2023

Melbourne-based gumboot label Merry People was born in 2012 after founder Danielle Holloway found the that she couldn’t find a pair of gumboots suitable to her needs. It’s a big part of our growth strategy – we’re doing a brand refresh – but I want to make sure that we still hold onto the essence of Merry People.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2022

Around 2012, Wang had already recognised the popularity of toys in his stores. We think the localisation of a brand should include localisation of management methods, manpower, and products,” Moon said. That strategy involves paying keen attention to cultural differences among markets. “I But not now.

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Retailing Insight

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Gen Z members are born between 1997 and 2012 and are currently between 9 and 24 years old (nearly 68 million in the U.S.) This often involves a company’s ability to manage its marketing to tap into the needs of an individual at a deeply personal level. We’ll talk more about Gen Z consumers below.

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Parcel Pending

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

1,2 The challenge for convenience store owners, therefore, is implementing a business plan with strategies that increase retail sales, foot traffic, and profit margins. Of those born between 1997 and 2012, 62% have tried a new beverage during the past month. 6 Strategies to Increase Your Convenience Store Sales & Profits.

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All Work

AUGUST 18, 2022

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. What strategies can firms implement to create workplaces that meet the needs and desires of this new generation? The most recent generation to enter the workforce is Generation Z.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2022

Johnson also served as CEO of JCPenney from 2012-2013, during which time he struggled to save the ailing discount department store. So I think most people would agree the strategy was right.”. However, Johnson realised that the team really needed more time to embrace the strategy. That connection is so powerful.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2021

Bain & Co reported growth in luxury-goods spending falling from 7 per cent in 2012 to 2 per cent the following year, with Western luxury brands in particular taking a hit. While this seemed like an easy and sure-fire strategy, such linkages no longer appeal to millennials today. CASE STUDY : Neiwai.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Just how did Disney manage to do it? Buyouts and a cultural behemoth In 2006 Disney bought Pixar, in 2009 it bought Marvel and in 2012 it bought Lucasfilm. It has received Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature for the likes of The Incredibles, Up and Frozen.

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Robinson Meyer

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Some moderate Republicans even called for Biden to adopt a similar strategy in March. That the president could even try managing gas prices reflects a shift away from political wisdom. Managing the energy transition is going to be really hard. It’s notable what an act of defiance Biden’s energy policy is.

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