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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. I was part of the set-up team that launched Officeworks into the New South Wales market. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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Five leadership lessons from L’Occitane Group’s head of travel retail in Apac

Inside Retail

In April, L’Occitane Group announced the appointment of Green Yip as regional managing director for travel retail Apac. Following my degree, I worked in marketing and banking for a short period, following which I joined DFS as a management trainee in Hong Kong. Key is to strive for a balance between the two.

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A day in the life of Rebecca Vallance-Gasan: “I am hyper-organised”

Inside Retail

From 2 pm to 4 pm, I meet with the various teams across the afternoon including production, marketing, digital, finance and PR — to see how everything is going. IR: Do you have any favourite apps or tools you use to manage your time? IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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“Enjoy the journey and be kind”: Strand CEO Felicity McGahan on leadership

Inside Retail

From her early days as a store manager at Sportsgirl, to leadership roles at Gap, Sussan and Cotton On, McGahan has built up a wealth of knowledge, which she has drawn from to shape Strand’s recent rebrand , and overseas expansion. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance? FM: Balance is the key here. FM: I love to travel.

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How Mud Australia CEO remains invigorated after 29 years in the business 

Inside Retail

Here, we chat with Mud Australia’s founder, designer and CEO Shelley Simpson about work-life balance, why the business has invested in the Headspace app, monthly massages on-site and green breakout spaces, and how her wheaten terrier, Molly, helps her to switch off. Inside Retail : What does a typical day look like?

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How Toys ‘R’ Us aims to bring joy and wonder back to the brand

Inside Retail

Here, she discusses her philosophy for finding and managing good people, the global company’s sprawling plans for expansion, the importance of an exciting customer experience in toy stores, and more. My vision for the company is that we are truly an authority on toys (and babies and hobbies), and all aspects of development and play.

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The best career advice I ever received: Fanny Moizant, Vestiaire Collective

Inside Retail

From the early challenges of breaking into a highly competitive market to the strategies that have helped Vestiaire Collective thrive amidst a global pandemic, Moizant shares insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and industry leaders alike. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance? FM: Maintaining a work-life balance is difficult.

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