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Australian Retail Outlook 2023: Paradigm shifts and fresh perspectives

Inside Retail

Some went without products in many non-essential categories altogether, others deferred large purchases. Within weeks of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, numerous global brands, including H&M – the parent of Zara and a collection of other brands – and Estée Lauder shut up shop in Russia. Clothing is a necessity of life.

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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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Life at the top: How to balance work and life as a retail leader

Inside Retail

However, the work that goes into reaching the top job very rarely stops when you get there: and if anything, the added responsibility and stress can make it even more important to find ways to balance a person’s professional and personal life. Maintaining perspective. Lean on other people, but also take them into account.

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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. Green Yip: I grew up in a large family with five other siblings in Hong Kong, so that’s where I first realised how much I liked to be around people. Inside Retail: Tell me about your career journey.

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How Japan’s love for denim is influencing Levi’s premium collections

Inside Retail

But this is not a replication of history, Inside Retail spoke to Nuholt Huisamen, managing director of Levi Strauss & Co for East Asia Pacific, about how nostalgia is fueling the future of the business. It’s really trying to stay at the centre of culture, right?

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Five key takeaways from LVMH, M&S and others at the World Retail Congress

Inside Retail

To give you an idea, the guest list included: John Lewis Partnership chair Dame Sharon White; Primark CEO Paul Marchant; Ingka Centres (owners of Ikea) managing director Cindy Andersen; Uber co-founder Oscar Salazar; Woolworths Holdings CEO Roy Bagattini; Bluebell president and CEO Ashley Micklewright; and Frasers Group CEO Michael Murray.

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Listen up, first-time managers: Here’s what you probably don’t know yet

Inside Retail

It is assumed that when people move from a ‘doing’ role to a ‘managing’ role, they will know what they need to do and that they will ‘pick up’ how to lead as they go along. Are you new to managing a team, and wondering why it’s harder than you expected? The relationships with your team can change. Hard versus soft skills.