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“Running is on trend right now”: New Balance expands hybrid retail model

Inside Retail

Melbourne’s fashion capital Chadstone has been tapped as the second Australian location for New Balance’s UCC format store. The New Balance UCC (uncommonly common concept) store is redefining the traditional retail experience by placing people, not products, at the forefront of the retail experience.

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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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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. All with the ultimate goal of positioning Levi’s not only as a preservationist of denim culture but as a denim trendsetter. “We

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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.

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The Reject Shop CEO quits, interim chief named

Inside Retail

He left the role yesterday having determined the “fix phase” of his strategy to turn the business around was complete. Under Andre’s leadership, The Reject Shop’s corporate culture has been reset, the business has returned to profitability with a lower cost base, the balance sheet is strong and the store network continues to expand.

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Four ways to support your team for better mental health 

Inside Retail

Recent research by The Workforce Institute at UKG , indicates that 69 per cent of people think their manager has more impact on their mental health than their therapist or doctor, and a similar impact on their partner. As a manager, this can be a confronting reality. Integrated manager-led coaching. Simply, powerful LMS.

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CEO Anthony Heraghty discusses Super Retail Group’s half-year results

Inside Retail

I think we’ve been proactive in managing the business and preparing it for a dynamic period.” If you manage it correctly, [these macroeconomic forces] won’t necessarily have a material impact [on the business].” “But we’d be silly not to acknowledge that there’s macroeconomic forces that are quite significant.

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