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

Inside Retail

Key is to focus on finding the best possible solutions after careful assessment and creating a workable plan of action and taking it step by step. IR: What advice would you give someone who wants to get into your line of work? IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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How Pizza Capers’ founder is driving Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers’ rapid growth

Inside Retail

While there’s discussion surrounding how many Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers spots there will be across the state, there are plans to build the gnocchi empire to about 20 locations by 2026. “It It became a job as well as a hobby, so I thought I should become more involved,” Russo said.

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“Our mission is to make retail fair”: Wolf & Badger CEO George Graham

Inside Retail

Here, we speak with Wolf & Badger co-founder and CEO George Graham about his plans to continue driving global retail growth. Over the years, we have grown substantially, but not always in a straight line. Today, the US is its largest market. GG: Retail has its ups and downs. IR : What is your approach to work/life balance?

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Our Barehands’ founders talk entrepreneurship and finding work-life balance

Inside Retail

IR: What advice would you give someone who wants to get into your line of work? There are days you find yourself working the retail floors, or behind the computer fighting fires, or planning with the team on next year’s collections or meeting shareholders, and the list goes on. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance?

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Our Barehands’ founders talk entrepreneurship and finding work-life balance

Inside Retail

IR: What advice would you give someone who wants to get into your line of work? There are days you find yourself working the retail floors, or behind the computer fighting fires, or planning with the team on next year’s collections or meeting shareholders, and the list goes on. IR: What’s your approach to work-life balance?

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

Inside Retail

IR: What advice would you give someone who wants to get into your line of work? Surround yourself with great people, have an inspiring vision and an achievable but stretching plan, and always focus on world-class execution. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? FM: You need to love it!

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Ditch the ladder and climb the career jungle gym instead: Creed CEO

Inside Retail

I’ve always prided myself and my teams on striking a balance between creativity, service and driving bottom-line results. I see things differently when I’m there and bring back the insights to the business to help accelerate our growth and innovation plans. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced?

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