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Lacoste Japan advances towards a zero-party data strategy

Inside Retail

They were able to link customer IDs and preference data like hobbies, tastes, and purchase intentions, to make the in-store shopping experience more customised. I feel that we were able to provide an interactive brand experience that embodies Lacoste’s brand image, rather than conducting consumer surveys from a brand perspective.

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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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From Big 4 firm to start-up: TaskPod’s Adam Morgan talks lessons learned

Inside Retail

I always wanted to work and live overseas so I went to New York to work in restructuring/turnaround consulting at Ankura for about four years, then moved to London to run KPMG’s private equity deal strategy team with Tyson Gundersen. IR: Do you have any hobbies that help you switch off and stay balanced? AM: Yes, I do.

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7 Techniques To Reduce Turnover In Your Retail Business (Without Spending a Lot of Money)

RetailMinded

It’s a cost-effective but highly impactful strategy where recognition goes a long way. These tokens of appreciation need not break the bank but should be personal and meaningful, which is something that reflects an understanding of the recipient’s interests, tastes, or hobbies.

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How Kmart and Target CEO John Gualtieri stays on top of his game

Inside Retail

I remember telling my store manager I was going to head into the buying office and he said to me, ‘John I’ve known you for a few years now, and this’ll be the biggest mistake you ever make — you’re a store guy.’ All the different parts of the puzzle were starting to come together and the strategy was being put into action.

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How to Find the Right Agency to Tell Your Brand Story

Retail Bound

Doing so gives them an outsider’s perspective that can provide valuable insights into how the brand is or will be perceived. Procurement Officer or Branding Project Manager. Experts will use this valuable input as the groundwork for your branding strategy. Proposed branding/rebranding strategy. Business values and goals.

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“Long Hours Don’t Make You a Better Creative”: Top Tips for Design Graduates

Design Week

Believe me, there is nothing more confusing than a portfolio stuffed with brand design, UI design, illustration, photography, painting, pottery, and your weekend flower arrangement hobby. Unless you’re in upper management with key privileges, you have to leave. In short: Edit, edit, edit, then edit some more.

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