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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. Jim Berndelis: My first role at Officeworks was on the shop floor at Maribyrnong, Melbourne while I was studying at university in 1995. We now have 166. Don’t watch your inbox.

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How To Set Up A Retail Business

Retail Focus

The restrictions imposed during the coronavirus pandemic resulted in many people learning new skills or returning to hobbies that had previously fallen by the wayside. Management – How will you go about recruitment and staffing? Make sure you have the right insurance for your shop. What services will you provide?

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The Lexicon welcomes host of new occupiers amid action-packed summer events programme

Retail Focus

Søstrene Grene’s new, unique store concept ‘Retail for the Senses’ offers a wide assortment within home interiors, furniture, hobby items, kitchen supplies, children’s toys, specialty food and candy, gift-wrapping, and party supplies.

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Why Toys ‘R’ Us is investing in robots for peak trading season

Inside Retail

An army of robots have been recruited to help Toys ‘R’ Us manage Christmas trading — the peak period for toy sales. The company has made an initial investment of $2 million in robot technology at its new warehouse in Dandenong South alongside a state-of-the-art warehouse management system. Scaling up Babies ‘R’ Us.

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Why Toys ‘R’ Us is investing in robots for peak trading season

Inside Retail

An army of robots have been recruited to help Toys ‘R’ Us manage Christmas trading — the peak period for toy sales. The company has made an initial investment of $2 million in robot technology at its new warehouse in Dandenong South alongside a state-of-the-art warehouse management system. Scaling up Babies ‘R’ Us .

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Retail leaders share their best career insights and inspiration

Inside Retail

Each week, Inside Retail features an interview with a retail leader about their career journey, tips and tricks for getting the job done, and the hobbies and personal passion projects that occupy their time outside of work. Here’s what Schneider had to say on the subject. “I Don’t be too hard on yourself.”

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All things bright and beautiful: About Allkinds’ fun-filled philosophy

Inside Retail

Here, Allkinds general manager Paula Gorman shares the thinking behind the brand’s fun-filled store design and why it’s important to build confidence in kids from a young age. Alongside its e-commerce store, Allkinds has opened immersive bricks-and-mortar stores to encourage kids to make their own choices when it comes to personal care.

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