Eye on ESG

APRIL 13, 2023

In this report, Mayer Brown and Sedgwick Richardson share the results of our recent survey about sustainable asset management in Asia. In order to bring the Asian context into focus, we surveyed asset managers active in the region to understand how they approach this issue from compliance, strategy and branding perspectives.

Management 52

Management Perspective Flow Strategy 52

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Rather than investing in and delivering on their brand promise, they focus on other, often supplementary, marketing strategies such as launching engaging campaigns, brands may believe they can substitute competence with warmth. There are countless examples of brands leveraging their success stories through various PR strategies.

Marketing 290

Marketing Engagement Strategy Social Media 290

Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

They changed their perspective by doing business by including clients in their practices. From a brand perspective, sustainability was a challenge: being able to deliver a profitable business while considering environmental, economic, and social resources for present and future generations.

Brand Management 130

Brand Management Fashion Management Perspective 130

Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

Inside Retail spoke to Tim Page, New Balance’s Pacific retail manager, to discuss how the latest Chadstone concept store is creating the next generation of immersive and engaging shopping experiences. New Balance sits at the intersection of sports and cultural heritage and its new UCC concept stores aim to reflect that.

Balance 262

Balance Concept Fashion Engagement 262

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Belles’ managing director Joss Jenner-Leuthart told Inside Retail that the brand has chosen to raise funding through this particular route – rather than a traditional capital raise – as it provides customers with the opportunity to connect more deeply with the brand, and feel a genuine sense of ownership over it.

Planning 244

Planning Expansion Perspective Social Media 244

Inside Retail

MARCH 21, 2024

Coles’ senior design and innovation manager Pete Rose described the project as turning a “tired shop” into an “incredible” one for the Chadstone shopper. From a timing perspective, the project commenced on May 31 last year and went live in December, with additional components landing in February for the official store opening on March 6.

Beauty and Health 278

Beauty and Health Concept Layout Interior Design 278

Compliantia

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Having high standards and a strong plan of action is great, but even the best strategies will fall flat if they aren’t carried out properly. As Larry Bossidy, former AlliedSignal CEO wrote in the bestselling book, Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done , “Strategies most often fail because they aren’t well executed.”.

Management 98

Management Promotion Location Perspective 98

RetailMinded

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Understanding Your Audience Any effective marketing strategy is based on a profound understanding of the target market. Make a marketing strategy for your business where you leverage digital footprints to your advantage—decode your customers’ purchasing patterns and tailor your offerings accordingly.

Strategy 52

Strategy Social Media Display Engagement 52

Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2022

He left the role yesterday having determined the “fix phase” of his strategy to turn the business around was complete. We have commenced an external search to identify an experienced executive to lead the company through the next phases of the turnaround strategy.”. Any performance rights held by Andre have lapsed.”. “We

Shopping 246

Shopping Merchandising Perspective Balance 246

Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2023

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.

Perspective 246

Perspective Management Balance Form 246

Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

This underserved segment represents huge potential, offering substantial benefits from both a customer and business-to-business (B2B) perspective. Benefits of the ‘inverse supply chain’ Managing C2B reverse logistics effectively can unlock a range of customer experience benefits and opportunities.

Perspective 130

Perspective Accessories Accessories Merchandising 130

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Clerc said the ongoing disruptions and market volatility emphasise the need for supply chain resilience, and reiterated that the firm’s path towards integrated logistics is the right choice for customers to effectively manage these challenges. Additionally, the cost and quality of production can vary significantly.

Strategy 130

Strategy Pattern Perspective Flow 130

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

His extensive knowledge in the luxury sector and his deep experience in developing brands across the region has provided our team with a valuable perspective.”. Cadman also founded PMC Global Hong Kong, a strategic management and business consultancy focused on the luxury goods industry.

Perspective 130

Perspective Strategy Line Management 130

Inside Retail

AUGUST 28, 2023

Anticipating that the cost of doing business will remain elevated in financial year 2024, Bunnings has invested heavily in its in-store technology and stock management systems to drive productivity. From Bunnings’ perspective, entering pet care makes perfect sense. The brand has reported task time savings for staff of over 2.4

Management 246

Management Perspective Strategy Space 246

Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

Co-founded by Tim Brown and Joey Zwillinger in 2015, the company quickly became a hit amongst Silicon Valley-types and raised over US$200 million from venture capital investors, including Tiger Global Management, Lerer Hippeau, and Maveron. To put this in perspective, the SG&A totaled up to just US$122.2 million in 2021.

Planning 130

Planning Expansion Strategy Consumer 130

Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Mobile user engagement tools Pushwoosh Pushwoosh is a customer engagement platform , that is tailored for businesses adopting an omnichannel communication strategy with mobile users. The solution includes tools for efficient list management, segmentation, and personalization, empowering businesses to precisely target their messages.

Customer Engagement 130

Customer Engagement Engagement Marketing Flow 130

Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

EuroShop 2023 will also be focusing on key topics such as Connected Retail, Smart Store, Energy Management, Third Places, Customer Centricity, Experience and Lively City Centres. The focus will be on sustainable energy solutions and intelligent lighting management. Expo & Event Marketing will be held in Halls 10-14.

Visual Merchandising 303

Visual Merchandising Light Concept Merchandising 303

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The number of Godfrey retail outlets has fallen by 16 per cent since the 2018 takeover – from 210 outlets to 175, according to The Australian Financial Review – but the management team has placed a focus on three key pillars of the business: its product line, property holdings and people. From our stockroom perspective, it’s nice and clean.

Perspective 246

Perspective Social Media Promotion Engagement 246

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

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!

Balance 130

Balance Merchandising Hobbies Management 130

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

million in unfulfilled orders, the immediate challenge for the fifth-generation furniture group is addressing that issue: through managing its global supply of stock and fulfilling orders. Their products are exciting and colourful, and [from our perspective] that’s untouchable and what they’re really good at,” Berkowitz said.

Social Media 260

Social Media Planning Perspective Art 260

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Nuanced perspectives According to Deepika Giri, associate vice president at IDC, at least 79 per cent of retail organisations believe that GenAI models that leverage their own business data will give them a significant advantage over competitors.

Perspective 130

Perspective Target Market Pattern Advertising 130

Inside Retail

JULY 3, 2022

At the time, Warwick Konopacki, co-founder and former managing director of TCS, commented: “The time is right for a new owner to take the business and network forward and we very much look forward to seeing the future success of The Cheesecake Shop eclipse that which has been achieved by the team so far.”. Cake changing hands.

Shopping 182

Shopping Management Perspective Strategy 182

Inside Retail

AUGUST 4, 2023

Such largescale movements of people affect many countries and have created significant interest among business and management researchers in recent years as companies try to work out how to successfully integrate refugees into their workforces. Many refugees are skilled professionals and can contribute to a company’s success.

Perspective 130

Perspective Management Other Balance 130

Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2022

Asia Pacific travel retailer Heinemann has named George Tsoukalas as the new managing director of Heinemann Australia. Tsoukalas has been with Heinemann Australia since 2019 and is currently head of marketing and category management. He will take up the role on January 17, 2022. He will take up the role on January 17, 2022.

Outdoor 130

Outdoor Management Expansion Perspective 130

Inside Retail

AUGUST 21, 2023

The growing middle class Amisha Jain, senior vice president and managing director of South Asia, the Middle East and Africa at Levi Strauss & Co, told Inside Retail that the store “reflected the significance of India as a priority market” for the company. Indians in general have high expectations of retail service quality.

Department Stores 130

Department Stores Perspective Consumer Fashion 130

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Retailers believe that part of their strategy in dealing with supply chain disruptions and delays must be to source new suppliers when current suppliers can’t deliver what they need. About the author: Nathan Kale is Country Manager ANZ, at contract intelligence company, Icertis. There aren’t enough shipping containers.

Management 130

Management Perspective Flow Strategy 130

Retail Focus

JANUARY 10, 2022

Andrew Dunbar, General Manager EMEA of global digital consultancy Appnovation. Here are three ways an effective analytics strategy can unlock the value of data, backed by examples of retailers that have cracked the code. This includes anything from at-a-glance top-line trends to drilling down into significant growth metrics.

Strategy 244

Strategy Engagement Perspective Customer Engagement 244

Inside Retail

JULY 25, 2023

Using previous psychological research about different types of workplace friendships, along with my experience working with thousands of managers and leaders, I have created four friendship categories for the workplace. Using metaphors to shift your perspective can be a helpful way to accomplish this. Workplace best friend.

Perspective 130

Perspective Engagement Strategy Other 130

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

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.

Flow 245

Flow Balance Perspective Management 245

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Here, Designworks divisional general manager Brooke Norton discusses why it has relaunched with Big W, how Pavement’s product line will look different compared to previous ranges, and what’s next for the brand. Inside Retail: Tell me about Pavement’s relaunch in collaboration with Big W.

Fashion 263

Fashion Department Stores Perspective Expansion 263

Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2022

Whilst you would hope that is the exception rather than the rule, it is the accrued revenues, the forecast margins and aspirational cost management that become the most destructive. It is amazing really, the number of people that capably count revenue, yet cannot manage cost and believe that profit equals cash flow? Rock-solid numbers.

Flow 130

Flow Perspective Management Strategy 130

Inside Retail

AUGUST 3, 2021

By launching the ship-from-store strategy last year, Williams was able to remain profitable during a particularly turbulent 18 months. From a business perspective, it’s a huge financial gain, because they’re making their inventory work more effectively,” Nesci added. Retailers 100 per cent need to do ship-from-store.

Light 246

Light Perspective Flow Engagement 246

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

His extensive knowledge in the luxury sector and his deep experience in developing brands across the region has provided our team with a valuable perspective.”. Cadman also founded PMC Global Hong Kong, a strategic management and business consultancy focused on the luxury goods industry.

Perspective 130

Perspective Strategy Management Marketing 130

Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2023

We obviously knew of the brand and – from a product and consumer perspective – we felt that it would fit in well with our business,” he said. “We And, from a marketing and positioning standpoint, [we could] take its existing foundation, and develop a strategy that fits within our group ecosystem.” The initial focus is on stabilisation.

Planning 244

Planning Perspective Strategy Marketing 244

Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

However, a series of management missteps contributed to an underwhelming financial performance for the pizza behemoth in FY23. Domino’s net profit also declined by about 74 per cent, with CEO and managing director Don Meij telling investors that the business would work to “rebalance the value equation.” per cent, to $201.7

Perspective 246

Perspective Consumer Marketing Other 246

Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

This latest announcement marks another step in our long-term strategy to keep the West End exciting, welcoming, accessible and inclusive.” For us London, and the whole of the UK, is a key market that we are investing in and we will keep investing in, both from a communication and commercial perspective.”

Curate 147

Curate Fashion Perspective Balance 147

Inside Retail

APRIL 16, 2023

Levi’s expansion strategy in Asia doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon. According to Amisha Jain, senior vice president and managing director of SAMEA Levi Strauss & Co, 2023 began on a high note for the company as it collaborated with the first edition of the global music festival, Lollapalooza India.

Strategy 130

Strategy Consumer Perspective Line 130