Inside Retail

AUGUST 26, 2021

On Friday, JB Hi-Fi Group CEO Richard Murray officially left the consumer electronics company, where he has held various roles for the past 18 years, to lead Solomon Lew’s Premier Retail business; Terry Smart, previously managing director of The Good Guys and CEO of JB Hi-Fi, took over the top position.

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Mass Relators

JUNE 12, 2023

Michael Wier has been promoted to vice president of store brands at CVS Health. He had been executive director – divisional merchandise manager for consumer health and wellness since August 2020. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in 2007. WOONSOCKET, R.I. Before that he worked for Mars & Co.,

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 20, 2024

Once considered a lost cause, the business has gone from strength to strength since embracing a ‘lowest price’ strategy following its acquisition by Wesfarmers in 2007. The products] are branded Anko, but we haven’t gone out and done a lot of promotion of Anko because the promotion has been Zellers.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Data from the Reserve Bank of Australia suggests that, nowadays, cash is used for only 16 per cent of in-person transactions, down from about 70 per cent in 2007. Thus, retailers should not only equip themselves to accept cashless payments (if they haven’t already) but actively promote them. Take care with the cashless approach.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 31, 2024

Dollar General has promoted 18 executives to new roles at the company. Leslie Allen Leslie Allen has been promoted to senior vice president, human resources. Christine Connolly Christine Connolly has been promoted to senior vice president, corporate secretary and assistant general counsel, securities and governance.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 29, 2023

Nespresso names new head of Oceania By Dean Blake Nespresso New Zealand’s managing director Stegan Vermeulen will step into the role of MD of Nespresso Oceania, following 12 years within the business, as of 1 July. Meanwhile, Young who started Mad Mex in 2007 said it was the “right time” for Frangie to “officially step into the CEO role”. “As

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2023

Educational Insights first launched its shop in April 2023, and Lee Parkhurst, Senior Brand Manager at the company, said they’ve “been quadrupling our business month over month since.” But the meteoric success on TikTok of the 3D puzzle game Kanoodle (first introduced in 2007) took everyone by surprise.

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Cisco Retail

JULY 23, 2021

I’ve stayed because I’ve had the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technologies, to have my voice and ideas heard by superiors, to advance my career from individual contributor to manager, and to witness the evolution of Cisco into a close-knit family. . I was involved in the day to day management of the documentation and messaging.

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Retail Bound

DECEMBER 19, 2024

For partnerships, brands should evaluate current or potential brand partners that will also be in attendance, evaluating opportunities for cross-promotion as well as strategic relationship building. While media will be in attendance for the event, other core audiences can be valuable to connect with from a business perspective.

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I Vend

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

McKinsey’s research into the way that retailers managed cost reductions in the Great Recession of 2007-2009 found that ‘resilient retailers’ reduced their costs by two percentage points, while their ‘non-resilient’ counterparts increased theirs by the same amount.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

I started this business in 2007 and we’ve worked tirelessly over the last 15 years to build it so it’s great to be back to 100 per cent ownership. We do a Meat-free Monday promotion to encourage people to [eat] vegan. Inside Retail: How do you feel about bringing the brand back to Australia? Is it an emotional move for you?

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Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Publix Super Markets is promoting Bridgid O’Connor to vice president of real estate strategy. Within nine months, she was promoted to property specialist. From 2007 to 2009, O’Connor worked as a real estate specialist and was promoted to real estate manager in 2011. In 2000, he was named real estate manager.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Tesco F&F clothing and home managing director Jan Marchant is retiring from the grocery giant after nearly two decades. Marchant, who joined the retailer in 2007, will be succeeded by H&M Group executive Katja Ahola Klamkin in the coming months, Drapers reported.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 23, 2021

SpartanNash has promoted Tyler King to vice president of finance and finance business partner for the company’s 148-store retail business segment. King joined SpartanNash in 2007 as manager, retail inventory. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Tyler King. King will report to EVP and Chief Financial Officer Jason Monaco.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Thirteen female leaders were hired to the top job of UK retailers in 2022, which equates to 31% of the 42 appointments made, according to management consultancy Korn Ferry. McGowan, who sat on the board of Morrisons until its sale to CD&R in 2021 , has broad experience of managing product, service and subscription-led businesses.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 8, 2023

e.l.f’s strategy is not lost on the analysts covering the beauty sector with Olivia Tong, managing director and senior consumer staples analyst at Raymond James saying that “we think…[e.l.f.] is one of the best positioned in beauty because they have relatively manageable price points and still a lot of market share opportunity to gain."

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Hello Small Shop

MARCH 21, 2019

Wisconsin born and raised and the oldest of four, I moved to Florida in my early 20’s and shortly after I met my husband (married in 2007) and we started this thing called life. In 2012, I quit my full time job as an HR Manager to stay home with our first born and finish my bachelor degree. I was loving it. I learned so much from them.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 21, 2023

Watson sister company, Savers, is relaunching its Apprenticeship Scheme, to promote social mobility and attract a greater pool of young, disadvantaged and diverse talent. Rise up to Learn is for entry level retail apprenticeships, Rise up to Level-Up – a step into management and Rise Up to Lead on – a step in to a leadership role.

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A1 Retail

AUGUST 23, 2023

Watson sister company, Savers, is relaunching its Apprenticeship Scheme, to promote social mobility and attract a greater pool of young, disadvantaged and diverse talent. Rise up to Learn is for entry level retail apprenticeships, Rise up to Level-Up – a step into management and Rise Up to Lead on – a step in to a leadership role.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Just how did Disney manage to do it? The clip of Mickey holding the ship’s wheel and whistling became the company’s logo in 2007, reminding audiences of Steamboat’s enduring importance. Not all plain sailing Disney films proudly prioritise family values, stress teamwork and empathy and promote gender equality.

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Cisco Retail

MAY 12, 2021

This work includes designing our products and packaging to eliminate waste, and managing the lifecycle of those products to reduce resource consumption and keep our products in use longer. And we are promoting the protection of human rights and worker well-being, from mineral extraction to component manufacturing and final assembly.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

1962 On 8th February, the Beatles manager, Brian Epstein, took a tape of the group into hmv Oxford Street’s in-store recording studio to make a demo record. 1970s hmv continued to expand under Dave Wilde, who was believed to be a visionary for his plans in expansion, self-service, discounting and promotion.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 21, 2025

This strategy allows for more efficient management of daily expenses while setting aside funds for those essential enjoyable moments. This typically raises incremental spending, promotes omnichannel shopping behaviours, increases customer engagement, and drives brand loyalty.

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