The Retail Wrap-Up

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Retail is constantly moving and adapting as consumer behaviour changes. The Retail Wrap-Up Podcast is dedicated to just this. Join us as we interview some of the world's best retailers to understand how they are succeeding and then draw insights into the changing world of retail. RetailOasis is Australia's leading consumer facing retail consultancy, and a registered B-Corporation. Our mission is to co-create the future of sustainable retail, whilst using business to positively impact the environment and society. We aim to inspire every retailer to do better and be better.

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Ep. 7 - Richard Facioni, Executive Director at Alceon Group

Send us a text In this episode, which is approx 37 minutes, we talk to the Richard Facioni. Richard is the Executive Director of Alceon Group overseeing an extensive retail and consumer groups portfolio which covers the brands - Ginger + Smart, Surfstich, Mosaic Group (inc. Noni B), Cheap as Chips and more; plus controls the license for Lego stores in Australia. During our time together, we talk about: How Richard + the team reacted to the initial COVID-19 restrictions & changes to the work ...

Jun 22, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Ep. 6 - Susan MacDonald, Head of Retail at Mirvac

Send us a text In this episode which is approx 39 minutes, we talk to the Susan MacDonald. Susan is the Head of Retail at Mirvac, who own and run 18 centres across Australia including Broadway, Birkenhead Point, Tramsheds and the MetCentre. Added to that, she is also the Joint Deputy Chair of The Shopping Centre Council of Australia. Arguably one of the sharpest minds (and best thinkers) in retail property, in this interview we talk about: How Mirvac reacted to the initial Covid-19 restrictions ...

Jun 15, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Ep. 5 - Daniel Agostinelli, Group CEO at Accent Group

Send us a text In this episode which is approx 35 minutes, we talk to the Daniel Agostinelli. Dan is the Group CEO of what is arguably Australias leading Footwear business. For those of you less familiar Accent Group is comprised of 11 retail divisions (including - The Athlete's Foot, Platypus, Hype DC, StyleRunner etc); 10 wholesale divisions (including - Vans, Dr. Martens, Sketchers, Merrell, Stance, Timberland etc) and over 400 stores. This is a business that is sitting well and truely within...

Jun 01, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Ep. 4 - Chris Wilesmith, CEO at Mitre 10 NZ

Send us a text In this episode we chat to Chris Wilesmith. Chris is currently the CEO of Mitre 10 New Zealand. Prior to this role he was the Managing Director of the Auto Division at Super Retail Group, where he lead the Super Cheap Auto business. Outside of business Chris is a mountain climber, who has attempted to summit Everest three times in the last couple of years. That sheer level of determination, as well as his compassion and understanding is evident in this talk. During our 45 minutes ...

May 25, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Ep. 3 - John Slack-Smith, Executive Director + COO at Harvey Norman

Send us a text In today's episode - which is about 30 minutes - we talk to John Slack-Smith. John is a life-long retailer having started at the iconic Australian electronics retailer, Harvey Norman, more than 23 years ago. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Executive Director at Harvey Norman. On top of this he is a non-Executive Director with the Children's Tumour Foundation. In this episode we discuss: The importance of great people in retail; How COVID is changing the retai...

May 18, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ep. 2 - Lorna Jane Clarkson, Founder of Lorna Jane

Send us a text In today's episode - which is about 50 minutes - we talk to Lorna Jane Clarkson, the queen of Athleisure and founder of the iconic brand Lorna Jane. From starting out as a fitness instructor making her own clothes (filling that pre-activewear gap in the market), she now operates over 200 stores in Australia and the US, as well as being stocked in Europe, UK, China and NZ. In this episode we discuss: What COVID has meant to the Lorna Jane business as well as the changes it has driv...

May 12, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Ep. 1 - Rachel Kelly, Head of Sales + Retail Partnerships at AfterPay

Send us a text In today's episode - which is about 30 minutes - we talk to Rachel Kelly. Rachel has a long history in Australian retail, having worked at Just Group (Just Jeans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, Portmans, Peter Alexander, Dotti, and Smiggle) and then becoming the Global CEO for the Tea Brand T2; Rachel has since gone on from there to work with arguably one of the biggest game changers Australia has produced - Afterpay. In this episode we discuss: Tencents recent investment in Afterpay, How ph...

May 04, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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