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“Have to understand who your customers are & focus everything around them.” Terry J. Lundren, Former Chairman & CEO @Macys who successfully reinvented the Retail Industry. #RLForum
Welcoming the legendary Terry J. Lundgren, Former Chairman & CEO @Macys to discuss his 40 years of experience through the topic ‘Strategy & Leadership in a Changed Retail World’. #RLForum
Thanks to our Keynotes Speakers on Loyalty, Store and Product. It's now time for some afternoon refreshments & networking at the Level 3 Foyer. See you back at the conference room for the Mastermind Keynote from @Macys Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer. #RLForum
Big thanks to our Loyalty Keynoye speaker, Bernard Wilson, Former General Manager, Loyalty, Data & Myer Media @myer to share his expertise with us on stage today. #RLForum
Thanks to Greta Cooper, Head of Ecommerce and Fundraising @MDLZ for sharing her retail experience through her product keynote ‘Partnered for Opportunity: Travelling Beyond the Business Core on stage atthe #RLForum.
The biggest challenge for a small business to start a sustainable business: “understanding your detailed needs & where the magic happens & what motivates your customers.” - Global Director of Sustainability @1sustainovate answers the question. #RLForum
@WorkJam Vice President APAC & Global Digital Strategy, Andrew Myers on stage discussing the success of the organisation through customisation: “Create a strong community within the team members before you can focus on product development & your customers”. #RLForum
‘Pressure on Products: Colliding with Customisation’ is discussed on stage by speakers from @LOrealAustralia, @CraveableBrands, @KCC and @WorkJam. #RLForum
@Axonify Vice President, Christine Tutssel says it’s crucial that “the right culture and brand is reflected via all channels.” She also agrees that “employees in a physical store play the biggest part in customer experience.” #RLForum
Head of Retail @Mirvac, Susan MacDonald says “most customers visit a physical store with no need of shopping”. Susan mentions that innovation helped the company understands their customer experience. #RLForum
@DavidJonesStore Head of Store Design, Nicholas Criticos says “focus on human connection is needed.” & “Stores become the off-line escape, a civic response rather than just a store.” #RLForum
“60% of our customers who shop online never visited our physical store at Fantastic. They want convenience that we give them via digital. We make it simpler & faster for them.” - Debra Singh, Group CEO Household Goods @GreenlitBrands. #RLForum
‘The Physical Edge: Recasting Brick and Mortar Stores’ will now be discussed on stage with speakers from @GreenlitBrands @DavidJonesStore@Mirvac@Axonify. #RLForum
Thanks to @Marketplacer1st we have lunch waiting for us outside the conference room. Please join us at the Level 3 Foyer. Our Loyalty, Store and Product Streams will kick off after the break. #RLForum
Thanks to the team at @Marketplacer1st for sharing their General Manager’s experience at the #RLForum & support us through the day with a nutritious meal for lunch.
If you're attending Retail Leaders Forum in Sydney today, don't miss out on Chris Skelton's keynote at 12:20pm, with Lunch & Networking to follow, proudly sponsored by Marketplacer @Retail_Leader#RLForum