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Issue 15 - Apr/May 09
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Posted by: Administrator on 14 Apr 2009 11:47:54 PM
7-Eleven CEO, Warren Wilmot, is a firm believer of experiential learning.
And, it was this belief that led him to discover his passion for retail. He
has done it all – driving trucks, picking potatoes, he even worked as a
swimming pool attendant. Wilmot wanted diversity in his career, so he
could learn new skills and gain nous while he travelled. He first enjoyed a
taste of retail while working as a restaurant manager, which eventually
inspired his passion for the retail environment. His interest in retail and
the desire for a career change led him to 7-Eleven, where he now
oversees the operations of 374 stores in Queensland, New South Wales
and Victoria. Now in the top job, Wilmot is at the helm of 7-Eleven’s
‘Energise Everyone’ program – a strategy aimed at significantly growing
the business over the next decade, he has boosted company profits to
record highs, and won 2008 Franchisor of the Year.
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Posted by: Administrator on 14 Apr 2009 1:07:25 AM
The ARA Retailer asked Rod Young, Executive Director of leading franchise
consultants DC Strategy to provide his perspective on franchising in the
retail sector as the global economic cycle starts to impact consumers.
He is upbeat about the opportunities.
Note : * Aiyoh is the Asian slang term for exasperation and is similar in meaning to the
Yiddish term, Oy Veh.
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Posted by: Administrator on 14 Apr 2009 12:42:01 AM
It’s not often folks would contemplate the value
of retail to the Australian community. The most
common cry from savvy consumers is “never pay
full retail” but it seems that is where thoughts
about the importance of retail ends for many
Australians. And that is a shame.
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Posted by: Administrator on 14 Apr 2009 12:03:11 AM
The March Australian Retailers Index revealed
retailers are working hard to hold onto staff and
understood the important role employment
levels would play in economic recovery, with 65
percent of SME retailers maintaining staff levels.
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