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Lockers: The New Unexpected Star Of Workspace Design

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It’s important for product designers and retailers to understand their embodied carbon emissions , which relate to the manufacturing, processing, transportation, assembly, maintenance, replacement, and deconstruction and disposal of goods. 80% of Teknion’s component parts are manufactured in-house, they add. “For

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Why retail and consumer CEOs are facing shorter tenures

Work Life

When two of the most powerful brands in retail and packaged foods last month ousted their CEOs , it signaled corporate boards are more ready to toss top executives before activist investors tell them to act. Consumer packaged goods and retail chiefs to August 31 have held the top job for 7.7 The tenure for U.S. The tenure for U.S.

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Oh, Mexico: A Burned-Out CEO Turns a Ranch into a Retreat

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Burned out from a career in retail, Lisa Harper sought refuge in sleepy coastal towns on the Baja California peninsula in Mexico. A seasoned jet-setter, Harper had worked in leadership roles at The Limited as vice president of merchandising and design, Gymboree as chair and CEO, and Belk as CEO. That was in the mid-1990s.

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How transparency and traceability are reinventing the future of business

Work Life

Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. Retailers could use the technology to easily know whether an item expired before putting it on the shelf. Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! and Fast Company.

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Crisis Management Essentials

Tanveer Naseer

In the case of manufacturer this includes quality controls, in the case of an accounting firm or financial services a strong set of values. This emphasizes the value of prevention and preparation strategies applied to everyday business practice. The goal of prevention strategies is to eliminate or significantly reduce crisis risks.

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Everything You Need to Know About B Corps and How They Can Drive Positive Change Globally

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Since its inception, the B Corp movement has grown exponentially, with more than 8,900 certified businesses in more than 101 countries, spanning 162 industries from retail and manufacturing to finance and technology. This network provides opportunities for leadership, collaboration, learning, growth and collective problem-solving.

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Global Trust & Safety Solutions Provider Zevo Health Appoints new CEO

Zevo Health

Nishul has been an integral part of our company’s growth and development over the past year, demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and a deep understanding of our business. These range from high growth start-ups to established businesses in professional services, retail, manufacturing, technology and private equity.