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Those of us who keep up with the ever-evolving #Beauty industry are accustomed to frequently shifting dynamics around #leadership and the pursuit of #innovation. Having said that, recent articles outlining the concurrent leadership #succession issues - coupled with the business turnaround situation - at highly respected, family-controlled The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has resulted in complex business terrain to navigate and is a compelling case study to follow. The succession issue alone is loaded with complexity due to the need to balance being a public company with family dynamics. And there is some level of #Board discussion taking place as to whether there is a need to bring in a new external #CEO who is a #turnaroundexpert with a proven track record in #buildingbrands. In addition to still facing pandemic-related challenges, the Company also faces competition from indie cosmetic lines capitalizing on TikTok marketing, while also grappling with balancing reliance on traditional department store sales, such as Macy's and Nordstrom which some maintain are key to the brands’ cachet, versus embracing beauty retailers like SEPHORA and Ulta Beauty. With such vested, committed leadership charting the course, we can hope for a swift upward business trajectory. #DHRGlobal #luxury #skincare #esteelauder

Ready to shake up your retail game? Our latest case study unveils the magic behind successfully navigating a strategic transformation! From reimagining storefronts to redefining brand identity, we've got the inside scoop. #changing culture #strategyexecution #StrategyMadePersonal

Providing access to a network of peers who have faced and overcome similar challenges is one way Volaris Group positions our leaders for success. Hear more about our learning summits and best practice sharing in this new video series from Volaris people transportation portfolio Modaxo: https://lnkd.in/efWRBrMH #KnowledgeSharing #BestPractices #MergersAndAcquisitions #ForeverInvested

🎥 Life at Modaxo - in video! In the second of our video series, business leaders discuss how learning and sharing are a fundamental part of the Modaxo culture. 🎥 🔍 Find out more at https://lnkd.in/efWRBrMH #BusinessLeaders #ControlYourFuture #mergersandacquisitions #LifeatModaxo

Over the past two years, collaborating with Kelley Purdy has been an enriching experience. I've gained valuable insights into the #circulareconomy and its dual benefits for both the textile industry and environmental sustainability. You can connect with Looptworks to explore how we can positively impact your business. #circularity #textilerecycling #clothes4good

An award-winning team. 🌟 Last week, I was honored to attend The Fragrance Foundation Awards at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts to celebrate and recognize this year's finalists. The event also marked the 75th anniversary of the foundation. TFF Awards are commonly referred to as the Emmys, Oscars, or GRAMMYs of the fragrance industry. Over 1,000 celebrities, artists, designers, and brand leaders attended the star-studded and sold-out event, including notable figures like Vera Wang and Nina Garcia. Presented by the iconic Christie Brinkley, NEST New York, and founder Laura Slatkin, were awarded Fragrance of the Year: Popular for our Eau de Parfum, Lychee Rose. The brand was also awarded Innovative Fragrance Product of the Year for its Fifth Avenue Holiday Activation, brought to life in partnership with Scent Marketing Inc. Tonight, we have the privilege of celebrating two additional honors. This year, NEST New York was nominated for the CommerceNexty Awards and named a finalist in not one, but TWO categories, including "Best Use of a New Channel" and Women in Retail Leadership Circle's "Top Woman of the Year." Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the end of Day 2 of the CommerceNext Growth Show. Fingers crossed for a winner's streak... 🤞 #2024Awards #AwardWinner #AwardWinning #TFFAwards #CommerceNext #FragranceIndustry #Fragrances #Perfumes #ProductLaunch #LuxuryBrands #DTCBrands #Retail #Ecommerce #DigitalMarketing

Great minds think alike... On a routine visit to a Minneapolis lululemon, we caught a glimpse of a familiar face - retail strategy luminary Eliyahu M. Goldratt - peering out from the cover of his book, The Goal. Eliyahu's book explains his seminal optimization method - Theory of Constraints - which not only guides Onebeat's inventory optimization approach but is also required reading for management teams at retail giants like Amazon and more, where TOC informs decision-making for operational processes. Lululemon Founder, Chip Wilson, recommends "The Goal" for its insightful and engaging depiction of manufacturing bottlenecks and opportunities, and has the book proudly displayed on the shelves at US retail locations. We at Onebeat enthusiastically echo his reading recommendation to retailers of every kind and size, but if your biggest constraint is time, you can get up to speed on the precepts of TOC quickly in our webinar on Theory of Constraints in retail contexts. Access it here: https://lnkd.in/dzFk75wi #theoryofconstraints #retailtech #thegoal

I think it's this type of thinking that will empower retail leaders. Words have power, so if you go to your Store Manager and are like "you are my business partner, you see and hear the things I don't, so I trust your input," it would shift so much! That practice will also trickle down hand help relations between Store Managers and their employees. It fosters an environment for learning and building a workforce from within. So as people move up, you have already built a strong team from within and you can shift people into those positions. It's a healthy cycle that allows folks to develop their skills, reduces turnover and promotes hiring from within first.

It's finally here! After months of research, reporting and agonizing, I'm THRILLED to unveil the Modern Retail Vanguard. It's our hand-curated list of the behind-the-scenes retail talent propelling the world's top brands. This isn't your run-of-the-mill list of top founders or investors — we went deeper to find the leaders actually pulling the strings, not merely acting as figureheads. The inaugural list includes brands like Walmart, Erewhon, Glossier, Athletic Brewing, The North Face and many many more. Find the entire list here: https://lnkd.in/eU3MbdUr