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How M&S have spearheaded the Say Pants to the…
Over the past two weeks, the retail industry has rallied together in support of M&S’ Say Pants to the Tax Campaign, which calls on the Government to slash VAT on period pants. In 2021, the Government made the...
Do sports clubs need creative directors?
Two weeks ago, Kenny Annan-Jonathan was appointed as Creative Director at Crystal Palace, marking the first time a Premier League team has hired a creative lead. Brought in to “oversee apparel collections and fashion...
PE and the EPL: The changing face of football…
August is a big month for football. The English Premier League kicked off last night, and in Australia, the quarter finals of the Women’s World Cup take place today. Against this backdrop, it feels like the right time...
A visit to Amsterdam’s Duikelman kitchen shop
Anyone who knows me well knows that I love stores! One of my favourite ways to explore a new city is through its shops. I always wander through the supermarkets, and in the past I made sure to visit local department...
From the world’s factory to a hub of new…
In the past ten years or so, there has been a notable shift in the perception and power of Chinese brands. I grew up in mainland China, and I can still recall the excitement that swept through my school when Nike Air...
Narrative, narrative, narrative: a CEO imperative
Nearly 25 years after someone first showed me Roger McGough’s powerful poem on leadership, I still hear his message clearly: I wanna be the leader I wanna be the leader Can I be the leader? Can I? I...
Trouble brewing: are pub leadership pipelines running dry?
Pubs are a unique part of the fabric of UK society. With nearly 50,000 licensed establishments across the length and breadth of the country, even the smallest of villages has one or more pub. The sector employs nearly...
Protecting the culture of today, building the business of…
Two weeks ago, it was such a privilege to host a roundtable lunch for women HR leaders in technology. Held on a sunny Thursday afternoon in the beautiful Palm Room in the Marylebone Hotel, the lunch was a chance to...
Switzerland: Mountains, cantons and talent
Last month, we spent three days visiting clients in Switzerland. While Switzerland is widely known for its efficiency, its neutrality, its complex canton federation, its breathtaking landscapes, and of course its cheese...
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