Hilary George-Parkin

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How Rolex Paved the Way for Luxury’s Love Affair With Tennis

How Rolex Paved the Way for Luxury’s Love Affair With Tennis

The gold crown logo is ubiquitous in the professional tennis world, where Rolex sponsors all four Grand Slams.

May 25 25May 25, 2025

Article at frontofficesports.com

How to solve for the box-inside-a-box issue

How to solve for the box-inside-a-box issue

Amazon has a solution to the overpackaging problem.

Jul 24 25July 24, 2025

Article at vox.com

Where do home goods retailers go from here?

Where do home goods retailers go from here?

Home goods retailers have helped their customers turn their kitchens and living rooms into spaces where they actually want to spend all their time. And they had to adapt to all the ways people now want to shop — and live.

Jul 28 21July 28, 2021

Article at curbed.com

Why investing in talent up front pays off in the long term

Why investing in talent up front pays off in the long term

Atkore is setting employees up for success—and producing results.

Jul 21 25July 21, 2025

Article at brand-studio.fortune.com

‘A Small Team With a Mighty Scope’ — Behind Whatnot’s Fast-Paced, User-Obsessed Culture

‘A Small Team With a Mighty Scope’ — Behind Whatnot’s Fast-Paced, User-Obsessed Culture

When the team at Whatnot, a fast-growing livestream shopping marketplace, wanted to introduce a tipping feature to the platform this year, it saw two distinct paths forward.

Jul 24 23July 24, 2023

Article at builtin.com

The billion-dollar brands spending big to go from stale to chic

The billion-dollar brands spending big to go from stale to chic

Iconic brands including Coors and Jello-O are revitalising themselves to win over new audiences as consumer tastes change.

Oct 27 23October 27, 2023

Article at bbc.com

Zocdoc’s Prescription for Success? Valuing Everyone’s Voice

Zocdoc’s Prescription for Success? Valuing Everyone’s Voice

For more than 15 years, Zocdoc has been breaking down barriers to access within the often-opaque healthcare system — and it’s built a culture of transparency for its employees, too.

Jun 28 23June 28, 2023

Article at builtinnyc.com

The ripple effects of closed office buildings

The ripple effects of closed office buildings

With workers doing their jobs at home, the business ecosystems around office towers are taking a hit – maybe even a fatal blow.

Sep 08 20September 08, 2020

Article at bbc.com

Is WhatsApp a must-have for brands today?

Is WhatsApp a must-have for brands today?

Throughout this past year, though, the Meta-owned company has been rolling out a range of features that make the app more accessible for organizations. With WhatsApp Communities, administrators can manage a collection of sub-groups under a single umbrella, each group can have up to 1,024 members, and admins can delete unwanted messages.

Mar 22 23March 22, 2023

Article at glossy.co

The Company Cultures That Brought These Boomerang Employees Back

The Company Cultures That Brought These Boomerang Employees Back

Returning to a former employer after leaving for another opportunity can be a nerve-wracking experience: Is it the right decision? What will colleagues think? Is going back going to get you closer to your goals?

Jun 12 23June 12, 2023

Article at builtincolorado.com

LVMH’s New Push: World’s Most Powerful Luxury Group Is Coming for Sports

LVMH’s New Push: World’s Most Powerful Luxury Group Is Coming for Sports

Louis Vuitton’s high-flying parent company is making long-term deals in Formula One, professional soccer, and beyond.

Feb 16 25February 16, 2025

Article at frontofficesports.com

Why we're all on hold with customer service right now

Why we're all on hold with customer service right now

Airlines, cable companies, and even unemployment offices are forced to leave Americans on hold for hours.

May 13 20May 13, 2020

Article at vox.com

How to Create a Trans-Inclusive Workplace

How to Create a Trans-Inclusive Workplace

What brands and retailers can — and should — be doing to support employees of all gender identities and expressions.

Jun 11 21June 11, 2021

Article at footwearnews.com

What turns a product into a global phenomenon?

What turns a product into a global phenomenon?

There are countless products to buy, but only some hit a vaulted status of ‘must have’. What propels a single item into being a sensation?

Nov 09 20November 09, 2020

Article at bbc.com

Tips and tricks for better handling complex negotiations

Tips and tricks for better handling complex negotiations

Come to the bargaining table prepared with these strategies and you’ll be able to navigate even the most challenging of negotiations, says professor Geoffrey Leonardelli.

Jul 21 25July 21, 2025

Article at www-2.rotman.utoronto.ca

The New WAGs: Sports Wives Building Business Empires

The New WAGs: Sports Wives Building Business Empires

The WAGs—wives and girlfriends—of professional athletes are bucking stereotypes and cashing in.

Feb 01 25February 01, 2025

Article at frontofficesports.com

Case Study: How Dr. Brandt Uses Postcards to Reach Lapsed Customers

Case Study: How Dr. Brandt Uses Postcards to Reach Lapsed Customers

The popular skincare brand relies on PostPilot to mitigate the high cost of online ads and email deliverability issues.

Oct 01 23October 01, 2023

Article at postpilot.com

Retail's billion-dollar makeover

Retail's billion-dollar makeover

Retailers from JCPenney to Tiffany & Co are funnelling huge sums into store renovations. They're hoping massive makeovers will drive shoppers to spend.

Sep 26 23September 26, 2023

Article at bbc.com

At Volley, Fun Is a Serious Business

At Volley, Fun Is a Serious Business

As a company at the forefront of family game night, Volley takes fun seriously.

Aug 18 23August 18, 2023

Article at builtin.com

Side Projects Welcome: How These 2 NYC Companies Support Employees’ Passions

Side Projects Welcome: How These 2 NYC Companies Support Employees’ Passions

Employees that are passionate about their work are often passionate about other interests, too: Maybe that star sales leader is also an avid cyclist, or that junior software engineer spends their weekends studying to become a sommelier.

Aug 16 23August 16, 2023

Article at builtinnyc.com

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