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Empowering retail teams with purpose takes more than good intentions. 😌 Chris Freeman, SVP of Store Operations at Michaels Stores, says brand values must come with "batteries included." Not just stated, but actively demonstrated. ➡️ 🎯 For Chris, that means approaching opportunities and obstacles from a servant mindset. With over 30 years in retail, from asset protection to custom framing manufacturing, Chris has a knack for solving complex operational challenges while fostering a culture where all team members can be connected to the company's purpose. ❤️🔥 At Michaels, he spearheaded “Makers Like Me,” an initiative supporting team members with special abilities, and he advocates for workforce models that offer store employees meaningful career paths. In this episode of FRONTLINE FRIDAYS, Chris will join Ron Thurston to share lessons from his unique, purpose-driven path. They'll dig into: ▪️ Practical ways to pass on servant leadership principles to your frontline teams  ▪️ Strategies to ensure your team not only hears but lives your brand's core values ▪️ How to help your staff find real purpose in their work, boosting engagement and reducing turnover ▪️ Insights on shifting workforce models to open up career paths and strengthen team commitment ✅ Click “ATTEND” on this event invitation to join us live or get on-demand access to the recording. --- #RetailLeadership, #ServantLeadership, #EmployeeEmpowerment, #PurposeDrivenTeams, #EmployeeEngagement, #InclusiveWorkplace, #FrontlineExcellence, #BrandValues, #MakersLikeMe, #RetailIndustry, #LeadershipDevelopment

Need some inspo for building store teams that don’t just clock in — but really show up? ❤️🔥 We got you. Tomorrow, on the FRONTLINE FRIDAYS pod, Chris Freeman, SVP of Store Operations at Michaels Stores, will discuss his approach to building purpose-driven teams. >> Friday, Oct 25 at Noon ET on LinkedIn Live. ✅ Click “ATTEND” on this invite to join Ron + Chris live or get on-demand access to the recording: https://lnkd.in/dsNJKHvY --- #RetailLeadership, #ServantLeadership, #EmployeeEmpowerment, #PurposeDrivenTeams, #EmployeeEngagement, #InclusiveWorkplace, #FrontlineExcellence, #BrandValues, #MakersLikeMe, #RetailIndustry, #LeadershipDevelopment

Je serai à #TechForRetail2024 les 26 et 27 novembre sur le stand YOOBIC – Pavillon 4 au Stand E31. Utilisez le code YOOBIC pour obtenir un badge gratuit (val. 99€) qui vous donnera accès au salon et à l'ensemble des conférences. 👉 Inscrivez-vous ici : https://lnkd.in/eKEpHXJF Le mercredi 27 novembre de 12h à 12h30, nous aurons une conférence pour discuter de l'impact de YOOBIC dans le secteur du retail. Venez découvrir un cas concret d'innovation dans les opérations retail. #Yoobic #RetailTech #Innovation #TransformationDigitale #ParisExpo #RetailEvent

I had the BEST time moderating our latest Club YOO session and seeing our amazing customers! 🎤 It was inspiring to see how our community is using YOOBIC to achieve their goals 🦾 For those of you who haven't yet joined 😏 Club YOO is a space for YOOBIC admins to connect, share best practices, and maximize our platform. Whether you’re a seasoned user or new to YOOBIC, we all learn together how to engage frontline teams and drive business success. This time, we explored how you can customize YOOBIC through the power of our App Studio. Customer admins from a variety of retailers showed the group how they've created custom home pages, hubs, and views to fit their needs. For example: 🎨 Michael’s (Arts & Crafts): Christine Freeman showed us how Michael’s integrated visual merchandising tools into YOOBIC, allowing their teams to streamline inventory management and enhance in-store displays. With easy to access tutorials and design tips, their associates can create more engaging shopping experiences for customers. 👕 UNTUCKit (Apparel): Amila Pezer showed us how UNTUCKit customized YOOBIC for employee training and communication by adding interactive style guides and fit tutorials. This ensures their team is well-equipped to deliver exceptional customer service and stay aligned with the brand’s standards. 🎮 GameStop (Gaming): Bryan Perez showed us how GameStop utilizes YOOBIC for real time sales tracking and promotions. By customizing the app, they’ve made it easier for staff to access the latest game releases and updates, keeping both employees and customers engaged. 🏥 Paydens (Pharmacy): Gemma Lane showed us how Paydens focuses on compliance and operational efficiency by using YOOBIC as their central communication hub. Their customized communications ensure all employees are informed, educated, and recognized. 💝 Adore Me (Lingerie): Mathilde Benchaiba showed us how Adore Me tailored YOOBIC to gather customer feedback, improve product offerings, and track daily sales year-over-year. This customization helps them collect valuable insights from staff about customer preferences, enabling them to better meet shopper needs and effectively review store performance. This session was a fantastic opportunity to see how versatile YOOBIC can be in solving real business challenges. A BIG thank you to all the customer admins that shared their insights and to everyone who attended - I'm already excited for the next one! Interested in how YOOBIC can be customized for your team? DM me, I'd love to chat! And if anyone has ideas or requests for the next Club YOO, please share them in the comments 💫 ---- #ClubYOO #YOOBIC #EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeLearning #WorkplaceInnovation #Customization #CustomerSuccess #DigitalTransformation #Retail

Last week at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit 2024, Michelle Gass, the new CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., took the stage to talk about the exciting future of Levi's.👖 She spoke on the jaw-dropping Beyoncé collab. (We still haven't recovered 😭) Then she talked about another iconic partner Levi's is going all-in on: their frontline teams. (At Levi's, store associates are called "Stylists.") As Levi's becomes a DTC-first company, building and maintaining strong retail teams becomes all the more important. Michelle said: 🗣️ "Part of becoming a retail company is really thinking about the frontline first. And I'm really excited about the cultural changes we're making as well. I mean, this isn't just business transformation, it's cultural transformation to have people who work in, say, corporate to be thinking all the time, what can I do to serve that Stylist who's going to in turn serve the customer?" YES YES YESSSSSSSS. ❤️🔥 Levi’s has always been a cultural tastemaker — that includes their vibrant internal culture. 💯 Who run the retail world? FRONTLINE TEAMS. ✨ 🎥 Watch Michelle's talk here: https://lnkd.in/eRtakV-e --- #RetailInnovation #EmployeeCulture #FrontlineEmpowerment #DTC #FashionForward #CustomerExperience #BeyAllDay

🎉 We're wrapping up Season 1 of Frontline Fridays this week with our final live show of 2024! As we dive into the busy holiday season for everyone on the front lines of retail, I can't think of a better way to celebrate than with a special guest: Chris Freeman, SVP of Store Operations at Michaels Stores. With over 30 years of experience in retail—from asset protection to custom framing—Chris can tackle complex operational challenges while nurturing a culture that connects all team members to the company’s purpose. At Michaels Stores, he launched the inspiring “Makers Like Me” initiative, designed to support team members with special abilities, and he’s a passionate advocate for creating workforce models that offer meaningful career paths for store employees. In this exciting episode of FRONTLINE FRIDAYS, Chris will join me to share invaluable lessons from his unique, purpose-driven journey. Here’s a sneak peek of what we’ll cover: 🔹 Practical ways to instill servant leadership principles in your frontline teams  🔹 Strategies to ensure your team not only hears but truly lives your brand's core values  🔹 Tips for helping your staff discover real purpose in their work, leading to increased engagement and reduced turnover  🔹 Insights on adapting workforce models to create opportunities for career advancement and strengthen team commitment ✅ Click "ATTEND" on this event invitation in the comments to join us live or catch the on-demand recording! I can’t wait to see you there and wrap up an incredible year together! YOOBIC Kristin Sgroi #RetailLeadership #ServantLeadership #EmployeeEmpowerment #FrontlineExcellence

Store teams that feel like they're part of something bigger show up different. Their energy, their drive... But how do you create that kind of commitment? 🪄 Next up on the FRONTLINE FRIDAYS pod, Chris Freeman, SVP of Store Operations at Michaels Stores, shares how he builds purpose-driven teams that don’t just clock in — they show up. ❤️🔥 ✅ Click “ATTEND” on this event invitation to join Ron and Chris live or get on-demand access to the recording: https://lnkd.in/dsNJKHvY --- #RetailLeadership, #ServantLeadership, #EmployeeEmpowerment, #PurposeDrivenTeams, #EmployeeEngagement, #InclusiveWorkplace, #FrontlineExcellence, #BrandValues, #MakersLikeMe, #RetailIndustry, #LeadershipDevelopment

"Enhancing the impact of store visits through operational excellence tools" was the theme of this RMS x YOOBIC session, which I was delighted to co-host with Marc Bouzik. Thank you to all participants for the constructive discussions, and a special thanks to Constance CAPO CANELLAS for sharing her testimonial and experience with YOOBIC. Looking forward to the next session!

Shoutout to the amazing team at UNTUCKit! 👔 Last week, Annie Sun, Casey Fuentes, and I had the pleasure of visiting UNTUCKit’s Madison Ave location to connect with Store Manager Daniel Wright and Associates Edwin Omar Bonilla and Gabriel Sanchez. They were so welcoming and gave us a tour of their beautiful space. (Did I want to shop the entire time? Absolutely!) 🛍️ I love visiting customers. Seeing UNTUCKit in action shows just how incredible their team is at delivering an exceptional store experience. At YOOBIC, we’re proud to be their partner behind the scenes, helping streamline communication, tasks, and employee development so teams like theirs can shine. 💫 Special thanks to Amila Pezer, Michael A. Saldaña, and Sandra Scibelli for being such collaborative and strategic partners on this journey. 🥹 If you haven’t yet, check out UNTUCKit at 488 Madison Avenue for the perfect untucked shirt — they’ve got something for every fit and style. ✨ And if you're looking for the perfect fit for your organization’s comms, tasks, and learning needs, DM me — YOOBIC is here to support you every step of the way! 💡

YOOBIC's AI-powered frontline employee experience platform has been named in five Gartner® Hype Cycle™ 2024 reports, highlighting our innovative contributions to workforce transformation, retail applications, and digital workplace solutions. 🎯 --- Hype Cycle for Digital Workplace Applications Hype Cycle for Retail Applications Hype Cycle for Frontline Worker Technologies Hype Cycle for HR Technology Hype Cycle for Workforce Transformation --- 🤔 What's a Hype Cycle, anyway? A Hype Cycle™ is a graphical representation created by Gartner that showcases the evolution of a technology or application over time. 📈 It offers insights to help leaders understand the maturity, adoption, and real-world applicability of new technologies. Because navigating the world of emerging technologies can be challenging, especially when trying to discern genuine potential from mere buzz. 🐝 🤔 Why would YOOBIC be included in so many categories? Our platform offers versatile, user-friendly solutions that help frontline workers and office teams stay connected, engaged, and efficient. ⚙️ By enhancing employee experience, improving communication, and boosting operational efficiency across industries like retail, HR, and modern workplaces, it's easy to see why YOOBIC fits into multiple categories. ➡️ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ey5yJwrB --- #FrontlineEmpowerment, #EmployeeExperience, #GartnerHypeCycle, #WorkforceTransformation, #RetailInnovation, #HRTechnology, #DigitalWorkplace, #EmployeeEngagement, #OperationalEfficiency, #FrontlineSuperapps, #WorkforceRevolution.