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I'm excited to share insights from a fascinating conversation with IKEA Philippines Country Sales Manager, Leontina Bucur, on navigating challenges, driving growth, and fostering a sustainable future. We're thrilled to announce an exclusive feature with IKEA Philippines in The CEO Magazine - Asia coming soon! Leontina Bucur, a 17-year veteran of Ikea, currently holds a leadership position in the Philippines. Her career has spanned various roles and countries, including Romania, Serbia, Korea, and Japan. Her deep-rooted passion for the company, coupled with a strong leadership inclination, has driven her professional journey. Key Points: Long-term commitment: Bucur's 17-year tenure at Ikea highlights her strong alignment with the company's culture and values. Cross-cultural experience: Her work in Romania, Serbia, Korea, and Japan has equipped her with a deep understanding of diverse markets and consumer behaviors. Leadership and adaptability: Bucur’s ability to lead teams in different cultural contexts, particularly in challenging markets like Korea, demonstrates her adaptability and leadership skills. Focus on people and culture: She emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with colleagues and understanding local cultures for successful leadership. Business acumen: Her experience in sales and market analysis has contributed to her strategic thinking and ability to drive business growth. Digital transformation: Bucur recognizes the importance of digital transformation and e-commerce in reaching a wider customer base, particularly in the Philippines. Sustainability: Ikea's commitment to sustainability is a core value for Bucur, and she highlights the company's efforts in product development, operations, and community engagement. Market challenges: The Philippines presents unique challenges due to purchasing power, infrastructure, and natural disasters. Digital focus: Expanding e-commerce and enhancing the overall customer experience through digital channels is a key focus area. Sustainability: Continuing to innovate and develop sustainable products while maintaining affordability is a significant challenge and opportunity. Leontina Bucur is a passionate and experienced leader who is deeply committed to Ikea's mission and values. Her ability to adapt to different cultures and markets, coupled with her strong leadership skills, makes her a valuable asset to the company. Ikea Philippines' focus on sustainability, digital transformation, and customer-centricity aligns with industry trends and positions the company for future growth. Stay tuned for the full feature coming soon in The CEO Magazine - Asia, where we'll delve deeper into Leontina Bucur inspiring story, her experiences and unique perspective on leadership in the Retail Industry. #IKEA #Philippines #retail #leadership #sustainability #ecommerce #customercentricity #homefurnishing #TheCEOMagazineAsia https://lnkd.in/g8mJj39c

Grateful to have participated in a comprehensive know your customer (kyc) group activity, delving into 'customer preferences in the scooters market. Heartful thanks to institute of professional education and research (IPER), for providing this enriching opportunity to gain real world insights into the scooter market and understand the preference of customers and dealers. #KNOWYOURCUSTOMER(KYC) #MARKETRESEARCH #TEAMWORK #IPERMBA

📣 Have you heard our latest news? For those of you who may have missed last week's announcement: Britco is fully integrating under the BOXX Modular (Canada) name! To find out more about this rebrand and what it means for you, checkout the video below as well as the official article linked in the description! 

The loyalty industry is ripe for innovation. At Antavo, we've spent over a decade refining our approach to loyalty programs, tackling the industry's biggest challenges head-on. Our mission is to bridge the gap between concept development and stakeholder expectations, ensuring businesses achieve their desired outcomes. We see it as our responsibility to offer improvements for some of the issues we see, as well as a great opportunity for the industry to level-up 🎥 [Watch Now] to see how I think about innovating in the loyalty industry. 💬 What challenges do you see in the industry your in? Are you always thinking of ways to solve them? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments! #LoyaltyPrograms #Innovation #CustomerLoyalty #BusinessGrowth #IndustryChallenges #ProgramImplementation #Antavo #CustomerEngagement #StakeholderAlignment

Today was an exciting day at WMX in Miami for our Direct Link team Frido Brouwers, Christian Larsen, and Francieli de Grandis do Nascimento diving deep into cross border e-commerce. Ready to tackle the ever-shifting regulatory landscape? We've got you covered. Let's chat about innovative solutions tailored to your needs, charging your customer journey, and ensuring smooth delivery for your international deliveries. 🚀📦🌎 #WMX #directlink #crossborder #ecommerce #internationalshipping

Today was an exciting day at WMX in Miami for our Direct Link team Frido Brouwers, Christian Larsen, and Francieli de Grandis do Nascimento diving deep into cross border e-commerce. Ready to tackle the ever-shifting regulatory landscape? We've got you covered. Let's chat about innovative solutions tailored to your needs, charging your customer journey, and ensuring smooth delivery for your international deliveries. 🚀📦🌎 #WMX #directlink #crossborder #ecommerce #internationalshipping

📣 Norway's "Mr Retail" Pål Wibe invests in Diller 📣 With an impressive background in retail, having served in top management positions at XXL, Europris, Nille, Travel Retail Norway, Ica Ahold, and McKinsey & Co, Pål Wibe possesses extensive insights into what we can expect within the retail sector in the coming years. «The main focus in all the retail chains I speak with is to have their own marketing channel to reach customers. Retailers who don’t own their channel will not survive. With paid channels, you have to start a new dialogue with customers continuously and pay each time. This is not sustainable for retailers in the long run.» Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eFUepNeT #Diller #Loyalty #Investor

Last week, Joel Kavanagh from Kwayga had the pleasure of attending the Co-op IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution) Trade Briefing event in Manchester. Joel enjoyed connecting with buyers and learning about Co-op’s latest strategies and challenges within the retail space. It was a fantastic opportunity to understand the evolving needs of buyers and explore how we can support their sourcing processes at Kwayga. Looking forward to continuing the conversation and driving impactful connections! #BusinessConnections #GroceryRetail #BusinessStrategy

Simon Property Group is diving back into the #retail game with a potential acquisition of Express Inc., alongside WHP Global and Brookfield Properties. What's the catch? Simon won't need to put up any capital for the deal! 😲🛍️ #RetailRevival #ExpressAcquisition #ZeroCapitalInvestment