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TEAM IS THE GREATEST ASSET, SAYS CEO OF BRAND DISTRIBUTION GROUP - ARMEN PAPAZJAN. Our CEO emphasizes that success in business does not depend on individual skills, but primarily on a well-coordinated team. The foundation of his beliefs is based on his experience in sports. "On the occasion of our participation in ANUGA, I would like to emphasize that for us, it is very important that our partners feel that we are on the same team with them, that our definition of a team goes far beyond the internal structures of the organization. We adhere to the principle: business is about people, and people are about relationships. We take care of them, which is why we can achieve more. We have a valuable network of trade contacts. We provide comprehensive services to our clients. We offer complementary services so that our business partners can focus on developing their own companies while leaving holistic professional support in good hands. That is how we understand team work". As always, perfectly said. That's just how our CEO is. 😊 Feel free to come to our stand. We'll talk about the details of working with us. #FMCGmarket #BrandDistribution #FMCGfair #uniqueproducts #distributor #importer #team #teamwork

Building strong partnerships, that's how we build a sustainable business.

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We hosted our third CEO Summit in Toronto, bringing together 20 like-minded leaders who are uber-passionate about progress. At CEO Summit, we host open panel discussions (a guided group-think with peers) and talk through the biggest trends, obstacles, and opportunities shaping a distributor’s business today. What was the biggest take-away from this CEO Summit? Role creation. Some super-sophisticated changes are happening within distributors’ teams. Here are just three new roles springing up that are built to drive growth, innovation, and impact: 👩💻 Product Research & Creative Sourcing: ScreenBroidery 👕’s Gabe Peters talked about a new role on their team focused just on product research. Clients are growing sophisticated in their tastes, and this role is solely dedicated to sourcing the newest products and latest trends but also, someone who aligns with new brands to bring fresh solutions to their clients. Smart! 🌎 Environmental and Social Impact: At one time, having someone on your team solely dedicated to environmental and social impact seemed like a stretch for a distributor. Not anymore. As Stephen Musgrave, EVP, Sales & Marketing at Genumark pointed out, a position that was once seen as a “nice-to-have” is no longer optional. Moreover, it’s a role that’s vital to the future of the business and a role that is also insanely busy (we might know a bit about that superstar, ahem, Reba Joy). 💥 Client Impact: This one surprised us. Not because of who it came from (Brand Fuel co-founder Danny Rosin is full of surprises), but because of the focus: the Brand Fuelians have a role dedicated to client review and optimization. Each quarter, while their insanely busy sales reps are putting out fires and starting new ones, this new role assesses client growth, client engagement, and more. Thank you to all of our CEO Summit distributors who joined us in Toronto to talk radical industry change! Mikas Agarwal of Akran Marketing Charles Campbell of At Work Uniforms Danny Rosin of Brand Fuel Joe Paskewitz of Cubik Promotions Chad J Stokes of Elevate Promo Stephen Musgrave of Genumark Kevin Vertone of HYPTE Branded Solutions Leo Friedman of iPromo Melissa Deckelman, CAS of Lahlouh, Inc Dan Macleod of Polar Promotions & Sportswear Brett Boake of Score Promotions Gabe Peters of ScreenBroidery 👕 Chris Ferriter of Sobe Promos Corina Peacock of SpecWorks, Inc Paola Espitia of STS Brand Stephanie Fannin of The Brandit Agency

Davido's Global Brand Expansion and New Market Penetration.    Dr.Emone. C. Emmanuel's Global Business Note. Today I reflect on Davido's global brand expansion and new market penetration. Davido is already an established brand in the African ecosystem; however, it is not enough to be a dominant brand in Africa because he has lots of goodness, goodies, and values that he can offer to the European and American markets. Key global leaders in Europe and America are already looking in the direction of Davido. Some of them are honoring him with awards, and some have created honor days in their cities just to honor him. Even the producers of Coming to America have featured Davido in Coming to America Part 2. His performance in the movie captured the hearts of both European and American audiences. His legal and public relations team should be prepared for more workloads because lots of intergovernmental organizations, not-for-profit and social impact organizations, multi-national corporations, regional governments, and heads of state will reach out to him for more collaboration and partnership. Dr. Emone.C.Emmanuel Legal Practitioner|Corporate Consultant|Humanitarian 

When it comes to building a strong brand in the food industry, or any industry, remember that success isn't solely about seeking out new opportunities (although that is a piece of the puzzle!) It's about tending to what we already have, nurturing brand identity, fostering partnerships, and curating memorable events. Consistent care and attention lead to vibrant growth. "The grass is greener where you water it." #BrandBuilding #FoodIndustry #Partnerships #Events

We want to set the record straight...XpandAsia is NOT a consignment company. We're your dedicated partner in China, with boots on the ground, always acting in the best interest of your brand. Learn more in our most recent blog: https://lnkd.in/euKg2PQd Leave a 🖖 in the comment section if you would like to discuss our services in more detail! 💫 🚀

Read the exclusive interview of our Managing Director, Ruwan Waidyaratne, by Echelon Magazine where he discusses Advantis' transformation into a global brand in Transportation and Logistics! Don't miss the story of innovation and global excellence. Click the link in the post below! #Advantis #AdvantisGlobalJourney #GlobalRecognition #LogisticsExcellence #InnovationInLogistics #EchelonMagazine #GlobalBrandsMagazineUK #BrandExcellence #TransportationAndLogistics #SriLanka #SouthAsia

From my tenure as CEO of Thom Browne, Inc. in New York to my ongoing strategic advisory with M.J. Bale in Sydney, it has been a joy to work with Kaneko-San, the Godfather of Japanese tailoring. Which makes me think about why I am so passionate about supporting more Australian brands, those with a genuinely globally relevant brand promise and product assortment, to win on the world stage. We work incredibly hard to create world class IP, and inevitably think globally when it comes to supply chain partnerships with exceptional leaders like Kaneko, yet most of us hesitate to compete for customers beyond the shores of our relatively small and high cost home market. The best Aussie brands have always had a distinct point of view, and forged by the fire of one of the most competitive markets in the world, I strongly believe we should be more courageous in bringing that to the broadest possible audience. The investment is significant, the competition is fierce, and the return horizon is uncertain....but isn't that always the case? And if the byproduct of success in Australia is governed by the laws of diminishing returns as mandated labour, property and energy cost increases outpace market growth, and the alternative growth fall back of M+A ultimately destroys shareholder value in 70-80% of transactions according to Harvard research, where do you see sustained growth coming from? So choose to remain focused on the Australian market if you prefer, but if your brand promise and product assortment are truly globally relevant, there is a world of highly motivated and accomplished partners - just like Kaneko - who are ready to support your vision to take your brand global. Incredible opportunities await - fortune truly favours the bold.

Happy Monday! I came across this amazing photo from the 2016 DXL Men's apparel national conference in Boston. It brought back so many memories from my decade spent in Big Box retail management and training. The conference was truly a highlight of my career, not just because of all the great professionals I had the pleasure of meeting, but also because of the inspiring speakers. I had the honor of listening to Jocko Willink and Benjamin Zander speak. From Zander's book, The Art of Possibility: "In year 1900, two shoe salespeople were sent to Africa to open up new markets. Three days after arriving, one salesperson sent a telegram to his boss and said, 'Situation hopeless. Stop. No one wears shoes here.' At the same time the other salesperson sent a telegram to his boss telling “Enormous opportunity. No one has shoes here yet.” This quote reminds me that even in the face of adversity, we must maintain a positive and open mindset. It's all about finding the possibilities and opportunities in a given situation. How do you stay positive and open when solving challenges? Share your thoughts in the comments below! #retailmanagement #teamwork #possibility #personaldevelopment