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IT’S AUGUST ALREADY and we’re still at Alert Level 1.
After these several weeks of reduced alertness, it feels almost like normality, speaking personally, but I guess that’s both a comfort and a danger.
It’s comforting that we can be out and about and enjoying this ne country.
But it’s also dangerous to assume it’ll be “business as usual” or that we’ll be “back to normal” any time soon.
ere’s danger in adopting less than optimal habits that may leave a crack through which Covid-19 might wreak its havoc.
Compared to countries where the pandemic persists, we’re in a good position, but we mustn’t take it for granted.
is is a di cult time for many businesses, including ours, so get with the programme – it’s not about you it’s about us.
2020 HARDWARE AWARDS UPDATE
In addition to our 2020 Hardware
Awards travel prizes, this year’s Retailer and Young Retailer of the Year will each be rewarded with a place at Massey University’s acclaimed two-day Strategic Transformation in Retailing executive- education programme at Massey’s Albany Auckland campus.
Strategic Transformation in Retailing is “a strategic look at the best methods to use in the highly competitive retail sector”
and includes case study discussions, hands-on activities, sharing insights and visits to New Zealand retailers and precincts.
Find out more about
the Strategic Transformation in Retailing programme here: https://bit. ly/2Y0vOd9
In addition to this news we can now also reveal who the 2020 judges will be across the Retailer and Young Retailer of the Year categories:
Steve Bohling, Group Editor of NZ Hardware Journal.
Prof Jonathan Elms, Sir Stephen Tindall Chair Professor in Retail Management at Massey University.
Juanita Neville-Te Rito, MD of RetailX.
Craig Robertson, CEO of PRICEWISE.
And judging the Trade Account and Supplier Account Manager of the Year categories:
Danielle McFadyen, Agency Manager of Retailworld Auckland.
Brett O’Neill, Global Group Sales Director of Innova Products.
Craig Wilson, Director of Peter Robinson Paving & Concrete.
Jeremy Wilson, Director of Build People.
at’s a really decent spread of experience and inspiration, I think you will agree!
Last but not least, do take a moment
to book your seat at the 2020 Hardware Awards – there’s always a last minute rush and seats are limited, so don’t leave it until too much later...
All the details of the 2020 Hardware Awards and how to reserve your place at the industry event of the year can be found online at www.hardwarejournal. co.nz/awards/awards-2020/
Steve Bohling, editor steveb@mpm.nz
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