L’Oréal and Luxury Retail: Global Glamour with Greener Practices

Podcast - Retail

21st February 2024

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we’re talking to a guru of all things retail and beauty.

Carla Baumer, Retail Director at L’Oréal, is a master at selling products that people crave, not just need. She knows that what appeals to consumers in one country, might not fly in another. After wowing audiences at our GDS Summits, she’s ready to share her insights on L’Oréal’s success and how to stay ahead in a world where consumer desires are always changing. Get ready to be inspired and learn what it takes to thrive in the fast-paced world of retail! Let us know what you think of this episode at podcast@gdsgroup.com

Discussion points:

As a global brand, how do you stay relevant while appealing to all customers?
What are the sustainability goals of the luxury market?
What’s the secret behind keeping up with emerging trends, and social media disruptions?

Get in touch:

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Connect with Rebecca Solomon
Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:

GDS Group – In-Person Events
GDS Group – Meet the Boss Roundtables
GDS Group – Summits

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