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W&R SETA Delegates Learn The Art and Science of Retail Design
On Friday, April 23, DMD hosted five members of a delegation from South Africa to share their knowledge of “The Art and Science of Retail Design”. The five delegates are participating in the “Demand Stimulation” stream of a program that included a six-week visit to Penn State University, New York City and Toronto. They were immersed in learning about all aspects of North America’s retail industry.
The participants went through an extensive selection process prior to coming to North America and represent the future of retail management in their country. Upon completion of their four-month immersion course in retailing, they will return to South Africa to instill change and innovation within their various retail employers.
Our guests included Ayanda Noganthshi Strategic Process Manager at Builder’s Warehouse, Godfrey Mogoe, General Manager Operations at JDG Trading, Nazeer Jadwat, Head of Department, Human Resources at Ideals, Thami Gumede, Store Manager at Boxer Superstores and Zoey Rylands, General Manager, Franchise RSA at Woolworth. Many of these potential executives have post secondary education and all have extensive experience in their respective positions.
During their visit to DMD, we spoke of the importance of retail design, the effect it can have on the customer and on the business, as well as the tools designers have in hand. The delegates asked many questions and enthusiastically gained insight into the importance of creating a great, branded retail experience.
While we at DMD are often asked to speak on various aspects of retail design at conferences and with our clients, we found this a particularly exciting session. Quite simply the group was as passionate about the power of retail design as we are!
You can learn more about the organizers at:
http://www.wrseta.org.za/
http://www.immersionlab.com
L to R: Zoey Rylands, General Manager, Franchise RSA, Woolworths, David Milne, President DMD Retail Design, Godfrey Mogoe, General Manager Operations, JDG Trading, Thami Gumede, Store Manager, Boxer Superstores, Ayanda Nogantshi, Strategic Process Manager, Builder’s Warehouse, Bruce Smith, Vice President, DMD Retail Design, Nazeer Jadwat, Head of Department, Human Resources, Ideals
L to R: David Milne, President DMD Retail Design, Nazeer Jadwat, Head of Department, Human Resources, Ideals Ayanda Nogantshi, Strategic Process Manager, Builder’s Warehouse and Zoey Rylands, General Manager, Franchise RSA, Woolworths.
L to R: Thami Gumede, Store Manager, Boxer Superstores & Godfrey Mogoe, General Manager Operations, JDG Trading.