{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68c8d9069445f7a95104183c/68f942c3237885ef40e9a7c9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"John King: Myer, House of Fraser, Matalan.","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68c8d9069445f7a95104183c/1761785506544-01bac8fb-651d-4130-810f-d07ea08f6922.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>John King's global experience in retail and wholesale brands is unique. He led three major retailers—<strong>Matalan</strong>, <strong>House of Fraser</strong>, and <strong>Myer</strong>—through wildly different market cycles, against major headwinds and each with their own unique set of challenges. After an early career with <strong>Sainsbury's</strong> and <strong>Marks and Spencer</strong> in the UK, he spent 13 years in the wholesale sector, witnessed the 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers in NYC, guided House of Fraser through the GFC and then Myer through Covid.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are a retail nut, this episode is a <em>not to be missed</em> conversation where James and John discuss the levers that actually move the needle in legacy retail: footprint and lease strategy, loyalty economics, online performance, and what it takes to lead through a crisis, stabilise balance sheets and set a retail business up for success.</p><h2><br></h2><p><strong>Disclaimer</strong></p><p>The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and host and do not necessarily reflect the views of any associated companies, organisations, or affiliates.</p><p>This podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional, financial, or legal advice.</p><p>All rights reserved © <em>What I Learned in Business (that didn’t kill me!)</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with James</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Website: </strong>jameshstewart.com</li><li><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-h-stewart-gaicd-83b46a9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">James H. Stewart GAICD</a></li></ul>","author_name":"James H Stewart"}