Two Books Aim to Give Retail Leaders a Competitive Edge

For industry executives, the pressure to deliver consistent sales growth and profitability is immense. And from the seismic changes occurring in the physical retail space to the enormous growth of online shopping (and the looming threat of Amazon), it’s likely never been as challenging to be in fashion apparel and retailing as it is today. But two just-published books aim to help retailers and brand executive leaders navigate these challenges by shaking free from the status quo. In the “Reinventionist Mindset: Learning to Love Change, and the Human How of Doing It Brilliantly” by Joe Jackman (2020, Page Two Books), the author shares insights into what it takes to truly transform a company and break free from the human behavior patterns that keep leaders (and their companies) stuck in deep ruts. In Benjamin Wall‘s “Amazon: Managing Extraordinary Success in 5-D Value” (2019, Morgan James Publishing), the author offers a clear and tactical approach to executive leadership by analyzing what sets the online giant apart from other companies and how applying a “value dimension” to business strategies can fuel success. In Jackman’s book, the author sets the stage by summing up what change means to him, in two sentences, of 16 words: “Change is hard

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