WHSmith Australia
Carl Hargrave is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in retail leadership, currently serving as Managing Director APAC at WHSmith Australia since February 2017. Prior to this role, Carl held the position of Group Commercial Director at Woolworths from February 2013 to February 2017. Additional experience includes serving as Commercial Director at Tesco from October 2006 to February 2013 and at Argos plc from May 2002 to September 2006. Carl began a career in the retail industry at Dixons Stores Group as Marketing Director for Brown Goods from January 1994 to February 1999. Academic credentials include a degree in Marketing and Commerce from the University of Bristol, obtained between 1986 and 1987.
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WHSmith Australia
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WHSmith sell a wide range of Newspapers, Magazines, Books and Impulse products for people on the move in airports, railway and bus stations and a broader convenience range in hospitals and workplaces. WHSmith currently operates over 1,300 stores worldwide, with over 700 stores in travel locations, including over 160 units in around 50 airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Dublin, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Muscat, Amman, Kuwait, Melbourne, Sydney and Kuala Lumpur. WHSmith first opened in Australia in 2011 and currently operates across 7 different retail channels in Australia: WHSmith - News, books and convenience stores located in major airports & hospitals nationally and UNSW. Supanews - News-agencies which are mainly located in the Queensland area. Wild Cards & Gifts - a successful franchised chain of specialised Cards, Gifts and Wrap stores. Fresh+ - Cafes located within hospitals nationally, providing customers with a wide range of food choices focused on fresh options with genuine, friendly customer service. Zoodle - A books, toys and convenience store, designed with young travellers in mind. GadgetShop - A gadgets and electronic accessories store located in Perth and Brisbane airports.