Feb 19 2024 58 mins 1
James Poole is CEO and Founder of Seven Fronds and is responsible for bringing world-class retail and F&B brands like On Running and Gitano to the UAE.
He is also part of the My Friends Your Friends community, so Raj and Vik invited him on to ALGO to learn more about what's enticing huge brands to set up in the Middle East. We also cover what gives these brands the best chance of survival in 2024.
Highlights from our chat with James Poole:
(00:00) Intro (00:54) What is James Poole’s Background? (07:31) Where is James Poole Now in 2024? (10:02) How does James Poole Prepare a Brand to Speak to Operators? (11:47) What NOT TO DO Entering a Market as a New Brand (18:47) Is it Worth Opening a New Brand in Dubai in 2024? (20:57) Why Dubai is an “A” Market (24:18) GITANO Dubai’s Success Story (30:33) What to Think About When Consulting a Brand (35:09) The Success Story Behind On-Running (40:32) How & Why Networking is so Important? (44:14) What Should an Up-and-Coming Brand Think of? (52:45) Biggest Trends & Opportunities for Brands in Dubai’s 2024 Market (57:12) Thank You to James Poole
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