Jumping at opportunities

Joining us for some Retail Therapy this week in the Amex Lounge is Richard Murray, the chief executive of JB Hi-Fi – one of the biggest retail businesses in Australia – and one that has done incredibly well throughout the pandemic as people stocked up on products for their homes – new TVs, entertainment systems and the like.  Richard has been the CEO of JB Hi-Fi since 2014 and in April this year announced that he would be leaving to join Premier Investments – which includes the brands of Just Jeans, Portmans and Peter Alexander.  In this episode of Retail Therapy Paul and Richard discuss:  Richard’s move to Premier Investments from JB Hi-Fi  His love and passion for retail   Diversity and representation   How small business is the engine room of the economy   What you learn from your first job in retail   A day in the life of Richard Murray   Jumping at opportunities   Being proud to be a retailer   Designing digital retail spaces   Learn more about American Express: https://www.americanexpress.com/au/merchant/accept-amex-cards.html  ABOUT THE ARA:  The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is Australia’s oldest, largest and most diverse retail body, representing a $360bn sector which employs one in ten Australians. Learn more: retail.org.au  Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.