In this episode of Rethink Retail, host Shannon Flanagan sits down with Jean-Didier Allongue, Senior Director of Global Store Design at Harry’s, to explore how the brand has scaled across 56,000+ retail locations while staying true to its identity.

From disrupting the men’s grooming industry to creating seamless in-store experiences at Target, Walmart, Tesco, and Boots, Jean-Didier shares how Harry’s navigates the challenges of retail expansion, localization, and brand consistency.

They dive into:

✅ How Harry’s global retail strategy has evolved

✅ The biggest challenges in localizing store design across different markets

✅ Why brand culture and customer insights shape the future of retail

⏳ Episode Timestamps:

⏩ 00:00 – Introduction to Rethink Retail

⏩ 00:30 – Meet Jean-Didier from Harry's

⏩ 01:27 – Harry's Global Retail Design Strategy

⏩ 02:56 – Trends in Men's Grooming & Retail Innovation

⏩ 03:59 – The Challenge of Localizing Store Designs Globally

⏩ 04:47 – Scaling Harry's Retail Presence Across 56,000+ Locations

⏩ 07:20 – The Role of Vision, Culture & Brand Identity in Growth

⏩ 09:01 – Creating Engaging & Customer-Centric Store Environments

⏩ 11:01 – Closing Thoughts & Takeaways

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