Greetings and welcome to a special episode recorded live in the on-site Stream Commerce podcasting studio at the Los Angeles Global eCommerce Leaders Forum in early 2023. These episodes are presented by Stream Commerce, a full-service Shopify Plus eCommerce agency delivering world-class Shopify Plus digital storefronts & growth marketing solutions. Stream Commerce can help you navigate the new Markets, Markets Pro and Global-e international capabilities native to Shopify and work hand-in-hand to help you drive profitable global sales.
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The Global eCommerce Leaders Forum LA 2023 offered retail professionals strategic insights and actionable takeaways about how industry leaders are tackling their top Global DTC and cross-border eCommerce challenges – and how they are successfully making a case for investing in global retail growth.
Jessica Quick & Denise Dente, Co-Founders and Managing Principals at Buzz Beauté join me on the podcast and we discuss the global beauty industry and winning strategies for brands and retailers alike. Here is a link to Jessica and Denise's great beauty podcast.
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You can learn more about the Global E-Commerce Leaders Forum and continue to keep up with the latest on cross-border commerce online at https://www.globalecommerceleadersforum.com. Be sure and block off your calendar for the next GELF event in New York City on October 12, 2023! I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, strategic retail advisor, keynote speaker and podcaster, and you can learn more about me on LinkedIn.
About Jessica Quick & Denise Dente
Denise
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗘
I thrive on designing cutting-edge DTC and BTB growth strategies, developing innovative products, and expanding markets in the consumer goods, beauty, fragrance, and fashion industries. I have a global approach to shaping and leading cross-functional teams to build organizational strategy and position companies for unprecedented growth.
With my passion for achievement, I leverage my deep industry knowledge and relentless focus to design game-changing initiatives to ignite a brand’s potential, accelerate ROI, and unlock opportunities to transform brands into industry pacesetters.
◆ 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 & 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧
✸ Exploded international division expansion of professional beauty products into 90+ countries, and outperformed the market with concurrent net sales and EBITDA growth.
✸ Boosted sales of fragrance brand by +51% in 12 months, created 4 new products and added DTC & subscription box channel.
✸ Acquired $1M in new business and developed custom products for iconic brands, including Ralph Lauren, Zara, and The Body Shop.
✸ International speaker, presenter, panelist, podcast host, author, and industry expert.
◆ 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗦𝗔𝗬
➥ “Denise clearly loves what she does…she is never afraid to take on too much or to shoulder additional responsibility. Denise’s competitive nature set the bar high.”
➥ “Denise is iconic in sales and will lead any company and team to success.”
◆ 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 & 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧
𝙒𝙃𝙄𝙋 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀 𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙔 (https://whipfiremoney.com/) is an easy-to-use international guidebook for beauty brands filled with practical information and insights PLUS checklists, red flags, and insider tips essential for doing business abroad.
𝘽𝙀𝘼𝙐𝙏𝙔 𝙄𝙎 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝘽𝙐𝙎𝙄𝙉𝙀𝙎𝙎 (https://www.buzzbeaute.com/podcasts) is the largest beauty and wellness weekly business podcast with listeners in 120 countries.
◆ 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗘
✓Global Sales & Marketing
✓International Expansion
✓Strategic Planning & Execution
✓Brand & Channel Strategy
✓Cross-Functional Leadership
✓GTM Planning
✓P&L Management
✓Product Development
✓Project Management
✓Talent Development
If you need strong growth- and results-driven leadership to move your organization to its next level of success, contact me at denise@buzzbeaute.com.
About Michael
Michael LeBlanc is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada’s top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail, plus Global eCommerce Leaders podcast, and The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois. You can learn more about Michael here or on LinkedIn.
