Derek Hughes Email & Phone Number

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Dublin

ONE-EIGHTY-DEGREES is a multi-functional Retail consultancy who advise retail leaders, owners and managers on a broad range of Retail strategic and operational issues.We provide independent advice that assists all business,s connected with the retail business’, providing solutions, insights and opportunities to succeed and grow. We challenge traditional.

Paris Area, France

Developing and advising on an online retail training academy for the Global Travel retail industry.

Paris

Engaged by D.F.W.C. (Duty-Free World Council ) to assist and provide an online Retail Program for the Global industry.The project is currently underway with will deliver a world-class retail academy for the industry.

Dublin

Dublin

Providing Strategic guidance and support to the Tiger Ireland Board,in relation to the structures, property locations and focusing on the KPI’s, for the roll out of the Tiger Brand. The aim is to grow from a 6 store profile to over 30 Stores in the Irish Market. Tiger is a Danish Retail concept variety store, providing stylish products at low prices and is.

Dublin

Appointed to oversee all Commercial interests including management and engagement of Media Partners, for example RTE, TV3, Radio 1, and the Irish Independent. Full responsibility for all sponsorship negotiations including the Title Sponsors BORD GAIS.From a small base of three initial categories, the awards now include fifteen categories spanning the.

Dun Laoghaire

Providing a Strategic master plan for Dun Laoghaire to rejuvenate and revitalise the town for commercial and leisure growth. The plan will work along with the existing BID Company and provide a sustainable long term plan for all to work towards a vibrant, and economically better town.

Rathmines, Dublin

Created a strategic review incorporating a detailed assessment on Property Management, Retail Mix, Design, Car Parking, Entrances, Marketing, and Ecommerce. By analysing the existing and potential local demographic, the report armed Sawbridge Limited, our clients with a report to re-establish the Swan Centre as a thriving and vibrant revitalised centre at.

A leading Irish specialist book chain with 23 outlets in Ireland and UK.Founded Hughes & Hughes, Book Stores in 1988, with its first location in Henry Street, Dublin and grew the business to 23 outlets, in Ireland and UK with turnover of €42m. Led the business and built a strong entrepreneurial senior management team of 25 and employed 270 passionate people.

Co-founded Insomnia in 1998, and developed this business into Ireland’s leading coffee chain. Established an effective management team, introduced external equity investors and exited the successful business under a management buy out to focus on other business interests in 2008. Raised equity and identified the partners for the expansion of the Buisness.

Wholesaler of book suppliers to major retailers such as Dunnes Stores, Tesco, Wellworths and Boots.

M.A., Economics

Entrepreneurs Program