Express Retail Group set to take on Australia’s personal grooming market
Australia’s Salon Express and Barbershop Express brands now reside under the newly formed Express Retail Group (ERG) in a strategic move that strengthens both brands within the Australian market.
Ownership of ERG expands from the Di Lallo family to include ERG’s executive leadership team:
David Boyd, Chief Executive Officer
Bianca Panozzo, Chief Operations Officer
Dean Franks, Franchise Director
ERG’s spokesperson, Bianca Panozzo, said the consolidation of brands under ERG is the next step in expanding both Salon Express and Barbershop Express brands nationally.
“We always strive to provide a welcoming and professional service to our clients. Through streamlining our retail operations under Express Retail Group and expanding at a sensible pace into locations nationally, we will ensure more clients enjoy the Salon Express and Barbershop Express experience.”
“This means all members of the family will be able to choose tailored grooming services in retail stores that reside alongside one another, in locations close to home.”
David Boyd, CEO is excited about the move. “Over the past two years we’ve seen both Salon Express and Barber Express go from strength to strength and the formation of Express Retail Group lays the foundation for our continued growth. This means more jobs across Australia for grooming professionals who are keen to work in an ethical, contemporary enterprise.”
ERG assumes management of both the Salon Express and Barbershop Express brands from 1 April 2018.
Background
The first Salon Express store was launched by the Di Lallo family in 1996.
Albert Di Lallo, along with his family, wife Jan, sons Simon and Adrian and daughters Luisa and Lucia, developed the original concept into a successful franchise model.
In 2012 Bianca Panozzo, David Boyd and Dean Franks joined the company in leadership roles where they assumed management responsibilities across all retail sites.
In 2014 the Barber Express concept was developed by Bianca Panozzo and launched in 2015.
Salon Express and Barbershop Express jointly employ over 500 staff in stores across Queensland and Western Australia.
About ERG’s Leadership Team
David Boyd, Bianca Panozzo and Dean Franks comprised the leadership team of Salon Express and Barbershop Express. They will continue in their existing roles while taking on joint ownership of the newly formed Express Retail Group.
David Boyd has a business background spanning many years across a number of multi-national corporations in the UK, Europe and Australia. Upon Returning to Australia David was employed by Henkel the German Adhesive & Personal Care Conglomerate where he held numerous roles, the last being Marketing & Commercial Director at Henkel Beauty Care – Schwarzkopf Professional Australia. He is joint owner and holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at Express Retail Group.
Bianca Panozzo gained over 17 Years of international and Australian beauty, fashion & hairdressing industry experience. With a foundation in Marketing, Bianca has held many senior corporate roles culminating to General Manager at Schwarzkopf Professional Australia. She is joint owner and holds the position of Chief Operating Officer at Express Retail Group.
Dean Franks has had a strong involvement in the franchise sector for over 25 years and founded three national and international franchise brands. Dean actively contributes to the development of the franchise sector through his close association with the industry peak body, the Franchise Council of Australia. He is joint owner and holds the position of National Franchise Development Manager at Express Retail Group
Ownership of ERG expands from the Di Lallo family to include ERG’s executive leadership team:
David Boyd (CEO)
Bianca Panozzo (COO)
Dean Franks (Franchise Director)