About
My name is Lidia Nowak
My first business deal involved sourcing a bag of small diamonds for a French sweepstake—then turning them into rings, with a Warsaw artisan, that sold out instantly. That sparkle marked the start of a career built on spotting potential and converting it into commercial gold.

About Retail Transformations
Founded by an international expert with over two decades of hands-on leadership in retail category management, supply chain, and procurement. With 14 years in senior commercial roles at Tesco and a pivotal role in Wickes' transformation, this platform draws from a career spent shaping consumer strategy and driving operational excellence. Most recently, Lidia led UK asset operations for a European private equity firm, overseeing 300 stores, e-commerce ventures, and serving as Managing Director of its international business.
This blog explores the evolution of retail—from boardroom decisions to frontline innovations—offering strategic insights, trend analysis, and bold ideas to help transform businesses from within.
Whether you're navigating change or accelerating growth, Retail Transformation is where insights meet impact.