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M&S Doubles Down on C-Store Strategy with Plans for 10 Locations, 50 Remodels

Retail TouchPoints

British multi-category retailer Marks & Spencer plans to open at least 10 new convenience stores in conjunction with its franchise partners and refresh up to 50 existing c-stores this year as it looks to grow its £1 billion ( $1.3 billion ) convenience business.

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Asda chair admits supermarket’s problems are ‘self-inflicted’

Retail Gazette

Leighton, who stepped down as chief executive in 2001, told The Times that the retailers previous stewardship under the Issa brothers had ripped the heart out of the colleagues when the business cut back on staffing hours to cut costs. We had a financial plan but we didnt have a business plan. Theres a big difference.

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Bed Bath & Beyond Builds Out Finance Team with Hiring of Former Tiffany Exec

Retail TouchPoints

As we continue to execute against our transformation plan and become a true omni-always retailer, we are pleased to welcome John to our finance leadership team and implement best-in-class corporate accounting practices.” Crossen has been with the company since 2001; The hiring of Susie A.

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Some retailers are turning to air freight to offer a competitive edge

Inside Retail

Pre-Covid, there might have been a rare, unforeseeable event that could disrupt the global airfreight business somewhere in the world every five to 10 years such as 9/11 in 2001 or the Icelandic volcano eruption in 2010. But in current times, one or more disruptions seem to be ever-present, such as geopolitical conflicts or regional wars.

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“The best can always be better”: Ghd Australia’s MD on customer satisfaction

Inside Retail

Since 2001, Ghd Australia has continuously innovated in the haircare space. Here, Ludovic Dellazzeri, managing director of Ghd Australia , discusses the secret to customer satisfaction and whether or not the brand plans to establish a direct-to-consumer bricks-and-mortar offering in pursuit of delivering an impeccable customer journey.

Consumer 278
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Why Nike is putting used sneakers back on the shelf

Inside Retail

The brand plans to expand the Refurbished program to more US stores throughout 2021 and beyond. The move into resale positions Nike even more firmly as an undisputed leader in the sustainability space, according to Sydney-based retail consultant, Rosanna Iacono, who held various roles at Nike from 1992 to 2001.

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How to ensure Black Friday doesn’t become the nightmare before Christmas

Inside Retail

Heading into November are we meant to be planning for Christmas, or making the most of these big sales events (we’ll use ‘BFCM’ as shorthand to refer to these sales but we mean all the sales happening around this time of year)? In 2001, sales in November accounted for 8.8% Christmas planning cycles. of the total for the year.

Consumer 246