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Can Asda veteran Allan Leighton return the supermarket to its former glory?

Retail Gazette

Leighton helmed Asda from 1996 to 2001 and is credited with turning around the struggling chain, alongside current M&S chair Archie Norman – pulling the grocer from the brink of insolvency to orchestrating its bumper £6.7bn sale to Walmart in 1999. He is currently chair of Brewdog, Pizza Express and European fashion chain C&A.

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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show to Return as Streaming Event on Amazon Prime

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After a four -year hiatus, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show will make its return on Sept. Victoria’s Secret pioneered the idea of a lingerie fashion show in 2001 and turned the annual event into a nationwide television spectacle. Earlier this year , executives hinted at a return.

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

Retail Gazette

Asda veteran Allan Leighton admitted the supermarket chains problems are self-inflicted as he looks to turnaround the business following his return as chairman last year. These are the things that we need to fix, but theyre under our control, theyre not reliant on anybody else to do it,” he said.

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Ksubi’s return to Australian shores with Bondi Beach House and what’s next

Inside Retail

Ksubi’s return to operating stand-alone stores in Australia has been a long time coming. T cemented its reputation for rebellion at its Australian Fashion Week debut in 2001, where 200 rats were sent down the runway. It comes as the brand plans to open new stores in Sydney and Melbourne in early 2024. It was originally called Tsubi.

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Former Asda CEO Allan Leighton returns as chair to lead recovery effort

Retail Gazette

Leighton, was Asda CEO from 1996 to 2001 and chaired the Co-op for almost a decade. 22/11/2024 x 1:49 PM He added: “Stuart has done an important job in helping to create a retailer with a presence in every format and I am delighted to be returning to the business which has always been a special place for me.

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American Apparel set for Australian comeback

Inside Retail

American Apparel’s staple items such as the 2001 Fine Jersey Unisex t-shirt and the 1301 Heavyweight Cotton Unisex t-shirt will also be available on the website. American Apparel is returning almost eight years after it closed its stores in Australia following its US bankruptcy.

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

Inside Retail

With air freight rates predicted to return to normal this year, retailers and their suppliers are looking to rationalise traditional supply chain routes from factories to localised warehouses. In many cases, they are mixing air and sea freight solutions.

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