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Chi-Chi’s Mexican Restaurant Chain To Return After 20 Years

Retail Wire

After 20 years, Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurant chain will open up once again to the public after initially closing in 2004.

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Australian minimalist label Status Anxiety opens NYC store

Inside Retail

Will Sked founded Status Anxiety in 2004 after recognising a need in the market for simple, fashionable men’s wallets. The store, located at 248 Elizabeth Street, offers ethically sourced leather goods with a focus on biodegradable materials and environmental impact reduction.

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Frans Johansson And the Intersection of Diversity And Innovation

Retail TouchPoints

He founded the business following the release of his 2004 book, The Medici Effect: What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us About Innovation. The book drove home one key point, according to Johansson: “Diversity drives innovation.

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Reports: Alex and Ani Shutters 20 Stores and Rhode Island Headquarters

Retail TouchPoints

The company, which was founded in 2004, had more than 100 stores across the U.S. .” Alex and Anni has closed all stores in its home state but will continue operating seven across the country. Its products also are sold at The Paper Store locations. during the height of its operations.

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Prada Picks Former Luxottica Chief as CEO

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From 2004 to 2014, Guerra served as CEO of eyewear firm Luxottica Group. During his 33-year career, Guerra has worked extensively in the luxury and hospitality industries. He most recently worked with LVMH as CEO of Hotel and Hospitalities Activities.

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Tory Burch Returns to its Roots With New Manhattan Store

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Tory Burch has opened a new boutique on Mercer Street in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood, near where the retailer opened its first location in 2004.

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J.Crew Promotes Company Veteran to CEO

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Libby Wadle, a retail industry veteran who has filled a number of senior management roles at J.Crew Group since she joined the company in 2004, has been named CEO. She replaces Jan Singer, who has left to pursue other endeavors.