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Stop & Shop Names Industry Vet as Chief Merchant

Retail TouchPoints

Lee Nicholson I am looking forward to returning to Stop & Shop, which is where I started with this organization, said Nicholson in a statement. He originally joined the supermarket retailer in 2004 as a grocery buyer and category manager: Its a brand I know well and look forward to caring for in my new role.

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Asda CEO: Five runners and riders following Allan Leighton’s return

Retail Gazette

The longstanding, and so far unsuccessful search for Asda’s new CEO could receive a shot in the arm following the return of former chief Allan Leighton as its new executive chair this week. Barry Williams With Leighton back at Asda, could we see the supermarket’s former executive Barry Williams also make a return?

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How the return of the Victoria’s Secret fashion show could create “brand heat”

Inside Retail

First introduced in 2004, the annual fashion show was put on hiatus in 2019 after the show reported its lowest-ever ratings in 2018. But what exactly does the return of this fashion show indicate for the brand and its attempts at a comeback? This coincided with a decline in revenues and several major store closures.

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The Olympic opportunity: How brands can sustain their momentum beyond the Games

Inside Retail

Cultural appreciation The Games always promote cultural appreciation by showcasing diverse traditions and customs from around the world. These partnerships can lead to co-branded products, special events, and promotional campaigns that keep the Olympic momentum going.

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I’m a forklift driver: Meet the women in retail who are breaking the bias

Inside Retail

This is a university level initiative aimed to support, connect, and promote a diverse group of women in tech disciplines through regular forms of discussions, faculty advice, and industry insights. That gender imbalance pushed me to go further into the tech industry because I really wanted to create a space where women can thrive.

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Best of 2024: Clintons new owner’s plans for the card retailer that refuses to fold

Retail Gazette

Then in 2004 it snapped up rival chain Birthdays – which operated 500 stores, discount business Cards Direct, and a string of Partyland franchise outlets – for 46.4m However, there was no return to form as Clintons hired restructuring advisers last year after racking up 5.4m in pre-tax losses as sales plunged 25% to 96.5m

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Four LGBTQ-Owned Brands to Shop and Support on RangeMe

Rangeme

Empower BodyCare Founder and CEO, Trista Okel, began making CBD-infused topical products in late 2004 for her mom, who suffers from severe arthritis. As a minority business owner, giving back is important to Okel, but receiving help in return was no easy feat. “I Check out Apothecary by Dr Botanicals on RangeMe here. Empower BodyCare.