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Woolworths and Coles drew consumer ire for cost-of-living pressures in 2024

Inside Retail

Two of the nations major employers, with a combined workforce of 320,000 staff and about a 66 per cent share of the grocery market, Woolworths and Coles endured a 2024 they would no doubt rather forget. Woolworths and Coles, Australias supermarket goliaths, have gone from Covid-19 heroes to cost-of-living villains in the last two years.

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Dollar General Promotes New President and CFO Following Strong Quarter

Retail TouchPoints

Dollar General has promoted John Garratt to President and CFO, effective September 1, 2022. Garratt joined Dollar General in 2014 as SVP of Finance and Strategy and has served as EVP and CFO since December 2015. Garratt joined Dollar General in 2014 as SVP of Finance and Strategy and has served as EVP and CFO since December 2015.

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From Niche Product to Viral Sensation: How Bogg Bag Ventured into 1,800 Target Stores

Retail TouchPoints

I found a new factory in 2015, and they really understood my vision. I visit them, and we text about what’s hot in the market, what new colorways they’re seeing. We increased sales little by little from 2015 to 2018, and the demand was too much, so it was too much for me and my one employee. This is just the beginning!

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Walmart Promotes Insider to Replace Departing International CEO

Retail TouchPoints

McLay, who joined Walmart in 2015, had roles in strategy and supply chain and led the retailer’s Neighborhood Market business before taking on the top jobs at Sam’s Club. Chris Nicholas, currently COO of Walmart U.S., will replace McLay as President and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S., with both changes taking effect Sept.

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The Container Store Names New Digital Chief, SVP of Stores

Retail TouchPoints

The Container Store has promoted two executives as it continues to focus on strengthening its “Custom Spaces” business. Lindy Rawlinson, formerly EVP of Ecommerce and Digital Marketing has been promoted to Chief Digital Officer; and Jennifer Pape formerly of VP of Stores has been elevated to SVP of Stores.

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Is China Taking Over the (Cyber) World?

Retail TouchPoints

Western countries have long dominated ecommerce and digital marketing, yet China’s influence in these areas has been growing rapidly in recent years. Having the world’s largest domestic ecommerce market helps to achieve this lead. This market also is responsible for the world’s largest online shopping day.

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Amazon Appoints Insider as CEO of Worldwide Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Since 2015, Herrington has served as Amazon’s SVP of the North America Consumer. Herrington joined Amazon as VP of Consumables in 2005, launched Amazon Fresh in 2007 and was promoted to SVP of Consumables in 2014. Prior to joining Amazon, Herrington served as CEO of KeepMedia and VP of Marketing at online grocery retailer Webvan. “I