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

Retail Gazette

Following his previous stint at Asda Leighton was chair of the Co-op from 2015 to 2024 – and has previously chaired the boards of Royal Mail and the Canal and River Trust. Commenting on Leighton’s return to the supermarket giant, Grocery Insight CEO Steve Dresser notes: “I don’t think anyone could have foreseen it.

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5 Ways To Rein In Costly Online Returns

Retail TouchPoints

With record-setting online sales looming on the horizon for the holiday season, retailers also are bracing for an onslaught of online returns. Those retailers selling primarily or exclusively online are expecting a corresponding hike in the volume of returns, but not much difference in the return rates they have become accustomed to.

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“Primed for disruption”: Cargo Crew founder talks acquisition, growth plans

Inside Retail

Initially bootstrapped from a $2000 tax return , the family-owned brand was founded by Felicity Rodgers, who runs it with her sister Narelle Craig and husband Paul Rodgers. Cargo Crew is now planning to formally enter the US market, with plans to establish an on-the-ground team and PR presence before moving stock.

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Macy’s Shakes Up Senior Leadership, Eliminates COO Role

Retail TouchPoints

She joins Macy’s from InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) and succeeds CTO Naveen Krishna, who is leaving the company; Marla Beck, CEO and Co-founder of beauty retailer Bluemercury , which Macy’s acquired in 2015 , will leave the company this summer.

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Under Armour Settles Accounting Practices Suit for $434 Million

Retail TouchPoints

16, 2015 and Nov. Founder Kevin Plank returned as Under Armour’s CEO in April 2024 , and the retailer announced extensive restructuring plans in May 2024 after a disappointing 2024 fiscal year, which ended March 31, 2024.

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After a $5.5B Valuation, Vuori Exec Reveals What’s Next in International Expansion

Retail TouchPoints

Since its launch in 2015, Vuori has grown to serve customers across 18 countries through a growing network of brick-and-mortar locations and a robust ecosystem of distributors. The investment builds upon Vuori’s $400 million investment, led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, in 2021. To exceed 100 stores by the end of 2026. “Our

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Dollar General, Dollar Tree Come Under Activist Investor Fire for Workforce Issues

Retail TouchPoints

Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for safety hazards since 2015, including blocked fire exits, blocked electrical outlets and dangerous levels of clutter. Dollar General has faced more than $15 million in fines from the U.S. Additionally, while the retailer’s workforce is 67.8% female and 55.2%

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