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The CEO of Dissh on how a strong brand identity enabled international expansion

Inside Retail

While Disshs before-and-after story felt overnight to most of the industry, Disshs growth journey has been slow and considered it was founded in 2001 and didn’t kick-off its rebrand to a vertical brand that designs everything in-house until 2019. IR : What has the reception for Dissh been like in the US and UK so far?

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

Retail Gazette

Leighton, who stepped down as chief executive in 2001, told The Times that the retailers previous stewardship under the Issa brothers had ripped the heart out of the colleagues when the business cut back on staffing hours to cut costs. We had a financial plan but we didnt have a business plan. Theres a big difference.

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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. Is Leighton the right fit for the job?

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Shake Shack Launches First-Ever Loyalty Program With Digital Challenges and $1 Sodas

Retail Wire

Additionally, the company plans to share future deals to both reward and offer value to app users over the coming months. Its origins trace back to 2001, when Meyer collaborated with the Madison Square Park Conservancy to revitalize Madison Square Park in New York City, per Investopedia. No promo code or additional purchase required.

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

Inside Retail

Pre-Covid, there might have been a rare, unforeseeable event that could disrupt the global airfreight business somewhere in the world every five to 10 years such as 9/11 in 2001 or the Icelandic volcano eruption in 2010. But in current times, one or more disruptions seem to be ever-present, such as geopolitical conflicts or regional wars.

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Tariffs Hit Hard: Brand and Retail Leaders on 2025’s Biggest Challenge 

Retail TouchPoints

He started Evo in 2001 in his garage in Seattle selling used ski and snowboard gear. He worked as a senior advisor at the NPD Group , wrote the Sneakernomics blog for Forbes magazine, and early in his career led merchandising and planning teams for large sporting goods chains.

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Empowering Change: Progress for Women Entrepreneurs in Today’s Business Landscape

Small Biz Trends

Successful women entrepreneurs emphasize the importance of a solid business plan, innovation, and effective digital marketing strategies to thrive in competitive markets. These entrepreneurs often craft detailed business plans to guide their startups and attract funding from venture capitalists and angel investors.