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Stop & Shop Names Industry Vet as Chief Merchant

Retail TouchPoints

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. Lee Nicholson I am looking forward to returning to Stop & Shop, which is where I started with this organization, said Nicholson in a statement.

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Movado Group’s Xavier Gauderlot on the watch giant’s latest JV in Southeast Asia

Inside Retail

Founded in Singapore in 2004 by Anders Peter Juel Sauerberg and Anne Trads Juel Sauerberg, Norbreeze Group distributes, markets, and develops global lifestyle brands.

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Starbucks Australia names Braeden Lord as its new CEO

Inside Retail

He has had a close relationship with Starbucks since 2004 and has been a member of its board since 2015. Lord, who is currently CEO of Gelatissimo, formerly held leadership positions at major retail brands such as 7-Eleven, Grill’d, and Bakers Delight.

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Three malls with great CX: American Dream, Battersea Power Station, Chadstone

Inside Retail

After construction commenced in 2004 under the name Meadowlands Xanadu, American Dream was completed in 2021. But its 500 stores and restaurants aren’t the only drawcard for consumers, with just 30 per cent of floor space dedicated to retail. The rest is all about entertainment.

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Fashion brand founder Camilla Franks reflects on her brand’s global expansion

Inside Retail

In 2004, aspiring fashion designer Camilla Franks launched her eponymous fashion brand in Bondi Beach, Australia. IR : Since first launching in 2004, how does it feel to be running the brand 21 years later with over 30 boutiques spread across the world? Stay curious, stay tuned, and all will be revealed This is just the beginning!

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

Retail Gazette

His convenience experience from a four year stint at Musgrave Budgens Londis in 2004 may also come in handy at Asda, which has more than 500 convenience stores across the UK. Prior to that, he spent seven years at Asda holding several senior roles, including as chief merchandising officer for food and chief customer officer.

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How the Gance brothers built a billion-dollar pharmacy empire leading with retail

Inside Retail

Since the opening of its first interstate store in Cairns in 2004, Chemist Warehouse now has over 535 stores across Australia and employs more than 20,000 people. By giving more floor space to non-prescription products and offering significant variety in every product category, they ensured there was something for every customer.

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