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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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Chi-Chi’s Mexican Restaurant Chain To Return After 20 Years

Retail Wire

After 20 years, Chi-Chi's Mexican restaurant chain will open up once again to the public after initially closing in 2004.

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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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Frans Johansson And the Intersection of Diversity And Innovation

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He founded the business following the release of his 2004 book, The Medici Effect: What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us About Innovation. The book drove home one key point, according to Johansson: “Diversity drives innovation.

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Australian minimalist label Status Anxiety opens NYC store

Inside Retail

Will Sked founded Status Anxiety in 2004 after recognising a need in the market for simple, fashionable men’s wallets. The store, located at 248 Elizabeth Street, offers ethically sourced leather goods with a focus on biodegradable materials and environmental impact reduction.

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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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Reports: Alex and Ani Shutters 20 Stores and Rhode Island Headquarters

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The company, which was founded in 2004, had more than 100 stores across the U.S. .” Alex and Anni has closed all stores in its home state but will continue operating seven across the country. Its products also are sold at The Paper Store locations. during the height of its operations.

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