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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. Nicholsons career also has included stints at Walmart, SuperValu and Winn-Dixie.

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

Inside Retail

The joint venture is a strategic alliance of two entities with shared values and complementary strengths,” Xavier Gauderlot, president of international at Movado Group, told Inside Retail. The joint venture’s formation comes a month after Norbreeze Group appointed Stig Maasbol as its new chairman, replacing Anders Peter Juel Sauerberg.

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WHSmith takeover: A closer look at Modella Capital and TGJones

Retail Gazette

Retail Gazette takes a closer look at the private equity firm and its ambition for WHSmith’s high street store estate. Modella Capital has built up its retail portfolio at speed in recent months, successfully acquiring Hobbycraft last August and The Original Factory Shop in February. What is Modella Capital?

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Starbucks Australia names Braeden Lord as its new CEO

Inside Retail

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

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

Inside Retail

And here’s a glimpse at three places in this year’s list that we think are worth knowing. When it comes to a world-class customer experience, Chadstone puts Australia on the map,” Tully Walter, strategic futures director at Soon Future Studies, told Inside Retail. The rest is all about entertainment.

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

Retail Gazette

Retail Gazette looks at some of the possible candidates to be supermarket’s next chief executive. During his time at the ecommerce behemoth, Hoggett was charged with revamping the company’s grocery arm and its approach to physical retail. His turnaround expertise certainly makes him a suitable fit for the vacant role at Asda.

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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. From Bondi to every corner of the globe, were coloring the world, one city at a time. Stay curious, stay tuned, and all will be revealed This is just the beginning!

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