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Stop & Shop Names Industry Vet as Chief Merchant

Retail TouchPoints

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

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

Retail Gazette

The longstanding, and so far unsuccessful search for Asda’s new CEO could receive a shot in the arm following the return of former chief Allan Leighton as its new executive chair this week. Barry Williams With Leighton back at Asda, could we see the supermarket’s former executive Barry Williams also make a return?

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Retailers tap silver and green trends at Hong Kong fair

Inside Retail

Meanwhile, Hong Kong-based Moral Team Holdings promoted its range of biodegradable and recycled-material bags, and Indonesias Teak Homeware returned with wood products emphasising craftsmanship and sustainable sourcing. Hes a repeat exhibitor who last attended the event in 2004.

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Best of 2024: Clintons new owner’s plans for the card retailer that refuses to fold

Retail Gazette

Then in 2004 it snapped up rival chain Birthdays – which operated 500 stores, discount business Cards Direct, and a string of Partyland franchise outlets – for 46.4m However, there was no return to form as Clintons hired restructuring advisers last year after racking up 5.4m in pre-tax losses as sales plunged 25% to 96.5m

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The Weekly Closeout: J. Jill names chief merchant as Spirit Halloween resurrects seasonal hiring

Retail Dive

Knudstorp led the iconic toy brick company from 2004 to 2016 before moving to the executive chair role for six years. The retailer touted employee perks such as competitive salaries, flexible scheduling, a pay incentive program and season retention bonuses for returning store managers. after opening a location in Portland, Oregon.

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How Formula One became marketing’s latest playground

Inside Retail

His sponsorship marks a rare example of a driver returning to the sport as a commercial partner. Audiences fell to a low of 490 million, reports Formula Money, which has tracked sponsorship of the sport since 2004. He also won the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans sports car race in 1985. billion in 2017.

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Shake Shack Debuts ‘Crispy’ and ‘Cravable’ New Side, and It’s Not Fries

Retail Wire

Shake Shack has debuted its first “crispy” and “cravable” new side since introducing its legendary fries in 2004. In April, Shake Shack announced the nationwide return of its Summer BBQ Menu, which launched on May 2. Previously, customers could only request fries as a side with their main dishes.

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