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David’s Bridal Shakes up Leadership Team with New COO and CFO

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The promoted executives include: Bob Walker, who joined David’s Bridal in 2019 as Chief Retail Officer, has been promoted to COO.

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The Body Shop UK Enters Administration

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In 2006 Roddick sold the company to cosmetics giant L’Oréal , which sold it again to Natura &Co in 2017. Worldwide, the company operates approximately 3,000 stores in 70 countries.

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Sephora North America Promotes Veteran Exec to President and Future CEO

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Patrick joined Sephora, which is owned by LVMH Möet Hennessy Louis Vuitton , in 2006 as Director of Ecommerce Merchandising and worked her way up through a number of increasingly high-profile roles, according to her LinkedIn profile.

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PacSun Names Co-CEOs and New President

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Chang has been President of PacSun since 2018 and has served in multiple senior positions since joining the company in 2006. Like Chang, Olson joined PacSun in 2006 and held multiple senior positions before being named Chief Brand Officer in July 2020.

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7-Eleven parent to sell Sogo & Seibu for US$1.4 billion – report

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Seven & I Holdings, which owns 7-Eleven chain, is set to sell its department store chain Sogo & Seibu to US fund Fortress for US$1.4 The site also said Japanese home appliance store operator Yodobashi Holdings is considering buying some of the Sogo & Seibu sites and diverting proceeds to the US fund.

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Gap to Close all 81 UK Stores, Seek Franchise Partners for Other European Markets

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Shutdowns will begin in August 2021, but Gap isn’t exiting the countries completely — it will maintain its ecommerce business in the region and is looking for a partner to run that operation. Gap has had a presence in the UK since 1987 and in Ireland since 2006. “In

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Starbucks Promotes Three Leaders to Develop Sustainable Long-Term Growth

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He has been with the company since 2002 and has led Starbucks International since 2006. Starbucks has made several leadership appointments, including promoting John Culver to Group President, North America and COO, effective June 28, 2021. The retailer also promoted Michael Conway to Group President, International and Channel Development.