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Dollar General promotes 18 executives

Mass Relators

. — Dollar General has promoted 18 executives to new roles at the company. Leslie Allen Leslie Allen has been promoted to senior vice president, human resources. Christine Connolly Christine Connolly has been promoted to senior vice president, corporate secretary and assistant general counsel, securities and governance.

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Dollar General Brings Back Former CEO to ‘Restore Stability’

Retail TouchPoints

However, at this time the board has determined that a change in leadership is necessary to restore stability and confidence in the company moving forward.” He joined Dollar General in 2008 as EVP, Division President and Chief Merchandising Officer, and was promoted to COO in 2013. The retailer has had a volatile year.

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Australia’s retail ‘recession’ runs to three consecutive quarters

Inside Retail

The last time there were three consecutive quarters of declining retail volume sales was in 2008at the time of the Global Financial Crisis. Retailers are seeing less demand at a time where wages, rents, insurance, utilities, supply chain and materials are all increasing in cost,” said Zahra.

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Hy-Vee promotes three executives

Mass Relators

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Three Hy-Vee executives have been promoted to new roles, the company announced on Friday. Marshall’s Hy-Vee career began in 1982 at the Des Moines, Iowa, Save U More, which was a former brand owned and operated by Hy-Vee. Randy Edeker. Jay Marshall. Mike Skokan.

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Can refocusing on promotional mix over price win back customer loyalty?

365 Retail

jump putting its market share at 7.1% But it is notable that the proportion of spending on promotions has recently fallen to its lowest level since 2008. But it is notable that the proportion of spending on promotions has recently fallen to its lowest level since 2008. according to Kantar data.

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2 Top Target Chiefs Announce Retirement Plans

Retail TouchPoints

Mulligan will remain in his role until February 2024, at which time he will transition to a strategic advisor role until his official retirement in February 2025. Two of Target ’s top executives — COO John Mulligan and Chief External Engagement Officer Laysha Ward — have announced plans to retire.

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What to know about Woolworths’ appointment of its first female CEO in 100 years

Inside Retail

But while some see the news as dealing a significant blow to the glass ceiling, others say it’s another sign of women being promoted off a glass cliff. While Banducci has confirmed that he will remain in the role through the Senate inquiries, some question the fairness of appointing Bardwell to the top job at a time of crisis for the company.