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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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From Omnichannel to Polychannel: How FMCG Shopping is Changing

Retail TouchPoints

With COVID-19 cases dropping in 2022, shoppers returned to physical stores, including supermarkets, while maintaining some of their e-shopping habits acquired in the pandemic. And in 2024, with shoppers visiting different supermarket stores and chains, and with greater frequency, we’re witnessing a new trend: the polychannel shopper.

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It’s Not Easy Being (Truly) Green — But it’s Worth it

Retail TouchPoints

And while there are certainly costs associated with going green (though it turns out greenwashing is often more expensive), sustainability has the potential to boost sales, cut costs and increase efficiencies including the bonus benefit of reducing product returns. consumers, according to Bain & Co.; Premium pricing: 50% of U.S.

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Chick-fil-A’s Popular Summer Shake Is Back

Retail Wire

One of the most popular shakes in Chick-fil-A ‘s repertoire has returned to menus, just in time for summer. Chick-fil-A’s Peach Milkshake first debuted on the eatery’s menus in 2009. Social media buzz is already surrounding its return. Why Is Chick-fil-A’s Peach Milkshake a Customer Favorite?

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ReBound partners with ESO RECYCLING for circular footwear returns

A1 Retail

ReBound Returns has announced a new partnership with ESO RECYCLING that will expand its suite of circularity solutions for retailers and support Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance. Streamlined operations between Rebound and ESO RECYCLING provides access to footwear recycling through a trusted partner for returns and takeback.

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Asda: Ex-supply chain boss becomes latest exec to return

Retail Gazette

Asdas former supply chain boss Gavin Chappell has returned to the supermarket chain after 10 years. Chappell first joined the supermarket in 2009 as vice president of supply chain for Asda.com and stepped down in 2015. Chappell is the latest in a series of former Asda executives to return to the business in recent months.

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Obituaries: Co-Founders of Burlington, Dressbarn

VMS

In the face of increased competition, Dress Barn closed its physical stores in 2019, but the brand continues to operate a DTC store under the ownership of private equity firm Retail Ecommerce Ventures, which has not ruled out a return to physical spaces. Today it has grown to have more than 1100 stores in 47 states and Puerto Rico.)