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StockX Co-founder Promoted to CEO Job

Retail TouchPoints

Schwartz co-founded StockX, a platform for buyers and sellers of sneakers, apparel, electronics and collectibles, in 2016 with Dan Gilbert, Josh Luber and Chris Kaufman. A longtime marketplaces veteran, he joined StockX to scale it for growth, with the ultimate goal of returning it to being a founder-led company.

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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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Australia’s top retailers recognised for customer experience

Inside Retail

While the retail landscape has changed dramatically since Inside Retail first launched the Retailer Awards in 2016, understanding your customer’s needs, and coming up with creative and innovative ways to meet — and ideally, exceed — them, remain vital to success.

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How Lush uses its stores as platforms for education and community connection

Inside Retail

From personalised skincare recommendations to shared learning about important causes, these are the moments that our most loyal Lush customers return for,” she said. during the 2016 federal election, distributing voting guides and campaigning on reef protection. A partnership with GetUp!

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Homebase in administration: What went wrong and what next?

Retail Gazette

The group bought Homebase in 2016 for £340m to bring their Bunnings hardware store to the UK. The early signs were positive as the retailer returned to profit faster than expected under CEO Damian McGloughlin, a former B&Q exec. “The real root cause of the issues at Homebase lies on the back of its acquisition by Wesfarmers.

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Inside McDonald’s Decision To Bring Back Snack Wraps for Good

Retail Wire

menus in 2016. Now the wait is over: The chain confirmed that the Snack Wrap is making a permanent return nationwide on July 10, 2025. Why McDonald’s Pulled the Snack Wrap in 2016 The original wrap — featuring grilled or crispy chicken, lettuce, shredded cheese, and ranch — met consumer tastes but clogged production lines.

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Are rental platforms making a fashionable comeback?

Inside Retail

In Australia, the model was replicated by the likes of Glamcorner, which launched in 2011, and Designerex, which launched in 2016, among others. Rent The Runway launched in the US in 2009, reaching unicorn status 10 years later. These businesses thrived on the “wear once and post” Instagram culture.