Galen G. Weston was appointed to the new position of executive chairman, with Allan Leighton as deputy chairman and Mark Foote president. The introduction of a 'fix the basics' program saw the company refocus attention on food retailing, with less emphasis on general merchandising.
The appointment of Galen G. Weston as executive chairman, Allan Leighton as deputy chairman, and Mark Foote as president marked a change in leadership structure. The introduction of a 'fix the basics' program aimed to refocus the company's efforts on food retailing while reducing its emphasis on general merchandise.