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 signifies a shift in leadership at the company. The 'fix the basics' program is designed to prioritize grocery retail over general merchandising.