Some say he's not the right face of company
 
Supermarket News Daily

APRIL 20, 2023

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Loblaw President Galen Weston is stepping down in an attempt to figure out his natural role as a controlling shareholder. Some in the industry believe Weston, whose family is worth almost $9 billion, is not the right face for the company during this time of inflation hardship. 
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Do you think Weston resigned because he could not relate to the average family, or is it due to another reason? Let us know in the comments here or email SN Executive Editor Chloe Riley at chloe.riley@informa.com.

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