take the initiative
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“Customer traffic was the primary driver of the strong sales trend as compelling merchandise assortments, higher customer acquisition and engagement from our ongoing marketing initiatives, and an improved in-store experience are resonating with shoppers.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The company’s enhanced marketing initiatives and franchise refreshes should help things improve, as well.
From Barron's • Dec. 13, 2025
Benegal recounts that, egged on by Kurien, he had produced several documentaries on Operation Flood, external - India's milk revolution - and rural marketing initiatives.
From BBC • May 17, 2024
“It could be called the gateway sugary drink,” said Frances Fleming-Milici, director of marketing initiatives and a research professor with the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health at the University of Connecticut.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023
We had an epic two-hour meeting discussing our spring marketing initiatives, so that I can go to the creative team in Florida to talk about how we can support it all.
From New York Times • Jan. 1, 2020
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