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Luke Rauch

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SVP, Merchandising and Global Sourcing at AutoZone
📍 Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Luke Rauch is the Senior Vice President of Merchandising and Global Sourcing at AutoZone. His career is marked by nearly a decade at Walgreens, where he was the Chief Merchandising Officer, leading strategy for over 9, 000 stores. He holds an MBA from the University of Michigans Ross School of Business.

Based on his leadership activities, Luke places a high value on team building and communication. He frequently organizes and expresses enthusiasm for large team town halls, celebrating milestones and fostering a collaborative environment within his division.

He has spoken about his focus on "mass personalization, " using data to tailor offers and experiences for millions of retail customers.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
SVP, Merchandising and Global Sourcing
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Priorities

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Retail Merchandising
As the merchandising leader for both AutoZone and Walgreens, he has extensive experience in strategy, pricing, and execution across thousands of stores.
Customer Experience
In past roles and public discussions, he has focused on evolving the customer journey by leading with value, convenience, and personalization.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
SVP, Merchandising and Global Sourcing
AutoZone
4-2024 - 12-2024
Vice President of Merchandising
AutoZone
4-2022 - 2-2024
SVP, Chief Merchandising Officer
Walgreens
5-2021 - 4-2022
Chief of Staff to the CEO
Walgreens Boots Alliance
7-2020 - 5-2021
Group Vice President, Customer Experience & General Manager, Owned Brands
Walgreens
In the press

Media appearances

AutoZone Announces Organizational Changes. Featured in AutoZone (official news release)
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Education
2008 - 2010
MBA
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
BA
University of Michigan
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