People Moves
People Moves tracks leadership changes, senior appointments, and executive reshuffles across the UK retail industry. This section reports on new hires, promotions, and departures within major retail groups, suppliers, and service providers. Retail Sector’s People Moves coverage offers insight into how talent strategy and leadership dynamics influence company direction, governance, and performance — providing retail professionals with an up-to-date view of the industry’s key decision-makers.
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Jan- 2025 -21 January
Mulberry financial director to step down
British luxury brand Mulberry has announced that Charles Anderson, group financial director, has notified the board of his intention to resign. While Anderson will step down from the board with effect from 31 January, he will continue to support the business until 1 August to “assist with the handover and…
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20 January
Portmeirion Group names new chairman
Portmeirion Group, the owner, designer, manufacturer and omni-channel retailer of homeware brands has announced Peter Tracey as its new non-executive chairman, effective from 1 February. The appointment comes after Dick Steele informed the board of his intention to step down from the board and his role as non-executive chairman. Steele…
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17 January
N Brown appoints Dene Jones as CEO of Retail
N Brown Group has announced the appointment of Dene Jones as the group’s new CEO of Retail. Jones will succeed Sarah Welsh, who last year confirmed her decision to leave the group after five years in post. He will commence his new role on 1 February 2025, leading N Brown’s…
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15 January
The Entertainer appoints new COO
Teal Group, the parent company of the UK’s leading toy retailer, The Entertainer, has announced the appointment of former John Lewis Partnership group supply chain director, Mark Robinson, as its new chief operating officer. He will join the business in March, from his current role as managing director of Wincanton…
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14 January
Authentic Brands Group names Matt Maddox as president
Authentic Brands Group, a global brand development and licensing platform valued at $20bn (£16.3bn), has announced the appointment of Matt Maddox as president. Authentic said Maddox is a “highly accomplished leader” with more than 20 years of experience in global hospitality and gaming. He most recently served as CEO of…
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10 January
Future Stores appoints its first sales director
Future Stores has announced the appointment of Oliver Murray as its first sales director. Murray has over 20 years of experience in commercial sales and is hailed as a “retailtainment” champion. He previously worked as a partnership director at Darabase, an immersive experience specialist, and prior to that he was…
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10 January
Tala appoints Jon Wetherell as new creative director
The fast-growth, active inspired brand Tala is delighted to announce the appointment of Jon Wetherell as creative director. Previously creative director at The Net-A-Porter Group and Boden, Wetherell joins Tala with a wealth of experience in guiding creative teams and delivering iconic campaigns. Wetherell has also lent his expertise as…
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9 January
B&M shares fall as it lowers guidance
B&M has seen its shares fall 12% in early trading after it warned of a difficult trading period ahead, despite seeing its revenues surging 3.5% during the 13-week period from 29 September 2024 to 28 December 2024. It comes as its UK arm experienced a 2.8% increase in sales to…
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8 January
John Lewis Partnership chief customer officer steps down
John Lewis Partnership’s (JLP) chief customer officer Charlotte Lock is to step down from her role after three years. Lock, who joined JLP back in March 2022 from the Co-op where she was director of Data, Loyalty and Digital Products, is said to be stepping down in order to pursue…
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7 January
Former Coles chief executive to join Kingfisher board
Kingfisher has announced the appointment of former Coles CEO in Australia, Ian McLeod, to its board of directors as a non-executive director, effective from 20 January. A retail executive with over 40 years of experience across various different international markets, he most recently served as group chief executive at DFI…
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