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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Jun- 2023 -20 June
Mango partners with marine biologist to protect the Mediterranean
Mango has announced a partnership with marine biologist and National Geographic explorer Manu San Félix to support the Declaration of the Mediterranean, an initiative promoted by San Félix to protect and restore the Mediterranean sea. Specifically, the Declaration for the Mediterranean will draft a manifesto highlighting the evolution and deterioration…
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19 June
Damian Hopkins awarded CBE for services to retail
Damian Hopkins, the founder and CEO of PDS Radius Brands, has been awarded the honour of CBE, in King Charles III’s inaugural Birthday Honours List on Saturday (17 June) for his services to the retail and fashion sector. Hopkins’ career in retail and fashion spans over 25 years, in which…
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14 June
Just Hype strengthens management team
Leicester-based Just Hype, a global fashion and accessories brand, has announced the appointment of two new executives to further strengthen its management team. Dave Leigh has been appointed as the new Commercial director, while Melissa Wright has been appointed as the new head of Buying. Leigh brings a wealth of…
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14 June
BRC names new chairman
The BRC has announced the appointment of Andy Higginson as the new incoming chairman to succeed Tony De Nunzio in September this year. Higginson has over 30 years of senior executive and non-executive experience in the retail industry in the UK and internationally, covering major brands. Previously, he was CFO…
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8 June
Bensons for Beds appoints chief retail officer
Bensons for Beds today has confirmed the appointment of Paul Owen to join its leadership team as chief retail officer. Owen will join Bensons after almost three years as board member and director of store operations for Magnet Limited. The group said he has “significant experience” of the bed and…
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8 June
Global Fashion Group appoints CEO of The Iconic
Global Fashion Group (GFG) has appointed Jere Calmes as chief executive officer of The Iconic. Calmes is described as a “seasoned” executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across multiple sectors, and is rejoining GFG after a three-year tenure as CEO of Lamoda, which GFG sold in late 2022. …
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2 June
Conair appoints new UK&I manager
Personal care and home appliance company, Conair, has announced the appointment of Mark Tyers as its new country manager for the UK and Ireland. He will report to Alban Wilson, the senior vice president of EMEA sales, who has been with the company for 20 years. In his new role,…
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May- 2023 -18 May
Topps Tiles lines up Paul Forman as chair designate
Topps Tiles has announced the appointment of Paul Forman as an independent non-executive director and chair designate of the company. The news comes as its current chair, Darren Shapland, is now in his ninth year and, therefore, nearing the end of his maximum term under the UK Corporate Governance Code.…
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15 May
KMD Brands appoints new Kathmandu CEO
KMD Brands Limited, the global outdoor, lifestyle and sports company, has appointed Megan Welch as CEO of Kathmandu. Welch will be based in Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand, at Kathmandu’s head office, and takes over from Michael Daly, group CEO and managing director of KMD Brands, who has been caretaking the…
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11 May
Nordstrom appoints Cathy R. Smith as CFO
Nordstrom has announced the appointment of Cathy R. Smith as chief financial officer, effective 29 May, 2023. Smith joins Nordstrom from Bright Health Group where she has served as chief financial and administrative officer since 2020. In this role, Smith will be responsible for financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax,…
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