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Aug- 2022 -5 August
Tapestry COO to step down
Tapestry, a leading New York-based house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle brands has announced the retirement of Tom Glaser,…
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2 August
Former Asda exec named CEO of Poundstretcher
Poundstretcher has announced the appointment of Derek Lawlor as its new CEO, who succeeds current CEO, Aziz Tayub, with immediate…
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2 August
Greggs names new chair as revenues rise
Greggs has announced the appointment of Matthew Davies as an independent non-executive director and chair designate. Davies joins the board…
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2 August
JD Sports names Régis Schultz as new CEO
JD Sports Fashion Plc has appointed Régis Schultz as the company’s new CEO, effective September 2022 when interim CEO Kath…
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Jul- 2022 -29 July
Ted Baker’s non-executive director steps down
Ted Baker has announced the departure of Andrew Jennings as director of the company. Jennings didn’t seek re-election to the…
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27 July
JD Sports eyes former B&Q executive as CEO
The Lancashire-based sportswear retailer, JD Sports, is reportedly close to finalising the appointment of Regis Schults as the company’s new…
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26 July
Matalan founder returns as chairman
Matalan has announced that its founder, John Hargreaves, will return to the company as chairman, effective immediately. In this role,…
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26 July
The Very Group poaches Metro Bank CMO
The Very Group has appointed Jessica Myers as its new chief marketing officer (CMO), who assumes the role on 3…
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21 July
Primark owner appoints new finance director
Associated British Foods plc has announced the appointment of Eoin Tonge as the company’s next finance director. Tonge will succeed…
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20 July
Waitrose customer director steps down
Waitrose customer director Martin George has stepped down after more than five years in the role. George joined Waitrose in…
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