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Aug- 2019 -30 August
Shoe Zone CEO quits amid profit warning
The chief executive of value footwear retailer Shoe Zone, Nick Davies, has resigned from his position with immediate effect, on the same day the company issued a warning that profits will be below expectations. The company revealed that trading conditions since the group’s interim results on 21 May 2019 “have…
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22 August
Ted Baker CFO departs for Mulberry after 17 years
Mulberry, the British luxury brand, has announced the appointment of Charles Anderson to the Company’s board of directors as group finance director, with effect from early October 2019. Anderson replaces Neil Ritchie who, as previously announced, stepped down from the board on 30 June 2019. Anderson has over 20 years’…
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21 August
Hammerson appoints James Lenton as new CFO
Shopping centre owner Hammerson has appointed James Lenton as the company’s new CFO, and will take the role on 1 October. He will succeed Timon Drakesmith, the current CFO and MD, Premium Outlets, who as announced in May 2019, Drakesmith will step down as an executive director and CFO on…
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20 August
Whittard of Chelsea CEO departs
Tea and coffee specialist Whittard of Chelsea’s chief executive Mark Dunhill has resigned, with finance chief Nathan Smith taking the role. Dunhill tended his resignation on 31 July after five years at the retailer. He led the restructure of the retailer, and was involved in the “revitalisation” of its product…
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15 August
Homebase appoints Ian Penney as director of Bathstore
Homebase has appointed Ian Penney as director of Bathstore, after the bathroom chain was brought out of administration last month. As director, Penney will take direct management responsibility for all aspects of the Bathstore business, including the concession roll out into Homebase, and digital offerings. Having started his career as…
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15 August
Moss Bros announces boardroom shakeup
Moss Bros Group has announced a shakeup to its boardroom with the appointment of Avis Darzins as a non-executive director from 1 September 2019. The suitwear retailer also announced that Maurice Helfgott, following nine years’ service, will no longer be the senior independent non-executive director from 1 October 2019, when…
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14 August
Superdry appoints new CFO
Superdry has appointed Nick Gresham as its new chief financial officer on a permanent basis. Gresham joined Superdry as Interim CFO on 3 June 2019, and commenting on his appointment, Peter Williams, chairman of the board of Superdry, said: “Nick has made a great impact since joining Superdry in an…
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12 August
Abercrombie and Fitch appoints new director
Fashion retail brand Abercrombie and Fitch has appointed Felix Carbullido as an independent director. Carbullido joined Abercrombie and Fitch on 5 August from home furnishings retailer Williams-Sonoma where he is currently executive vice president and chief marketing officer. Previously he served at retailers, including Macy’s, Banana Republic, Gap and Smith…
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8 August
Debenhams names new CEO as chairman Duddy steps down
Debenhams has announced the appointment of Stefaan Vansteenkiste as its new CEO and has also revealed its chairman Terry Duddy is to step down from his role. Vansteenkiste joined Debenhams in April 2019 as chief restructuring officer and has been working closely with the executive team on a new business…
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6 August
Hammerson appoints new Premium Outlets MD
Shopping centre owner Hammerson has appointed Simon Travis to the role of group investment director managing director of Premium Outlets. In this new position, Travis will oversee Hammerson’s premium outlets division in addition to his existing investment responsibilities. He has spent over 20 years at the group, and has held…
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