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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May- 2019 -30 May
N Brown hires first chief brand officer from Missguided
Jacamo owner, N Brown has announced it has appointed Kenyatte Nelson from Missguided as its first ever chief brand officer. At Missguided, Nelson is currently chief customer officer and before that spent three years as group marketing director at Shop Direct. Nelson will begin his new role with N Brown…
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30 May
Tapestry hires new COO from VF Corporation
Tapestry, the New York-based parent company of fashion brands such as Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman and Coach, has appointed Thomas A. Glaser as its new COO effective July 15, 2019. Glaser will have responsibility across the end-to-end supply chain and the information technology backbone for Tapestry and its brands with…
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24 May
Zara owner Inditex to promote Carlos Crespo to CEO
Fashion retailer Zara’s parent company Inditex has said it will promote its current COO, Carlos Crespo, to the role of CEO as it bids to boost its “strategic digital transformation”. The appointment was put forward by Inditex’s chief executive, Pablo Isla, and will take effect following approval by the board…
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21 May
WH Smith CEO to step down
WH Smith’s group chief executive, Stephen Clarke has announced he is stepping down from his role on 31 October 2019, after 15 years with the company. The newsagent also announced that Carl Cowling will be appointed as group chief executive as successor to Clarke, as part of its long-term succession…
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3 May
The North Face announces new VP sales in EMEA
Jeremie Blondel has joined The North Face as VP sales for the EMEA region, based out of its European HQ in Stabio, Switzerland. In his new role, Blondel will be responsible for the entire wholesale The North Face EMEA business, driving “strong brand momentum” across the EMEA region, and focusing…
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3 May
Ikea appoints new country retail manager for UK and Ireland
Furniture retailer Ikea has appointed Peter Jelkeby as its new country retail manager with responsibility for the UK and Ireland. Taking over from Javier Quiñones, who joins Ikea USA as country retail manager, Jelkeby said he will lead the on-going transformation of the Ikea business at a “challenging time for…
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Apr- 2019 -30 April
Scs appoints new non-exec director
Upholstered furniture and flooring retailer Scs Group has appointed Angela Luger as its new non-executive director, with effect from 16 May 2019. Luger was previously CEO of retail businesses N Brown and The Original Factory Shop and has held senior executive positions at Debenhams, Asda and Mars. She is also…
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26 April
Shop Direct protects 200 jobs with Raven Mill deal
Shop Direct has transferred its returns activity at its Raven Mill site over to logistics company Clipper Logistics in a move which will see 200 jobs safeguarded. The logistics firm will operate on behalf of Shop Direct at the 215,000 square foot site near Oldham, Lancashire. Clipper Logistics will operate…
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17 April
Over 100 Whitbread jobs face axe following Costa sale
Around 100 jobs are expected to be cut at the head office of Whitbread following the sale of Costa Coffee to Coca Cola for £3.9bn. According to reports by The Times, a consultation involving around 10% of the company’s head office staff was expected to be concluded this month, however…
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15 April
Intu appoints new independent non-executive director
Shopping centre owner Intu has announced the appointment of Cheryl Millington as an independent non-executive director. The appointment will take effect from the conclusion of Intu’s AGM on 3 May 2019 with Millington becoming a member of Intu’s remuneration, audit and nomination and review committees. Millington is currently a non-executive…
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