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Jan- 2018 -31 January
HSBC names Charlie Nunn CEO of retail banking, wealth management
Banking group HSBC has appointmented Charlie Nunn as the new CEO of retail banking and wealth management. Nunn was previously the head of group retail banking and wealth management, leading the teams supporting HSBC’s retail and wealth businesses globally. He joined HSBC in 2011 and was appointed a general…
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25 January
Ralph Lauren hires Burberry digital marketing head
Fashion brand Ralph Lauren has hired Burberry’s previous director of digital marketing, Alice Delahunt, in order to drive digital expansion. Delahunt will be responsible for “elevating the company’s global digital platforms”, enhancing the digital experience for consumers across all channels to drive consumer acquisition, retention, value and revenue. She…
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22 January
Holland & Barrett appoints new managing director
Health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett has appointed Steve Carson to the newly created position of managing director. Carson was previously director of retail and customer operations at Sainsbury’s and Argos, responsible for around 840 stores. He will oversee the day-to-day running of Holland & Barrett, driving further growth…
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22 January
Dixons Carphone CEO steps down for Boots role
Walgreens Boots Alliance has appointed Sebastian James as senior vice president, president and managing director of Boots. In order to take up the role James has left his position as Dixons Carphone CEO, a position he has held since 2014. James will join the Walgreens Boots Alliance this summer before…
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16 January
Shop Direct posts 6.3% Christmas growth, appoints interim CEO
Shop Direct, which operates Very, Littlewoods and Very Exclusive brands, revealed its total group revenue increased by 6.3% during the seven weeks up to December 2017. The performance was driven by 16.8% growth in the Very brand, in what the group says is its “largest and fastest growing retail brand”.…
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