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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Oct- 2018 -2 October
Debenhams merchandising director leaves amid trouble with insurers
Debenhams merchandising director Adele Calderwood has reportedly stepped down following yesterday’s news that the company’s insurers had pulled out. Calderwood, who joined the company from Arcadia in 2004 and worked for the retailer for 14 years, will now depart according to reports by Drapers. Debenhams told Retail Sector it had…
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Sep- 2018 -24 September
Richard Bottomley appointed non-executive director of Sports Direct
Sporting retailer Sports Direct has appointed Richard Bottomley as its new non-executive director, with effect from 1 October 2018. Bottomley has over 25 years’ experience working with listed companies during his time as a senior partner at audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG, and continues to be a member of…
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7 September
Wilko appoints Neil Feakins as customer insight and data director
Homeware retailer Wilko has appointed Neil Feakins as as its new customer insight and data director. Feakins has expertise in both insight and data analytics from independent global marketing and media consultancy Ebiquity and industry experience in enabling propositions for customers. This new role is expected to “rally existing Wilko…
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3 September
Eve Sleep appoints former Moonpig boss as new CEO
Online mattress retailer Eve Sleep has announced the appointment of James Sturrock as chief executive officer with effect from 10 September 2018. The company has also appointed Nikki Crumpton to the board as senior independent non-executive director with immediate effect, replacing Peter Hepworth who has decided to step down from…
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Aug- 2018 -31 August
The Cotswold Company appoints former HMV CEO as chairman
True, European retail and consumer sector specialist investor, has appointed Ian Topping as chairman of online furniture retailer, The Cotswold Company. Topping will work alongside the management team in driving the strategy and continued growth of the business. Topping will be resigning from his current role as chief executive at…
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2 August
B&M appoints two female appointments to its board of directors
B&M has has appointed Carolyn Bradley and Tiffany Hall to its board of directors in non-executive roles. B&M announced that Bradley will join the audit and risk committee and the nomination committee of the company, while Hall will join the discount retailer’s remuneration and nomination committees. Bradley joins from a…
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Jul- 2018 -17 July
Usdaw hits out at M&S for second time after 351 management roles cut
Trade union Usdaw has said that it will continue its campaign to be recognised as a representative for M&S workers after saying the company has not been allowing it to represent workers. Following the announcement that 351 management roles were to be cut at M&S, Usdaw national officer Dave Gill…
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17 July
Asda plunges 261 Enfield warehouse jobs into uncertainty
Asda has announced it has proposed to shutter its Enfield warehouse which would result in cutting 261 roles. The supermarket chain said that the proposal to close the warehouse came following the opening of two new automated warehouses in Dartford and Heston. Asda said the Enfield site, built only eight…
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17 July
M&S announces 351 management roles to be slashed
M&S has announced it is to cut 351 management roles, but says they are unrelated to the programme to close 100 UK stores by 2022. Last week at its AGM management warned that more job cuts and store closures were on the way, with chairman Archie Norman telling shareholders he…
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16 July
Former Easyjet director joins John Lewis Partnership board
The John Lewis Partnership has appointed Andy Martin as its new non-executive director and as chair of the group’s audit and risk committee. He succeeds Sarah Hogg, whose term of office ended on 30 June 2018, and will work alongside Keith Williams, deputy chairman of the board, and board member…
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