Board
This coverage highlights board-level developments shaping the UK retail industry, from executive appointments and leadership reshuffles to governance strategy and corporate direction. Retail Sector reports on boardroom changes across major retail brands, supermarkets, and e-commerce operators, analysing how leadership decisions influence company performance, culture, and market positioning. Coverage includes director appointments, succession planning, governance best practices, and strategic decision-making at the highest levels. For retail professionals, these insights illuminate how leadership dynamics drive operational change, investor confidence, and long-term growth across the sector.
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Nov- 2025 -12 NovemberPeople Moves
British Airways boss Sean Doyle to join M&S board
Marks and Spencer has appointed Sean Doyle, chair and chief executive of British Airways, as a non-executive director with effect from 1 December 2025. Doyle, who leads one of the UK’s best-known airlines, will join the retailer’s audit and risk and nomination committees on the same date. His appointment follows…
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11 NovemberPeople Moves
JD Sports appoints Sarah Kuijlaars as new non-executive director
JD Sports Fashion has appointed Sarah Kuijlaars as an independent non-executive director, effective 10 November 2025. Kuijlaars, currently chief financial officer at Tate and Lyle, will join the board’s audit and risk committee and nomination committee. She is due to succeed Ian Dyson as chair of the audit and risk…
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5 NovemberLuxury Goods
Capri Holdings Q2 losses widen ahead of Versace sale
Capri Holdings has reported that revenues from continuing operations fell 2.5% to $856m (£675m) for the second quarter ended 27 September, as the company prepares to complete the sale of its Versace brand to Prada. On a constant currency basis, sales were down 4.2% at the New York-listed luxury group…
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4 NovemberFeatures
When the cloud crashes: what the AWS outage means for UK retail
At 08:09 BST on Monday 20 October, thousands of retail websites, payments systems and logistics platforms began to stutter. Shoppers couldn’t check out and delivery apps wouldn’t load. Even customer service dashboards went dark. The culprit was Amazon Web Services (AWS), the backbone of much of the world’s online infrastructure.…
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4 NovemberClothing & Shoes
ABF considers Primark separation
Associated British Foods (ABF) is reviewing its group structure in a move that could result in the separation of its Primark and food operations. The company said no decision had yet been taken, but the review is aimed at “maximising long-term value” across the business. The process is being conducted…
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Oct- 2025 -31 OctoberOnline & Digital
Moonpig appoints Autotrader COO as new CEO
Moonpig has announced the appointment of Catherine Faiers as its new chief executive officer. She takes over from Nickyl Raithatha who, as announced on 26 June 2025, is stepping down as CEO after seven years in the business. Raithatha’s leaving date will also be announced in due course. Faiers is…
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29 OctoberPeople Moves
Zalando appoints Anna Dimitrova as chief financial officer
Zalando SE has appointed Anna Dimitrova as chief financial officer, effective 1 January 2026. She will join the company’s management board and take responsibility for finance and corporate governance. Dimitrova is currently group CFO at Deutsche Glasfaser and has more than 20 years’ international experience in finance, including roles at…
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29 OctoberHealth & Beauty
Holland and Barrett chief joins Retail Trust board
Holland and Barrett has revealed that its chief executive, Anthony Houghton, has been appointed a non-executive director and trustee of the industry charity, Retail Trust. News of the appointment follows Houghton’s recent promotion to group chief executive at the health and wellness retailer, which he joined in 2018 as group…
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29 OctoberHigh Street
WH Smith postpones results amid accounting error
WH Smith has postponed its full-year results following an accounting error that saw its US profits be overstated by around £30m.In an update, the company said that its preliminary results for the financial year ended 31 August 2025, which were previously set to be announced on 12 November 2025, are…
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23 OctoberDepartment Stores
Dunelm Q1 total sales rise 6.2% to £428m
Dunelm has revealed that its total sales rose 6.2% to £428m for the 13 weeks ended 27 September 2025. The company stated that this growth was driven by both higher volumes and increased average item values from product and category mix. Alongside this, its digital sales represented 40% of its…
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