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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Apr- 2021 -1 AprilPeople Moves
John Lewis Partnership appoints non-executive director
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that Nish Kankiwala will join the board as a non-executive director. Kankiwala will succeed Laura Wade-Gery who will step down from the board when her term ends on 30 April 2021. Kankiwala will bring 40 years’ experience in retail and consumer brands such as…
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Mar- 2021 -30 MarchOnline & Digital
Studio appoints new CEO
Studio Retail Group has announced the appointment of Paul Kendrick as its new company CEO. The group manages market leading businesses in the UK digital retailing and education supplies markets, mainly being a retailer and distributor, handling and supplying specialist products manufactured by third parties. Kendrick took on the role…
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29 MarchClothing & Shoes
Garry Weber appoints new CEO
Garry Weber has announced the appointment of Angelika Schindler-Obenhaus as CEO, whose role will take effect from the end of the corporation’s 2021 annual general assembly. Schindler-Obenhaus will succeed her predecessor Alexander Gedat, who assumed the role temporarily in February 2020. She has been a member of the board since…
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25 MarchHigh Street
Over 50 retailers pledge to improve diversity
Over 50 retailers have signed up to a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) charter led by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and pledged to take “decisive action” to improve diversity practices across the retail industry. The businesses said they will focus on oversight, recruitment, progression, reporting, inclusivity and responsibility. They pledge…
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24 MarchFeatures
How FMCG brands can thrive post-Covid
Food shopping during the pandemic has been an ongoing source of stress and anxiety for many. While demand for online shopping has sky-rocketed, the limited availability of delivery slots – particularly during national lockdowns – has meant in-store shopping maintains its crucial role. Every minute counts in a busy supermarket,…
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24 MarchClothing & Shoes
N Brown board member to step down
N Brown Group has announced that following the appointment of Lesley Jones as chairman of Sainsbury’s Bank, she will step down from the board with effect from 31 March 2021. Jones was appointed chair of Sainsbury’s Bank on 30 January 2021, succeeding Roger Davis, who informed the board last February…
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24 MarchDIY
Wickes demerger to commence following FCA approval
Travis Perkins has “marked the next milestone” in the demerger of Wickes from the group after submitting a proposal of the move to the FCA for approval. Following approval, Wickes shares are set to be admitted to the premium listing segment of the FCA and admitted to trading on the…
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19 MarchPeople Moves
L Brands founder steps down from board
Les Wexner, the founder of L Brands, has announced that he and his wife Abigail will not stand for re-election to the company’s board in May 2021. Wexner, who created the company in 1963, also stepped down from the role of chief executive last year, after a deal which would…
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18 MarchPeople Moves
Studio names new transformation director amid expansion plans
Online value retailer, Studio.co.uk has strengthened its senior team as it looks to increase its presence with the appointment of James Le Brocq to the role of transformation and operations director. Studio said Le Brocq brings with him a “wealth of business transformation experience” across financial services and retail sectors,…
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16 MarchHigh Street
JML appoints two new directors to board
JML has announced the appointment of Susan Aubrey-Cound and Simon Hathway as new non-executive directors of its board. The retail group, which owns brands such as Doktor Power, Walkmaxx, Chillmax, and Phoenix Gold, has promoted Kevin Dickens to the position of group marketing director as part of its growth plans.…
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