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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Jan- 2021 -15 JanuaryDIY
Dunelm revenues up 11% despite store closures
Homeware retailer Dunelm has reported an 11.8% increase in revenues for the 13-week period ended 26 December 2020, despite having the majority of its stores closed due to Covid-19 restrictions. Dunelm reported revenues of ยฃ360.4m during the period, which the retailer said reflected the fact that despite restrictions consumer demand…
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15 JanuaryShopping Centres
Hammerson CFO steps down
Hammerson has announced that James Lenton will step down as the companyโs chief financial officer. Lenton informed the shopping centre operatorโs board of directors of his decision to leave the position earlier this week. Despite departing Hammerson, Lenton will continue as the companyโs CFO and as a non-executive director until…
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14 JanuaryClothing & Shoes
Boohoo raises guidance as revenue soars
Boohoo has welcomed a period of โstrongโ trading towards the end of last year, with revenue soaring by 40% to ยฃ661m in the four months ended 31 December 2020.ย In light of this trading performance, it now expects group revenue growth for the financial year to 28 February 2021 to…
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11 JanuaryFeatures
Whatโs next for Primark?
Primarkโs opening statement for 2021 had a slightly more sombre tone than you would expect from one of the UKโs reigning fast fashion champions. In a brief statement issued by its parent company Associated British Foods, the store revealed how it now expects to lose and additional ยฃ220m in sales…
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11 JanuaryShopping Centres
URW announces board expansion and COO appointment
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced the extension of its management board, which is effective from 8 January. In its latest management shake-up, the shopping centre owner appointed Olivier Bossard, the groupโs chief investment officer and Astrid Panosyan, URWโs chief resources officer, to the management board. URW states the extended board will…
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6 JanuaryDIY
Travis Perkins appoints new chair
Travis Perkins, the home improvement retailer, has announced the appointment of Jasmine Whitbread as its new chair. Whitbread is set to succeed Stuart Chambers, who is stepping down as a director and non-executive chairman on 30 March 2021. Currently the chief executive of London First, Whitbread will join the retailer…
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Dec- 2020 -18 DecemberNews
John Lewis Partnership appoints Rita Clifton CBE as deputy chairย ย ย
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that Rita Clifton CBE has been appointed as the group’s next deputy chairman. Clifton will join the Partnership board next February, and brings with her “significant” experience as a non-executive director in a range of consumer facing sectors. She replaces Keith Williams in the…
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17 DecemberNews
Internet Fusion create a packaging process that is over 99% plastic-free
Internet Fusion Group, a leading lifestyle e-commerce retailer with brands such as Surfdome and Country Attire, have created a sustainable packaging process that is over 99% plastic-free. Investments in two Quadient CVP-500 automated packaging machines and switching to Corrugated Fanfold material from Ribble Packaging, have aided with their pursuit of…
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17 DecemberNews
Julian Dunkerton named permanent CEO at Superdry
Superdry has announced that founder Julian Dunkerton has been appointed as CEO on a permanent basis, replacing his interim contract which was previously due to expire on 2 April 2021. As permanent CEO, Dunkerton will reportedly build on the โgood progressโ made in regards to โresettingโ the business and brand…
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14 DecemberNews
Tesco appoints Karen Whitworth to board
Tesco has announced that Karen Whitworth will be joining its board as a non-executive director. The appointment will take effect from 18 June 2021, with Whitworth also being appointed as a member of the audit committee and corporate responsibility committee. Whitworth is currently a non-executive director of Pets at Home,…
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