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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Aug- 2019 -30 AugustClothing & Shoes
Shoe Zone CEO quits amid profit warning
The chief executive of value footwear retailer Shoe Zone, Nick Davies, has resigned from his position with immediate effect, on the same day the company issued a warning that profits will be below expectations. The company revealed that trading conditions since the group’s interim results on 21 May 2019 “have…
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28 AugustHigh Street
US landlords drop legal challenge against Arcadia
The two US landlords involved in the legal challenge against Arcadia’s company voluntary agreements (CVAs) have dropped their case, following “significant and constructive” dialogue. Arcadia received the challenge US property firms Vornado and Caruso in July, following the approval of seven CVAs in June. The CVAs will see all 11…
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27 AugustHigh Street
Carpetright debt absorbed by shareholder
Carpetright shareholder Meditor is set to absorb the retailer’s £40.7m revolving credit facility, purchasing it from lenders Natwest and Ulster Bank. The private investment company controlled by former Old Mutual fund manager Talal Shakerchi said it plans to engage with Carpetright to provide “longer-term, stable funding”. Meditor has said it…
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22 AugustPeople Moves
Ted Baker CFO departs for Mulberry after 17 years
Mulberry, the British luxury brand, has announced the appointment of Charles Anderson to the Company’s board of directors as group finance director, with effect from early October 2019. Anderson replaces Neil Ritchie who, as previously announced, stepped down from the board on 30 June 2019. Anderson has over 20 years’…
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21 AugustPeople Moves
Hammerson appoints James Lenton as new CFO
Shopping centre owner Hammerson has appointed James Lenton as the company’s new CFO, and will take the role on 1 October. He will succeed Timon Drakesmith, the current CFO and MD, Premium Outlets, who as announced in May 2019, Drakesmith will step down as an executive director and CFO on…
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20 AugustHigh Street
Whittard of Chelsea CEO departs
Tea and coffee specialist Whittard of Chelsea’s chief executive Mark Dunhill has resigned, with finance chief Nathan Smith taking the role. Dunhill tended his resignation on 31 July after five years at the retailer. He led the restructure of the retailer, and was involved in the “revitalisation” of its product…
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15 AugustPeople Moves
Moss Bros announces boardroom shakeup
Moss Bros Group has announced a shakeup to its boardroom with the appointment of Avis Darzins as a non-executive director from 1 September 2019. The suitwear retailer also announced that Maurice Helfgott, following nine years’ service, will no longer be the senior independent non-executive director from 1 October 2019, when…
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14 AugustPeople Moves
Superdry appoints new CFO
Superdry has appointed Nick Gresham as its new chief financial officer on a permanent basis. Gresham joined Superdry as Interim CFO on 3 June 2019, and commenting on his appointment, Peter Williams, chairman of the board of Superdry, said: “Nick has made a great impact since joining Superdry in an…
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13 AugustFeatures
Mike Ashley’s high street monopoly
Over the past two years retail tycoon Mike Ashley has been treating the UK high street as his very own personal Monopoly board. However instead of desires to develop houses and hotels on his newly acquired property, Ashley has the grander vision of ‘saving the UK high street’ and turning…
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12 AugustHigh Street
Abercrombie and Fitch appoints new director
Fashion retail brand Abercrombie and Fitch has appointed Felix Carbullido as an independent director. Carbullido joined Abercrombie and Fitch on 5 August from home furnishings retailer Williams-Sonoma where he is currently executive vice president and chief marketing officer. Previously he served at retailers, including Macy’s, Banana Republic, Gap and Smith…
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