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- 2019 -4 AprilShopping Centres
Intu appoints finance boss as new chief exec
Following a nine month search Intu has appointed its current chief financial officer, Matthew Roberts, as its new chief executive with effect from Monday 29 April 2019. Roberts, who has been CFO since May 2010, will succeed David Fischel who will be standing down from the board and leaving intu…
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3 AprilClothing & Shoes
Superdry’s board resigns following return of founder
Almost the entire board of executives have resigned from retailer Superdry after its founder Julian Dunkerton narrowly won a shareholder vote to return to the company. Dunkerton was appointed interim chief executive after he won the support of 51.15% of the shareholders following a long dispute between Superdry’s management and…
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2 AprilHigh Street
Schroders backs Findel’s rejection of Sports Direct takeover
Fund manager Schroders has backed Findel’s rejection of Sport’s Directs £140m takeover bid, saying it “significantly undervalues” the future prospects of the company. Schroders said it remains “supportive of Findel” and its management team and the “operational and financial progress” that the home shopping company has made under the leadership…
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1 AprilClothing & Shoes
Colin Porter to retire as Joules CEO
Joules CEO Colin Porter is to retire before the end of 2020 after eight years working with the fashion retailer. The exact date of Porter’s retirement is yet to be announced, however a process to appoint his successor has begun with the Joules board set to make an announcement in…
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1 AprilDepartment Stores
Debenhams shareholders back Mike Ashley becoming CEO
Sports Direct has said a number of other shareholders in embattled department store Debenhams have expressed support in Mike Ashley becoming CEO of the company. Ashley’s retail company Sports Direct has an almost 30% stake in Debenhams and as the department store has been seeking funding to help with its…
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Mar- 2019 -29 MarchDepartment Stores
Debenhams advisors should be ‘put in prison’, says Mike Ashley
Mike Ashley has hit out at Debenhams after the department store agreed on a refinancing scheme which could see its shareholders’ stakes wiped out. Debenhams released a statement yesterday (28 March) saying its bondholders were expected to back a £200m restructuring loan. In response, Ashley said “if there were any…
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27 MarchAdvice
Three marketing principles for challenging retail conditions
It’s a great time for putting the boot into retail in the UK. With sales growth down year-on-year and 85,000 job losses across the sector, negativity is on-trend. Much of this pressure is being felt by high street retailers: increasing overheads and declining consumer confidence have led to a situation…
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27 MarchAdvice
The future of payment is going mobile
Over the past few years we are seeing a steady decline in cash transactions with two thirds of payments made by card. With the introduction of contactless it is much easier to tap and go rather than take cash out of the bank. Mobile POS or the abbreviated term mPOS…
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27 MarchHigh Street
Sports Direct considers £61.4m bid for Debenhams
Sports Direct, owned by Mike Ashley, is considering a £61.4m bid to take control over embattled department store chain Debenhams, despite the retailer rejecting its previous proposals. The sportswear retailer said the possible offer is “pre-conditional” upon Debenhams immediately appointing Ashley as its CEO and terminating the noteholder consent solicitation…
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26 MarchClothing & Shoes
Sports Direct considers cash offer for Debenhams
Sports Direct has revealed it is mulling over a cash offer for embattled department store Debenhams, despite the retailer rejecting its previous proposals. Sports Direct said Debenhams’ current restructuring and refinancing process was “likely to result in an adverse outcome” for its existing shareholders. The sportswear retailer has made several…
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