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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Jul- 2018 -13 JulyHigh Street
Wilko appoints Craig McGregor as new retail director
Homeware retailer Wilko has announced that former Topshop retail director Craig McGregor will be joining its senior team to help tackle the “changing retail environment”. McGregor joins Wilko with over 15 years’ senior leadership experience from across the UK, US and Europe, including retail director roles at Topshop/Topman and Matalan…
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11 JulySupermarkets
Martin Scicluna named by Sainsbury’s as chairman-designate
Sainsbury’s has appointed Martin Scicluna as its new non-executive chairman with a view to assuming the chairman role in 2019. He will work closely with outgoing chairman David Tyler during a handover period, and Sainsbury’s expects Scicluna to assume his new position in March 2019. The group announced in April…
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10 JulyPeople Moves
Tesco UK boss Charles Wilson resigns due to cancer diagnosis
Charles Wilson, CEO of Tesco UK and Ireland, has announced that he is to step down from the board after being diagnosed with throat cancer. Tesco said the diagnosis was found following an operation to remove his tonsils in April of this year, and that Wilson had been undergoing daily…
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9 JulyClothing & Shoes
Matalan continues strong performance with 4.9% revenue boost
Fashion and homeware retailer Matalan has reported a 4.9% increase in revenue for the 13 weeks ending 26 May 2018. Total revenue increased by £15.5m to £265.9m, with the group pointing to its children’s ranges as the “highlight this season” in addition to strong performance across the board. Jason Hargreaves,…
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5 JulyClothing & Shoes
Superdry sees 22% revenue rise, announces ‘special dividend’
Clothing brand Superdry has posted a 22% rise in global brand revenue in its full-year results ending 28 April 2018 and has announced a ‘special dividend’ for the second consecutive year. The fashion chain retailer saw its global brand revenue reach £1.6bn up from £1.3bn in 2017. The company’s retail…
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4 JulyPeople Moves
Wilko appoints former Asda CFO as finance chief
Family business Wilko has appointed Alex Russo, a former Asda CFO as its new chief financial officer and executive board director. Russo held the Asda post for five years, but has also held senior roles at Tesco, Kingfisher and Boots, in the UK and abroad, gathering more than 20 years’…
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3 JulyAdvice
The five key skills you need for a successful merger
The proposed £12bn merger of supermarket giants Sainsbury’s and Asda is arguably a watershed moment for the retail and grocery sector, with the potential to kickstart widespread market consolidation. As both leadership teams will know, delivering a successful merger is far from straightforward and having the right skills onboard is…
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3 JulyOnline & Digital
ASOS appoints former ITV boss Adam Crozier as new chair
Online fashion retailer ASOS has announced that it has appointed Adam Crozier as its new chair and non-executive director. Crozier will replace Brian McBride, who steps down on 29 November 2018 following the company’s next AGM, after six years in the role. He has extensive boardroom experience, with directorships of…
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Jun- 2018 -28 JuneAdvice
How to build your own retail empire
It takes a certain type of person to be a successful retail entrepreneur, with the passion and determination to make a mark in the sector they love, taking the lows with the highs. However, building up one idea and then moving onto the next does carry some risks and whilst…
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26 JuneClothing & Shoes
Clarks CEO resigns following conduct that ‘fell short’ of company expectations
The CEO of family-owned footwear retailer Clarks has resigned after his “conduct, conversations and expressions fell short” of company expectations. Clarks said that it has accepted Mike Shearwood’s resignation “following an investigation into complaints that breached the company’s code of ethics on a number of occasions”. Shearwood joined Clarks as…
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