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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Nov- 2024 -26 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Represent sells minority stake to investment firm True
Luxury brand Represent has sold a minority stake to investment and innovation firm True to accelerate its growth and global expansion. To help continue the brand’s success, True is also leveraging its experience in the consumer and retail sectors to accelerate growth across the world, channels, and categories — starting…
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25 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-25/11/24
Asda has announced the return of Allan Leighton as executive chair, succeeding Stuart Rose. Leighton, who served as CEO of Asda from 1996 to 2001, brings extensive leadership experience, including roles at The Co-op and Loblaw Companies. Rose will remain on the board temporarily to ensure a smooth transition. Under…
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25 NovemberNews
Asda appoints ex-CEO as new chair
Asda has announced the appointment of former CEO Allan Leighton as new executive chair, succeeding Stuart Rose who has served as chair since 2021. Leighton has led a number of UK and international consumer businesses, including serving as a chief executive of Asda from 1996 to 2001, president of Loblaw…
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22 NovemberPeople Moves
DFS names interim CFO as it sees improved trading
DFS has announced it has appointed Marie Wall as interim chief financial officer reporting to chief executive officer, Tim Stacey. Wall, who will start her role on 2 December, has previously held senior finance roles at Imperial Brands, Wolseley and Dixons Carphone. Following the announcement on 17 October 2024, DFS…
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21 NovemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-21/11/24
Boohoo has appointed Tim Morris as its new independent Chair, effective immediately, marking another milestone in the company’s ongoing restructuring. Mahmud Kamani, the founder, transitions to the role of executive vice chair while waiving his salary for a year. This change aligns with Boohoo’s broader strategy to improve governance and…
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21 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Frasers calls on Boohoo to oust founder Kamani as row continues
Frasers has openly called for Boohoo shareholders to oust Mahmud Kamani from the company and instead appoint Mike Ashley to the board, citing that “urgent change is needed” at Boohoo following its latest “dismal” results.In its latest open letter to shareholders, the Mike Ashley-owned group, which is a majority shareholder…
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21 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Boohoo appoints new independent chair
Boohoo has announced the appointment of Tim Morris as the company’s independent chair with immediate effect. In his role as chair, Morris will be responsible among other things for overseeing the Group’s recently announced Business Review. Alongside this, Mahmud Kamani will become executive vice chair with immediate effect. Kamani has…
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20 NovemberHealth & Beauty
The Body Shop appoints new CMO and CFO
The Body Shop has announced the appointments of Penny Brook and Sally Dowling as its new chief marketing officer and chief financial and operations officer, respectively. Brook began her marketing career at Mulberry England where she worked as an international marketing manager for a year. She then moved on to…
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19 NovemberAdvice
Melissa Minkow: Bridging Retail Innovation and Consumer-Centric Solutions
Melissa Minkow, Global Director, Retail Strategy at CI&T, has built a career fusing customer insights with transformative technology. From her early days at Anthropologie to leading retail innovation strategies for global clients, her journey is a testament to how curiosity, expertise, and vision can reshape an industry. “I like to…
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19 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Asos CEO receives £300k pay boost despite widening losses
Asos CEO José Antonio Ramos Calamonte received a bumper pay rise of 44% following a £300k bonus despite the fashion retailer’s losses widening to £379.3m for the year to 1 September. The annual bonus of £361,585, which GMB Union called “rewarding spectacular failure” in The Guardian, comes as Asos saw…
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