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- 2024 -8 JulyPeople Moves
Labour appoints Timpson boss as new prisons minister
James Timpson OBE, CEO of the Timpson shoe repair chain, has been appointed as the new Minister for Prisons, Parole and Probation following Labour’s landslide victory in last Thursday’s general election. The current Timpson chief executive James began his journey in retail spending each holiday working in the family business…
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Jun- 2024 -25 JuneNews
Today’s news in brief-25/6/24
Shein has confidentially filed for an IPO in London, valued at £50bn, despite concerns over its portrayal in the UK which has caused some anxiety among Chinese officials. The fast-fashion retailer, which needs approval from both the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), had previously…
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25 JuneHealth & Beauty
L’Occitane sales reach €2.5bn in FY24
L’Occitane International has seen its net sales increase by 19.1% to €2.5bn (£2.1bn) during the year ended 31 March. The beauty and wellness products retailer attributed this result to Sol de Janeiro and the performance of L’Occitane en Provence, particularly in China where it “outperformed” in a difficult market. However,…
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25 JunePeople Moves
John Lewis Partnership appoints interim finance director
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the appointment of Andy Mounsey as its interim executive director for finance. Mounsey, who is currently the partnership’s group finance and strategy director, has been with the business for 12 years in a number of senior finance roles. Having previously worked at EY for…
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25 JunePeople Moves
Gear4music appoints Sharon Daly as NED
UK-based online retailer of musical instruments and music equipment Gear4music has announced the appointment of Sharon Daly as non-executive director, commencing 5 July 2024. Daly has significant experience of serving on the boards of AIM-listed companies as both executive and non-executive director. She joined Warpaint London PLC as a non-executive…
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24 JuneFeatures
Agility without complexity: navigating retail compliance the right way
Is your retail business future ready? Whether dealing with the ramifications of major political shifts, changes in legislation, economic uncertainty, or the difficulty of convincing cautious customers to spend, it is critical to plan a safe route through what lies ahead. With retailers already in the midst of another challenging…
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21 JuneHigh Street
Card Factory to engage shareholders after AGM revolt
Card Factory has announced that it will engage with shareholders after a revolt over the reelection of its chair. The greetings card retailer saw nearly a quarter of shareholders vote against the reelection of Paul Moody. Moody joined the business in July 2020 as executive chair and saw 24.87% of…
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17 JunePeople Moves
Morrisons exec steps down after three months
The interim chief customer officer at Morrisons has stepped down from the role after only three months in the position. Darren Blackhurst’s appointment as interim chief customer and marketing officer was expected to lead to a permanent position, The Times has reported. However, Blackhurst stepped down from the supermarket’s board…
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17 JunePeople Moves
Kingfisher names Bhavesh Mistry as new CFO
B&Q owner Kingfisher has announced the appointment of Bhavesh Mistry to the role of chief financial officer, with his exact start date to be announced in due course. The news comes as current CFO Bernard Bot will be retiring to “further pursue his non-executive career”. While Bot’s leaving date is…
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14 JuneClothing & Shoes
Wolford appoints new chief executive
Wolford has announced that Regis Rimbert has been appointed as the group’s new chief executive, succeeding Silvia Azzali. Rimbert has more than 20 years of leadership experience across the fashion and luxury sectors, spearheading transformative initiatives in retail, online, and international operations. Wolford said that with “pivotal roles at renowned…
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