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- 2024 -24 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-24/4/24
Bérangère Michel, the executive director of finance for the John Lewis Partnership, is resigning after 16 years with the company. She is leaving to explore new career opportunities, having played a vital role in enhancing the business’s financial performance. Her departure prompts a recruitment process for her replacement, expected to…
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24 AprilHigh Street
Primark appoints three to advisory board
Primark has appointed Martin Brok, Sona Chawla and Christophe Roussel to its advisory board, according to sources. The trio will work alongside Paul Marchant, Primark CEO and outgoing finance director John Bason. The news follows Associated British Foods announcement of Bason’s departure and the launch of a “newly constituted” strategic…
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24 AprilHigh Street
Pret co-founder returns amid board shakeup
Pret a Manger has announced that its co-founder Sinclair Beecham will return to the company in an advisory role as it reshuffles the makeup of its board. Olivier Goudet, who has been chairman since JAB’s acquisition in 2018, will step down and be replaced by his colleague Konrad Meyer. Meyer…
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24 AprilDIY
Dobbies appoints new board advisor for its restaurant business
Dobbies, the UK’s garden centre retailer, has appointed hospitality professional Robert Cook as a board advisor to support the strategic development of its restaurant business. Cook has led a number of the UK’s hospitality and leisure businesses including TGI Fridays, Malmaison and Hotel du Vin, and Virgin Active. Dobbies has…
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24 AprilPeople Moves
John Lewis finance director to step down
The John Lewis Partnership has announced its executive director of finance, Bérangère Michel, is stepping down from the role later this year after deciding to pursue future career options outside of the business. Michel has spent the past 16 years in various senior leadership positions across retail, supply chain and customer…
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24 AprilElectrical
Gear4music FY performance in line with expectations
Gear4music has revealed that its FY24 revenues and EBITDA are in line with market expectations, with revenues hitting £144.1m for the 12 months ended 31 March 2024. The music retailer also posted adjusted EBITDA of £9.8m, adjusted profit before tax of £1.3m, and pre-IFRS 16 net debt of £11.6m. According…
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19 AprilClothing & Shoes
American Golf’s ‘reset’ helps it return to profit
American Golf has reported that its strategic ‘reset’ has led to a £5.7m increase in EBITDA from a loss of £1.4m in the prior year to £4.3m, one year after the appointment of CEO Nigel Oddy. The group attributed this positive growth to the action it took to control costs…
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18 AprilNews
Today’s news in brief-18/4/24
Shein is among several retailers expressing interest in acquiring Topshop from Asos, according to reports. Asos has received continuous interest from various high-profile retailers, with Authentic Brands Group also showing interest. The potential sale of Topshop by Asos follows its widening losses and a decline in sales, partly attributed to…
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18 AprilPeople Moves
Harvey Nichols appoints new CEO
Harvey Nichols has appointed Julia Goddard, EMEA president of Alexander McQueen, as its new chief executive officer, effective June 2024. Goddard’s appointment comes after Manju Malhotra, who served as CEO for 25 years, resigned last August. Before joining Harvey Nichols, Goddard spent 14 years at Alexander McQueen, where she led…
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16 AprilClothing & Shoes
Dr Martens CEO to step down as US revenues decline
Dr Martens has revealed that CEO Kenny Wilson will step down this year, as the shoe retailer expects its USA decline in wholesale revenues to have a detrimental impact on profitability in FY25. Upon Wilson’s departure, the board has revealed that the current chief brand officer, Ije Nwokorie, will step…
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