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 -2 AprilNews
FatFace unveils leadership changes following Next acquisition
FatFace has announced several new appointments within its senior leadership team to help drive the business forward following the acquisition by Next back in October 2023. The retailer has created two new roles on the management team – people director and stores director. Both positions are being appointed from existing…
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2 AprilPeople Moves
Naked Wines confirms Rodrigo Maza as new CEO
Naked Wines has confirmed the appointment of Rodrigo Maza as group chief executive officer effective from today (2 April), further to the announcement made on 5 February. Maza has been the group’s UK managing director since September 2023, and will now work alongside chairman Rowan Gormley over the next few…
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Mar- 2024 -28 MarchClothing & Shoes
Quiz CEO steps down as sales dip
Quiz has revealed that founder and CEO Tarak Ramzan is stepping down from his role with immediate effect as UK sales continue to be impacted by “subdued levels of traffic” in-store and online. Ramzan, as the largest shareholder of the company, will assume a non-executive director role. Having founded the…
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27 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief-27/3/24
Fashion giants ASOS, Boohoo, and George at Asda have pledged to overhaul their green marketing tactics following a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation. The CMA’s scrutiny was prompted by concerns of greenwashing in the fashion industry. The firms will now ensure that their green claims are clear, specific, and…
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27 MarchPeople Moves
Travis Perkins’ CEO Nick Roberts to step down
The board of Travis Perkins has revealed that Nick Roberts is set to step down from his role as chief executive officer and from the board after five years in the role. The British builders’ merchant and home improvement retailer said its board and Roberts are aligned that “now is…
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27 MarchClothing & Shoes
H&M H1 profits beat expectations despite sales dip
H&M has revealed that its operating profit increased to SEK2.077bn (£155m), up from SEK725m (£54m) despite net sales decreasing to SEK53.6bn (£376m) during the first quarter of the year ended on 29 February 2024. The group has said that sales from 1-25 March increased by 2% in local currencies compared…
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15 MarchNews
Today’s news in brief-15/3/24
After 14 years of service, Iain McDonald, a non-executive director at THG, has announced his intention to step down from his position. McDonald has been instrumental in guiding THG’s growth and evolution into a global leader across Beauty, Nutrition, and Technology sectors. The board, upon his departure, will consist of…
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15 MarchPeople Moves
THG NED to step down after 14 years
THG has revealed that Iain McDonald has informed its board of his intention to step down as a non-executive director at the end of March 2024, shortly after his 14th anniversary as a THG director. The company said McDonald is both a “highly-valued and experienced” member of THG’s board, who…
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15 MarchHigh Street
Ann Summers appoints finance director amid CFO retirement
Ann Summers has announced that Kristina Moln-Page has been promoted to the role of finance director, effective from 1 July 2024. She will succeed John Boyle, who will be retiring as chief financial officer after working for Ann Summers for 11 years. Moln-Page will have responsibility for the finance and…
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15 MarchNews
Under Armour founder returns as CEO
Under Armour founder Kevin Plank will become president and chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2024, succeeding Stephanie Linnartz. Plank, who will transition from executive chair of the board, will remain a director. Linnartz will remain an advisor to the company through April 30, 2024. Plank founded Under Armour in…
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