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- 2023 -5 JulySport & Leisure
JD Sports broke competition law with Leicester City FC, CMA finds
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that JD Sports, together with Leicester City FC, broke competition law by “colluding” to restrict competition in the sales of Leicester City-branded clothing in the UK. After an investigation which began in September 2021, Leicester City agreed to pay a fine under…
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5 JulyHigh Street
Naked Wines appoints former founder as chair, delays FY results
Naked Wines has announced the appointment of founder and former CEO Rowan Gormley as its new chairman. The wine retailer also announced a delay to the release of its full-year results that were set to be released on 6 July but said it expects FY EBIT to come in at…
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5 JulyNews
Quiz revenues rise by 17% in FY23
Quiz, the omnichannel fashion brand, has reported a 17% revenue increase to £91.7m for the year ended in March 2023. Higher levels of full price sales resulted in gross margin increasing to 61.6%, which was above the level reached before the pandemic. There was also continued growth in international revenues…
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4 JulyDIY
SCS names Mark Fleetwod as CFO
Flooring and furniture retailer ScS has revealed it has appointed Mark Fleetwood as chief financial officer (CFO). He will join the board of the group and take up his role as CFO on 4 September 2023. The retailer said Fleetwood has significant retail and PLC experience most recently serving a…
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3 JulyComment
“The old storefront model is dead”: the future of retail are pop-up shops
Pop-ups as temporary stores have been around since before the pandemic, yet it seems to be an increasing trend. Is that so? Have you noticed an increase in demand? We’ve definitely seen an increase in demand across the board of space rentals. I think particularly being able to book something…
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3 JulySupermarkets
Tesco appoints Burberry chair to replace John Allan
Tesco has appointed the chair of Burberry, Dr Gerry Murphy, as its new chairman, who will replace John Allan in the role following misconduct allegations which led to Allan’s resignation. Joining on 1 September 2023, Murphy has extensive global leadership experience in both executive and non-executive roles, and is currently…
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3 JulyLuxury Goods
Mulberry turns down Mike Ashley’s attempt to join board
Mulberry has reportedly rejected Mike Ashley’s efforts to join its board, according to The Times. It is understood that in recent weeks the Sports Direct founder has met the luxury handbag retailer’s executive team to attempt to join the boardroom. This comes as he “grew frustrated” about what he believes…
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Jun- 2023 -30 JuneNews
Global Fashion Group unveils changes to executive team
Global Fashion Group has made several changes within its executive team for the next phase of its development. Helen Hickman will succeed Matthew Price as CFO and join the executive team from August 2023. Price is leaving GFG after a handover period at the end of August, to pursue new…
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30 JunePeople Moves
Seasalt appoints CIO and strategic partnerships director
Seasalt Cornwall has announced the appointments of Mel Wilcox in the newly-created role of chief information officer and Duncan Tennent as the lifestyle brand’s director of strategic partnerships. In her new roles, Wilcox will report directly to chief executive Paul Hayes, while also leading the UK and international third-partyB2B B2C…
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30 JuneHealth & Beauty
Revolution Beauty defends AGM actions as Boohoo dispute continues
Revolution Beauty has defended its actions at its AGM earlier this week, including the firing and rehiring of three top executives, after Boohoo criticised the move. Revolution said it received “very positive reaction from all stakeholders” following its actions, adding that the move was “firmly validated” from the stock market…
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